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| 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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The main town, and port of the São Vicente island is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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 here: anchor off or dock at the yacht  [[Mindelo Marina|marina]].
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==Charts==
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==Navigation==
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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.
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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==
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Sao Vicente is a port of entry to [[Cape Verde]]. All the authorities are within walking distance of the Mindelo commercial harbor.
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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#Entrance|Cape Verde]]''.
''For Customs and Immigration information see [[Cape_Verde#Entrance|Cape Verde]]''.
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Alternatively, and more securely, you can go to the [[Mindelo Marina|marina]]. }}
Alternatively, and more securely, you can go to the [[Mindelo Marina|marina]]. }}
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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|Showers| At the [[Mindelo Marina|marina]] and the [http://www.capeverdeinfo.org.uk/restaurant_sao_vicente.htm Club Nautico]
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|Laundry| In the town and at the [http://www.capeverdeinfo.org.uk/restaurant_sao_vicente.htm Club Nautico].
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São Vicente
There are Port(s) of Entry here
16°51.240'N, 024°58.000'W Chart icon.png
lat=16.854 | lon=-24.96667 | zoom=11 | y

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.

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.

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
Courtesy of Manos Castrinakis

Porto Grande Bay

Porto Grande Bay/wiki/Sao_Vicente#Porto_Grande_Bay
Harbour icon Porto Grande Bay [[Sao Vicente#Porto Grande Bay|Porto Grande Bay]] (Mindelo) 16°53.054'N, 024°59.753'W
Port of Entry

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.
Satellite Image of Mindelo

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

None, other than Porto Grande Bay.

Amenities

Facilities
Water In the:

marina/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.5B.5BMindelo_Marina.7Cmarina.5D.5DWater icon marina [[Sao Vicente#marina|marina]]

Club Nautico/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.5Bhttp:.2F.2Fwww.capeverdeinfo.org.uk.2Frestaurant_sao_vicente.htm_Club_Nautico.5DWater icon Club Nautico [[Sao Vicente#Club Nautico|Club Nautico]] must use jugs

Electricity In the:

marina/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.5B.5BMindelo_Marina.7Cmarina.5D.5DElectricity icon 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 ?
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs ?
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?


Garbage

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Supplies

Fuel

marina/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.5B.5BMindelo_Marina.7Cmarina.5D.5DFuel icon marina [[Sao Vicente#marina|marina]]

Station along the beech in Mindelo/wiki/Sao_Vicente#Station_along_the_beech_in_MindeloFuel icon 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.

Station2/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStation2.3C.2Fspan.3EFuel icon Station2 [[Sao Vicente#Station2|Station2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Cooking gas

boatsCV/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.5Bhttp:.2F.2Fwww.boatcv.com.2Fhomeen.html_.27.27boatsCV.27.27.5DCooking icon boatsCV [[Sao Vicente#boatsCV|boatsCV]]

Suplier2/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ESuplier2.3C.2Fspan.3ECooking icon Suplier2 [[Sao Vicente#Suplier2|Suplier2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Chandlers

boatsCV/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.5Bhttp:.2F.2Fwww.boatcv.com.2Fhomeen.html_boatsCV.5DChandler icon boatsCV [[Sao Vicente#boatsCV|boatsCV]] Ask at marina, they seem to have a good supply

Services

Repairs

boatsCV/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.5Bhttp:.2F.2Fwww.boatcv.com.2Fhomeen.html_.27.27boatsCV.27.27.5DService icon boatsCV [[Sao Vicente#boatsCV|boatsCV]] Ask at.the marina, they do many repairs.

Internet

There are two Internet cafés.

Mobile connectivity

Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?

Vehicle Rentals

Are cars, motorbikes, and bicycles available for rent? If so give the name, location, tel number of the rental outlets.

Rental establishment/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ERental_establishment.3C.2Fspan.3ECar icon Rental establishment [[Sao Vicente#Rental establishment|Rental establishment]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: [email protected].

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

Transportation

There are flights to Portugal.

Eating out

  • Good food at Nella's
  • Reasonable food at the Club Nautico
  • Location1
Nella's/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.27.27Nella.27s.27.27Eatingout icon Nella's [[Sao Vicente#Nella's|Nella's]] Good food.
  • Location2
Club Nautico/wiki/Sao_Vicente#.5Bhttp:.2F.2Fwww.capeverdeinfo.org.uk.2Frestaurant_sao_vicente.htm_.27.27Club_Nautico.27.27.5DEatingout icon Club Nautico [[Sao Vicente#Club Nautico|Club Nautico]] Reasonable food.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.)

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.

Mindelo
House in Mindelo
CV Papaya.jpg
Mercado Municipal


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

References

See Cape Verde.

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