Sailing Tobago cays.
May 31, 2026 · 30 min · 58 views · Tobago Cays
Tobago Cays islands framed by hilltop scrub under blue sky
What this video covers
The Tobago Cays in the Grenadines offer protected anchorage behind Horseshoe Reef, though holding conditions vary with wind gusts and tidal currents.3:08 A Lagoon 42 anchored in seven meters of water with 28 meters of chain, maintaining position during 24-knot winds.2:57 The area features five small islands and limited mooring buoys, often requiring vessels to anchor in the surrounding bays.3:32 Navigation through the Cays requires careful attention to shallow reefs and marked channels, particularly when transiting toward Mayreau or Union Island.6:47 Local infrastructure includes beach-based restaurants that provide dinner service and tender transport for visiting crews.4:01 A 20-minute hike to the island summits provides panoramic views of the reef and surrounding islands, including Mayreau, Union Island, and Carriacou.7:47 The crew plans to transit 3.1 miles to Mayreau before heading to Union Island and Carriacou for customs clearance, eventually reaching Grenada for end-of-season maintenance at Spice Island.23:51
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