Penang

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-	==PENANG==	+	{{IsPartOf|South East Asia|Malaysia}}
-	{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 23em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"	+	{{TOC block}}
-	|-	+
-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''PENANG - Georgetown'''	+
-	|-	+
-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <googlemap lat="5.440339" lon="100.329208" zoom="11" width="225" height="225" controls="small"></googlemap><br>PENANG - GEORGETOWN	+
-	|-	+
-	! Flag:	+
-	| Malaysia	+
-	|-	+
-	! Port Control:	+
-	| VHF -	+
-	|-	+
-	! Chart:	+
-	| No.-	+
-	|-	+
-	| colspan="2" style="font-size: smaller;" | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang '''PENANG in Wikipedia''']	+
-	|}	+
-	===Background===	+	{{Green|*** Please remove the below item if you have provided some content material for this page ***}}
-	Details	+	{{YourAssistance}}
-	===Climate & Weather===	+	{{Infobox
-	Climate and links to weather information	+	| lat= 5.44 | lon= 100.329167
		+	| name= Penang - George Town
		+	| portofentry=
		+	| zoom= 11
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		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext= {{Magenta|Map or Picture of port}}
		+	| summary= {{GreenText|Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.}}
		+	| notes=
		+	| news=
		+	}}
-	===Charts===	+	==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	''See [[Malaysia#Charts|Malaysia]]''.
-	===Radio Nets===	+	==Weather==
-	Radio details	+	''See [[Malaysia#Weather|Malaysia]]''.
-	===Arrival & Approach===	+	==Passages==
-	Making landfall	+	''See [[Malaysia#Passages|Malaysia]]''.
-	===PORT===	+	==Communication==
-	Details	+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
		+	*
		+	*
-	===Customs & Immigration===	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
-	'''Customs''':-	+
-	'''Immigration''':-	+	==Navigation==
		+	{{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}}
-	===Marinas===
-	* [[Tanjong_City_Marina|Tanjong City Marina]]
-	* [[S.Bridge_ Marina|S.Bridge Marina]]
-	*
-	===Yacht Clubs===	+	==Berthing==
-	List yacht clubs	+	{{GreenText|Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.}}
-	*	+
-	*	+
-	===Haul-out & Yards===	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	* [[Limbongan_Batu_Maung|Limbongan - Batu Maung]]	+	* [[Tanjong_City_Marina|Tanjong City Marina]] --- Is now defunct
		+	* [[S.Bridge_ Marina|S.Bridge Marina]] --- named Marina Batu Uban, at about [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|5|21.3|N|100|18.9|E|}}
		+	* [[Straits Quay Marina|Straits Quay Marina]] --- Tel:+604 890 6521 Fax:+604 890 6520 ,VHF Channel 71  [http://www.straitsquay.com Website]
	*		*
-	*
-	===Offshore Islands===	+	==Anchorages==
-	List islands	+	{{Green|List anchorages including the ones of nearby islands list under "Islands" above. If there is more then 1-3 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]). Remove this section if not applicable.}}
		+	* [[{{Magenta|large Anchorage1}}]]
		+	* [[{{Magenta|large Anchorage2}}]]
-	===Tourism & things to do ashore===	+	==Amenities==
-	Details.	+	{{tlist
-	===Marine stores===	+	|header|Facilities
-	Businesses of interest to cruisers	+
-	===References & Publications===	+	|Water| {{mark | type= water |name= {{Magenta|port or marina name}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. {{phone|xx|xxxx|xxxxxx}}}}}}
-	Books, guides, etc.	+	|Electricity| {{mark | type= electricity |name= {{Magenta|port or marina name}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. {{phone|xx|xxxx|xxxxxx}}}}}}
		+	|Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Showers| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	===Cruiser's Friends===	+	|header|Supplies
		+	|Fuel| {{mark | type= fuel |name= {{Magenta|port or marina name}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. {{phone|xx|xxxx|xxxxxx}} }}}}
		+	|Bottled gas| {{Green|Give details on cooking gas (''Camping Gaz'', butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None"}}
		+	|Chandlers| {{mark | type= chandler |name= {{Magenta|chandler or marina name}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. {{phone|xx|xxxx|xxxxxx}} }}}}
		+
		+	|header|Services
		+	|Repairs| {{mark | type= service |name= [[Limbongan_Batu_Maung|Limbongan - Batu Maung]] | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. {{phone|xx|xxxx|xxxxxx}} }}}}
		+	|Internet| WiFi in {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Mobile connectivity| {{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}}
		+	|Vehicle rentals| {{mark | type= car |name= {{Magenta|Rental outlet}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. {{phone|xx|xxxx|xxxxxx}} }}}}
		+	}}
		+
		+	==Provisioning==
		+	{{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}}
		+
		+	{{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name1}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. {{phone|xx|xxxx|xxxxxx}} }}.}}
		+
		+	==Eating out==
		+	{{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.}}
		+	* Location1
		+	: {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. {{phone|xx|xxxx|xxxxxx}} }}.}}
		+
		+	==Transportation==
		+	{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}
		+	*
		+	*
		+
		+	==Tourism==
		+	====History====
		+	{{Green|Give a short history of the port.}}
		+
		+	====Places to Visit====
		+	{{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
		+	*
		+	*
		+
		+	==Friends==
	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.		Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
		+	*
-	===Routes from here===	+	==Forums==
-	Popular routes, timing, etc.	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
		+	*
-	===Departure===	+	==Links==
-	Procedures for departures	+	* {{Wikipedia}}
		+	* {{Wikivoyage}}
		+	*
-	===Forum Discussions===	+	==References==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	''See [[Malaysia#References|Malaysia]]''.
		+
		+	{{Comments}}
		+	*
		+	*
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Charts

