Known more commonly as “Provo,” Providenciales Island has many distinct areas for the yachtsman and in this section we will discus the northeast corner of the island. The prominent feature in Northeast Providenciales is, by far, Leeward Cut and the harbor at Leeward Going Through, where the massive Leeward Marina, a condo and resort development is located. Leeward Going Through is visible in the image above where the ocean cuts a swath between Providenciales Island and Little Water and Water Cays.

Leeward Cut is constantly shifting, and if you plan on making the passage, we recommend radioing ahead to the Leeward Marina for advance local knowledge. Once you have safely navigated Leeward Cut, you enter Leeward Going Through where you can drop the hook right off the Leeward Marina in 7- to 10-foot depths.

In addition to a well-protected harbor with good holding, Leeward Going Through is home to the Leeward Marina, which has gas and diesel fuel, a ships store, laundry (no dryer), drinking water and ice.

Sources report that Leeward Marina is still undergoing a major rehab, and with the addition of condominiums and an expansion of the slips, dredging of Leeward Cut is planned in order to allow the deepest draft yachts to pass into Leeward Going Through with ease.

See our “Local Notices to Mariners” blog for updates on the latest conditions and advisories for this area.

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Providenciales Island