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Russell Island

Location: North Eleuthera
Lat / Lon: N 25° 32.299' / W 076° 45.861'
Depth: 6'-8'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
Russell Island is the largest of the three islands that make up Spanish Wells and the anchorage area on the south side of the island between the power plant and the harbour entrance is a popular spot to stop. The anchorage is exposed from all directions except north however it remains comfortable in most wind directions under 20 knots. There will be occasional wakes from vessels of all sizes entering and leaving the harbour.

Holding:

4.00

Anchor

Wind Protection:

4.00

NW-NE

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

2.00

Scenic Beauty:

2.50

Ease of Shopping:

4.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Shore access is difficult

Pet Friendly:

1.50

Go ashore in town

Cell Service:

5.00

Good Coverage

Review for Russell Island

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on Jan 17, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

5

This is a good anchorage in Northerly component winds to visit Spanish Wells. Anchor anywhere along the shoreline here and dinghy in through the channel. Expect motor boats to come through the channel fast. Don't be surprised if you get waked in your dinghy and in the anchorage. Stay alert. The deep and shallow draft channels also run along the coastline here. Keep apprised of them when anchoring and give some room. Dinghy dockage is not clearly marked in town but you can tie up along the seawall or use Pinder's Supermarket dock. If you are using Pinder's, please go in and buy some items as a thank you for maintaining the dock!

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Review for Russell Island

Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox, Independence, on Apr 19, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

Good protection from north winds only. Good holding in sand and grass. It is a short dinghy ride to town. You can use Pinder's Supermarket dock to tie up your dinghy, or tie it up anywhere along the seawall. Both locations require a degree of climbing at low tide, making it challenging to take a dog to shore. There are two grocery stores in town: Pinders and Food Fair. Be sure to check out the ocean side beach - it is absolutely stunning. Full Aliv and BTC LTE cell signal.

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