Anchoring:
Most cruising boats anchor in Sapodilla Bay (see details above under clearance). It is an anchorage highly favored by cruising yachtsmen for its convenient depths of eight feet and more right up to the beach. Attention should be paid to the state of the tide. In recent years, there has been a great deal of development on Sapodilla Beach, in particular in the southern part. Getting ashore with your dinghy can be problematic as there are many "private property" signs. The main town of Provo is quite far and spread out. It is best reached by taxi (can be ordered on channel 68) or rental car (there are several firms that will deliver a car to Sapodilla Bay if contacted by telephone). Sapodilla Bay is close to the international airport and probably the best place for crew changes.
An alternative anchorage on the south coast is Cooper Jack Bay, 21.00.00N, 72.00.00W, just outside South Side Marina.
For vessels wishing to anchor on the North coast, there are designated anchorages just off Turtle Cove Marina and in the Leeward going through at the eastern end of the island.
Marinas:
There are several marinas, some with clearance facilities (see Related Businesses below for marina listings and further details). The Southbank Marina and Boatyard, formerly the Caicos Marina and Shipyard, has been recently refurbished and offers docking and clearance services, but is some distance from town.
Blue Haven Marina (with on-site clearance), is the newest marina, located at the north eastern point of the island.
A new marina/luxury villa development - The Loren at Turtle Cove - is under development on the northern shore of Providenciales. It is not yet known if this will accommodate visiting yachts. Read latest info. here.
Last updated: October 2024
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February 2019 — we entered Grace Bay through Stubbs Cut. Pretty straightforward and just followed our charts. We anchored off the Seven Stars resort and used their derelict dinghy dock (bring a long chain!!!)
Watch out for mooring balls when entering the cut!!!
We also decided to stay a couple of nights at the Turtle Cove Marina. To enter Sellars Cut, you definitely need a pilot boat unless you are familiar with the entry. We also needed the pilot boat for exiting the cut.
Delivered a boat to Southside Marina. Great spot, well run and well protected from most winds. If it is blowing the wrong way to go to the VI’s, then this is the right spot to hold up. Been to Provo several times, the food and beverage here are the best value I’ve found
Karl Leebelt says:
Just a quick update on clearing in at Sapodilla Bay. The customs office at the South Dock is not accessible by boat or dinghy as it is located in a working dockyard. You can however beach your dinghy at the access path between resort properties and walk to the main road and take a right and a right again to get to the yard. You will be given hardhat and vest and directed to office. Clearance was very easy otherwise. Note that the office does not have any idea what Sailclear is at this point, nor do they take credit cards. Optionally, they suggested that it may be easier for cruisers to head to South Side Marina to check in and then find anchorage once cleared. Sapodilla Bay is not within walking distance to any amenities or services but the holding was good in 10 feet of water with protection from North and East.
In the wake of Hurricane Irma and Maria, IGY Blue Haven Resort & Marina is currently under repair but is partially open/operational.
Diesel and Gas are available.
Yacht concierge open.
No slips available over 40 feet.
Aims to be open for either February 2018 or May/June 2018.
There has been real estate resort development at the southern end of Sopadilla Beach. A new pier over the old one has also been built. Both this pier and the beach beneath the resort has a lot of “Private Property” signs. One can probably beach between the resort and the residential area, where there is an access path.
We used the old pier, which seems like it soon might fall apart, but this meant we had to use the backside area of the resort to get to the road.