Black Point Yacht Club & Cottages

Dock and Dinghy Facilities

Black Point Yacht Club operates a restaurant dock that handles boats up to 42 feet in length with a maximum draft of 10 feet. This modest capacity targets day visitors and smaller cruising boats rather than substantial yachts, which typically anchor in the large protected anchorage offshore.

For the majority of cruisers anchoring in Black Point's excellent holding ground, three main dinghy docks serve the settlement: Lorraine's Cafe Dinghy Dock, Rockside Laundry Dinghy Dock, and the government dock with its dinghy extension. Together these facilities handle substantial dinghy traffic during peak season.

Restaurant and Dining

The Black Point Yacht Club restaurant operates daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, serving authentic Bahamian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood. The waterside setting on Stella Drive provides pleasant views while dining, and the casual atmosphere welcomes cruisers arriving by dinghy or on foot.

Menu offerings typically include conch preparations, grilled fish, and traditional Bahamian dishes. The bar serves tropical cocktails alongside the meal service, creating a complete dining destination within the settlement.

Cottages and Accommodations

Beyond the dock and restaurant, Black Point Yacht Club operates vacation cottage rentals for visitors seeking shoreside accommodations. These waterside cottages provide an alternative to boat living for cruisers wanting a night in a bed that doesn't move, or for travelers flying into Farmers Cay Airport who wish to explore the settlement.

The cottages maintain the casual, welcoming atmosphere that characterizes Black Point, with direct water access and proximity to the restaurant.

Settlement Services and Anchorage

Black Point settlement clusters multiple resources valuable to cruisers. Three small grocery stores provide provisioning, multiple restaurants offer dining variety, and Rockside Laundry delivers one of the best and most affordable laundry facilities in the Exuma Cays with coin-operated machines and free WiFi.

The anchorage itself ranks among the largest and best in the Exumas, with excellent holding in 8-10 feet of water over sand. Protection extends from WSW through SE, with only western and northwestern exposures requiring caution. Most boats anchor close in off the settlement for convenient access to shore.

Getting there

Black Point Yacht Club is located on Great Guana Cay in the central Exuma Cays at coordinates 24.10 N, 76.40 W. Approach the settlement from the Exuma Bank side. The yacht club dock is visible on the waterfront along Stella Drive. Most cruisers anchor in the large protected anchorage and dinghy to shore using the multiple dinghy docks available. Farmers Cay Airport (FMR) provides the nearest air access.

Frequently asked questions

Can large yachts dock at Black Point Yacht Club?

The yacht club dock accommodates vessels up to 42 feet with 10-foot draft. Larger yachts should anchor in the excellent anchorage offshore and dinghy to shore using the available dinghy docks.

Is fuel available at Black Point?

Fuel is not currently available at Black Point. The settlement's new marina has tanks and pumps installed but is not yet operational. Plan refueling at Staniel Cay Yacht Club or other facilities.

What makes Black Point anchorage special?

Black Point offers one of the largest and best anchorages in the Exuma Cays with excellent holding in 8-10 feet over sand. Protection is good from WSW through SE, making it a comfortable multi-day stop for cruisers.