Lewisporte
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Lewisporte is a town in central Newfoundland Island, Canada, with a population of 3,409. Lewisporte has a deep water port and related facilities that serve many communities in the region. It is a deep-water port and shipping centre on Notre Dame Bay which has served as a fishing, farming and boat-building settlement.
Charts
See Newfoundland and Labrador.
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See Newfoundland and Labrador.
Islands
- Far, far too many to list. Exploits is a "must see." Locally they call this the Caribbean of the North. Beth Leonard says it is one of the 3 best places in the world to sail (also New Zealand and Chilean Channels)
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
The approaches to Lewisporte are straightforward. No dangers.
Berthing
The port houses Lewisporte Marina which is the home the Lewisporte Yacht Club
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Lewisporte Marina
The marina is operated by the Lewisporte Marina Administrative Authority and is home to the Lewisporte Yacht Club. It is a full service marina. Water, electricity, toilets, showers, laundry, fuel dock, WiFi. Boatyard with 30 T travel-lift and repairs, chandlery. Storage grounds and a large boat shed for work requiring shelter. Clubhouse with kitchen.
- Marina Administrative Authority: [email protected]; Tel: +1 (709) 535-3633; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
- Yacht Club: [email protected]; Tel: +1 (709) 535 3625; Fax: +1 (709) 535 8318; VHF channel XX
- Address: 149 Main Street , Lewisporte , NL Canada A0G 3A0
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In the marina |
| Electricity | In the marina |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | In the marina |
| Garbage | Bins in the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel dock in the marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers |
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| Services | |
| Repairs | Some repairs in the marina |
| Internet | WiFi in the marina |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
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Eating out
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Transportation
- Lewisporte is the southern terminus of a seasonal coastal ferry service to Labrador
- Lewisporte is on car Route 341
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
- Lewisporte at the Wikipedia
- Lewisporte at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Canada.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Lewisporte and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos
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