Anchorage· Îlets du François· Windward Islands
Îlet Oscar / Îlet Thierry Anchorage
14° 37.6′ N · 60° 51.0′ W · approximate
The classic windward-coast anchorage: flat turquoise water between Îlet Oscar and Îlet Thierry inside the François barrier reef, steps from the Baignoire de Joséphine sandbank.
Practical
Position is approximate, the midpoint between Îlet Oscar and Îlet Thierry (OSM and Wikipedia positions). Multihulls World calls the anchorage excellent and well protected, but not for deep draft. Douglas Yacht Services says yachts anchor among the islands depending on sea conditions. Fit2Sail (2023) saw a few moorings near the Baignoire that may mark an underwater cable, so anchor clear of them on sand. Enter through the François pass in daylight only. Day-tripper boats with music and rum arrive about 10 am-4 pm, and weekends are busiest (Régis Guillemot), so lunch elsewhere and enjoy mornings and evenings. Îlet Oscar holds a historic Creole house (La Maison de l'Îlet Oscar) that can be booked privately.
Best for
Overnighting in the 'mini-Grenadines' of Martinique
Nearby
- Fonds Blancs - Baignoires de Joséphine (Le François)0.1 NM away
- Îlet Long (Îlets du François)1 NM away
- Kaï Léger Restaurant (Le François waterfront)2.1 NM away
- Marina du François Clearance Point2.3 NM away
- Restaurant Chez Milo (Le François)2.3 NM away
- Kai Nono (Le François waterfront)2.4 NM away
- Le François Anchorage (Baie du François)2.5 NM away
- Baie Coco Anchorage (Le Robert)2.8 NM away