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| - | St. Kitts and Nevis is a nice day's sail from St. Maarten. Depending on wind direction, departing from Phillipsurg may help you avoid a beat. Or sail over from St. Barts, no problem. | + | St. Kitts and Nevis is a nice day's sail from [[St Martin|St. Maarten]]. Depending on wind direction, departing from Phillipsurg may help you avoid a beat. Or sail over from St. Barts, no problem. |
One may clear in in [[Basseterre]], St. Kitts, or [[Charlestown]], Nevis. The harbour at [[Basseterre]] is a bit "industrial" and customs & immigration is at the deepwater port. Perhaps the best choice is to clear in on Nevis, and pick up a mooring off Pinney's Beach with it's several laid-back beach bar/restaurants. Cruisers tend to congregate at the Double Deuce restaurant, which is at the extreme southern end of Pinney's Beach. | One may clear in in [[Basseterre]], St. Kitts, or [[Charlestown]], Nevis. The harbour at [[Basseterre]] is a bit "industrial" and customs & immigration is at the deepwater port. Perhaps the best choice is to clear in on Nevis, and pick up a mooring off Pinney's Beach with it's several laid-back beach bar/restaurants. Cruisers tend to congregate at the Double Deuce restaurant, which is at the extreme southern end of Pinney's Beach. | ||
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The climate is tropical with little variation, tempered from December through February by the steady, mild north-easterly breezes called the ''alizés'' or ''trade winds'', followed by a slightly hotter and somewhat rainier season from May to November. The Islands lie in the track of tropical hurricanes, developing between August and October. This period has the heaviest rainfall of the year. | The climate is tropical with little variation, tempered from December through February by the steady, mild north-easterly breezes called the ''alizés'' or ''trade winds'', followed by a slightly hotter and somewhat rainier season from May to November. The Islands lie in the track of tropical hurricanes, developing between August and October. This period has the heaviest rainfall of the year. | ||
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| - | '''Nevis''' - See [[Charlestown|Nevis - Charlestown]] | + | * '''Nevis''' - ''See [[Charlestown|Nevis - Charlestown]]'' |
| - | '''St Kitts''' - See [[Basseterre|St Kitts - Basseterre]] | + | * '''St Kitts''' - ''See [[Basseterre|St Kitts - Basseterre]]'' |
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Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival and these will be bonded by Customs.<br> | Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival and these will be bonded by Customs.<br> | ||
| - | An Import permit must be obtained in advance from the [http://www.stkittstourism.kn/Docs/REVISED%20IMPORT%20PROTOCOL%20FOR%20IMPORTING%20PETS(DOGS%20AND%20CATS%202005).pdf Veterinary Services] for any pets. | + | An Import permit must be obtained in advance from the [http://www.stkittstourism.kn/Docs/REVISED%20IMPORT%20PROTOCOL%20FOR%20IMPORTING%20PETS(DOGS%20AND%20CATS%202005).pdf Veterinary Services] for any pets. |
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A list of all anchorages that you intend to visit during your stay must be submitted to Customs. | A list of all anchorages that you intend to visit during your stay must be submitted to Customs. | ||
| - | ===Restrictions=== | + | ====Immigration==== |
| - | The use of jetskis is not allowed. | + | Most countries require a visa to enter St Kitts & Nevis - see [http://www.mofa.gov.kn/default.asp?pageidentifier=4 current list]. Visas are not required for nationals of most West European countries, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. |
| - | Private scuba diving is not allowed. | + | |
| - | Do not collect or purchase "Black" or any kind of corals. | + | ====Restrictions==== |
| - | Nevis only: Do not anchor - use the mooring buoys laid down. See [[Charlestown|Nevis-Charlestown]] for details. | + | * The use of jetskis is not allowed. |
| + | * Private scuba diving is not allowed. | ||
| + | * Do not collect or purchase "Black" or any kind of corals. | ||
| + | * Nevis only: Do not anchor - use the mooring buoys laid down. See [[Charlestown|Nevis-Charlestown]] for details. | ||
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| + | ====Health==== | ||
| + | {{GreenText|Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.}} | ||
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| - | + | Crime involving cruising yachts is essentially non-existent in St. Kitts and Nevis, however one should still lock the dinghy and button up the boat when ashore as a precaution. | |
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Revision as of 21:46, 21 March 2017
| St Kitts - Nevis
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 St Kitts & Nevis | |
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| Capital | Basseterre |
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| Language | English |
| Currency | East Caribbean dollar (XCD) |
| Time zone | (UTC-4) |
| Calling code | +1 869 |
St. Kitts and Nevis is a nice day's sail from St. Maarten. Depending on wind direction, departing from Phillipsurg may help you avoid a beat. Or sail over from St. Barts, no problem.
One may clear in in Basseterre, St. Kitts, or Charlestown, Nevis. The harbour at Basseterre is a bit "industrial" and customs & immigration is at the deepwater port. Perhaps the best choice is to clear in on Nevis, and pick up a mooring off Pinney's Beach with it's several laid-back beach bar/restaurants. Cruisers tend to congregate at the Double Deuce restaurant, which is at the extreme southern end of Pinney's Beach.
Then, if you like, it's only a short hop to the scenic anchorages on the south east peninsula of St. Kitts--White House Bay, Ballast Bay, Majors Bay, and Banana Bay. Or, take the ferry over to St. Kitts for a taxi tour of the island.
The background and history of St Kitts & Nevis is best observed on Wikipedia
Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
The climate is tropical with little variation, tempered from December through February by the steady, mild north-easterly breezes called the alizés or trade winds, followed by a slightly hotter and somewhat rainier season from May to November. The Islands lie in the track of tropical hurricanes, developing between August and October. This period has the heaviest rainfall of the year.
Weather links
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
Key to symbols: || 
– port of entry || 
– marina || 
– anchorage || 
– needs data ||
– port of entry || – marina || – anchorage || – needs data ||
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
- Nevis - See Nevis - Charlestown
- St Kitts - See St Kitts - Basseterre
Customs and Immigration
Customs
Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival and these will be bonded by Customs.
An Import permit must be obtained in advance from the Veterinary Services for any pets.
A list of all anchorages that you intend to visit during your stay must be submitted to Customs.
Immigration
Most countries require a visa to enter St Kitts & Nevis - see current list. Visas are not required for nationals of most West European countries, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Restrictions
- The use of jetskis is not allowed.
- Private scuba diving is not allowed.
- Do not collect or purchase "Black" or any kind of corals.
- Nevis only: Do not anchor - use the mooring buoys laid down. See Nevis-Charlestown for details.
Health
Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.
Security
Crime involving cruising yachts is essentially non-existent in St. Kitts and Nevis, however one should still lock the dinghy and button up the boat when ashore as a precaution.
Berthing
Ports
Key to symbols: || 
– island || – port of entry || – marina || – anchorage || – needs data ||
– island || – port of entry || – marina || – anchorage || – needs data ||Marinas
See each Island.
Anchorages
See each Island.
Amenities
See each port above.
Provisioning
See each port above.
Eating out
See each port above.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.)
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- St Kitts - Nevis at the Wikipedia
- St Kitts - Nevis at the Wikivoyage
References & Publications
- Anchorages on St. Kitts and Nevis are best described in Chris Doyles' "Cruising Guide to the Leeward Islands".
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