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[[Image:StLucia_Rodney_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Rodney Bay - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=14.08&lon=-60.963333&scale=90000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[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] (GPS: {{Coord|14|05.5|N|60|57.8|W|}}), 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.
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====Overview====
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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 [http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st.%20lucia/entity_94954.html Pigeon Island] ([[image:Photo_icon.png]] {{Coord|14|05.5|N|60|57.8|W|}}), 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.
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]].
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===
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==Local Weather==
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See [[St_Lucia#Charts|St. Lucia]].
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''See [[St_Lucia#Climate_.26_Weather|St Lucia]]''.
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===Radio Nets===
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==Charts==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''See [[St_Lucia#Charts|St. Lucia]]''.
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==Radio Nets==
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Submit details of local radio Nets.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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[[Image:StLucia_Rodney.jpg|300px|thumb|right|View of Rodney Bay looking E<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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==Approach and Navigation==
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[[Image:StLucia_Rodney.jpg|345px|thumb|right|View of Rodney Bay looking E<br />''Click for larger view'']]
The approach to Rodney Bay is straightforward, no dangers.
The approach to Rodney Bay is straightforward, no dangers.
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].
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You can do all the formalities at the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].
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''For entering/exiting procedures also see [[St_Lucia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|St. Lucia]]''.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
* [[Rodney Bay Marina]]
* [[Rodney Bay Marina]]
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===Anchorages===
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==Anchorages==
* Anywhere in the large bay.
* Anywhere in the large bay.
* Where there room in the inner lagoon.
* Where there room in the inner lagoon.
* In front of Pigeon Island (see below).
* In front of Pigeon Island (see below).
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===Offshore Islands===
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==Offshore Island==
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[[Image:StLucia_PigeonIsland.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The anchorage at Pigeon Island<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:StLucia_PigeonIsland.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The anchorage at Pigeon Island<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|14|05.5|N|60|57.8|W|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=14.091667&lon=-60.963333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>
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[[image:Photo_icon.png]] {{Coord|14|05.5|N|60|57.8|W|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=14.091667&lon=-60.963333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br />
[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.
[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.
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].
At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].
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===Laundry===
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====Repairs/Yards====
At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].
At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].
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===Grocery Stores===
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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; Fuel
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: At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]
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; Water
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: At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]
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; Electricity
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: At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]
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==Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
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List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].  
At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].  
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===Eateries===
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====Eateries====
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* 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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* 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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* Several eateries at the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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====Internet/WiFi====
At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].  
At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].  
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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====Laundry====
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At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].
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At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].  
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At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].
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At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].
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====Garbage Disposal====
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At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]].  
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===Transportation===
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=====Transportation====
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See [[St_Lucia#Transportation|St. Lucia]].
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''See [[St_Lucia#Transportation|St. Lucia]]''.
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===References & Publications===
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See [[St_Lucia#References_&_Publications|St. Lucia]].
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''See [[St_Lucia#Routes.2FPassages_To.2FFrom|St Lucia]]''.
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's 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.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
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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===External Links===
===External Links===
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Bay Rodney Bay - Wikipedia]
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===Personal Notes===
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==Personal Notes==
Personal experiences?
Personal experiences?
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
* February 2005 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* February 2005 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Revision as of 00:22, 16 February 2012

Rodney Bay, St Lucia (Port of entry)

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 14°04.70′N, 60°57.31′W
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 Photo gallery
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 Local chartlet (Lagoon)
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 Local chartlet (Bay)
StLucia Rodney S.jpgSatellite View of Rodney Bay
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Contents

Overview

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 (Photo icon.png 14°05.5′N, 60°57.8′W), 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.

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.

Local Weather

See St Lucia.

Charts

See St. Lucia.

Radio Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

View of Rodney Bay looking E
Click for larger view

The approach to Rodney Bay is straightforward, no dangers.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

You can do all the formalities at the Rodney Bay Marina.

For entering/exiting procedures also see St. Lucia.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

  • Anywhere in the large bay.
  • Where there room in the inner lagoon.
  • In front of Pigeon Island (see below).

Offshore Island

The anchorage at Pigeon Island
Click for larger view

Photo icon.png 14°05.5′N, 60°57.8′W - Chartlet
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.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

At the Rodney Bay Marina.

Repairs/Yards

At the Rodney Bay Marina.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
At the Rodney Bay Marina
Water
At the Rodney Bay Marina
Electricity
At the Rodney Bay Marina

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Grocery & Supply 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
  • Several eateries at the Rodney Bay Marina

Internet/WiFi

At the Rodney Bay Marina.

Laundry

At the Rodney Bay Marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

At the Rodney Bay Marina.

Garbage Disposal

At the Rodney Bay Marina.

=Transportation

See St. Lucia.

Routes/Passages To/From

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See St Lucia.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:


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Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos


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