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Staniard Creek

Location: Andros
Lat / Lon: N 24° 50.571' / W 077° 53.391'
Depth: 5'-7'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
It is tricky to enter, but the anchorage at Staniard Creek is a wonderful choice for riding out a cold front at anchor in North Andros for vessels drawing less than 6’. While there is sufficient depth for vessels up to 7’ there is only a very small area of deeper water and vessels at the draft limit may find themselves swinging into shoals at low tide. For vessels that fit into the creek there is very good holding and 360° protection from the wind.
In the event inclement weather conditions prevent leaving the anchorage, there are well-protected mangrove-lined channels leading off the anchorage that can provide hours of exploration by dinghy and kayak. It is also possible to dinghy south of the anchorage to Staniard Creek Settlement where there is a small grocery store and a snack bar.
DISCLAIMER: Before committing to an anchorage, you should confirm that the location is not governed by a regulation that may conflict with your plans. An increasing number of states and municipalities are enacting laws that define where and how long you may anchor.

Wind Protection:

5.00

All around protection

Wake Protection:

5.00

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Private beach nearby

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Private beach nearby - drying flats to the SW

Review for Staniard Creek

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn on Apr 2, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Wind Protection:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

We did not anchor here. We made it in after sitting aground for 2.5 hours. You have to be very careful on the entrance. There is a dredged channel, stay close to the spoil jetty. On entering, you need good daylight overhead to see the deeper water. One of the markers is missing so don't focus on the one that is there!

Once we made it inside I just felt that we did not have enough room to swing safely. We are a 47' power cat with only 3.5' draft. We changed our plan and headed on North to Morgan's Bluff.

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