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Revision as of 14:07, 16 October 2007
PHILIPPINES
Background
The Philippines comprises over 7,000 islands. A volcanic mountain range runs north - south, 50% forested; largest islands Luzon and Mindanao.
The Philippines has been a very popular cruising region, for many reasons, for many years.
Cruising Information
On the Puerto Galera Yacht Club website you will find up-to-date information on Cruising and Sailing in the Philippines - produced by the members of the Puerto Galera Yacht Club. No doubt that this is one of the very best sources of information on Cruising the Philippines.
Climate & Weather
The Philippines experiences two "seasons".
1) The North East monsoon, from November to April
2) The South West monsoon from May to October.
Tropical storms and Typhoons can strike the Philippines at any time of the year but are most frequently experienced between April to November.
Charts
National Mapping Resource Information Agency
List of Available Nautical Charts - Philippine Charts
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Website
For Inquiries Email MCMMS Branches in the Philippines - Nationwide
(Prices have come down from around $US 5.27 a sheet - 175 charts available)
The selection hereunder, of 84 charts out of an available 175 is not exhaustive but reflects the areas and seas generally sailed by cruisers in the Philippines :-
Region 1
- Harbors on the West Coast of Luzon :- Darigayos Inlet, Santiago Cove, San Esteban and Nalvo Bay, Solvec Cove, San Idelfonso Harbor, Salomagua Harbor and Lapog Bay, Port *Curimao and Gaang Bay, Dirique Inlet, Nagabungan Bay 4283
- Vigan to San Fernando :- Port Tagudin 4208
- Bolinao Harbor and Approaches 4238
Region 2
- Cape Bojeador to Vigan 4207
- Harbors in Batan Islands, Mayan Landing, Basco, Mahatao, Balugan Bay, Uyugan, *Sabtang, Sabtang Channel 4280
- Balintang Channel and Luzon Strait 4204
- Harbors in Batan Islands, Banos Anchorage, Calayan Landing and Gibang Cove, San Dionisio, Barugan Cove, Port San
- Pio Quinto, Musa Bay 4279
Region 3
- Approaches to Manila Bay 4211
- Manila Bay and Approaches, Mariveles Harbor 4255
- Lamon Bay and Polilo Island 4226
- Port Masinloc and Matalvi and Palauig Bay 4266
- Port of Olongapo and Vicinity 4213
- Subic Bay 4212
- Dansol Bay to Capones Island, Sta. Cruz Inner Harbor, Iba Anchorage 4210
Region 4
- Manila Bay and Approaches, Mariveles Harbor 4225
- Digollorin Bay to Dingalan Bay, Dapitan Bay 4227
- Batangas Bay and Vicinity 4256A
- Anchorages, Vicinity of Verde Is., Passage, Nasugbu and Camilo Cove, Balayan, Taal and Lemery, Port Tilik, Port Verde Island Passage 4214
- Approaches to Manila Bay 4211
- Manila to Cavite 4243
- Harbors of Romblon, Marinduque and Maestre de Campo Islands, Romblon Harbor, Port Balanacan, Santa Cruz Harbor and Masagasai Bay, Torrijos Bay, Port Concepcion 4453
- Mindoro Occidental Palauan Bay 4343
- Mindoro Oriental Approaches, Vicinity of Verde Is. Passage, Nasugbu & Hamilo Cove, Balayan, Taal & Lemery, Port Tilik, Port Maricaban, Calapan Mindoro 4257
- Mindoro & Vicinity 4305
- Port Galera & Varadero Bay 4344
- Anchorages Southeastern Mindoro & Tablas Island, Looc Bay, Lagara Cove & Passes *Southward Buruncan Pt. to Pocanil Bay 4314
- North Part Busuanga 4314
- Western Entrance to Coron Bay 4350
- Balabac Strait 4309
- Anchorages, East Coast of Palawan, Honda Bay, Malanao Anchorage, Panacan Anchorage 4334
- Puerto Princesa 4333
- Harbors of Palawan, El Nido, Ulugan Bay, Malanut and Nakoda Bays, Culasian Bays 4346
- Malampaya Sound and Approaches 4349
- North Balabac Strait and Vicinity 4326
- Northwestern Palawan 4316
- Southern Palawan 4324
- Harbors on the North Coast of Busuanga, Minut Anchorange, Illultuk Bay, Port Caltom, Minangas Bay 4335
- Palawan to Culion Island including Linapacan Strait 4315
- Coron Bay, Calamian Group, Culion Landing 4351
- Cagayan Islands and Cagayan Anchorages 4356
- Harbors of Balbac and Ramos Island, Ramos Anchorage, Catagupan Bay Port Giego & Ramos Island, Calandorang & Caboang Bays, Dalawan Bays, Pasig Bay, Claredon Bay 4347
