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+ | As of 2009 there are two regular sources of marine hardware and supplies on Providenciales. One is at the Caicos Marina and Boatyard located on the south side of the island. This is the only place on the island where sailboat repairs can be expected to be available on a regular and professional basis. | ||
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+ | The other local business that stocks such spares as bilge pumps, hardware, and parts is S.S. Walkin and Sons. This is an inland marine, fishing, and power boat store that concentrates almost exclusively on the power boat market. It is not accessible by boat, but is a taxi ride from any of the marinas. They are the dealer for Evinrude, Mercury, and Honda outboards and stock spares for those. | ||
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+ | There is a Yamaha dealer/repair facility located at the southern end of the Five Cays settlement on Providenciales that can repair most Yamaha outboards. | ||
===Offshore Islands=== | ===Offshore Islands=== |
Revision as of 13:15, 15 December 2009
Providenciales (Port of entry)
Background
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
South Side Marina, Providenciales, reads local weather forecast for the day at 07:30 and maintains a 'Cruisers Net' with local boats within radio range. Initial contact is broadcast on VHF 16, and then moves to channel 18.
South Side Marina is one of the very few local establishments that monitor VHF on a regular basis. The other two, as of late 2009, are Turtle Cove Marina and the Caicos Marina and Boatyard. Some of the local dive boat operators will provide limited information and advice on an irregular basis.
Weather
Details?
Routes to/from
Popular routes, timing, etc.
Approach
Details?
Check-in facilities
Submit details about facilities for checking in.
Customs & Immigration
See Turks and Caicos
Ports and Popular Stops
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Submit Marina details.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Health & Security
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Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Marine stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
As of 2009 there are two regular sources of marine hardware and supplies on Providenciales. One is at the Caicos Marina and Boatyard located on the south side of the island. This is the only place on the island where sailboat repairs can be expected to be available on a regular and professional basis.
The other local business that stocks such spares as bilge pumps, hardware, and parts is S.S. Walkin and Sons. This is an inland marine, fishing, and power boat store that concentrates almost exclusively on the power boat market. It is not accessible by boat, but is a taxi ride from any of the marinas. They are the dealer for Evinrude, Mercury, and Honda outboards and stock spares for those.
There is a Yamaha dealer/repair facility located at the southern end of the Five Cays settlement on Providenciales that can repair most Yamaha outboards.
Offshore Islands
List Islands
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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