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Ginn Sur Mer

Location: Grand Bahama Island
Lat / Lon: N 26° 40.577' / W 078° 57.914'
Depth: 10'-13'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
Ginn Sur Mer (Ginn rhymes with "kin") is an abandoned housing project on the south coast of Grand Bahama Island that is located 3.0 nm southeast of the entrance to Old Bahama Bay Marina at West End.
One of the main features of the development is a wide, 1.5 nm long man-made canal. Originally designed to permit the entry of megayachts, the main basin provides room for several vessels and offers excellent protection from all directions with excellent holding. It is by far the calmest and most secure anchorage on the west end of Grand Bahama Island.

Holding:

4.50

Good holding in sand

Wind Protection:

4.00

All around protection

Current Flow:

5.00

No current

Wake Protection:

5.00

Scenic Beauty:

2.50

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Private beaches nearby

Cell Service:

2.50

Good coverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Ginn Sur Mer

Reviewed by: Roger Emerson, Lana, on Feb 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Agree with previous review. Good overnight anchorage before or after crossing the Stream. There are no amenities at all but, we did go ashore and explore some.
It is an abandoned resort complex that had canals dug and sea walls built. Easy in and out with plenty of depth. We draw 5.4 feet and had zero issues.

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Review for Ginn Sur Mer

Reviewed by: Eric Stanley, Argyle, on May 26, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

Great if not a bit strange stopover anchorage before or after West End. It Gin Sur Mer is an abandoned development where the condo/dock area has been dredged but nothing built. There is complete protection from the sea and there is no current. Good wind protection but not quite a 'hurricane hole' since the surrounding land is relatively low. Holding seemed to be good during backing down. 3/5 stars simply because there is nothing ashore at all and I believe it is private property. Room for plenty of boats.

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