- Anchorages West & South of Mindoro, Apo Reef, Sablayan Anchorage & Pandan Bay, *Semirara Anchorage 4337
- Anchorages in Cuyo Island, Tagauayan Island, Cuyo Anchorage & Bisucay Channel 4336
- Harbors from Alabat to Pitogo Bay, Port Alabat, Sangrin Bay, Tabgon Anchorage, Canimo Pass & Mercedes, Pitogo Bay 4268
- Balabac Strait and Approaches 4720
- Anchorages Southeastern Mindoro & Tablas Island, Looc Bay, Lagara Cove & Passes Southward, Buruncan Pt. to Pocanil Bay 4339
- Sibuyan and Romblon Island 4411
- Ragay Gulf to Tayabas, Vinas River 4218
- Harbors on Romblon, Marinduque & Maestre de Campo Island, Romblon Harbor, Port Balanacan, Sta. Cruz Harbor and Masagasai Bay, Trorrijos Bay, Port Concepcion 4453
- Fairways & Anchorages Chart of Manila Harbor 4236A
Region 6
- Northeastern Panay and Adjacent Island 4417
- Visayan Sea 4405
- Southwestern Panay, San Jose 4415
- Iloilo and Guimaras Straits 4416
- Iloilo Strait and Harbor, Iloilo River, Sta. Ana Bay 4448
- Southwestern Negros 4432
- Northeastern Panay and Adjacent Island 4417
- Western Negros, Asia Bay 4431
- Escalante Harbor and Vicinity 4463
- Harbors in Negros and Vicinity, Dumaguete City, Himugaan River, Calagcalag Bay, Port Canoan, Port Bonbonon, Refugio Pass, Bais, Port Siyt, Hinamaylan 4466
Region 7
- Western Bohol 4429
- Eastern Bohol and Part of Leyte 4425
- East Coast of Cebu 4427
- Ormoc Bay to Maasin, Ormoc Bay, Maasin, Port Bello 4426
- Cebu Tanon Strait, Southern part 4430
- East Coast of Cebu 4427
- Visayan Sea 4405
- Harbors in Cebu, Hagnaya Bay, Tuburan, Balamban Bay, Lambusan, Dumajug Bay, Moalboat, Argao, Bogo Bay, Carcar Bay, Port Carmen, Banili Bay 4465
- Cebu Harbor and Approaches 4447
- Negros Oriental Tanon Strait, Southern Part 4430
Region 8
- San Bernardino Strait and Samar Island, Biri Anchorage, mauo River 4220
- San Juanico Strait and Janabatas Channel, Northern Entrance to San Juanico Strait 4464
- Harbors of Samar and Leyte, Jibatan River, Santo Niño Harbor, Parasan Harbor, Biliran Strait, Port Polompon 4456
- Southeastern Coast of Leyte and Dinagat Island, Liloan Bay and Panaon Strait 4424
- Guiuan and Pambuhan Harbors, Guiuan Harbor, Pambuhan Harbor 4467
Region 13
- Southeastern Coast of Leyte and Dinagat Island, Liloan Bay and Panaon Strait 4424
- Surigao Strait and Vicinity 4603
- Hinatuan Passage, Surigao 4629
- Harbors on Dinagat, Siargao and Bucas Island, Dapa Channel, Gaas Bay and Inlet, Dinagat, Sohutan Bay and Inlet, San Roque, Port Pilar, Malinao Inlet 4638
- Surigao del Sur Bislig Bay 4664
- Jobo Pt. to Cateel Bay, Laman Anchorage, Catarman Anchorage 4627
List of Available General Charts of the Philippines
- Manila Bay to Taiwan 4705
- Palawan 4716
- Panay, Negros and Cebu with Parts of Bohol and Masbate 4718
- Philippines, Central Part 4706
- Philippines, Southwestern Part 4707
- Philippines, Southeastern Part 4708
- Southwestern Luzon and Mindoro 4714
- Southwestern Luzon and Parts of Masbate and Samar 4715
NOAA Nautical Charts Northern Philippines
- 91020
- 91170
- 91220
- 91240
- 91280
- 91286
- 91300
- 91331
Central Philippines
- 92030
- 92380
- 92383
South West Philippines
- 92033
- 92560
Submit details of special navigational hazards
Immigration & Customs
Yachts arriving in the Philippines must report to the Coast Guard initially :- See their website for locations of Coast Guard Stations http://www.coastguard.gov.ph/content/?page_id=10
This site takes you to The Bureau of Immigration - constantly updated http://www.immigration.gov.ph/cms/
Health & Security
- Malaria and schistosomiasis are two water-related parasitic diseases affecting millions of people worldwide particularly tropical and subtropical countries. In the Philippines, malaria is found in 72 out of 78 provinces while schistosomiasis is endemic in 24 provinces. The Anopheles mosquito and the Oncomelania snail involved in the transmission of these diseases depend on certain environmental determinants that support mosquito and snail populations, ie water and nearby human activity and population.
