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I think a draft of 6.5 feet in the Berry's would not be a whole lot of fun ...

... we have 5 feet, we're able to move around pretty well on the Bank side ... following the tide and being careful, we can go from Little Whale Cay in the south to the Market Fish Cays in the north on the Bank, but it's not easy, only at near or high tides and with excellent visibility. You will be limiting yourself to in & out of the Cuts, and not much further, which means if the Trades are blowing, which they normally are, you could be trapped for days in a not so enjoyable spot. I would probably skip the Berry's, unless it is a stop here & there along the way, but probably not plan on spending too much time there with that draft. If it is a night or two stop along the way, with your draft, and weather permitting, anchorages to consider from north to south might be ... the Bight at Petit Cay (has to be calm or any wind other than east); on the lee of Solider Cay (again, has to be calm); possibly Little Whale Cay; and Frazer's Hog Cay. Cheers, John

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