West End is currently being revived and Old Bahama Bay marina now offers full services, including clearance facilities. Although somewhat inaccessible from the main activity on Grand Bahama Island, it is an excellent entry or departure point. The smaller marina at Harbour Hotel in only suitable for shallow draught boats.
The resort is open, but the Marina still has no water or electricity following Hurricane Mathew.
Anchoring
Anchoring is possible behind the breakwater of the Old Bahama Bay Marina, although it shallows pretty quickly after the Marina-entrance. Anchor in a thin layer of sand with hard rock underneath it, poor holding. Shelter is reasonable from ENE to W but not good in Northerly winds. Beware of wake from the high-speed fishing boats.
Last updated: December 2016
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Posted to Bahamas Chatter (Explorer Charts) on 9 April 2017:
We went through Indian Cut yesterday, westbound, at dead low tide. The least that we saw between the first waypoint and the reef was 6′. however, there are two low spots before the first waypoint. One is about three miles before the waypoint and was 5.5′. The second was about 1.5 miles before was 5.25′.
Further Updates:
OId Bahama Bay resort is open, but the Marina still has no water or electricity. They are uncertain when that will return.
Update following Hurricane Matthew – October 2016:
West End customs are clearing incoming yachts, but phones are still down.
Old Bahama Bay is open for business with minimal damage to their docks. However, they currently have no fuel, electricity or water available.