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==Puerto Galera (Mindoro)==
==Puerto Galera (Mindoro)==
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Philippines_PuertoGalera.jpg|350px]]The bay in front of Sabang - ''click for larger view''
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===Background===
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Galera,_Oriental_Mindoro Puerto Galera] is the northwesternmost municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, [[Philippines]].
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Approach and Navigation==
'''The North Channel into Puerto Galera has uncharted overhead power lines across it. The clearance is unknown but reported to be less than 12 meters (40 feet).'''
'''The North Channel into Puerto Galera has uncharted overhead power lines across it. The clearance is unknown but reported to be less than 12 meters (40 feet).'''
Use the Northwest Channel (Manila Channel). The range marker for the Northwest Channel is a small white tower in a small clearing on the bluff. Note that the range line is not entirely in deep water. Note the shoal reef extending west across the entrance to the PGYC mooring and Muelle area. Electronic and paper charts of the area are reported to be accurate in depiction however the coordinates may be displaced by up to 0.15nm.
Use the Northwest Channel (Manila Channel). The range marker for the Northwest Channel is a small white tower in a small clearing on the bluff. Note that the range line is not entirely in deep water. Note the shoal reef extending west across the entrance to the PGYC mooring and Muelle area. Electronic and paper charts of the area are reported to be accurate in depiction however the coordinates may be displaced by up to 0.15nm.
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=== Check-in facilities<br>  ===
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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There is a Immigration office in Puerto Galera. The open days alternate with the office in Calapan. The office is on the second floor of the Public Market building. Philippine arrival visa and processing has been easily obtained here. The seemingly unofficial fee was 2000PHP. Availability of extentions here is unknown.  
There is a Immigration office in Puerto Galera. The open days alternate with the office in Calapan. The office is on the second floor of the Public Market building. Philippine arrival visa and processing has been easily obtained here. The seemingly unofficial fee was 2000PHP. Availability of extentions here is unknown.  
The Puerto Galera Yacht Club may help with port clearance, which is apparently simple.  
The Puerto Galera Yacht Club may help with port clearance, which is apparently simple.  
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* [http://www.pgyc.org/home.html Puerto Galera Yacht Club]&nbsp;is a proper and very active club. Regular regattas, full bar, restaurant, moorings, shore boat service, youth sailing, lessons, etc. The club is accessed by either taking the free shore boat from the W end of the Muelle, or your own dinghy. Access by land is discouraged. The yacht club is located in the most SW arm of the harbor directly W of the Muelle. Dinghies should use the channel marked with white stakes when approaching the PGYC dinghy dock as the area is shoal with rocks.
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*[http://www.pgyc.org/home.html Puerto Galera Yacht Club]&nbsp;is a proper and very active club. Regular regattas, full bar, restaurant, moorings, shore boat service, youth sailing, lessons, etc. The club is accessed by either taking the free shore boat from the W end of the Muelle, or your own dinghy. Access by land is discouraged. The yacht club is located in the most SW arm of the harbor directly W of the Muelle. Dinghies should use the channel marked with white stakes when approaching the PGYC dinghy dock as the area is shoal with rocks.
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===Anchorages===
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* Varadero Bay: anchorage can be had in the very NE corner between the fisherman's beach and the resort. Direct access to downtown is inconvenient.
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* Along the beach area on the W side of Puerto Galera harbor. The N end of the beach is more popular. Note the shoal area in the middle section of the beach.
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* The inner harbor near the moorings and Muelle is not suitable for anchoring due to the great amount of ferry traffic.
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*Varadero Bay: anchorage can be had in the very NE corner between the fisherman's beach and the resort. Direct access to downtown is inconvenient.
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*Along the beach area on the W side of Puerto Galera harbor. The N end of the beach is more popular. Note the shoal area in the middle section of the beach.
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*The inner harbor near the moorings and Muelle is not suitable for anchoring due to the great amount of ferry traffic.
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* Refrigeration service: Arman Reyes, ENR Enterprises, Calapan, 0928 466 7564 has given excellent service. Speaks english. Comes to the boat. Low rates.<br>
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* Day labor of good quality is reportedly available for many tasks.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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: Diesel and Gasoline are easily obtained by jug and tricycle from a service station nearby
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: PGYC has a water tap at the dinghy dock. Non-members should ask before using
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: At the east end of the Muelle is a bulk purified water vendor
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==Things to do Ashore==
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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* Excellent public market for meats, produce, eggs
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* Many bakeries. Some ex-pat delicatessens
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* Groceries are of the smaller Philippine type. There is no modern supermarket in Puerto Galera
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* There is a large modern supermarket at the mall in Batangas
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*Diesel and Gasoline are easily obtained by jug and tricycle from a service station nearby.  
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====Eateries====
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*PGYC has a water tap at the dinghy dock. Non-members should ask before using.<br>
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* There are many restaurants. Most are tourist oriented. Some of the best are on the Muelle. A cruiser favorite is to get a table at the Rock &amp; Roll Bar on the Muelle. They have menus from nearby restaurants which then deliver
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*At the east end of the Muelle is a bulk purified water vendor.
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* Several ex-pats operate restaurants downtown with menus from their old countries
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=== Laundry  ===
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*An employee at PGYC offers an unaffiliated laundry service. Ask at PGYC.  
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*A commercial laundry service is across the highway that runs behind the Muelle. In the middle of the block. Good service but slow.
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* An employee at PGYC offers an unaffiliated laundry service. Ask at PGYC.  
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* A commercial laundry service is across the highway that runs behind the Muelle. In the middle of the block. Good service but slow.
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*Many bakeries. Some ex-pat delicatessens.
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*Groceries are of the smaller Philippine type. There is no modern supermarket in Puerto Galera.
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*There is a large modern supermarket at the mall in Batangas.
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*There are many restaurants. Most are tourist oriented. Some of the best are on the Muelle. A cruiser favorite is to get a table at the Rock &amp; Roll Bar on the Muelle. They have menus from nearby restaurants which then deliver.
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*Several ex-pats operate restaurants downtown with menus from their old countries.
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* [[Manila]] is easily reached by ferry to Betangas (1h15m) and then intercity bus to Manila (2-3h). Ferries run hourly or better during daylight. Busses leave from the Betangas ferry terminal to various Manila-area destinations
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* Inland travel by bus is typically via Calapan about an hour away by bus or jeepney
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==Forum Discussions==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Galera,_Oriental_Mindoro Puerto Galera] (Wikipedia)
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*Refrigeration service: Arman Reyes, ENR Enterprises, Calapan, 0928 466 7564 has given excellent service. Speaks english. Comes to the boat. Low rates.<br>
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: {{GreenText|Rod Heikell, <cite>Greek Waters Pilot Imray</cite>, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718}}
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*Manila is easily reached by ferry to Betangas (1h15m) and then intercity bus to Manila (2-3h). Ferries run hourly or better during daylight. Busses leave from the Betangas ferry terminal to various Manila-area destinations.
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*Inland travel by bus is typically via Calapan about an hour away by bus or jeepney.
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Revision as of 20:37, 2 February 2013

