Sailing Andros southwest coast and south tip

[MargoZ]

Hello Sailors,

I am looking for water depth info for the southwest side and south tip of Andros.

We want to bring a 75ft schooner in as close to the southwest side of the island as possible to anchor. Then use a smaller boat to deploy survey teams for a shorebird survey in January. The schooner has a five foot draft.

Have heard the water is very shallow 1-4 ft depth, but how far out do the banks go?

Do you have any info on water depths for the area?

Thank you,

Margo

[Boatguy30]

I have skirted the NW side a good ways south with 6.5' but I believe the SW side is shallow very far out. I'll have a look at my chart tomorrow if no one else jumps in.

[belizesailor]

Im jealous...really want to return to explore more of Andros one day.

[scherzoja]

Here you go...

maybe someone here can confirm that what you see on this chart (11013) matches reality.

Chart 11013

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...mas-30331.html

Maybe:
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...mas-85287.html

[pete33458]

Originally Posted by scherzoja

Here you go...

maybe someone here can confirm that what you see on this chart (11013) matches reality.

Chart 11013

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...mas-30331.html

Maybe:
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...mas-85287.html

I can't vouch for every single reading, but in general I would say those are, of course, accurate. It's very shallow a very long way out, you can easily see the banks (and bottom structure) from the deeper water in the OBC. Pete

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Margo.

[rognvald]

Margo,
Once leaving the sound, you must employ eyeball navigation. I would not rely on the charts other than as a general reference. Find a suitable place to anchor out and use your tender to explore possibilities further along the coast. There will be much sand over coral and tidal sluicing but a reasonable anchorage can be found if you're persistent. Always leave crew onboard to guard against dragging. I would not rely on secondhand advice. Use your own eyes and experience. South Andros is real exploring. Good luck and safe sailing.

[rognvald]

Margo,
Also, if you need to spend the night, look for an area that dries at low tide and anchor behind it in deeper water as a protection from the prevailing winds. There will be no other reasonable protection in that area. And, also plan a good escape route with GPS points that will lead you to deep water and out of the flats in case there is an unplanned change in weather/winds. Good luck.