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==Warderick Wells==
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===Background===
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Warderick Wells is the center of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, which was created by the Bahamian Government in 1959.  It stretches from Wax Cay Cut in the north to Conch Cut in the south.  The park headquarters buildings are located here.  Because this is a park, nothing may be taken from it.  All fish, birds, animals, plants, coral, even rocks and sand, are protected.  This includes seashells, both living and dead.
Warderick Wells is the center of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, which was created by the Bahamian Government in 1959.  It stretches from Wax Cay Cut in the north to Conch Cut in the south.  The park headquarters buildings are located here.  Because this is a park, nothing may be taken from it.  All fish, birds, animals, plants, coral, even rocks and sand, are protected.  This includes seashells, both living and dead.
You must be self sufficient in the park.  There are no supplies of any kind, including water.  There is a small gift shop at the park headquarters - proceeds go to support the park.  There are no bathrooms, showers, laundry, grocery store, restaraunts, or other shoreside facilities.
You must be self sufficient in the park.  There are no supplies of any kind, including water.  There is a small gift shop at the park headquarters - proceeds go to support the park.  There are no bathrooms, showers, laundry, grocery store, restaraunts, or other shoreside facilities.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
Strongly recommend the Explorer Chartbook by Monty and Sara Lewis.
Strongly recommend the Explorer Chartbook by Monty and Sara Lewis.
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==Radio Nets==
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Approach and Navigation==
When approaching Warderick Wells, and still some miles out, call the park on 16 and request a mooring.  You will need to plan your approach based on which mooring field you are assigned to.  There is a large shoal between the main mooring field and the Emerald Rock field, which prevents direct passage between the two.   
When approaching Warderick Wells, and still some miles out, call the park on 16 and request a mooring.  You will need to plan your approach based on which mooring field you are assigned to.  There is a large shoal between the main mooring field and the Emerald Rock field, which prevents direct passage between the two.   
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Coming from Exuma Sound is straightforward.  Be sure to contact the park when in radio range to get your mooring assignment.  This will allow you time to plot your course to your assigned mooring field.  If you are assigned to the Emerald Rock field, you will have to sail southwest past the main mooring field, past Narrow Water Cay, past the two mile shoal, to a point approximately 24:22 north, 76:40 west, where you may then turn south and follow the instructions above for Exuma Bank.
Coming from Exuma Sound is straightforward.  Be sure to contact the park when in radio range to get your mooring assignment.  This will allow you time to plot your course to your assigned mooring field.  If you are assigned to the Emerald Rock field, you will have to sail southwest past the main mooring field, past Narrow Water Cay, past the two mile shoal, to a point approximately 24:22 north, 76:40 west, where you may then turn south and follow the instructions above for Exuma Bank.
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===Anchorages===
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* The '''Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park''' controls all the moorings. Anchoring is not permitted in the mooring fields.  There is a $15 per day charge, but this will be waived by volunteering for work parties at the park HQ.  The main mooring field, referred to as Warderick Wells, is horseshoe shaped in front of the park HQ with about 22 moorings, with good all around protection, although a strong current runs in and out of it.  A second large mooring field is on the west side of the island between the cay and Emerald Rock, and is open to the west and south.  There is a third small mooring field on the southeast corner of the island, between the cay and Hog Cay. Be sure to radio ahead - the Warderick Wells mooring field is the most desirable and is often full.  Each morning the park staff runs a radio net where they make announcements and take reservations for mooring field changes.
* The '''Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park''' controls all the moorings. Anchoring is not permitted in the mooring fields.  There is a $15 per day charge, but this will be waived by volunteering for work parties at the park HQ.  The main mooring field, referred to as Warderick Wells, is horseshoe shaped in front of the park HQ with about 22 moorings, with good all around protection, although a strong current runs in and out of it.  A second large mooring field is on the west side of the island between the cay and Emerald Rock, and is open to the west and south.  There is a third small mooring field on the southeast corner of the island, between the cay and Hog Cay. Be sure to radio ahead - the Warderick Wells mooring field is the most desirable and is often full.  Each morning the park staff runs a radio net where they make announcements and take reservations for mooring field changes.
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==Offshore Islands==
* Emerald Rock.  A small dome shaped rock which marks one of the mooring fields in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. It lies to the west of the center of Warderick Wells cay, at approximately 24:23.1 North, 76:37.6 West.
* Emerald Rock.  A small dome shaped rock which marks one of the mooring fields in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. It lies to the west of the center of Warderick Wells cay, at approximately 24:23.1 North, 76:37.6 West.
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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Also see [[Passage Abacos1|US to Abacos Passage]]
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====Marine Stores====
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====Repairs/Yards====
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* There are no marine repair facilities here; there is, however, a workshop which repairs park equipment and is staffed by volunteers who are knowledgeable and have an assortment of tools. It is possible that some aid could be had here in the event of an emergency
