Gan - Docking
One can anchor in the inner harbor at Gan, where there is now only 2.5 meters at the entrance and about 5 meters inside. It only has room for about 6 yachts and is also subject to flies and mosquitoes. The outer harbor is deeper, ranging from 15 to 25m, but the holding is generally good in sand and weed. Insects are not a problem here.
There is now a new harbor at Hithadhoo. It appears it will provide a well-protected anchorage in the sand.
Latest update: August 2015
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Notes on the Gan harbor anchorage from Georgia (svjeorgia.blogspot.com)
Gan anchorage
Outside cut: 00*41.0S, 073*08.75E
The cut into the Gan anchorage lies between Gan and Feydhoo islands and is in front of the causeway connecting these islands. The cut is not as apparent as the typical cuts further north and the water is often not clear.
There is a starboard side pole that marks the outer portion of the cut.
There is a starboard side inner pole on the inside of the cut that is not visible at higher tides.
The cut has about 10 feet minimum at low tide.
On the inner, starboard side of the cut is a shallow spot that sticks into the cut. It is often not very visible due to the water clarity. When you get toward the inside of the cut, stay a bit clear of the starboard side ( a little closer to the breakwater wall on your port). You can turn to starboard into the main portion of the anchorage once you have passed the steps that are in the breakwater wall to port.
Directly ahead of the cut as you enter is an open area with no moorings. This is in front of the tied off to the wall Coast Guard and Police boats. We were told we are not allowed to anchor in this area.
The anchorage is very tight, with the reef to the east and the existing local boats on moorings. These moorings are continually used, so don’t expect an empty one to stay empty. The holding varies from good sand to somewhat scoured rubble. The scoured portions are where the current flows under the causeway.
You can’t put out much scope as the winds come from all directions. The anchorage depths range from about 6 feet to 15feet. The anchorage is often rolly at high tide.
Petrol and diesel are available in the Feydho harbour. Take the dinghy 5 minutes to the harbour and head to the back wall where the petrol station is to fill your jerry jugs.
Provioning – there are 3 decent grocery stores within walking distance. The 3S store i just across the street and a little south of the petrol station. Its the best place o get eggs as they use a bright flashlight(torch) to check them before they put them in your container.
We anchored at 00*41.136S, 073*08.608E
Paul