Discovering the Main Island by the leeward coast ANCHORAGES ON THE WEST COAST FROM NORTH TO SOUTH Baie du croissant : on the poum peninsula. Protection NE/E/SE. Remarkable anchorage on sandy bottom in 4 metres water depth. Koumac : one of the best shelters of the region. One important area for birds conservation is located between Koumac’s Big Reef and the Main Island : 16 islets, more than 25,000 marine bird couples, some of them endangered. St Vincent Bay : Large, deep with many islets. Many shelters for all type of winds on sandy and muddy bottom. Scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, etc. Tenia islet : coral and sandy bottom, 3 meters deep. Protection SE/E. Nice diving and snorkeling around the boat or on the reef drop off, manta rays, dolphins. Bourail Bay : trade-winds protected near the beach of Roche Percée (Pierced Rock) and turtle bay with dugongs and dolphins. North of Nouméa 2 islets are worth a visit: Îlot Moro, deserted islet, surrounded by white sand, easy anchorage by SW/S/SE winds. Nice diving on the reef drop off. Mbe Kouen, sandy islet. Protection S/SE. Fun boarding and kite surfing spot. Sea birds. Our partners: NORTHERN MARINA … Continue reading Sailing down the West