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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* Hiking trails around the island.  Wear hiking shoes/boots, if possible.  Bring drinks and snacks with you.  The Park HQ will give you a free hiking map.  A small first aid kit (for scratches from rocks and brush) and a handheld vhf might not be bad either.
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No fuel, water, or electricity is available here.  The nearest fuel/water/supplies would be at either Highborne Cay to the north or [[Compass Cay]] or [[Sampson Cay]] to the south.
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* Satellite telephone is available for $3.50 per minute (2007).
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* Wifi is available for $15 per day (2007).  The signal may not be strong enough for telephony (Skype, etc).
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* "Happy Hour" at the Park H.Q. on Saturday evenings.
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* "Boo Boo Hill".  About one quarter mile walk NE of park HQ.  Yachties leave 'memorabilia' here in the form of pieces of wood with their boat names painted on them.  Some are more elaborate.
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* Volunteer at the park.  You may be assigned any number of jobs from picking up litter to repairing outboards.  You will be rewarded with both a good feeling for having contributed to the preservation of this beautiful area, and saving one day of mooring fees for each day you work.
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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==Things to do Ashore==
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No fuel, water, or electricity is available here.  The nearest fuel/water/supplies would be at either Highborne Cay to the north or Compass Cay or Sampson Cay to the south.
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====Tourism====
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* Hiking trails around the island.  Wear hiking shoes/boots, if possible.  Bring drinks and snacks with you.  The Park HQ will give you a free hiking map.  A small first aid kit (for scratches from rocks and brush) and a handheld vhf might not be bad either
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* Volunteer at the park.  You may be assigned any number of jobs from picking up litter to repairing outboards. You will be rewarded with both a good feeling for having contributed to the preservation of this beautiful area, and saving one day of mooring fees for each day you work
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===Laundry===
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====Grocery Stores====
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* None available
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===Grocery Stores===
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* None, the nearest are [[Staniel Cay]] to the south & [[Highborne Cay]] to he north.
* None, the nearest are [[Staniel Cay]] to the south & [[Highborne Cay]] to he north.
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* "Boo Boo Hill".  About one quarter mile walk NE of park HQ.  Yachties leave 'memorabilia' here in the form of pieces of wood with their boat names painted on them.  Some are more elaborate
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* "Happy Hour" at the Park H.Q. on Saturday evenings
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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====Internet/WiFi====
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Nil
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* Satellite telephone is available for $3.50 per minute (2007)
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* Wifi is available for $15 per day (2007).  The signal may not be strong enough for telephony (Skype, etc)
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===Repairs===
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====Laundry====
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* There are no marine repair facilities here; there is, however, a workshop which repairs park equipment and is staffed by volunteers who are knowledgeable and have an assortment of tools. It is possible that some aid could be had here in the event of an emergency
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None available.
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===Transportation===
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===References & Publications===
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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====Garbage Disposal====
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====Transportation====
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* By seaplane only.
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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''Also see [[Passage Abacos1|US to Abacos Passage]]''.
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==Cruiser's Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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==External Links==
Links to relevant websites.
Links to relevant websites.
* [http://www.catppalu.com/warderick-wells.php Warderick Wells]
* [http://www.catppalu.com/warderick-wells.php Warderick Wells]
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*Northern anchorage in channel is truly beautiful (see photo) Moorings well placed mid-stream with shallow sand banks either side. Take your dinghy to the mooring in the Sea Garden for some nice snorkeling.     
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==Personal Notes==
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* Northern anchorage in channel is truly beautiful (see photo) Moorings well placed mid-stream with shallow sand banks either side. Take your dinghy to the mooring in the Sea Garden for some nice snorkeling.     
====Last Visited &amp; Details Checked (and updated here)====
====Last Visited &amp; Details Checked (and updated here)====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop &amp; this page's details validated'':  
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop &amp; this page's details validated'':  
* Feb 2013 -- [[User:Duchess|Duchess]] [[Image:Canada Icon.png]]
* Feb 2013 -- [[User:Duchess|Duchess]] [[Image:Canada Icon.png]]
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Revision as of 20:28, 27 February 2013

