Petit St. Vincent (PSV)
PSV · Petit Saint Vincent
12°32.1'N 61°23.4'W
Jurisdiction: St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Depth
5–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
90m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
90m
90m in 5–10m on sand. Good holding when set firmly. Tidal current in the passage can affect swing. Set alarm at 90m to allow for current-driven swing. Day use and overnight in settled NE trades.
About This Anchorage
Petit St. Vincent (PSV) is a small private island at the southernmost tip of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Grenadines, immediately north of Petite Martinique (Grenada). The island is home to PSV Resort, one of the Caribbean's most exclusive private island resorts — exclusively for resort guests and not accessible to the public. However, the passage anchorage east and northeast of the island is a legitimate stopping point for cruising yachts on passage between Carriacou and Union Island. The anchorage is in the Petit St. Vincent Channel in 5–10m on sand, with reasonable shelter from the west-northwest. It is primarily a day anchorage or overnight stop in settled conditions rather than a destination in itself. IMPORTANT: PSV is within SVG jurisdiction — SVG Customs clearance is required if you have not already cleared into SVG. The nearby anchorage at Mopion Sandbar (a tiny uninhabited sand spit) is one of the most photographed spots in the Grenadines.
Protected From
W · SW · NW
Exposed To
E · NE · SE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchorage in passage; resort is private — do not land on PSV without resort guest status
- Permit required
- No
- Mooring buoys
- Not available
Restrictions: PSV Resort is private property — do not land without invitation. SVG Customs clearance required on entry (if not already cleared). Respect the resort's exclusion zone near the dock and beach.
Hazards
- !SVG jurisdiction: clearance required — ensure you have cleared SVG Customs at Union Island or Bequia before stopping here
- !Tidal current in the PSV Channel: can be strong — allow for current-driven swing; set anchor firmly
- !Private island: do not attempt to land on PSV without resort guest reservation
- !Open to E and NE — in fresh NE trades the passage anchorage is exposed; proceed to Union Island or Tyrrel Bay in fresh conditions
Skipper's Tips
- →Good lunch stop on the Carriacou-to-Union Island passage — well-positioned between Petite Martinique and PSV
- →Mopion Sandbar (0.5nm NW): tiny uninhabited sand spit with one palm tree — one of the Caribbean's most iconic anchorages; anchor in 3–4m on sand
- →SVG Customs: clear at Clifton, Union Island (3nm N) before or after this stop
- →The PSV Channel has some of the clearest water in the Grenadines — snorkelling off the boat is outstanding
- →This is a passage anchorage — Mayreau/Saltwhistle (10nm N) or Union Island (3nm N) offer better overnight options
Facilities
No facilities for non-resort visitors. All services available at Union Island / Clifton (3nm N) or Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou (15nm S).
Nearest provisions: Union Island / Clifton (3nm N) (3nm)
Best Months & Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Best December–April in settled trade winds. Primarily a passage anchorage — not a destination in itself. Short stops between Carriacou and Union Island.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 90m
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