Langkawi

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-	ie. the North East which comes without rain and the South West	+	ie. the North East, between November and May, which comes without rain and the South West, between June and November,
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Contents 1 LANGKAWI ISLAND 2 Background 2.1 Charts 2.2 Radio Nets 2.3 Check-in facilities 2.4 Marinas 2.5 Anchorages 2.6 Popular Cruising Circuits from Langkawi 2.7 Tourist Activities 2.8 Marine Supplies 2.9 Cruiser's Friends 2.10 Forum Discussions 2.11 References 2.12 External Links

LANGKAWI ISLAND

Background

See Wikipedia's:- History of Langkawi

Charts

Charts that are specific to anchorages around Langkawi Island are the

Malaysian Chart 5622 and the

Thai Chart 350 (The Thai charts are very good for the cruising areas between Phuket Thailand and Langkawi)

Radio Nets

Cruisers in Langkawi monitor 16 & 69 talk on 68 or elsewhere on legal VHF frequencies.

Check-in facilities

Clearing into to Langkawi or Malaysia via Langkawi for a yacht and its crew and passengers is one of the most painless exercises that a skipper will endure anywhere on this planet.

When entering Bass Harbour close to 06d 19' North 099d 50' East; a very large statue of an Eagle (Brahminy Kite) will be observed in the North east corner of the Harbour - see blue arrow. Anchor boat red arrow. Yellow arrow >> inside the Ferry Terminal you will find Immigration - dress with sensibility!

Marinas

• Royal Langkawi Yacht Club Kuah, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. 06d 18'12" North 99d 51' 06" East
• Telaga Harbour Marina Pantai Kok Langkawi. 06d 21' 42" North 99d 40' 21" East
• Rebak Marina Pualau Rebak Besar - Langkawi. 06d 17'18" North 99d 41' 31" East
• Awana Porto Malai Resort, 06d 16' 06"North 099d 44' 01"East Tel: 04-9555111, Fax: 04-955-5222 or email [email protected] For reservations, call 03- 2718-1118 or visit website. Awana Porto Malai is south of Wavemaster. You will see the Star Cruises berth adjacent to it. A few Mediterranean style berths are available, stern-to the land-bound arm of the Star Cruises wharf. You can also anchor outside the artificial harbour and there are a couple of moorings which may be free ENE of the NE end of the sea wall (approx. 06d 16.65' N 099d 44.35' E). The Awana Porto Malai will hold mail and parcels.

Anchorages

Langkawi's anchorages listed here are those that are good for specific times of the year - unlike temperate and cold climes where seasons govern cruising activities - here it is the monsoons ie. the North East, between November and May, which comes without rain and the South West, between June and November, that brings rain from the Indian Ocean. Therefore in choosing where to anchor remember where the prevailing wind will come from and most importantly remember that during the SW Monsoon, winds called "Sumatras" will descend without warning from the west coming through for a short time at speeds that will have the potential to take your awning away and unfurl your headsail. Note : Pulau in Malay means island

Anchorages in no particular order

Bass Harbour. 06d 19m N x 099d 50m E

Anchor where you see the most cruising yachts

Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Timun 06d 19m N x 099d 55m E

a. 06d 19.0m N x 099d 52.9m E Mud

b. 06d 19.2m N x 099d 55.9m E Mud

c. 06d 13.7m N x 099d 55.7m E Mud

Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Bumbon, Pulau Tiloi 06d 18m N x 099d 51m E

