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Lynyard Cay

Location: Abacos
Lat / Lon: N 26° 22.092' / W 076° 59.095'
Depth: 8'-10'
Tide: 2.5'-3.0'
Description:
It is possible to anchor anywhere along the southern 2/3 of Lynyard Cay. The northern 1/3 is not recommended for anchoring because it is rocky and shallow and is also subjected to swells sweeping in from North Bar Channel.
The best anchorage is found near the mid point of the Cay in front of a group of three houses. The holding is poor farther south, although boaters wanting to dive on the reefs at the south end of Lynyard may do so provided they ensure a good set and do not plan to stay for an entire tide cycle. The grassy areas on the south of the Cay will allow an anchor to set but will not permit easy resetting if the anchor dislodges when the boat swings 180 ° on the tide. Smaller shallower draft vessels will have better luck on the south end of the Cay by anchoring close to the shoreline in sand.

4.20

(5)

4.20 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.60

Good, grass and sand

Wind Protection:

3.60

NE-SE

Current Flow:

3.40

Wake Protection:

2.75

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.33

Shore Access:

4.80

Beach nearby on south end of cay

Pet Friendly:

4.80

Beach nearby on south end of cay

Cell Service:

5.00

Good coverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Lynyard Cay

Reviewed by: Brian Sims, Whatever Bytes, on Aug 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Stopped at this anchorage after we had fished our way up from Spanish Wells. Was very easy anchorage to get into and holding was good. Seas were calm so we did not have much surge.

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Review for Lynyard Cay

Reviewed by: Randy, Nourish, on Aug 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

very nice location to drop the hook. Good holding. Charlies Beach is a nice spot here. Short walk to the Atlantic side.

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Review for Lynyard Cay

Reviewed by: Bruce Krizmanic, S/V Inspiration, on Jun 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.7'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

There was good holding in sand and grass, short dinghy trip to Little Harbor to Pete's for dinner.

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Review for Lynyard Cay

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on May 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Lynyard Cay is one of the few larger cays in the Abacos that remains undeveloped. This is a large area for many boats to anchor so don't crowd your neighbor. Depths vary from 6-20 feet so there's a place for most boats. Beautiful beaches are on both the Sea of Abaco and Atlantic sides. A picnic table, fire rings, and other cruiser leave behinds can be found on at least one beach and are visible from the anchorage. Sea glass may be plentiful on the Atlantic side. Snorkeling here is an option, but only if conditions are favorable.

It's roughly a 2 mile dinghy ride across to Little Harbour, where you can visit the caves, foundry, lighthouse remains, and Pete's Pub. There's also good easy snorkeling in the Bight of Old Robinson in shallow waters with lots of sea grass and small rocks/corals.

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Review for Lynyard Cay

Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox, Independence, on Apr 6, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

This is a popular staging anchorage for boats coming to or from passages across the Northeast Providence Channel (Eleuthera/Berry Islands). Good protection from the east and some from the west. Expect some swell here on rolly days. Good holding in sand and grass; 6-18 feet of water. Shore access is a pretty beach, no other facilities.

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