Nosy Boraha

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-	==Nosy Boraha==	+	{{IsPartOf|Indian Ocean|East Africa|Madagascar}}
-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Caption]]	+	{{TOC block}}
-	===Background===	+	{{Infobox
-	Historic and background details.	+	| lat= -16.916667 | lon= 49.9
		+	| name= Nosy Boraha or Île Sainte-Marie
		+	| portofentry=
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		+	| summary= [[{{PAGENAME}}]], previously known as '''Île Sainte-Marie''' (and still popularly known by travellers as such), is an island off the east coast of [[Madagascar]], to which it belongs. The main town is Ambodifotatra. The island forms an administrative district within Analanjirofo Region, and covers an area of 222 km². It had an estimated population at 26,547 in 2013.
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	The channel between Nosy Boraha and Madagascar is a popular place for whale watching, as substantial groups of humpback whales migrate from the Antarctic here to breed.
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-	===Charts===	+	==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	''See [[Madagascar#Charts|Madagascar]]''.
-	===Radio Nets===	+	==Weather==
-	Submit details of local radio Nets.	+	''See [[Madagascar#Weather|Madagascar]]''.
-	===Routes to/from===	+	==Passages==
-	Popular routes, timing, etc.	+	''See [[Nosy Be#Passages|Nosy Be]]''.
-	===Approach===	+	==Communication==
-	Details?	+	''See [[Madagascar#Communication|Madagascar]]''.
-	===Check-in facilities===	+	==Navigation==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in.	+	{{Green|Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.}}
-	===Customs & Immigration===	+	==Entrance==
-	See [[Madagascar]]	+	[[St Marie|St Marie or Ambodifotatra]] is a port of entry.
-	===Ports and Popular Stops===	+	==Berthing==
-	*	+	===Ports===
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		+	* {{Dest| St Marie |e|a}}
	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===		===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	Submit Marina details.	+	None.
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-	===Anchorages===	+	==Anchorages==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	{{poi | lat= -17.0004|lon=49.8475
-	*	+	| type= anchorage
-	*	+	| name= [[St Marie#Ambodifotatra Anchorage|Ambodifotatra Anchorage]]
-	*	+	}}
-	===Health & Security===	+	==Amenities==
-	?	+	''See [[Madagascar#Amenities|Madagascar]]''.
-	===Tourism & things to do ashore===	+	==Provisioning==
-	List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.	+	''See [[Madagascar#Provisioning|Madagascar]]''.
-	===Marine stores===	+	==Eating out==
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+	''See [[Madagascar#Eating out|Madagascar]]''.
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-	===Offshore Islands===	+	==Transportation==
-	List Islands	+	You can get on Île Sainte-Marie by plane or by boat.
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		+	There are regular flights from Antananarivo to Île Sainte-Marie
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		+	==Tourism==
		+	The channel between [[Nosy Boraha]] and [[Madagascar]] is known for whale watching. Substantial groups of humpback whales (Megaptera) migrate from the Antarctic to this breeding ground. The whales find conditions here that are well suited to their courtship and favourable for the growth of their young and before their annual migration to colder water. Although scarce, southern right whales, as a part of the recolonization of their former ranges, are known to appear along the coast from time to time.
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		+	==Friends==
		+	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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-	===References & Publications===	+	==Forums==
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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-	===Cruiser's Friends===	+	==Links==
-	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.	+	* {{Wikipedia|Île_Sainte-Marie}}
		+	* [http://www.noonsite.com/place/madagascar/ambodifototra-ile-sainte-marie/ Noonsite]
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		+	==References==
		+	''See [[Madagascar#References|Madagascar]]''.
-	===Forum Discussions===	+
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	{{Comments}}
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-	===External Links===	+	{{Verified by}}
-	Links to relevant websites.	+
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-	===Personal Notes===
-	Personal experiences?
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		+	{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]]}}
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Latest revision as of 22:01, 18 May 2019

Charts

See Madagascar.

Weather

See Madagascar.

Passages

See Nosy Be.

Communication

See Madagascar.

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

St Marie or Ambodifotatra is a port of entry.

Berthing

Ports

• St Marie St Marie /wiki/St_Marie |  – port of entry ||  – anchorage |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Amenities

See Madagascar.

Provisioning

See Madagascar.

Eating out

See Madagascar.

Transportation

You can get on Île Sainte-Marie by plane or by boat.

There are regular flights from Antananarivo to Île Sainte-Marie

Tourism

The channel between Nosy Boraha and Madagascar is known for whale watching. Substantial groups of humpback whales (Megaptera) migrate from the Antarctic to this breeding ground. The whales find conditions here that are well suited to their courtship and favourable for the growth of their young and before their annual migration to colder water. Although scarce, southern right whales, as a part of the recolonization of their former ranges, are known to appear along the coast from time to time.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Nosy Boraha at the Wikipedia
• Noonsite

References

See Madagascar.

Comments

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