Warderick Wells

Anchorage at Warderick Wells
Photo: Mike T
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Warderick Wells is the center of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, which was created by the Bahamian Government in 1959. It stretches from Wax Cay Cut in the north to Conch Cut in the south. The park headquarters buildings are located here. Because this is a park, nothing may be taken from it. All fish, birds, animals, plants, coral, even rocks and sand, are protected. This includes seashells, both living and dead.

You must be self sufficient in the park. There are no supplies of any kind, including water. There is a small gift shop at the park headquarters - proceeds go to support the park. There are no bathrooms, showers, laundry, grocery store, restaraunts, or other shoreside facilities.

Charts

Strongly recommend the Explorer Chartbook by Monty and Sara Lewis.

Source
Chart Number - Chart Name
Chart Number - Chart Name
Source
Chart Number - Chart Name

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

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

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Approach and Navigation

When approaching Warderick Wells, and still some miles out, call the park on 16 and request a mooring. You will need to plan your approach based on which mooring field you are assigned to. There is a large shoal between the main mooring field and the Emerald Rock field, which prevents direct passage between the two.

The Explorer Chartbook gives good waypoints for the main mooring field located in front of the park HQ. If you are assigned a mooring at Emerald Rock, the best approach from Exuma Bank is from a waypoint at 24:21 North, 76:40 West, then to a waypoint off the Malabar Cays at 24:22 North, 76:38.5 West, then to Emerald Rock, where the moorings will become visible. You will need to hunt around for the mooring number you have been assigned.

Coming from Exuma Sound is straightforward. Be sure to contact the park when in radio range to get your mooring assignment. This will allow you time to plot your course to your assigned mooring field. If you are assigned to the Emerald Rock field, you will have to sail southwest past the main mooring field, past Narrow Water Cay, past the two mile shoal, to a point approximately 24:22 north, 76:40 west, where you may then turn south and follow the instructions above for Exuma Bank.

Berthing Options

Ports

List larger ports and harbors. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given port, create a dedicated page in the list for it (Port/Stop Template).

Note: Please indicate which ports are a port of entry.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports. Remove if not applicable.

Anchorages

  • The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park controls all the moorings. Anchoring is not permitted in the mooring fields. There is a $15 per day charge, but this will be waived by volunteering for work parties at the park HQ. The main mooring field, referred to as Warderick Wells, is horseshoe shaped in front of the park HQ with about 22 moorings, with good all around protection, although a strong current runs in and out of it. A second large mooring field is on the west side of the island between the cay and Emerald Rock, and is open to the west and south. There is a third small mooring field on the southeast corner of the island, between the cay and Hog Cay. Be sure to radio ahead - the Warderick Wells mooring field is the most desirable and is often full. Each morning the park staff runs a radio net where they make announcements and take reservations for mooring field changes.

Offshore Islands

  • Emerald Rock. A small dome shaped rock which marks one of the mooring fields in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. It lies to the west of the center of Warderick Wells cay, at approximately 24:23.1 North, 76:37.6 West.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

Nil.

Repairs/Yards

  • There are no marine repair facilities here; there is, however, a workshop which repairs park equipment and is staffed by volunteers who are knowledgeable and have an assortment of tools. It is possible that some aid could be had here in the event of an emergency

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

No fuel, water, or electricity is available here. The nearest fuel/water/supplies would be at either Highborne Cay to the north or Compass Cay or Sampson Cay to the south.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

  • Hiking trails around the island. Wear hiking shoes/boots, if possible. Bring drinks and snacks with you. The Park HQ will give you a free hiking map. A small first aid kit (for scratches from rocks and brush) and a handheld vhf might not be bad either
  • Volunteer at the park. You may be assigned any number of jobs from picking up litter to repairing outboards. You will be rewarded with both a good feeling for having contributed to the preservation of this beautiful area, and saving one day of mooring fees for each day you work

Grocery Stores

Eateries

  • "Boo Boo Hill". About one quarter mile walk NE of park HQ. Yachties leave 'memorabilia' here in the form of pieces of wood with their boat names painted on them. Some are more elaborate
  • "Happy Hour" at the Park H.Q. on Saturday evenings

Internet/WiFi

  • Satellite telephone is available for $3.50 per minute (2007)
  • Wifi is available for $15 per day (2007). The signal may not be strong enough for telephony (Skype, etc)

Laundry

None available.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

  • By seaplane only.

Routes/Passages To/From

Also see US to Abacos Passage.

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Personal Notes

  • Northern anchorage in channel is truly beautiful (see photo) Moorings well placed mid-stream with shallow sand banks either side. Take your dinghy to the mooring in the Sea Garden for some nice snorkeling.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:


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