Bahamas Chatter: Spanish wells to Exuma route
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Bahamas Chatter: Spanish wells to Exuma route
Spanish wells to Exuma route
Posted: 10 Apr 2016 02:27 PM PDT
Looks like we may be heading to the Exumas from Harbor island in a week or so.
The direct route from current cay to ship channel cay is tempting, as shown in the explorer chart books but with our 6+ draft I m a little concerned about the shoals just west of Finley cay. The area of coral heads just south can be avoided with a dogleg east, but what are the actual depths crossing the shallows there? Will try to get some tide obviously, schedule permitting.
Comments from Cruisers (1)
We did that route coming north this year. Ship channel to Royal island, not going through current cut. Depths are fine for you but as anywhere in Exumas there are coral heads you should watch for.
kdstone