Green Turtle Cay
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==Green Turtle Cay== | ==Green Turtle Cay== | ||
| + | [[Image:New_Plymouth.jpg|frame|center|New Plymouth - Photo: ''sv Lynx'']] | ||
[[Image:Greenturtlecay.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Green Turtle Cay (Black Sound)<br>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Greenturtlecay.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Green Turtle Cay (Black Sound)<br>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
[[Image:Greenturtlacay_chartlet.png|250px|thumb|right|Green Turtle Cay Chartlet]] | [[Image:Greenturtlacay_chartlet.png|250px|thumb|right|Green Turtle Cay Chartlet]] | ||
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===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
| - | Although you may not be able to receive the CruisersNet from central [[Abacos|Abaco]] on VHF 68 at 8:15 am, you can get it on a delayed basis [http://www.abacomessageboard.com/CruisersNet.html on the internet] | + | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' |
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| + | Although you may not be able to receive the local CruisersNet from central [[Abacos|Abaco]] on VHF 68 at 8:15 am, you can get it on a delayed basis [http://www.abacomessageboard.com/CruisersNet.html on the internet] | ||
===Approach=== | ===Approach=== | ||
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''See [[Bahamas]]'' | ''See [[Bahamas]]'' | ||
| - | ===Ports and Popular Stops=== | + | ===Ports/Marinas/Yacht Clubs and Popular Stops=== |
* '''White Sound''': Two marina/resorts. Anchorage and moorings. | * '''White Sound''': Two marina/resorts. Anchorage and moorings. | ||
** '''Bluff House Marina''': Ph:242 356 4247, Fax:4248, 45 slips. max. draft=4', electricity, repair facility nearby, fuel, water and ice, showers, laundry, restaurant/bar, shops closeby. [mailto:[email protected] Email] | ** '''Bluff House Marina''': Ph:242 356 4247, Fax:4248, 45 slips. max. draft=4', electricity, repair facility nearby, fuel, water and ice, showers, laundry, restaurant/bar, shops closeby. [mailto:[email protected] Email] | ||
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** '''The Other Shore Club''': Min depth: Entry channel is 4.5', then 6' within. Ph:242 365 4338/4226, VHF 16, 15 slips, 4 moorings, max length 50ft. Water, electricity, showers, laundry. [mailto:[email protected] Email] | ** '''The Other Shore Club''': Min depth: Entry channel is 4.5', then 6' within. Ph:242 365 4338/4226, VHF 16, 15 slips, 4 moorings, max length 50ft. Water, electricity, showers, laundry. [mailto:[email protected] Email] | ||
* '''New Plymouth''': Easy dinghy access from either of the above. Public dinghy dock. Small village with stores, supplies, restaurants, etc. | * '''New Plymouth''': Easy dinghy access from either of the above. Public dinghy dock. Small village with stores, supplies, restaurants, etc. | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
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* Dinner at drinks at the '''Green Turtle Club''' also in White Sound. | * Dinner at drinks at the '''Green Turtle Club''' also in White Sound. | ||
* Tour New Plymouth, an 18th century Loyalist town with restaurants, shops, museums, etc. | * Tour New Plymouth, an 18th century Loyalist town with restaurants, shops, museums, etc. | ||
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===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ||
Revision as of 10:34, 24 March 2008
Green Turtle Cay
New Plymouth - Photo: sv Lynx
Click for larger view
Background
Historic and background details.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Although you may not be able to receive the local CruisersNet from central Abaco on VHF 68 at 8:15 am, you can get it on a delayed basis on the internet
Approach
Details?
Check-in facilities
If checking in, clearance must be done in New Plymouth. Berth at either Black Sound or White Sound.
Customs and Immigration
Parliament Street, New Plymouth
Ph: 242 365 4077
Hours: 0900-1700 (Mon-Fri, Weekends by request)
Customs & Immigration
See Bahamas
Ports/Marinas/Yacht Clubs and Popular Stops
- White Sound: Two marina/resorts. Anchorage and moorings.
- Bluff House Marina: Ph:242 356 4247, Fax:4248, 45 slips. max. draft=4', electricity, repair facility nearby, fuel, water and ice, showers, laundry, restaurant/bar, shops closeby. Email
- Green Turtle Club & Marina: PO Box ab 22792, Ph:242 365 4271, Fax:242 365 4272, VHF 16, 35 slips, min draft = 5.5', electricity, fuel, water & ice, showers, laundry, restaurant, shops. Email
- Black Sound: Anchorage and moorings.
- New Plymouth: Easy dinghy access from either of the above. Public dinghy dock. Small village with stores, supplies, restaurants, etc.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
- White Sound: moorings and anchorage in grass.
- Black Sound: mooring and anchorage in grass.
Health & Security
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Tourism & things to do ashore
- Have an elegant meal at the Bluff House, or go to the Jolly Roger for drinks and simpler fare. Check to see if the Gully Roosters band will be playing. Great fun.
- Dinner at drinks at the Green Turtle Club also in White Sound.
- Tour New Plymouth, an 18th century Loyalist town with restaurants, shops, museums, etc.
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Offshore Islands
List Islands
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular routes, timing, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
- Two nice totally protected harbors and a delightful town. Very quiet in comparison to the towns and cays on the other side of "The Whale".
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