a. 06d 17.7m N x 099d 52.2m E Mud

b. 06d 17.2m N x 099d 52.0m E Mud

c. 06d 17.7m N x 099d 53.0m E Mud

Pulau Dayang Bunting, (Lake of the Pregnant Lady) 06d 13m N x 099d 47m E

a. 06d 12.6m N x 099d 46.4m E sand/mud

b. 06d 17.2m N x 099d 52.0m E sand/mud

a. 06d 16.2m N x 099d 47.8m E sand/mud

b. 06d 15.5m N x 099d 47.7m E sand/mud

Pulau Dayang Bunting, (The Fjord Anchorages) 06d 11m N x 099d 48m E

a. 06d 11.2m N x 099d 47.2m E 'sand/mud

b. 06d 10.4m N x 099d 48.0m E sand/mud

a. 06d 10.1m N x 099d 48.8m E sand/mud

b. 06d 10.3m N x 099d 49.2m E sand/mud

Pulau Tuba 06d 15m N x 099d 51m E

a. 06d 15.5m N x 099d 51.3m E mud

Pulau Beras Basah - Anchorages 06d 14m N x 099d 43m E

a. 06d 14.7m N x 099d 43.5m E sand

b. 06d 14.5m N x 099d 42.9m E sand

c. 06d 13.3m N x 099d 43.0m E sand

Pantai Kok - Anchorages 06d 21m N x 099d 41m E

a. 06d 21.6m N x 099d 40.0m E sand

b. 06d 21.7m N x 099d 41.0m E Now at entrance to Telaga Harbour Marina

Datai Bay 06d 17 N x 099d 39m E

a. 06d 25.7m N x 099d 40.3m E Sand

Pantai Cenang & Awana - Anchorages 06d 16 N x 099d 45m E

b. 06d 16.7m N x 099d 43.5m E Mud

c. 06d 15.8m N x 099d 44.5m E Mud

(BEWARE Coral Hazard at 06d 15.1m N x 099d 44.9m E CORAL)

Pulau Rebak - Anchorages 06d 17 N x 099d 42m E

a. 06d 17.4m N x 099d 43.0m E sand/mud

b. 06d 17.0m N x 099d 41.7m E Entrance to Telaga Harbour Marina

Hole in The Wall & Tanjung Rhu 06d 25 N x 099d 50m E

a. 06d 25.5m N x 099d 54.7m E mud

b. 06d 25.6m N x 099d 52.1m E sand/mud

c. 06d 27.8m N x 099d 49.2m E sand

Pulau Singa Besar - Anchorages 06d 12 N x 099d 44m E

a. 06d 13.5m N x 099d 44.9m E mud

b. 06d 12.5m N x 099d 45.4m E sand/mud

c. 06d 11.4m N x 099d 44.4m E sand

Popular Cruising Circuits from Langkawi

Cruising circuits

Tourist Activities

Check the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board for tourist information.

Marine Supplies

LANGKAWI DUTY FREE PORT

Stock up with all the "goodies" here.

H.E.TRADING

20 & 21 , Pusat Mas, Lorong Tiram, mukim KUAH.

Stainless Steel - Hardware- tools - small generators.

RD Yachting Services - 95 Langkawi Mall, Jalan Kaliban - KUAH

Small Watermaker Manufacture - Refrigeration - Specialized chandler. Boat Sitting Services - Boat maintenance - Fibreglass fabrication.

Tel (60) (0) 12 4770 100 Rolf Dreher. Email: watermakersATgmail.com

Ian Carter

Yacht Electrics & Electronics.

P.O. Box 113, KUAH

Tel.Mob. 019 5187763 - International 0060 19 5187763 (GMT +8.00hrs)

Peninsular Yachts - Terry Sheedy

General Yacht Chandler - Importer

106 Jalan Persiaran Mutiara

Tel (60) 4 966 8711 mobile (60) 12471 1804. Email: terry.sheedyATpeninsular yachts.com

Shipping Agent

Indera Langkawi Sdn. Bhd. 8 Jalan Persiaran Mutiara

Pusat Pelancogan Kelana Mas. KUAH

Pulau Langkawi - Kedah - Malaysia 07000

Multiquip (similar to H.E Trading above)

Tel # 04-966 2988 Kuah

Pulau Langkawi

Hun Chain Enterprise

Tel # 04-2616577, 04-398 7103, 04-398 8108 Kuah

Pulau Langkawi

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details that cruisers can contact in advance or on arrival for assistance or information.

Forum Discussions

Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum

References

Books, etc.

External Links

Links to relevant websites