- In addition another water related disease also carried by mosquitoes is the virus Dengue represented by 4 different strains.
- Malaria Area of Risk :
Rural only, except no risk in provinces of Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu, and metropolitan Manila; however, Subic Bay is a risk area.
- Malaria Chloroquine Resistance :
- Confirmed CDC Yellow Book Region Overview :
- Southeast Asia :- from the tropical rain and monsoon forests of the northwest, the area extends through the savannah and the dry tropical forests of the Indochina peninsula, returning to the tropical rain and monsoon forests of the islands bordering the South China Sea.
- Arthropod-borne diseases are an important cause of morbidity throughout the area. Malaria and filariasis are endemic in many parts of the rural areas of all the countries Japanese encephalitis, dengue, and dengue hemorrhagic fever can occur in epidemics in both urban and rural areas. Mite-borne typhus has been reported in deforested areas in most countries.
- Foodborne and waterborne diseases are common. Cholera and other watery diarrheas, amebic and bacillary dysentery, typhoid fever, and hepatitis A and E can occur in all countries in the area. Schistosomiasis is endemic in the southern Philippines. Among helminthic infections, fasciolopsiasis (giant intestinal fluke) can be acquired in most countries in the areas; opisthorchiasis (cat liver fluke) in the Philippines, and paragonimiasis in most countries. Melioidosis can occur sporadically throughout the area.
- Other hazards include snake bites and leeches.
Yacht Clubs & Marinas
YACHT CLUBS
Thanks to the Puerto Galera Yacht Club for the following Information regarding Yacht Clubs in the Philippines (with minor modifications):-
Maya Maya Yacht Club, Nasugbu, Batangas
Launching ramp, marina, moorings, travel hoist, accommodation, restaurant, fuel and Internet
Loc: 14°6'55.8"N E120°36.76'
Marine VHF: 68
Tel: +63 918 929 3972
Email
www: mmyc.com
Punta Fuego Yacht Club, Nasugbu, Batangas
Launching ramp, marina, showers, restaurant and fuel
Loc:- N14°7.79' E120°35.39'
Marine VHF: 72
Tel: +63 43 729-0182
Email
www: puntafuego.com
Taal Lake Yacht Club, Batangas (Note: not accessible from the sea)
Launching ramp, showers, restaurant, accommodation, Internet (coming soon)
Marine VHF: n/a
Tel: +63 917 838 3726
Email
www.tlyc.com
Maricaban Bay Cruising Club, Busuanga
Beach launching, moorings, showers, accommodation and restaurant, fuel. (BIG discounts offered at parent resort for crew of visiting yachts; free transfer to Coron town & Busuanga airport)
Loc:- 12°11'27.6" N 120°5' 55.2" E
Marine VHF: 68 (not 24 hours)
Tel: +63 920 951 5009
Email
www: elrioymar.com
File:Maricam Bay Cruising Club.jpg
Manila Yacht Club, Metro Manila
Launching ramp, marina, moorings, travel hoist, showers, restaurant, fuel and Internet
Loc:- 14°33' 39.6 N, 120°58' 57" E
Marine VHF:
Tel: +63 2 523 6926
Email
www: manilayachtclub.org
Subic Bay Yacht Club, Zambales
Marina, travel hoist, showers, accommodation, restaurant and fuel
Loc:- 14°49'16.8" N 120° 17' 24" E
Marine VHF:
Tel: +63 47 252-5211
Email
www: sbyc.com.ph
Cebu Yacht Club, Cebu
Marina, moorings, anchorage, restaurant, accommodation, fuel and Internet
Loc:- 10°19' 43.78" N 123°58' 34.06" E
Marine VHF: n/a
Tel: +63 32 340 2939
Email
www: n/a
Abanico Yacht Club, Palawan
Moorings
Loc:-
Marine VHF: n/a
Tel: +63 918 650 6879
Email:- www: n/a
Google Earth: clic
Offshore Islands
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Cruiser's Friends
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References & Publications
Books, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
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