George Town - Kidd Cove

• Location: Exumas
• Lat / Lon: N 23° 30.284' / W 075° 45.960'
• Depth: 4'-9'
• Tide: 2.5'-3.5'
• Description:

  Kidd Cove is the closest anchorage to the dinghy channel leading into Lake Victoria and as such it is popular as a day anchorage for vessels making a regular provisioning run, but do not want to take their tender across the harbour.  In the wintertime it can be a bumpy and wet trip across the harbour by dinghy. The challenge with this anchorage is that it is only a small patch of sand pinched between a deep channel running along Regatta Point, the docks of The Exuma Yacht Club and the nearly drying flats leading towards February Point. The anchorage is only large enough for 5-6 boats but during busy times, it is not uncommon to see double that many who are clustered precariously and often with inadequate scope.  The holding is excellent and the protection from S and W winds is excellent but the anchorage will develop an annoying swell in north winds despite being relatively well protected from the north by Regatta Point.

  DISCLAIMER: Before committing to an anchorage, you should confirm that the location is not governed by a regulation that may conflict with your plans. An increasing number of states and municipalities are enacting laws that define where and how long you may anchor.