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{{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|Western Africa|Cape Verde}} | {{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|Western Africa|Cape Verde}} | ||
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- | {{Infobox |16 | + | {{Infobox |
- | | zoom= | + | | lat= 16.854|lon=-24.96667 |
- | | image= | + | | name= São Vicente |
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- | The main town, and port of the São Vicente island is [ | + | | zoom= 11 |
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+ | | imagetext= {{Magenta|Map or Picture of Island}} | ||
+ | | summary= '''São Vicente''' (Portuguese for "Saint Vincent") is one of the [[wikipedia:Barlavento_Islands|Barlavento Islands]], the northern group within the [[Cape Verde]] archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, off the west African coast. It is located between the islands of [[Santo Antao|Santo Antão]] and [[Santa Luzia]], with the Canal de São Vicente separating it from Santo Antão. | ||
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+ | The main town, and port of the '''São Vicente''' island is [[wikipedia:Mindelo|Mindelo]]. Mindelo is the name of the town in the [[#Porto_Grande_Bay|Porto Grande Bay]]. It is a very safe anchorage. Most commercial ships anchor off in the large bay. There two possibilities there: anchor off or dock at the yacht [[Mindelo Marina|marina]]. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
''See [[Cape_Verde#Charts|Cape Verde]]''. | ''See [[Cape_Verde#Charts|Cape Verde]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Weather== | ||
+ | ''See [[Cape_Verde#Weather|Cape Verde]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Passages== | ||
+ | * [[Trans-Atlantic, Europe to Caribbean]] | ||
+ | * | ||
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+ | ==Islands== | ||
+ | ''See [[Cape_Verde#Berthing|Cape Verde]]''. | ||
==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
- | + | The 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. | {{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. | ||
==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
- | Sao Vicente | + | Sao Vicente has 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# | + | ''For Customs and Immigration information see [[Cape_Verde#Entrance|Cape Verde]]''. |
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==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
- | ====Porto Grande Bay=== | + | {{Poi | lat = 16.88424 | lon= -24.99588 | type= harbour | name= Porto Grande Bay |altname= Mindelo | zoom= 15 |
- | + | | image= CV_PortoGrande.jpg | |
- | + | | imagetext= Porto Grande Bay<br /><span style="font-size: 80%;">Courtesy of Manos Castrinakis</span> | |
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- | 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. | + | | portofentry= y |
+ | | text= 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. | {{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. | ||
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{{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. | {{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. | + | Alternatively, and more securely, you can go to the [[Mindelo Marina|marina]]. }} |
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+ | {{Image center|CV_MindeloS.jpg|Satellite Image of Mindelo|400px }} | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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- | + | ==Anchorages== | |
- | + | None, other than [[#Porto Grande Bay|Porto Grande Bay]]. | |
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- | == | + | ==Amenities== |
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- | + | |Water| In the: | |
- | + | {{mark |name= [[Mindelo Marina|marina]] | type= water}} | |
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- | == | + | {{mark |name= [http://www.capeverdeinfo.org.uk/restaurant_sao_vicente.htm Club Nautico] | type= water | text = must use jugs}} |
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- | + | |Electricity| In the: | |
- | + | {{mark |name= [[Mindelo Marina|marina]] | type= electricity |text= This is the only place with electricity plugs}} | |
- | + | |Toilets|At the [[Mindelo Marina|marina]] | |
- | + | |Showers| At the [[Mindelo Marina|marina]] and the [http://www.capeverdeinfo.org.uk/restaurant_sao_vicente.htm Club Nautico] | |
- | + | |Laundry| In the town and at the [http://www.capeverdeinfo.org.uk/restaurant_sao_vicente.htm Club Nautico]. | |
+ | |Garbage| There are bins around the harbor | ||
- | + | |header|Supplies | |
- | + | |Fuel| | |
+ | {{mark |name= [[Mindelo Marina|marina]]| type= fuel }} | ||
- | === | + | {{mark |name= Station along the beech in Mindelo| type= fuel | text = you can take jerry cans with the dinghy.}} |
- | + | |Bottled gas| {{mark |name= [http://www.boatcv.com/homeen.html ''boatsCV''] | type= cooking}} | |
- | + | |Chandlers| {{mark |name= [http://www.boatcv.com/homeen.html boatsCV]| type= chandler |text= Ask at [[Mindelo Marina|marina]], they seem to have a good supply}} | |
+ | |header|Services | ||
+ | |Repairs| {{mark | type= service |name= [http://www.boatcv.com/homeen.html ''boatsCV''] |text= Ask at.the [[Mindelo Marina|marina]], they do many repairs.}} | ||
