Cas en Bas
Cas-en-Bas Bay
14°07.1'N 60°55.3'W
Depth
3–7m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
90m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
90m
90m on sand in 3–7m. Anchor well set in sand gives good holding but bay is exposed to NE swells. Overnight not recommended in fresh trades — use as a day anchorage. Set alarm if staying overnight to detect any dragging in swell.
About This Anchorage
Cas en Bas is a secluded bay on St. Lucia's north coast, largely overlooked by cruising yachts in favour of the more sheltered Rodney Bay area. The bay has consistent NE trade winds making it one of the island's premier kiteboarding and windsurfing locations. The surrounding landscape is dry scrub typical of the island's north — low volcanic hills, cacti, and dramatic cliffs. The sand beach is undeveloped and quiet compared to Reduit. Anchoring in 3–7m on sand gives good holding, but the bay's exposure to the NE trades means swell can make it uncomfortable overnight. Best used as a day stop in settled conditions, snorkelling, or a kiteboarding observation anchorage.
Protected From
W · SW · NW
Exposed To
E · NE · SE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring. Navigation licence required (EC$25 additional permit for non-port-of-entry anchorages — state on arrival at Customs).
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Stay clear of kiteboarding/windsurfing zones when wind sports are active. Approach carefully — shallow patches near beach on chart.
Hazards
- !Bay open to NE trade winds and Atlantic swell — uncomfortable overnight in fresh conditions
- !Shallow patches near beach — approach slowly and check chart carefully
- !Active kiteboarding area — stay clear of kiteboarders on the water
- !Remote location — no services; nearest provisions 5nm south at Rodney Bay
Skipper's Tips
- →Best as a day anchorage in settled conditions — not recommended overnight in fresh NE trades
- →Excellent snorkelling on the rocky headlands at each end of the bay
- →Watch kiteboarding from the anchorage — consistent trade winds provide spectacular sport
- →Leave by 1500 if trade winds are building — anchorage can become very rolly by afternoon
Facilities
Nearest provisions: Rodney Bay Marina (5nm)
Best Months & Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
December–May (dry season, more settled trades). Trade winds consistent year-round at this exposed north coast location. Avoid June–November rainy season when swells are larger.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 90m
Trade wind gusts and ARC fleet traffic in Rodney Bay can cause anchor drag overnight. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously — wake up before you are aground.
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