St Helena
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St Helena
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to St Helena.
| Coords: 15°56.48′S, 05°42.37′W Chartlet: [ Chartlet] Gallery: [ Photos] |
| St Helena | |
 St Helena | |
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| Capital: | Jamestown |
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| Language: | English |
| Currency: | St Helena Pound |
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Background
St Helena is an overseas territory of the UK. The island has at least 40 species of plants unknown anywhere else in the world. There is no international airport. St Helena welcomes cruising yachts.
Climate & Weather
The climate is tropical; mild, tempered by trade winds.
Charts
- SAN 05 - Cape Town to Brazil with inset of St Helena
- BA 1771 - St Helena
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
There are no organized radio nets on the island but a few local HAM's do monitor 145.500 for /MM calls.
Arrival/Departure procedures
All yachts are required to notify St Helena Radio, on VHF Ch 16, of their intended arrival when 10 nm from James Bay. On arrival in James Bay you must call St Helena Radio again on Ch 16 and notify the operator of your arrival - this applies 24 hours a day. You must remain on your vessel until you are contacted by the port authorities who will either come out to the boat with an immigration officer for the paperwork or they will instruct you to take the ferry to the landing and assist with the paperwork. The ferry monitors Ch 16 and the port authorities monitor both Ch 16 and Ch 14.
Costs are:
Immigration - UK Pound 12.00 per person
Port/light/navigation fees - UK Pound 25.00 per vessel
Please note that all crew will require medical insurance if staying for longer than 48 hours.
Immigration & Customs
Immigration
Details?
Customs
N.B. Please do not land any animals (even if your animal is covered by a veterinary certificate), fruit and vegetables. The law prohibits the importation of animals, plants, fruit and vegetables without prior approval and documentation from the Chief Agricultural and Natural Resources Officer.
Visas
Submit information about what visitor's visas are available and where they are obtained.
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Ports & Popular Stops
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Jamestown
Jamestown is a seaport and the capital of St Helena, The town was founded in 1659, when the English East India Company built a fort and established a garrison at the site on James Bay. Named after the Duke of York (later James II). Jamestown consists of little more than a single street, running up a narrow, deep-sided valley for a mile.
General Information
St Helena currency is used on the island and the St Helenian Pound is equal to a Pound Sterling.
There are international banks though credit cards (MasterCard and Visa) are accepted in some shops for the purchase of goods.
Cash up to the amount of 200 Pounds can be withdrawn using your MasterCard/Visa from the Cash Office, Solomon & Co PLC, Main Street. 7.5% commision and 1 Pound connection fee is charged for this service.
Traveller's cheques (1% commission charge) can be exchanged at The Savings Bank, Post Office Building, Jamestown.
USEFUL INFORMATION
WATER - Fresh water is obtainable at the Landing Steps but boats must provide their own containers or hose. Boats requiring replenishment by hose may do so by arrangement with the Harbour Master - Tel:2825
DIESEL, PETROL AND BOTTLED GAS - Solomon's Fuel Station, Back Way. Delivery to boats can be arranged at an additional charge. Tel:2259
SAIL REPAIRS. Bennett Upholsterers, Alarm Forest. Tel:4766
LAUNDRY SERVICES. Consulate Hotel, Main Street, Jamestown. Tel: 2962
Ann's Place, Castle Gardens, Jamestown. Please contact Ann before bringing laundry ashore. Tel: 2797
SHOWERS. Free cold shower facilities are available daily and are situated next to the Yacht Club at the seafront.
TRANSPORTATION. Hire drive cars and taxis can be arranged through the Tourist Office. There is also a taxi rank in Main Street, Jamestown. Please contact Tourist Office for details. Tel: 2158
COMMUNICATION. All international communication services are provided by Cable & Wireless: International Direct Dialing, Facsimile, Telegram, Phone Cards and Internet Bureau. Phone cards are also available from the Post Office, Ann's Place, Donnys Place, The Standard and Consulate Bar and Wellington House Hotel. There are a number of phone booths at various locations in Jamestown and the country areas. Collect calls are permitted to Ascension Island, United Kingdom and Canada. Cable & Wireless Customer Care Centre is in Main Street, Jamestown. Tel: 2900
POST OFFICE. The nearest Post-box is outside the Post Office in Main Street, Jamestown. Use only St Helena stamps for postage. Tel: 2652
FERRY SERVICE. The Ferry Service operates regularly from 4am until 8pm daily. Arrangements can be made with the Ferry Operator for transportation to and from your boat. Tel: 2409
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
Onward Passage
See Cape Town to Brazil and Caribbean Passage
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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