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'''Nevis''', along with '''Saint Kitts''', forms the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The two islands are separated by a shallow two-mile (3.22 km) channel, known as '''''The Narrows'''''. Nevis is conical in shape, with a volcanic peak, Nevis Peak, at its centre. The island is fringed on its western and northern quadrants by sandy beaches that are composed of a mixture of white coral sand with brown and black sand, eroded and washed down from the volcanic rocks that make up the island. The gently-sloping coastal plain has natural fresh-water springs, as well as non-potable volcanic hot springs, especially along the western coast.
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There are visible wave-breaking reefs along the northern and eastern shorelines. To the south and west, the reefs are located in deeper water and are suitable for scuba diving. The most developed beach on Nevis is the 4-mile long '''Pinney's Beach''', on the western or Caribbean coast. There are sheltered swimming beaches in Oualie Bay and Cades Bay. The eastern coast of the island faces into the [[North Atlantic|Atlantic Ocean]], and can have strong surf in parts of the shore which are unprotected by fringing coral reefs.
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'''Contact informaton''': Port Authority phone: 869-469-0788/0651; [mailto:[email protected] Email]
'''Contact informaton''': Port Authority phone: 869-469-0788/0651; [mailto:[email protected] Email]
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''For entrance details see [[StKitts Nevis#Entrance|StKitts Nevis]]''.
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''For entrance details see [[St Kitts - Nevis#Entrance|St Kitts - Nevis]]''.
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Nevis has no marina, although plans are in the works.
[[Port Zante Marina]], in [[Basseterre]] on St. Kitts offers slips, fuel and water. Call 1-869-469-5021 and ask to be connected to the marina, or hail them on VHF 16.
[[Port Zante Marina]], in [[Basseterre]] on St. Kitts offers slips, fuel and water. Call 1-869-469-5021 and ask to be connected to the marina, or hail them on VHF 16.
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Charlestown
Port of Entry
17°08.236'N, 062°37.940'W Chart icon.png
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Charts

See St Kitts - Nevis.

Weather

See St Kitts - Nevis.

Passages

See St Kitts - Nevis.

Navigation

Sailing instructions and sketch charts for navigation are best found in Chris Doyles' "Cruising Guide to the Leeward Islands".

Entrance

Yachts clearing in to Nevis should pick up one of the five yellow Quarantine bouys located off the ferry dock at Charlestown. The dinghy dock is on the smaller concrete pier just to the south of the ferry pier.

Proceed to Customs, located on the second floor of the Cotton Ginnery, which is through a courtyard behind the dock area. When clearing in be sure to ask for a coastwise cruising permit if you intend to visit other anchorages. Customs is open 0800-1200, 1300-1600 weekdays, and half day on Saturday.

Immigration is located in the police station, to the right on main street about three blocks. Captains should also check in with the Port Authority at the Charlestown dock to arrange for a mooring.

If you have already cleared in on St. Kitts, contact the Nevis Port Authority on VHF 16 when approaching the island and ask for instructions.

The Nevis Port Authority has installed 100 yacht mooring buoys along the western coast, and now requires yachts to pick up a mooring; anchoring is no longer permitted. The mooring fields are laid out at Pinney's Beach (from the Double Deuce to Sunshine's), Nelson's Spring, Cades Bay, Tamarind Bay (5) and Oualie Bay (3). The moorings are first class.

Mooring fees for 2008-2010 are:

  • Up to 35' - $10 US for up to two days, $15 for 3-7 days;
  • 36' - 60' - $15 US for up to two days, $20 for 3-7 days;
  • 61' - 90' - $20 US for up to two days, $25 for 3-7 days.
  • The fees are the total cost for the time period, not per day.

Contact informaton: Port Authority phone: 869-469-0788/0651; Email

For entrance details see St Kitts - Nevis.

Berthing

First class moorings are available at very reasonable prices compared to other islands.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Nevis has no marina, although plans are in the works.

Port Zante Marina, in Basseterre on St. Kitts offers slips, fuel and water. Call 1-869-469-5021 and ask to be connected to the marina, or hail them on VHF 16.

Anchorages

Gallows Bay

Gallows Bay/wiki/Charlestown#Gallows_Bay
Anchorage icon Gallows Bay [[Charlestown#Gallows Bay|Gallows Bay]] 17°08.237'N, 062°37.948'W
Five yellow quarantine buoys for clearing in.

Amenities

Facilities
Water ?
Electricity ?
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel ?
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers
  • The Boat Store at Caribbean Canvas on Prince William Street in Charlestown has a limited inventory of boat related items
  • Hardware stores are TDC, Hosford's and Island Tyres
Services
Repairs ?
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

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

Store name1/wiki/Charlestown#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon Store name1 [[Charlestown#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Store name2/wiki/Charlestown#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name2.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon Store name2 [[Charlestown#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Eating out

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Transportation

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Tourism

History

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Places to Visit

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Friends

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Forums

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Links


References & Publications

See StKitts Nevis.


Comments

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  • Many agree that Nevis is home to the friendliest people in the eastern Caribbean!

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