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Lee Stocking Island

Location: Southern Exumas
Lat / Lon: N 23° 46.275' / W 076° 06.430'
Depth: 6-8 Feet8'-12'
Tide: 2.5'-3.0'
Description:
There is extensive shoaling on the north end of Lee Stocking Island making it difficult for vessels drawing more than 6.5' to approach the docks of the former research station. There is an area of deep water directly in front of the station that offers the maximum protection from the N-E but to reach it requires visual navigation while hugging the shoreline to traverse an area of 6.5'-7' grass covered shoals. For all but the most severe weather it is easier to anchor outside of the shoal in 8'-12' of water. The holding is good and the protection from N-E winds is almost the same as that closer to shore.

Holding:

5.00

Fair, Grass, Sand

Wind Protection:

4.00

N-E

Current Flow:

5.00

Mild Current

Wake Protection:

5.00

Open and Exposed South

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Research station is private - go ashore with permission only

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Beach nearby on west end of the cay- Leashes please

Cell Service:

5.00

Fair Coverage

Review for Lee Stocking Island

Reviewed by: Chris Pither, TIAGO, on Feb 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

When we went to explore the island, we met a man who works for the owner. He was very polite and told us the island is private and the owner doesn't want people walking around. They now own the whole island and have had problems with theft and vandalism.

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Review for Lee Stocking Island

Reviewed by: Jeremy Hatch on Apr 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

Mods: please change the heading as there are No Moorings
This is an interesting stop. Perry's Marine Research center closed abruptly 2012 when NOAA funding ran out. The size & scope of the project is quite amazing as you explore. Not really the "Apocalypse " feeling described by some shortly after it was abandoned, and walking through derelict buildings quickly loses its appeal. But definitely an interesting place to explore since there is essentially no one there.
The approach is straightforward per Explorer charts. We carried 7+ feet into the anchorage with1 1/2' of tide. No moorings remain. The water is clear so watch where you drop the hook. The deeper water is close to the island with a 10' area W. Of the old dock (not safe to use). We anchored in clean sand at the Eastern end of the bay N. of the "Sand Dry at LW" notation. Good protection from N to E.
The island has beautiful beaches on the Sound side-all charted on Explorer chart. You can dinghy up to the stone steps or the concrete ramp (pilings on either side) but Do not trust the main dock. Most light items except old computers have been removed and all but 1 building (recently roofed & painted inside) are delapidated . The "Consp house" on the N. Point is an easy 1 mile road hike then follow a somewhat overgrown road-path uphill to reach it affording marvelous views. The deck & floors are still in decent shape though N porch roof is collapsing albeit safe enough for pics. You can then backtrack to the next path to the easily seen beach SE of the point. Follow the beach, cross the short point along the marked path. As you cross the second headland, pick up the marked trail to the South which will cross the airstrip by the abandoned hangar. The road leads back to the abandoned research center.
Another trail leads from the SE end of the airstrip past the Banks side beach then up to Perry's Peak-highest point in the Exumas (39m). Easier to dinghy to the beach the pick up the trail at the SE end.

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