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{{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|Caribbean|Lesser Antilles|St Lucia}} | {{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|Caribbean|Lesser Antilles|St Lucia}} | ||
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| - | {{Infobox |14 | + | |
| + | {{Infobox | lat=14.07917 | lon=-60.95911 | ||
| + | | name= Rodney Bay | ||
| zoom= 14 | | zoom= 14 | ||
| + | | chartlet= y | ||
| + | | containsportofentry= y | ||
| image= StLucia_Rodney_S.jpg | | image= StLucia_Rodney_S.jpg | ||
| - | | imagetext= Satellite View of Rodney Bay | + | | imagetext= Satellite View of Rodney Bay |
| + | | summary= [[wikipedia:Rodney_Bay|'''Rodney Bay''']] is a large bay on the NW of the [[St Lucia]] island. There are many off-shore anchoring possibilities but just off | ||
| + | {{mark |14|05.44|N|60|57.8|W| name= [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94954.html Pigeon Island] |type= island}}, is a park and it is the quietest anchorage because the park closes in the evening. There is a good restaurant ashore run by an expatriate British lady. | ||
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| + | At the easternmost end of the bay, there is a narrow inlet which leads into a lagoon. At the E end of the lagoon is the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | ||
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| - | + | ==Charts== | |
| + | ''See [[St_Lucia#Charts|St. Lucia]]''. | ||
==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
| - | ''See [[St_Lucia# | + | ''See [[St_Lucia#Weather|St Lucia]]''. |
| - | == | + | ==Passages== |
| - | ''See [[St_Lucia# | + | ''See [[St_Lucia#FPassages|St Lucia]]''. |
| - | == | + | ==Communication== |
* Rodney Bay 0830 VHF 68 Monday-Saturday | * Rodney Bay 0830 VHF 68 Monday-Saturday | ||
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==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
| - | Rodney Bay is a port of entry to [[St Lucia]]. You can do all the formalities at the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | + | '''Rodney Bay''' is a port of entry to [[St Lucia]]. You can do all the formalities at the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. |
| - | ''For entering/exiting procedures also see [[St_Lucia# | + | ''For entering/exiting procedures also see [[St_Lucia#Entrance |St. Lucia]]''. |
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| - | ==Berthing | + | ==Berthing== |
Here you either go to the marina or anchor off. | Here you either go to the marina or anchor off. | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| - | * | + | * {{dest | Rodney Bay Marina|m|e}} |
| - | + | ==Anchorages== | |
| - | + | {{poi | lat= 14.08118 | lon= -60.9589 | |
| - | + | | type= anchorage | |
| + | | name=Outer Bay | ||
| + | | altname= | ||
| + | | zoom= 15 | ||
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| + | | text= Anchor anywhere in the large bay. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| - | ====Inner | + | {{poi | lat= 14.0718 | lon= -60.9521 |
| - | + | | type= anchorage | |
| + | | name= Inner Bayy | ||
| + | | altname= | ||
| + | | zoom= 17 | ||
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| + | | text= Anchor where there room in the inner lagoon. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{poi | lat= 14.09074 | lon= -60.96352 | ||
| + | | type= island | ||
| + | | name= Pigeon Island | ||
| + | | altname= | ||
| + | | zoom= 17 | ||
| + | | portofentry= | ||
| + | | image= StLucia_PigeonIsland.jpg | ||
| + | | imagetext= The anchorage at Pigeon Island | ||
| + | | text= [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94954.html Pigeon Island], is park and it is the quietest anchorage because the park closes in the evening. There is good restaurant ashore run by an expatriate British lady. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| - | == | + | ==Amenities== |
| - | {{ | + | {{tlist |
| - | + | |header|Facilities | |
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| - | + | |Water| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | |
| - | + | |Electricity| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | |
| - | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | + | |Toilets| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] |
| + | |Showers| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]]} | ||
| + | |Laundry| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | ||
| + | |Garbage| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | ||
| - | + | |header|Supplies | |
| - | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]|marina] | + | |Fuel| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] |
| + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Chandlers| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | ||
| - | + | |header|Services | |
| - | + | |Repairs| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | |
| - | + | |Internet| WiFi at the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | |
