Highborne Cay
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+ | * Highborne Cay is visible for many miles due to a 300 foot Batelco tower located near the center of the island. Upon approaching closer a solitary white house is visible high in the north center of the island. | ||
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+ | * Coming from the bank, there are large sand bores both north and south of the island, extending westward for up to 2 miles. The waypoint shown in the Explorer Chartbook, approximately 24:42.4 North, 76:52 West, will put you due west of the marina entrance, distance about 2.5 miles. | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
Revision as of 21:32, 25 April 2008
Highborne Cay
Background
- Highborne Cay is a privately owned island.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
- Strongly recommend the Explorer Chartbooks by Monty and Sara Lewis.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
- Highborne Cay Marina broadcasts weather report each morning at 7:30 AM on VHF 6.
- Highborne Cay is visible for many miles due to a 300 foot Batelco tower located near the center of the island. Upon approaching closer a solitary white house is visible high in the north center of the island.
- Coming from the bank, there are large sand bores both north and south of the island, extending westward for up to 2 miles. The waypoint shown in the Explorer Chartbook, approximately 24:42.4 North, 76:52 West, will put you due west of the marina entrance, distance about 2.5 miles.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
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Offshore Islands
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Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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Marine stores
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References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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