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Pelican Island
18° 19.8′ N · 64° 37.5′ W · approximate
A 180 ft rocky islet north of Norman Island whose National Parks Trust moorings serve both its own reefs and the neighbouring Indians.
Practical
Island position from Wikipedia is 18.3326, -64.6253; this point is set just off its south shore (OpenStreetMap coastline). Coast Pilot 5: about 0.5 mile north of Ringdove Rock and Norman's northwest point; a 6 1/2-fathom shoal lies 0.7 mile north-northwest. Wikipedia: the southwest cliffs drop straight into the sea and a boat can land on the far side, though there is little to see ashore. Day moorings only (90-minute limit, permit required).
Best for
Snorkelling and an easy dive next to the Indians
Nearby
- Rainbow Canyons (Pelican Island)0.1 NM away
- The Indians0.2 NM away
- Kelly's Cove (Norman Island)0.6 NM away
- Winter north swell & Christmas winds (southern chain)0.6 NM away
- Treasure Point (Norman Island)0.8 NM away
- The Bight Mooring Field (Norman Island)0.9 NM away
- The Caves (Norman Island)0.9 NM away
- Pirates Bight (Norman Island)1 NM away