[Pelagic Dreams]

This might sound like a dumb question....are there many islands in the Carib that have dedicated moorings available to yachts who don't want to use the marina? I can't remember if Valentine's in Harbour Island had them or not. Is there a publication of major Marinas that state what is available at each location?
Thanks

[Capt J]

Yes, a good cruising guide will usually tell you if moorings are available or not. I cannot comment on Harbor Island as I haven't been there in forever......maybe check the website?

[Capt Bill11]

Valentine's does not. Unless they have added some in the last year or so.

A great many of the moorings found in the Caribbean seem to me to be either day moorings for diving, for smaller boats (say 50' or less) or they're private.

[Pascal]

None in the Biminis, Berrys or Nassau; many in the central exumas (land and sea park) but most for smaller boats (under 60/65). Been a while since I ve been in the Carib but they were no public moorings.

Anchoring is common, need good ground tackle

[Pelagic Dreams]

Man......I don't know if I could sleep a night through without a horrible dream of dragging anchor and drifting into a reef......seems like a marina would put in moorings on the cheap, and charge a discounted fee for usage. What is peace of mind worth? I would be all for it. Plus, you get a wee bit more privacy than at the docks.....just saying

[Capt J]

Originally Posted by Pelagic Dreams

Man......I don't know if I could sleep a night through without a horrible dream of dragging anchor and drifting into a reef......seems like a marina would put in moorings on the cheap, and charge a discounted fee for usage. What is peace of mind worth? I would be all for it. Plus, you get a wee bit more privacy than at the docks.....just saying

While moorings are definately nice, marina's are nice also. I have anchored countless times and not worried about dragging anchor. Most of the time this is on a boat with an appropriately sized anchor and all chain. I will run a 7:1 or 10:1 scope with all chain and not worry about it.

[Pascal]

I must have anchored 200 times in the past couple of years and never dragged
Proper ground tackle and scope plus a gps anchor alarm by my bed = good night sleep!!