Puerto Galera (Mindoro)

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Philippines PuertoGalera.jpgThe bay in front of Sabang - click for larger view

Contents

Puerto Galera is the northwesternmost municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.

Charts

Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.

Source
Chart Number - Chart Name
Chart Number - Chart Name
Source
Chart Number - Chart Name

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

The North Channel into Puerto Galera has uncharted overhead power lines across it. The clearance is unknown but reported to be less than 12 meters (40 feet). Use the Northwest Channel (Manila Channel). The range marker for the Northwest Channel is a small white tower in a small clearing on the bluff. Note that the range line is not entirely in deep water. Note the shoal reef extending west across the entrance to the PGYC mooring and Muelle area. Electronic and paper charts of the area are reported to be accurate in depiction however the coordinates may be displaced by up to 0.15nm.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

There is a Immigration office in Puerto Galera. The open days alternate with the office in Calapan. The office is on the second floor of the Public Market building. Philippine arrival visa and processing has been easily obtained here. The seemingly unofficial fee was 2000PHP. Availability of extentions here is unknown.

The Puerto Galera Yacht Club may help with port clearance, which is apparently simple.

Berthing Options

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Puerto Galera Yacht Club is a proper and very active club. Regular regattas, full bar, restaurant, moorings, shore boat service, youth sailing, lessons, etc. The club is accessed by either taking the free shore boat from the W end of the Muelle, or your own dinghy. Access by land is discouraged. The yacht club is located in the most SW arm of the harbor directly W of the Muelle. Dinghies should use the channel marked with white stakes when approaching the PGYC dinghy dock as the area is shoal with rocks.

Anchorages

  • Varadero Bay: anchorage can be had in the very NE corner between the fisherman's beach and the resort. Direct access to downtown is inconvenient.
  • Along the beach area on the W side of Puerto Galera harbor. The N end of the beach is more popular. Note the shoal area in the middle section of the beach.
  • The inner harbor near the moorings and Muelle is not suitable for anchoring due to the great amount of ferry traffic.

Offshore Islands

List Islands

Yacht Repairs and Services

List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

  • Refrigeration service: Arman Reyes, ENR Enterprises, Calapan, 0928 466 7564 has given excellent service. Speaks english. Comes to the boat. Low rates.
  • Day labor of good quality is reportedly available for many tasks.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
Diesel and Gasoline are easily obtained by jug and tricycle from a service station nearby
Water
PGYC has a water tap at the dinghy dock. Non-members should ask before using
At the east end of the Muelle is a bulk purified water vendor
Electricity
Give details on electricity

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Excellent public market for meats, produce, eggs
  • Many bakeries. Some ex-pat delicatessens
  • Groceries are of the smaller Philippine type. There is no modern supermarket in Puerto Galera
  • There is a large modern supermarket at the mall in Batangas

Eateries

  • There are many restaurants. Most are tourist oriented. Some of the best are on the Muelle. A cruiser favorite is to get a table at the Rock & Roll Bar on the Muelle. They have menus from nearby restaurants which then deliver
  • Several ex-pats operate restaurants downtown with menus from their old countries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

  • An employee at PGYC offers an unaffiliated laundry service. Ask at PGYC.
  • A commercial laundry service is across the highway that runs behind the Muelle. In the middle of the block. Good service but slow.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

  • Manila is easily reached by ferry to Betangas (1h15m) and then intercity bus to Manila (2-3h). Ferries run hourly or better during daylight. Busses leave from the Betangas ferry terminal to various Manila-area destinations
  • Inland travel by bus is typically via Calapan about an hour away by bus or jeepney

Routes/Passages To/From

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

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

References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following:

See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].

If you do not use the above link, please remove it.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:


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