Rodney Bay
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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] ({{Poi coord|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. | |
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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]]. | 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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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| - | + | {{Image right| StLucia_Rodney.jpg| View of Rodney Bay looking E - ''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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''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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==Berthing Options== | ==Berthing Options== | ||
| + | Here you either go to the marina or anchor off. | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
* [[Rodney Bay Marina]] | * [[Rodney Bay Marina]] | ||
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| - | + | ====Outer Bay==== | |
| - | + | Anywhere in the large bay - {{Poi coord|14|4.87|N|60|57.5|W|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 14.08118| lon= -60.9589| zoom= 15|}}. | |
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| + | ====Inner Bay==== | ||
| + | Where there room in the inner lagoon - {{Poi coord|14|4.31|N|60|57.13|W|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 14.0718| lon= -60.9521| zoom= 17|}}. | ||
| - | == | + | ====Pigeon Island==== |
| - | + | {{Image right|StLucia_PigeonIsland.jpg| The anchorage at Pigeon Island - ''Click for larger view''}} | |
| - | + | {{Poi coord|14|5.44|N|60|57.8|W|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 14.09074| lon= -60.96352| zoom= 17|}}<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. | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
| - | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]]. |
====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
| - | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]|marina]. |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
; Fuel | ; Fuel | ||
| - | : At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]] | + | : At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] |
; Water | ; Water | ||
| - | : At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]] | + | : At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] |
; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
| - | : At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]] | + | : At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] |
==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
| - | List places of interest, tours | + | {{GreenText|List places of interest, tours, etc.}} |
====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
| - | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]]. |
====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 | * 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]] | + | * Several eateries at the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]] |
====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
| - | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]]. |
====Laundry==== | ====Laundry==== | ||
| - | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]]. |
====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
| - | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]]. |
====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
| - | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]]. | + | At the [[Rodney Bay Marina|marina]]. |
| - | + | ====Transportation==== | |
''See [[St_Lucia#Transportation|St. Lucia]]''. | ''See [[St_Lucia#Transportation|St. Lucia]]''. | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
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* [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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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ====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'': | ||
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Revision as of 20:50, 8 August 2015
| Rodney Bay
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 Satellite View of Rodney Bay - Click for larger view |
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 (Template:Poi coord), 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.
Local Weather
See St Lucia.
Charts
See St. Lucia.
Radio Nets
- Rodney Bay 0830 VHF 68 Monday-Saturday
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
Here you either go to the marina or anchor off.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Outer Bay
Anywhere in the large bay - Template:Poi coord - Chartlet.
Inner Bay
Where there room in the inner lagoon - Template:Poi coord - Chartlet.
Pigeon Island
Template:Poi coord - 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 marina.
Repairs/Yards
At the [[Rodney Bay Marina]|marina].
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
At the 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 marina
Internet/WiFi
At the marina.
Laundry
At the marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
At the marina.
Garbage Disposal
At the 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 at the 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
Travels with S/Y Thetis
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