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==Andros Town, Andros Island==
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====Overview====
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Andros Town is the port of entry on Andros Island, and there is a marina and hotel, Lighthouse Marina & Hotel. Fresh Creek is a freshwater creek that runs between two towns at its mouth, Coakley Town and Andros Town.
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''See [[Bahamas#Charts|Bahamas]]''.
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==Weather==
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Bahamas. For details ''see [[Australia#Entrance|Entrance: Bahamas]]''.
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==Berthing==
You can tie onto the dock at Lighthouse Marina, the dockmaster, Jerry, will guide you.
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| text= The marina provides a protected anchorage and moorings and a 34-slip marina with electricity, telephone, fresh water, and cable TV.  There is a coin-operated laundry, one washer and one dryer which each use eight (8) quarters, either US or Bahamian, to run.  Fuel can be ordered through the dockmaster and delivered by truck to the dock.  Once can buy bags of ice, there is a lovely restaurant on the premises.
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Rates:  Berthing rates:  $1.30 per foot per day or $13.00 per foot for a monthly rate, minimum charge $25.00 per day for smaller boats.
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[[Image:Lighthouse_Marina.JPG|300px|thumb|right|Lighthouse Marina. ''Click for larger view''<br>Photo: www.geoffschultz.org]]
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* [http://www.androslighthouse.com '''Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina'''] Provides a protected anchorage and moorings and a 34-slip marina with electricity, telephone, fresh water, and cable TV.  There is a coin-operated laundry, one washer and one dryer which each use eight (8) quarters, either US or Bahamian, to run.  Fuel can be ordered through the dockmaster and delivered by truck to the dock.  Once can buy bags of ice, there is a lovely restaurant on the premises. <br><br>Rates:  Berthing rates:  $1.30 per foot per day or $13.00 per foot for a monthly rate, minimum charge $25.00 per day for smaller boats.<br><br>Electricity and water are not metered, daily rates:  $10 el, $5.00 water for boats up to 30 feet; $15 elec., $6 water for boats 31 to 40 feet; $20 elec. and $8 water for boats 41 to 50 feet; $23 elec. and $10 for boats 51 to 59 feet; $32 elec and $12 water for 60 feet and over.  You can pay only for the days that you use water.<br><br>Water is fresh.The marina charges $8.00 per day for anchoring inside the basin, care must be taken to keep the route to the landing doc in Coakley Town clear for the large ferry that arrives once a week.  there are several moorings, which the marina charges $10 per day for.<br><br>There is a strong current that turns twice a day which makes anchoring less desirable than a mooring or the marina.
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Electricity and water are not metered, daily rates:  $10 el, $5.00 water for boats up to 30 feet; $15 elec., $6 water for boats 31 to 40 feet; $20 elec. and $8 water for boats 41 to 50 feet; $23 elec. and $10 for boats 51 to 59 feet; $32 elec and $12 water for 60 feet and over.  You can pay only for the days that you use water. Water is fresh.The marina charges $8.00 per day for anchoring inside the basin, care must be taken to keep the route to the landing doc in Coakley Town clear for the large ferry that arrives once a week.  there are several moorings, which the marina charges $10 per day for.
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There is a strong current that turns twice a day which makes anchoring less desirable than a mooring or the marina.
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WorldCaribbeanBahamasAndros IslandAndros Town
Andros Town
Port of Entry
24°43.283'N, 077°47.367'W Chart icon.png
lat=24.721389 | lon=-77.789444 | zoom=14 | y

Add here any background, cruising, and brief historical comments.

Charts

See Bahamas.

Weather

See Bahamas.

Passages

See Bahamas.

Islands

See Bahamas.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Andros Town is a port of entry for Bahamas. For details see Entrance: Bahamas.

Berthing

You can tie onto the dock at Lighthouse Marina, the dockmaster, Jerry, will guide you.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Lighthouse Marina
Photo: www.geoffschultz.org
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Lighthouse Marina

Lighthouse Marina/wiki/Andros_Town#Lighthouse_Marina
Berth icon Lighthouse Marina [[Andros Town#Lighthouse Marina|Lighthouse Marina]] 24°43.510'N, 077°47.069'W
Port of Entry

The marina provides a protected anchorage and moorings and a 34-slip marina with electricity, telephone, fresh water, and cable TV. There is a coin-operated laundry, one washer and one dryer which each use eight (8) quarters, either US or Bahamian, to run. Fuel can be ordered through the dockmaster and delivered by truck to the dock. Once can buy bags of ice, there is a lovely restaurant on the premises.

Rates: Berthing rates: $1.30 per foot per day or $13.00 per foot for a monthly rate, minimum charge $25.00 per day for smaller boats.

Electricity and water are not metered, daily rates: $10 el, $5.00 water for boats up to 30 feet; $15 elec., $6 water for boats 31 to 40 feet; $20 elec. and $8 water for boats 41 to 50 feet; $23 elec. and $10 for boats 51 to 59 feet; $32 elec and $12 water for 60 feet and over. You can pay only for the days that you use water. Water is fresh.The marina charges $8.00 per day for anchoring inside the basin, care must be taken to keep the route to the landing doc in Coakley Town clear for the large ferry that arrives once a week. there are several moorings, which the marina charges $10 per day for.

There is a strong current that turns twice a day which makes anchoring less desirable than a mooring or the marina.

XX@XXX; Tel: +XX XX XXXX-XXXX; Fax: +XX XX XXXX-XXXX; VHF channel XX
Address:
Hours:

Anchorages

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  • [[large Anchorage1]]
  • [[large Anchorage1]]


Amenities

Facilities
Water In the marina
Electricity In the marina
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry In the marina
Garbage In the marina
Supplies
Fuel Truck delivers to the marina, ask harbor master
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs ?
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)


Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.)

Places to Visit

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


References

See Bahamas.

Comments

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