See Malaysia.

Weather

See Malaysia.

Passages

See Malaysia.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.

Berthing

Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Tanjong City Marina --- Is now defunct
• S.Bridge Marina --- named Marina Batu Uban, at about 5°21.3′N, 100°18.9′E
• Straits Quay Marina --- Tel:+604 890 6521 Fax:+604 890 6520 ,VHF Channel 71 Website

Anchorages

List anchorages including the ones of nearby islands list under "Islands" above. If there is more then 1-3 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). Remove this section if not applicable.

• [[large Anchorage1]]
• [[large Anchorage2]]

Amenities

Facilities
Water	port or marina name/wiki/Penang#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3Eport_or_marina_name.3C.2Fspan.3Ewater port or marina name [[Penang#port or marina name|port or marina name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddport or marina name; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Electricity	port or marina name/wiki/Penang#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3Eport_or_marina_name.3C.2Fspan.3Eelectricity port or marina name [[Penang#port or marina name|port or marina name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddport or marina name; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Toilets	?
Showers	?
Laundry	?
Garbage	?
Supplies
Fuel	port or marina name/wiki/Penang#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3Eport_or_marina_name.3C.2Fspan.3Efuel port or marina name [[Penang#port or marina name|port or marina name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddport or marina name; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Bottled gas	Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None"
Chandlers	chandler or marina name/wiki/Penang#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3Echandler_or_marina_name.3C.2Fspan.3Echandler chandler or marina name [[Penang#chandler or marina name|chandler or marina name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddchandler or marina name; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Services
Repairs	Limbongan - Batu Maung/wiki/Penang#.5B.5BLimbongan_Batu_Maung.7CLimbongan_-_Batu_Maung.5D.5Dservice Limbongan - Batu Maung [[Penang#Limbongan - Batu Maung|Limbongan - Batu Maung]] DD.ddd, DD.dddLimbongan - Batu Maung; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Internet	WiFi in ?
Mobile connectivity	Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle rentals	Rental outlet/wiki/Penang#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ERental_outlet.3C.2Fspan.3Ecar Rental outlet [[Penang#Rental outlet|Rental outlet]] DD.ddd, DD.dddRental outlet; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Store name1/wiki/Penang#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3Eprovisions Store name1 [[Penang#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStore name1; description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx .

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

• Location1

Name/wiki/Penang#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27eatingout Name [[Penang#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddName; description, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx .

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

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

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

Links

• Penang at the Wikipedia
• Penang at the Wikivoyage

References

See Malaysia.

Comments

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