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Old Bight

Location: Cat Island
Lat / Lon: N 24° 13.941' / W 075° 24.082'
Depth: 8'-12'
Tide: 2.5'-3.75'
Description:
The large bay at the south end of Cat Island between Hawksnest Point and Bone Fish Point is divided into Old Bight in the south and New Bight in the north.
While it is possible to anchor anywhere along the shoreline of the bay the usual anchorage is between the Public Beach and the Rollezz Beach resort. There is good protection from ENE –S and the holding is excellent in clear sand.
The Rollezz Beach resort welcomes boaters to dinghy into the beach and enjoy their facilities which include a beach bar, a restaurant, and a good assortment of water toys. If you wish to dine, it is a good idea to call ahead and make a reservation. If there are several vessels anchored off the resort, the owners of the resort Carl Rolle and his wife Yvonne, encourage boaters to organize an impromptu potluck at their tiki hut. Please call ahead to coordinate +1 242 557-0005 or +1 242 525-4588.
From the public beach Fortunes Service Station and the Government Health Clinic are short 0.50 walk up the access road.

4.50

(4)

4.50 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Good

Wind Protection:

3.75

NE-SE

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

4.33

Open and exposed from SSW-N

Scenic Beauty:

4.75

Ease of Shopping:

2.33

Service station within 0.5 miles

Shore Access:

4.75

Beach nearby

Pet Friendly:

4.50

Beach nearby

Cell Service:

5.00

Good Coverage

WiFi:

5.00

Review for Old Bight

Reviewed by: Tom Allison on Feb 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

This anchorage offers good protection from easterly winds. Holding is in hard sand. The approach is shallow but easy, pay attention to your charts and depth sounder. Shore access is via the beach. Rollezz Beach Villas welcomes cruisers and lets you use their facilities and toys. The proprietors are great. Also, a short walk away is one of the best pizzas we have enjoyed in the Bahamas. Overall, a very relaxing place to spend a few days.

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Review for Old Bight

Reviewed by: Galli Family, Sun Goddess, on Apr 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

The waters are amazing here! The resort beach is beautiful and you can beach your dinghy right there. The resort is small, so we rarely saw more than a couple people. We enjoyed the beach, swimming and dining. We had dinner at the resort one night. Other cruisers came from New Bight for dinner as well as a couple staying there. Other than the resort, there's not much nearby. Convenience store is quite a trek by foot. If you want beautiful scenery and enjoy peace and quiet, this is a great choice.

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Review for Old Bight

Reviewed by: Ginny Patterson on May 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

Anchoring here is anchoring right at Rollezz Villas and Restaurant. Easy dinghying in where the sand is smooth as silk. It's a must to visit Yvonne and Carl Rollezz and eat at their restaurant. It's beautiful there and the Rollezz are an amazing couple, willing to answer any questions and assist you in any way they can.

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Review for Old Bight

Reviewed by: Steve Stich, Jus Dreaming, on Feb 25, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.6'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

This anchorage is right next to Rollezz Resort and it's wonderful. The resort is very welcoming to cruisers, wonderful breakfast, lunch and dinner. They want you to come in and enjoy the resort. My wife said that when she envisioned going to the Bahamas this is what she thought that she would find. Off the charts great place!

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