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Always have 2 good anchors. Extra long lines as well. If these links work here's 2 examples of how I spend the night sometimes.

In this first setting I have the bow tied close to access land. There's 100 ft line off the port spring cleat to shore. Another off the port stern cleat to shore. A 50ft line off starboard spring cleat to shore. A Fortress FX7 anchor off the starboard stern cleat. Under the motor is 5+ ft of depth

tying to the rocks

In this next situation the bow is again tied close for access but using 2 lines. Off the stern is the Fortress. Off the starboard spring cleat is a 100 ft line to shore. Off the port stern cleat a line to shore. Under the prop is 2 -3 ft of water then sand. I think I added another line to shore off the starboard spring cleat later.

tying to rocks2

Some refer to this as spider webbing your boat.

Most lines to shore are attached using rock climbing hardware as in chocks and pitons. In some spots you may find rings, steel stakes and pitons drilled into the rocks. Please do not remove. Some were put there by my father 30-40 years ago with help from his little kid whom he made swim to shore with the line.:)

This will be prime time in that area. If you have dinner at a marina make sure you're staying there first because all available spots could be taken up. Otherwise I don't recommend dinner at a restaurant. It's best to find your mooring spots for the night early like 3:00pm or earlier because all the good anchorages will be taken. If you want restaurant food make it lunch, and a fuel stop.

Last year fuel was in the $1.20 to $1.35 per liter range. I'll let you do the math.

Mosquito Island has good coverage on both sides. But no matter where you are be aware there's a good chance the winds could change 180 degrees in the middle of the night. And typically the weather prefers to change in the middle of the night! A good reason for my goofy spider webbing lines to shore with anchors in the pictures.

If want the Ports guide I suggest ordering well before departure. It's great read and best done before you go.