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Grass Cay
18° 21.5′ N · 64° 50.0′ W
The westernmost cay of the chain, with 150-ft cliffs on its north side and a sheltered south shore that is a popular day and night dive site.
Practical
Position is the GNIS point for Grass Cay (0.8 mile long). Coast Pilot 5: the north shore is rocky cliffs up to 150 ft; a narrow rocky ledge with 12 ft at its east end lies close to the west end, and a rock awash is 150 yards west of the west point; day-use mooring buoys are reported on the south side. The island guide notes Grass Cay is a favoured night-dive site (lobsters, octopus and crabs after dark). Middle Passage to the west (between Grass and Thatch cays) can run up to 4 knots.
Best for
Day or night dive on a sheltered south shore