17.50.59N 071.38.30 W (Anchorage)

Just 5 miles south of Cabo Rojo, you enter into the Bahia De Las Aguilas. (Bay of Eagles)

The Bay is quite large.From the NE corner to the SE corner you will find great anchoring spots. Unless the wind is very strong from the SE, I like to anchor in front of the “picnic building” and observation tower in the NE corner. (17.50.246N, 071.37.982W). The bay is not connected to the main land by any major roads, so you will not find hotels, stores or restaurants. What you will find is nature at its best. An abundance of wildlife. White sand beaches and crystal water. Nothing at all to do, but walk on the beach, swim and dream. If you do not like to be isolated, do not come to this anchorage as most times you will be the only person there. You will see a few fisherman on land and in their boats, and they will come over to offer you fish and lobster. The sunsets are in a class of their own.

The Bay of Eagles, is one of those rare spots that is so hard to find in today’s world. This is cruising the way it was when I first started sailing. You drop the hook and you are in a world of your own. And if another boat comes in, unless otherwise indicated, you keep your distance. Call it what you like, sailing etiquette or
common sense; however everyone likes their privacy. And here the one thing you can find for sure, is privacy.

THE RIGHT SPOT TO DROP THE HOOK

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