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Happy Bay
✨ Hidden gem
Happy Bay sits just north of Marigot on the French side of St. Martin, offering a secluded anchorage away from the busier spots. Note the 300-meter exclusion zone from shore — you'll need to drop the hook further out than you might expect. It's quiet out here, though some northeast swell can make things rolly. The nearby nudist beach and the short hike over the hill to Grand Case make this a worthwhile stop.
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Marinas and anchorages near Happy Bay · times are dock to dock
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- Busiest on Wednesdays and Fridays
- Busiest around 10:00 — mostly boats arriving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 11:00
- 17% of visits are overnight
- Typical stop: ~3h
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