Sandy Cay and The Pelican Cays are the heart of this wild area. Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park is protected and maintained by the Bahamas National Trust, which was granted a 99-year lease by the Bahamas Government. Their stated purpose is to help to perpetuate conversation, science and education, aesthetic values, and a first rate recreational area. Enjoy it but help them achieve this noble objective by respecting it, so that others may also enjoy it. Sandy Cay Sandy Cay is nearly cut in two, about amidships.
High tide covers the low narrow beach, making two islands.
There are some permanent moorings placed along the eastern shore of this beautiful island. If the surge permits, you could anchor outside the reef and dink into the permanent moorings. You're best bet is to anchor on the west side of the island, and then depending upon conditions, dink back around to the reef, or walk across the island and swim out to the reef. The anchorage indicated on our chart is intended for a day stop only. If you have an extra crewman, it wouldn't hurt to leave someone on the big boat for anchor watch.