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Bonds Cay

Location: Berry Islands
Lat / Lon: N 25° 29.377' / W 077° 43.863'
Depth: 7'-10'
Tide: 2.5'-3.0'
Description:
The center portion of the west side of Bonds Cay is a sweeping arc of shoreline defining a wide bay that is dotted with a few small beaches. At the north end of the bay there is a nearly drying sandbar that prevents vessels drawing over 4’ from accessing the cut between Bonds Cay and Alder’s Cay to the north. On the south end of the bay, the Bonds Bank extends westward to Sand Cay and blocks southward travel except for a narrow channel along the shore of Bonds Cay. There are patches of heavy grass in the bay that should be avoided when setting anchor, but otherwise you may anchor anywhere within the bay.

Holding:

4.50

Good, Grass, Sand

Wind Protection:

3.50

NNE-S

Current Flow:

4.00

Mild Current

Wake Protection:

4.50

Exposed SW-N

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

2.50

Beach nearby

Pet Friendly:

3.50

Beach nearby

Cell Service:

3.00

Poor coverage

Review for Bonds Cay

Reviewed by: Janeen Axtell on Mar 1, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

3

We stayed at this anchorage for one night on our trip north. The water is crystal clear but it is best approached during a rising tide since the water can get "skinny" on the way in. Bond's Cay is a private island but my wife and I had no trouble dinghying over and walking the pristine sandy beaches. There was plenty of room for multiple boats. There are patches of grassy bottoms which make it hard for the anchor to catch a hold so find a more sandy spot to drop your anchor. We had a calm night and the anchor was more of a formality. The area is beautiful to sit and listen to the quietness. Stop here to get away from it all!

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Review for Bonds Cay

Reviewed by: Abroad Reach on Mar 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

3

Good holding in sand with grass and good protection from the NE to S. There is slightly more water than charted with 7-8 feet in most of the area.

Getting a dinghy to shore can be a bit of a challenge as the beach is pretty rocky at the shoreline.

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