Sint Maarten
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| + | The island of '''St. Martin''' is split between the French [[Guadeloupe]] and the Dutch [[Netherlands Antilles]]. It is one of the smallest land masses divided between two countries. The northern, French side of the island is known as Saint-Martin, and is 20 square miles. The southern, Dutch side of the island is known as [[Sint Maarten]], and is 13 square miles. To avoid confusion between the three variations on the name, the two regions are commonly referred to as ''the French side'' and ''the Dutch side''. | ||
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Revision as of 07:11, 16 June 2011
Sint Maarten
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Sint Maarten.
Also see Saint Martin - French
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| Capital: | Philipsburg  18°01′N, 63°03′W
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| Language: | Dutch, English |
| Currency: | Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG) |
| Timezone: | UTC-4 |
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Overview
The island of St. Martin is split between the French Guadeloupe and the Dutch Netherlands Antilles. It is one of the smallest land masses divided between two countries. The northern, French side of the island is known as Saint-Martin, and is 20 square miles. The southern, Dutch side of the island is known as Sint Maarten, and is 13 square miles. To avoid confusion between the three variations on the name, the two regions are commonly referred to as the French side and the Dutch side.
Cruising the region
See Lesser Antilles and Netherlands Antilles
Charts
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Radio Nets
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Approach
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Simpson Bay Drawbridge
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Ports and Popular Stops
- Cole Bay
- Philipsburg (Port of entry)
- Simpson Bay (Port of entry)
Check-in facilities
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Weather
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Health and Security
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Routes to/from Sint Maarten
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Anchorages
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Tourism & things to do ashore
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Marine stores
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References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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External Links
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