Sao Vicente
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Approach to Mindelo from the N, via the São Vicente - Santo Antão channel, can be tricky because of several small islands and rocks near São Vicente. | Approach to Mindelo from the N, via the São Vicente - Santo Antão channel, can be tricky because of several small islands and rocks near São Vicente. | ||
Revision as of 16:25, 27 April 2016
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to São Vicente.
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 Satellite Image of Mindelo |
The main town, and port of the São Vicente island is Mindelo. Mindelo is the name of the town in the Porto Grande Bay. It is a very safe anchorage. Most commercial ships anchor off in the large bay. There two possibilities here: anchor off or dock at the yacht marina.
Charts
See Cape Verde.
Radio Nets
- GSM/GPRS - While there is voice signal, service is not available for most European registered phones
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Cape Verde.
Approach to Mindelo from the N, via the São Vicente - Santo Antão channel, can be tricky because of several small islands and rocks near São Vicente.
Warning: There can be accelerated winds across the São Vicente - Santo Antão channel resulting in steep seas especially when blowing against the south going current.
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
Sao Vicente is a port of entry to Cape Verde. All the authorities are within walking distance of the Mindelo commercial harbor.
For Customs and Immigration information see Cape Verde.
Berthing Options
Ports
Porto Grande Bay
Courtesy of Manos Castrinakis
Template:Coord legacy - Chartlet
There is plenty of room in Porto Grande Bay. Anchor in 4.5 m depth. The bottom is sand and mud and provides good holding. Anchoring here is free.
Warning: It can get very windy and gusty in the bay. This is usually caused by a strong easterly wind from Africa the Hamadam that often brings very bad dust and frequently blows for 5-10 days.
Caution: Secure your dinghy or retain the services of Umberto, who seems to be in charge of a sizable cadre of "dinghy watchers" because theft is not uncommon here.
Alternatively, and more securely, you can go to the marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
Ask at boatsCV in the marina, they seem to have a good supply.
Repairs/Yards
Ask at boatsCV in the marina, they do many repairs.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- At the marina
- There is a fuel station along the beech in Mindelo where you can take jerry cans with the dinghy
- Water
- Water: Either at the Club Nautico or at the marina
- Electricity
- Electricity only at the marina
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The town of Mindelo is interesting to walk around. Particularly interesting is the fish market, by the waterfront, and the the Mercado Municipal near the Governor's Palace.
 House in Mindelo |
 Lady Selling Papayas |
 Mercado Municipal |
Grocery Stores
Provisions in general are meager. There is, however, a supermarket, a few blocks inland from the Policia Maritima, they will deliver to the marina. We were able to find only one butcher store, further inland from the supermarket. --Istioploos
Eateries
- Good food at Nella's
- Reasonable food at the Club Nautico
Internet/WiFi
There are two Internet cafés.
Laundry
In the town and at the Club Nautico.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
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Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor.
Transportation
There are flights to Portugal.
Routes/Passages To/From
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Sao Vicente at the Wikipedia
- Mindelo at the Wikipedia
- Club Nautico
- boatsCV
References & Publications
See Cape Verde.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Sao Vicente and this page's details validated:
- January 2005 ----Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
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