| - | + | |Mobile connectivity| Reasonable signal | |
| - | + | |Vehicle rentals| At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | |
| - | + | }} | |
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| - | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
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At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]]. | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]]. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Eating out== |
* Good food in pleasant surroundings at the [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/diningreviews/sl/20030704130457.shtml ''Jambe de Bois''] (Wooden Leg), a small restaurant/art gallery which is operated within the Pigeon Island park by an expatriate British lady | * Good food in pleasant surroundings at the [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/diningreviews/sl/20030704130457.shtml ''Jambe de Bois''] (Wooden Leg), a small restaurant/art gallery which is operated within the Pigeon Island park by an expatriate British lady | ||
* Several eateries at the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | * Several eateries at the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] | ||
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''See [[St_Lucia#Transportation|St. Lucia]]''. | ''See [[St_Lucia#Transportation|St. Lucia]]''. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Tourism== |
| - | + | {{GreenText|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. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Forums== |
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Links== |
* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
* [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94957.html Rodney Bay] - Fodors | * [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94957.html Rodney Bay] - Fodors | ||
| + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/StLucia/RodneyBay Noonsite] | ||
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| - | ==References | + | ==References== |
| - | ''See [[St_Lucia# | + | ''See [[St_Lucia#References|St Lucia]]''. |
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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{{Verified by}} | {{Verified by}} | ||
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* February 2005 {{Istioploos2}} | * February 2005 {{Istioploos2}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:26, 8 October 2018
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 Satellite View of Rodney Bay |
Rodney Bay is a large bay on the NW of the St Lucia island. There are many off-shore anchoring possibilities but just off
Pigeon Island [[Rodney Bay#Pigeon Island|Pigeon Island]] 14°05.44′N, 60°57.8′W , is a park and it is the quietest anchorage because the park closes in the evening. There is a good restaurant ashore run by an expatriate British lady.
At the easternmost end of the bay, there is a narrow inlet which leads into a lagoon. At the E end of the lagoon is the Rodney Bay Marina.
Charts
See St. Lucia.
Weather
See St Lucia.
Passages
See St Lucia.
Communication
- Rodney Bay 0830 VHF 68 Monday-Saturday
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Rodney Bay is straightforward, no dangers.
Entrance
Rodney Bay is a port of entry to St Lucia. You can do all the formalities at the Rodney Bay Marina.
For entering/exiting procedures also see St. Lucia.
Berthing
Here you either go to the marina or anchor off.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Outer Bay
Anchor anywhere in the large bay.
Inner Bayy
Anchor where there room in the inner lagoon.
Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island, is park and it is the quietest anchorage because the park closes in the evening. There is good restaurant ashore run by an expatriate British lady.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | At the marina |
| Electricity | At the marina |
| Toilets | At the marina |
| Showers | At the marina} |
| Laundry | At the marina |
| Garbage | At the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | At the marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | At the marina |
| Services | |
| Repairs | At the marina |
| Internet | WiFi at the marina |
| Mobile connectivity | Reasonable signal |
| Vehicle rentals | At the marina |
Provisioning
At the marina.
Eating out
- Good food in pleasant surroundings at the Jambe de Bois (Wooden Leg), a small restaurant/art gallery which is operated within the Pigeon Island park by an expatriate British lady
- Several eateries at the marina
Transportation
See St. Lucia.
Tourism
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
- Rodney Bay at the Wikipedia
- Rodney Bay - Fodors
- Noonsite
References
See St Lucia.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
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Date of member's last visit to Rodney Bay and this page's details validated:
- February 2005 --Istioploos
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