Warderick Wells
Warderick Wells is the headquarters of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park and the single most photographed anchorage in the Bahamas. Yachts lie to moorings in a narrow sand channel that curves between banks of coral so clear the boats look suspended.
Why it is special
The mooring field at Warderick Wells is the image most people have of the Bahamas without knowing where it is. The water is shallow, utterly clear, and the sand is white enough that the yachts throw shadows onto it. Most charters spend at least one night here and many wish they had booked two.
Boo Boo Hill
A marked trail climbs to the top of Boo Boo Hill, where visiting crews leave driftwood carved with their yacht’s name. The tradition is to bring your own piece of wood rather than take anything from the island. The view over the mooring field from the top is worth the climb.
The park headquarters
There is a small office, a beach with a sperm whale skeleton laid out on it, and a network of walking trails across the cay. Park staff brief visiting yachts on the rules. Everything is no-take: no fishing, no shelling, no conch, nothing.
Moorings and conditions
Moorings must be reserved with the park and are limited, so your captain books ahead. The channel runs with strong tidal current, and yachts swing to it. In settled easterlies it is idyllic. In a strong frontal northwester it is uncomfortable, and the fleet usually moves.
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