Rodney Bay
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{{Infobox | lat=14.07917 | lon=-60.95911 | {{Infobox | lat=14.07917 | lon=-60.95911 | ||
+ | | name= Rodney Bay | ||
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| containsportofentry= y | | containsportofentry= y | ||
| image= StLucia_Rodney_S.jpg | | image= StLucia_Rodney_S.jpg | ||
- | | imagetext= Satellite View of Rodney Bay | + | | imagetext= Satellite View of Rodney Bay |
- | + | | summary= [[wikipedia:Rodney_Bay|'''Rodney Bay''']] is a large bay on the NW of the [[St Lucia]] island. There are many off-shore anchoring possibilities but just off | |
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{{mark |14|05.44|N|60|57.8|W| name= [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94954.html Pigeon Island] |type= island}}, is a park and it is the quietest anchorage because the park closes in the evening. There is a good restaurant ashore run by an expatriate British lady. | {{mark |14|05.44|N|60|57.8|W| name= [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94954.html Pigeon Island] |type= island}}, is a park and it is the quietest anchorage because the park closes in the evening. There is a good restaurant ashore run by an expatriate British lady. | ||
- | At the easternmost end of the bay there is a narrow inlet which leads into a lagoon. At the E end of the lagoon is the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | + | At the easternmost end of the bay, there is a narrow inlet which leads into a lagoon. At the E end of the lagoon is the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
- | Rodney Bay is a port of entry to [[St Lucia]]. You can do all the formalities at the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | + | '''Rodney Bay''' is a port of entry to [[St Lucia]]. You can do all the formalities at the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. |
''For entering/exiting procedures also see [[St_Lucia#Entrance |St. Lucia]]''. | ''For entering/exiting procedures also see [[St_Lucia#Entrance |St. Lucia]]''. | ||
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| text= [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94954.html Pigeon Island], is park and it is the quietest anchorage because the park closes in the evening. There is good restaurant ashore run by an expatriate British lady. | | text= [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94954.html Pigeon Island], is park and it is the quietest anchorage because the park closes in the evening. There is good restaurant ashore run by an expatriate British lady. | ||
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==Amenities== | ==Amenities== | ||
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|header|Services | |header|Services | ||
|Repairs| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | |Repairs| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | ||
- | |Internet| | + | |Internet| WiFi at the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] |
|Mobile connectivity| Reasonable signal | |Mobile connectivity| Reasonable signal | ||
|Vehicle rentals| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | |Vehicle rentals| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | ||
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* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
* [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94957.html Rodney Bay] - Fodors | * [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94957.html Rodney Bay] - Fodors | ||
+ | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/StLucia/RodneyBay Noonsite] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
- | ''See [[St_Lucia# | + | ''See [[St_Lucia#References|St Lucia]]''. |
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} |
Latest revision as of 19:26, 8 October 2018
Rodney Bay There are Port(s) of Entry here
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Rodney Bay is a large bay on the NW of the St Lucia island. There are many off-shore anchoring possibilities but just off Pigeon Island [[Rodney Bay#Pigeon Island|Pigeon Island]] 14°05.44′N, 60°57.8′W , is a park and it is the quietest anchorage because the park closes in the evening. There is a good restaurant ashore run by an expatriate British lady.
At the easternmost end of the bay, there is a narrow inlet which leads into a lagoon. At the E end of the lagoon is the Rodney Bay Marina.
Charts
See St. Lucia.
Weather
See St Lucia.
Passages
See St Lucia.
Communication
- Rodney Bay 0830 VHF 68 Monday-Saturday
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Rodney Bay is straightforward, no dangers.
Entrance
Rodney Bay is a port of entry to St Lucia. You can do all the formalities at the Rodney Bay Marina.
For entering/exiting procedures also see St. Lucia.
Berthing
Here you either go to the marina or anchor off.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Outer Bay
Inner Bayy
Pigeon Island
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | At the marina |
Electricity | At the marina |
Toilets | At the marina |
Showers | At the marina} |
Laundry | At the marina |
Garbage | At the marina |
Supplies | |
Fuel | At the marina |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | At the marina |
Services | |
Repairs | At the marina |
Internet | WiFi at the marina |
Mobile connectivity | Reasonable signal |
Vehicle rentals | At the marina |
Provisioning
At the marina.
Eating out
- Good food in pleasant surroundings at the Jambe de Bois (Wooden Leg), a small restaurant/art gallery which is operated within the Pigeon Island park by an expatriate British lady
- Several eateries at the marina
Transportation
See St. Lucia.
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
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
- Rodney Bay at the Wikipedia
- Rodney Bay - Fodors
- Noonsite
References
See St Lucia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Rodney Bay and this page's details validated:
- February 2005 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
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