Cayman

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An online cruising guide for sailing around the Cayman Islands.

The Cayman Islands are a British overseas territory located in the western Caribbean Sea, comprising the islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. It is a major financial centre in the Caribbean.

The Cayman Islands are located in the western Caribbean Sea. They are the peaks of a massive underwater ridge, known as the Cayman Trench, standing 8,000 feet (2,400 m) from the sea floor, which barely exceeds the surface. The islands lie in the centre of the Caribbean south of Cuba and West of Jamaica. They are situated about 400 miles (650 km) south of Miami, 180 miles (300 km) south of Cuba, and 195 miles (315 km) northwest of Jamaica. Grand Cayman is by far the biggest, with an area of 76 square miles (197 km²). The two "Sister Islands" of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are located about 80 miles (130 km) east of Grand Cayman and have areas of 14 square miles (36 km²) and 10 square miles (25.9 km²) respectively.

All three islands were formed by large coral heads covering submerged ice age peaks of western extensions of the Cuban Sierra Maestra range and are mostly flat. One notable exception to this is The Bluff on Cayman Brac's eastern part, which rises to 140 feet (42.6 m) above sea level, the highest point on the island.

Charts

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Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

• Grand Cayman
• Little Cayman
• Cayman Brac

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Contact "Port Security" before arrival and give an ETA.

They are very helpful and will advise of any traffic if requested.

ALL arrivals have to be done at the Port of George Town on the West side of the island.

There has been talk of implementing a roving Customs and Immigration team, but this is has not been confirmed

Departures:

Can be done at the Port Authorities office at the George Town Port water front office, and you can check out up to 24 hours before departure.

Immigration

Check in has to be done in George Town main port. Contact "Port Security" on channel 16, and they will advise which dock to they want you at.

There in no anchoring in George Town harbour, but there is a line of orange mooring balls for transient cruisers at no charge.

Customs

Details?

Health

Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.

Security

Details?

Berthing

See Islands above.

Transportation

Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

• sv Decadence

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

• Cayman Islands Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

Links

• Cayman at the Wikipedia

References

• Maps

See also Greater Antilles.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. The West side on the island can be very rolly on anchor or mooring. Keep an eye on the weather and watch for North Northwest winds and swell. When these conditions will prevail, the local boats will move to the south side of the island. Cruising yachts will need to relocate to the Spotts dock area, where there are four red mooring balls.

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