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==Sandakan== | ==Sandakan== | ||
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. | ||
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| - | + | [[Image:Sandakan.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | |
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| + | '''Sandakan''' is the second-largest city in [[Sabah]], East Malaysia, on the north-eastern coast of [[Borneo]]. It is located on the east coast of the island and is known as the gateway for ecotourism destinations in [[Sabah]], such as the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, the Rainforest Discovery Centre, Turtle Islands Park, Kinabatangan River and Gomantong Caves. | ||
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| + | The area is also infamous as the site of a World War II Japanese airfield, built by the forced labour of 6,000 Javanese civilians and Allied prisoners of war. In 1945, the surviving Australian prisoners were sent on the Sandakan Death Marches; only 6 of them survived the war. | ||
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Revision as of 08:16, 18 October 2010
Sandakan
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia.
 (Click links for more information)
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 | [ Local chartlet] |
Click for larger view
Sandakan is the second-largest city in Sabah, East Malaysia, on the north-eastern coast of Borneo. It is located on the east coast of the island and is known as the gateway for ecotourism destinations in Sabah, such as the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, the Rainforest Discovery Centre, Turtle Islands Park, Kinabatangan River and Gomantong Caves.
The area is also infamous as the site of a World War II Japanese airfield, built by the forced labour of 6,000 Javanese civilians and Allied prisoners of war. In 1945, the surviving Australian prisoners were sent on the Sandakan Death Marches; only 6 of them survived the war.
Charts
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Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Sandakan is easily approached from the sea buoy approximately 11nm NW of the city in safe water. Sandakan lies immediately behind the tall cliffs of Pulau Berhala to the SW. There can be tidal and river currents in the narrows of several knots.
Check-in facilities (Immigration and customs)
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- The Sandakan Yacht Club is on the waterfront 0.5km E of downtown Sandakan.
5°50.47′N, 118°7.42′E Anchorage may be taken directly offshore and E of SYC in 8 to 20m. A Restricted Anchorage area is defined on the chart to the W. There is a great amount of local water taxi and ferry traffic in the area. The anchorage is subject to tidal currents.
Anchorages
- See Sandakan Yacht Club above for a downtown anchorage.
- Cruising yachts have been seen anchored on the W shore of Pulau Berhala in the approximate area of 5°52.20′N, 118°8.37′E.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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Marine stores
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Offshore Islands
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Routes to/from Sandakan
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References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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