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===

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Contents 1 Highborne Cay 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.6 Anchorages 1.7 Offshore Islands 1.8 Routes/Passages To/From 1.9 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.10 Marine stores 1.11 References & Publications 1.12 Cruiser's Friends 1.13 Forum Discussions 1.14 External Links 1.15 Personal Notes

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.

Approach and Navigation

• 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

Submit Marina details.

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Offshore Islands

List Islands

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Marine stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

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

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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