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== Boa Vista Cruising Guide ==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Boa Vista, Cape Verde
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| summary= [[wikipedia:Boa_Vista,_Cape_Verde|Boa Vista]] (Portuguese meaning “good view”) is the easternmost island of [[Cape Verde]]. It is located in the [[wikipedia:Barlavento_Islands|Barlavento]] group of the archipelago.
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The Peak of Estância is the highest point of the island, measuring about 390 metres. It has large areas of white sand dunes. Oases of date palms are found here and there, and are the typical vegetation of the island. A few baobab trees can also be found in isolated locations.
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Boa Vista has 55 km of white sand beaches and clear water.
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====Overview====
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boa_Vista,_Cape_Verde Boa Vista] (Portuguese meaning “good view”) is the easternmost island of [[Cape Verde]]. It is located in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barlavento_Islands Barlavento] group of the archipelago.  
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==Charts==
==Charts==
''See [[Cape_Verde#Charts|Cape Verde]]''.
''See [[Cape_Verde#Charts|Cape Verde]]''.
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| text= Anchor in 4-6 m depth as close to the E side of the island where the swell is less. You can then go to the poert with the dinghy.
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Boa Vista
16°06.300'N, 022°48.410'W Chart icon.png
lat=16.105 | lon=-22.80683 | zoom=10 | y

Boa Vista (Portuguese meaning “good view”) is the easternmost island of Cape Verde. It is located in the Barlavento group of the archipelago.

The Peak of Estância is the highest point of the island, measuring about 390 metres. It has large areas of white sand dunes. Oases of date palms are found here and there, and are the typical vegetation of the island. A few baobab trees can also be found in isolated locations.

Boa Vista has 55 km of white sand beaches and clear water.

Charts

See Cape Verde.

Weather

See Cape Verde.

Passages

Islands

See Cape Verde.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Berthing

Ports

Sal Rei beach

Sal Rei

Sal Rei/wiki/Boa_Vista_(Cape_Verde)#Sal_Rei
Harbour icon Sal Rei [[Boa Vista (Cape Verde)#Sal Rei|Sal Rei]] 16°10.403'N, 022°55.228'W
The port is not suitable for visiting yachts. You must anchor Ilhéu de Sal Rei and come ashore with the dinghy using either the quay or the beach.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Ilhéu de Sal Rei

Ilhéu de Sal Rei/wiki/Boa_Vista_(Cape_Verde)#Ilh.C3.A9u_de_Sal_Rei
Anchorage icon Ilhéu de Sal Rei [[Boa Vista (Cape Verde)#Ilhéu de Sal Rei|Ilhéu de Sal Rei]] 16°10.424'N, 022°55.620'W
Anchor in 4-6 m depth as close to the E side of the island where the swell is less. You can then go to the poert with the dinghy.

Porto de Chave

Porto de Chave/wiki/Boa_Vista_(Cape_Verde)#Porto_de_Chave
Anchorage icon Porto de Chave [[Boa Vista (Cape Verde)#Porto de Chave|Porto de Chave]] 16°07.066'N, 022°55.139'W
Anchor in 8-10 m depth.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity N/A
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry ?
Garbage Take it ashore to Sal Rei
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas N/A
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

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

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

Transportation

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 Cape Verde.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

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