Davao
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Revision as of 04:58, 29 May 2008
Davao
Background
Davao Port, or the "Port of Davao" is one of the Philippines major seaports alongside Manila, Subic, Cebu and others. The Port of Davao, oftentimes called Port District of Davao, includes Davao City and the three provinces. Davao port services interisland and international shipments. The city is situated 974 kilometers south of Manila, on the shore of Davao Gulf. "Davao" also refers to three provinces: Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. Davao City is located in Davao del Sur but is politically and administratively independent of the province.
Davao City in southern Mindanao is typhoon free and winds are mostly not stronger than Force 4. It is a safe haven for riding out the typhoon season and for storing vessels while yachties fly home. There are direct flights to some southeast asian cities from here, or connections are available to anywhere in the world from Manila.
Charts
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Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
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Local climate and weather
The region has a generally uniform distribution of rainfall through the year. It lies outside the typhoon belt.
Weather forecast sources:
The access to the port of entry in Davao City is through Davao Gulf which has two approaches. One is at Pakiputan Strait between Davao and the water west of Samal Island. The other approach is at the east side of Samal Island mainly used as an exit channel of vessels departing from points north of Davao Gulf.
Check-in facilities
Yachts should "hold" at anchor 50-100m off the southern Sta. Anna Wharf (approx. 07 04.53N, 125 37.74E) to await clearance. Calls on VHF 16 are often unanswered or very slow to reply - Customs and Quarantine can alternatively be called on Ph: 2331258 (ask them to notify Immigration of your arrival). All the officials will visit your boat and will advise you where to berth after full clearance formalities are completed.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
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Offshore Islands
- Samal (Island Garden City of Samal)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
Grocery Stores
Eateries
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
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Repairs
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
- Philippine Air lines
- Cebu Pacific Airlines
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
- Ellen Lee-Kwen and Kjartan Sekkingstad, SV Wiskun, email: [email protected]
Forum Discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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