Charlestown
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Charlestown is the capital of the island of Nevis, in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Leeward Islands, West Indies. Charlestown is situated on the leeward side of the island of Nevis, near the southern end of Pinneys Beach. Charlestown has a population of 1,500.
Charts
See St Kitts - Nevis.
Weather
See St Kitts - Nevis.
Passages
See St Kitts - Nevis.
Sailing instructions and sketch charts for navigation are best found in Chris Doyles' "Cruising Guide to the Leeward Islands".
Entrance
Charlestown is a port of entry/exit for St Kitts - Nevis Islands. For details see Entrance: St Kitts - Nevis Islands.
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: +1 (869) 469 0788/0651; [email protected]
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
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Transportation
See StKitts Nevis.
Tourism
History
Historically, in colonial times, the town of Charlestown was protected by Fort Charles to the south and Fort Black Rocks to the north. Many of the oldest two-story stone buildings were severely damaged over time by earthquakes, which tended to cause the upper story to collapse into the lower story. This unfortunate design flaw led to the common practice of building a wooden upper floor above a stone ground floor.
Charlestown was the birthplace and childhood home of Alexander Hamilton.
Places to Visit
The restored stone building of Alexander Hamilton's place of birth now houses the Museum of Nevis History on the ground floor and the Nevis Island Administration Assembly Room on the upper floor. There are two other museums in Charlestown: the Nelson Museum, and the Nevis Sport Museum, as well as the Philatelic Bureau.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads
Links
- Charlestown at the Wikipedia
- Noonsite
References
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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