Puerto Galera

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Puerto Galera (Mindoro)

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Background

Historic details, etc.

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Charts

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Radio Nets

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Approach and Navigation

The North Channel into Puerto Galera has uncharted overhead power lines across it. The clearance is unknown but reported to be less than 12 meters (40 feet). Use the Northwest Channel (Manila Channel). The range marker for the Northwest Channel is a small white tower in a small clearing on the bluff. Note that the range line is not entirely in deep water. Note the shoal reef extending west across the entrance to the PGYC mooring and Muelle area. Electronic and paper charts of the area are reported to be accurate in depiction however the coordinates may be displaced by up to 0.15nm.

Check-in facilities

There is a Immigration office in Puerto Galera. The open days alternate with the office in Calapan. The office is on the second floor of the Public Market building. Philippine arrival visa and processing has been easily obtained here. The seemingly unofficial fee was 2000PHP. Availability of extentions here is unknown.

The Puerto Galera Yacht Club may help with port clearance, which is apparently simple.

Ports and Popular Stops

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Puerto Galera Yacht Club

Anchorages

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Offshore Islands

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Routes/Passages To/From

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Tourism & things to do ashore

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Fuel, Water, & Electricity

• Diesel and Gasoline are easily obtained by jug and tricycle from a service station nearby.
• PGYC has a water tap at the dinghy dock. Non-members should ask before using.
  
• At the east end of the Muelle is a bulk purified water vendor.

Laundry

• An employee at PGYC offers an unaffiliated laundry service. Ask at PGYC.
• A commercial laundry service is across the highway that runs behind the Muelle. In the middle of the block. Good service but slow.

Grocery Stores

• Excellent public market for meats, produce, eggs.
• Many bakeries. Some ex-pat delicatessens.
• Groceries are of the smaller Philippine type. There is no modern supermarket in Puerto Galera.
• There is a large modern supermarket at the mall in Batangas.

Eateries

• There are many restaurants. Most are tourist oriented. Some of the best are on the Muelle. A cruiser favorite is to get a table at the Rock & Roll Bar on the Muelle. They have menus from nearby restaurants which then deliver.
• Several ex-pats operate restaurants downtown with menus from their old countries.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

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Repairs

• Refrigeration service: Arman Reyes, ENR Enterprises, Calapan, 0928 466 7564 has given excellent service. Speaks english. Comes to the boat. Low rates.
  
• Day labor of good quality is reportedly available for many tasks.

Transportation

• Manila is easily reached by ferry to Betangas (1h15m) and then intercity bus to Manila (2-3h). Ferries run hourly or better during daylight. Busses leave from the Betangas ferry terminal to various Manila-area destinations.
• Inland travel by bus is typically via Calapan about an hour away by bus or jeepney.

References & Publications

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Cruiser's Friends

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Forum Discussions

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External Links

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Personal Notes

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