Rodney Bay
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==Rodney Bay (Port of entry)== | ==Rodney Bay (Port of entry)== | ||
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
- | + | [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94957.html Rodney Bay] is a large bay on the NW of the island. There are many off-shore anchoring possibilities but just off [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94954.html Pigeon Island] [14° 05.4' N 60° 52.1' W], which is park is the quietest because the park closes in the evening. There is 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]]. | ||
===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
- | + | See [[St_Lucia|St. Lucia]]. | |
===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
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===Approach and Navigation=== | ===Approach and Navigation=== | ||
- | + | Approach to Rodney Bay is straightforward, no dangers. | |
===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
- | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | + | * [[Rodney Bay Marina]] | |
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
- | + | * Anywhere in the large bay. | |
- | * | + | * Where there room in the inner lagoon. |
- | * | + | * In front of Pigeon Island (see below). |
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===Offshore Islands=== | ===Offshore Islands=== | ||
- | + | [[Image:StLucia_PigeonIsland.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The anchorage at Pigeon Island]] | |
- | + | [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94954.html Pigeon Island] [14° 05.4' N 60° 52.1' W], which is park is the quietest because the park closes in the evening. There is good restaurant ashore run by an expatriate British lady. | |
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===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ||
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ||
- | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | |
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
- | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | |
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===Grocery Stores=== | ===Grocery Stores=== | ||
- | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | |
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===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
- | * | + | * 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. |
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
- | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | |
===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ||
- | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | |
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===Repairs=== | ===Repairs=== | ||
- | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
- | + | See [[St_Lucia|St. Lucia]]. | |
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===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
- | + | See [[St_Lucia|St. Lucia]]. | |
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
- | + | See also [[St_Lucia|St. Lucia]]. | |
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Revision as of 20:43, 15 April 2008
Rodney Bay (Port of entry)
Background
Rodney Bay is a large bay on the NW of the island. There are many off-shore anchoring possibilities but just off Pigeon Island [14° 05.4' N 60° 52.1' W], which is park is the quietest because the park closes in the evening. There is 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.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Approach to Rodney Bay is straightforward, no dangers.
Check-in facilities
At the Rodney Bay Marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
- Anywhere in the large bay.
- Where there room in the inner lagoon.
- In front of Pigeon Island (see below).
Offshore Islands
Pigeon Island [14° 05.4' N 60° 52.1' W], which is park is the quietest because the park closes in the evening. There is good restaurant ashore run by an expatriate British lady.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
At the Rodney Bay Marina.
Laundry
At the Rodney Bay Marina.
Grocery Stores
At the Rodney Bay Marina.
Eateries
- 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.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
At the Rodney Bay Marina.
Marine Stores & Facilities
At the Rodney Bay Marina.
Repairs
At the Rodney Bay Marina.
Transportation
See St. Lucia.
References & Publications
See St. Lucia.
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
See also St. Lucia.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
.