Sandakan
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Sandakan
Background
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Charts
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Radio Nets
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Routes to/from
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/Ports of Entry
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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
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Tourism & things to do ashore
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Marine stores
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Offshore Islands
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References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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