Rodney Bay
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| [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 Local chartlet (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 Local chartlet (Bay)] | ||
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| - | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |[[Image:StLucia_Rodney_S.jpg|350px]]Satellite View of Rodney Bay | + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |[[Image:StLucia_Rodney_S.jpg|350px]]Satellite View of Rodney Bay - ''Click for larger view'' |
| - | |}{{TOCleft}} | + | |}{{TOCleft}}[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. |
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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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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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| - | ''Also see [[ | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. |
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| - | [[Image:StLucia_Rodney.jpg|345px|thumb|right|View of Rodney Bay looking E | + | [[Image:StLucia_Rodney.jpg|345px|thumb|right|View of Rodney Bay looking E - ''Click for larger view'']] |
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The approach to Rodney Bay is straightforward, no dangers. | The approach to Rodney Bay is straightforward, no dangers. | ||
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
| - | 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#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|St. Lucia]]''. | ''For entering/exiting procedures also see [[St_Lucia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|St. Lucia]]''. | ||
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| - | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | + | ==Berthing Options== |
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* [[Rodney Bay Marina]] | * [[Rodney Bay Marina]] | ||
| - | ==Anchorages== | + | ===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. | ||
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==Offshore Island== | ==Offshore Island== | ||
| - | [[Image:StLucia_PigeonIsland.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The anchorage at Pigeon Island | + | [[Image:StLucia_PigeonIsland.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The anchorage at Pigeon Island - ''Click for larger view'']] |
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| + | [[image:World_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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==Forum Discussions== | ==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=== | ||
| - | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Bay Rodney Bay - Wikipedia | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Bay Rodney Bay] - 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 |
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Revision as of 20:23, 10 May 2013
Rodney Bay, St Lucia (Port of entry)
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 Satellite View of Rodney Bay - Click for larger view
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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
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Rodney Bay is straightforward, no dangers.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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 Options
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
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
- Rodney Bay - Wikipedia
- Rodney Bay - Fodors
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:
- February 2005 --Istioploos
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