+ | |Internet| There are two Internet cafés, WiFi in the marina | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | There | + | 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. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] |
- | ==== | + | ==Eating out== |
- | + | * Location1 | |
+ | : {{mark |name= ''Nella's''| type= eatingout | |text=Good food.}} | ||
+ | * Location2 | ||
+ | : {{mark |name= [http://www.capeverdeinfo.org.uk/restaurant_sao_vicente.htm ''Club Nautico'']| type= eatingout | |text=Reasonable food.}} | ||
- | ==== | + | ==Transportation== |
- | + | * There are flights to [[Portugal]] | |
+ | * The port of Mindelo, Porto Grande, is the busiest port of Cape Verde, with ferry services to the islands of [[Santo Antao|Santo Antão]], [[Sao Nicolau|São Nicolau]], Santiago and [[Sal]] | ||
- | ==== | + | ==Tourism== |
- | + | ====History==== | |
+ | ''See [[wikipedia:History_of_São_Vicente,_Cape_Verde|History ofSão Vicente]]''. | ||
- | ==== | + | ====Places to Visit==== |
- | + | 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. | |
- | = | + | {{hgallery2| Mindelo| |
- | + | {{himage|CV_Mindelo2.jpg|House in Mindelo}} | |
- | + | {{himage|CV_Papaya.jpg|Lady Selling Papayas<br /><span style="font-size: 80%;">Courtesy of Manos Castrinakis</span> }} | |
+ | {{himage|CV_Fishmarket.jpg|Mercado Municipal}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Friends== | ==Friends== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* {{wikipedia|São_Vicente,_Cape_Verde}} | * {{wikipedia|São_Vicente,_Cape_Verde}} | ||
- | * | + | * {{Wikivoyage|São_Vicente}} |
+ | * {{Wikipedia|Mindelo|Mindelo}} | ||
* [http://www.capeverdeinfo.org.uk/restaurant_sao_vicente.htm Club Nautico] | * [http://www.capeverdeinfo.org.uk/restaurant_sao_vicente.htm Club Nautico] | ||
* [http://www.boatcv.com/homeen.html ''boatsCV''] | * [http://www.boatcv.com/homeen.html ''boatsCV''] | ||
+ | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/CapeVerdes/Mindelo Noonsite] | ||
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- | ==References | + | ==References== |
''See [[Cape_Verde#References_&_Publications|Cape Verde]]''. | ''See [[Cape_Verde#References_&_Publications|Cape Verde]]''. | ||
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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* January 2005 --{{Istioploos2}} | * January 2005 --{{Istioploos2}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 8 October 2018
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São Vicente (Portuguese for "Saint Vincent") is one of the Barlavento Islands, the northern group within the Cape Verde archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, off the west African coast. It is located between the islands of Santo Antão and Santa Luzia, with the Canal de São Vicente separating it from Santo Antão.
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 there: anchor off or dock at the yacht marina.
Charts
See Cape Verde.
Weather
See Cape Verde.
Passages
Islands
See Cape Verde.
Communication
- GSM/GPRS - While there is voice signal, service is not available for most European registered phones
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The 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.
Entrance
Sao Vicente has 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
Ports
Porto Grande Bay
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
None, other than Porto Grande Bay.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In the:
marina [[Sao Vicente#marina|marina]] Club Nautico [[Sao Vicente#Club Nautico|Club Nautico]] must use jugs |
Electricity | In the:
marina [[Sao Vicente#marina|marina]] This is the only place with electricity plugs |
Toilets | At the marina |
Showers | At the marina and the Club Nautico |
Laundry | In the town and at the Club Nautico. |
Garbage | There are bins around the harbor |
Supplies | |
Fuel | marina [[Sao Vicente#marina|marina]]
Station along the beech in Mindelo [[Sao Vicente#Station along the beech in Mindelo|Station along the beech in Mindelo]] you can take jerry cans with the dinghy. |
Bottled gas | boatsCV [[Sao Vicente#boatsCV|boatsCV]] |
Chandlers | boatsCV [[Sao Vicente#boatsCV|boatsCV]] Ask at marina, they seem to have a good supply |
Services | |
Repairs | boatsCV [[Sao Vicente#boatsCV|boatsCV]] Ask at.the marina, they do many repairs. |
Internet | There are two Internet cafés, WiFi in the marina |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
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
Eating out
- Location1
- Nella's [[Sao Vicente#Nella's|Nella's]] Good food.
- Location2
- Club Nautico [[Sao Vicente#Club Nautico|Club Nautico]] Reasonable food.
Transportation
- There are flights to Portugal
- The port of Mindelo, Porto Grande, is the busiest port of Cape Verde, with ferry services to the islands of Santo Antão, São Nicolau, Santiago and Sal
Tourism
History
Places to Visit
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.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Sao Vicente at the Wikipedia
- Sao Vicente at the Wikivoyage
- Mindelo at the Wikipedia
- Club Nautico
- boatsCV
- Noonsite
References
See Cape Verde.
Comments
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- January 2005 ----Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
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