Water Island

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-	==Water Island Cruising Guide==	+	{{IsPartOf|Caribbean|US Virgins}}
-	{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 85%;"	+	{{TOC block}}
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-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:left; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'')	+
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-	! Gallery:	+
-	| [ Photo gallery]	+
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-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+
-	An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Water Island, US Virgin Islands.	+
-	Island description, etc.	+	{{Green|*** Please remove the below item if you have provided some content material for this page ***}}
		+	{{YourAssistance}}
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	{{Infobox
		+	| lat= 18.319722
		+	| lon= -64.953333
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		+	| imagetext= {{MagentaText|Pic or Map of Water Island}}
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		+	{{Green|Add here any background, cruising, and brief historical comments.}}
	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	; {{MagentaText|Source}}
-	;Chart Source	+	: {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}}
-	:Chart Number	+	: {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}}
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-	==Radio Nets==	+	: {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}}
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	:
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	==Weather==		==Weather==
	Local weather conditions?		Local weather conditions?
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-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	==Passages==
		+	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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		+	''See [[US Virgins#Islands in the Group|US Virgins]]''.
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		+	==Communication==
		+	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
		+	*
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		+	==Navigation==
	Details?		Details?
-	==Check-in facilities==	+	==Entrance==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.	+	''For entrance details see [[US Virgins#Entrance|US Virgins]]''.
-	==Ports and Popular Stops==	+
		+	==Berthing==
	===Ports===		===Ports===
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-	===Anchorages===	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	''Also see each Port''
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	==Anchorages==
-	''Also see each Port''	+	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
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-	==Yacht Services and Repairs==	+	==Facilities==
-	''Also see each Port''	+	====Water====
-	====Marine Stores====	+	{{Green|Give details on water for any ports that provides it. If there are no water outlets just enter "None".}}
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+
-	*	+
-	====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards====	+	{{Green|If you have the GPS coordinates of a water outlet. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the <nowiki>"|lat=" & "|lon="</nowiki> entries,}}
-	*	+
-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port1}}| type= water | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta|water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
-	*	+
-	==Offshore Islands==	+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port2}}| type= water | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta|water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
-	List Islands	+
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-	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==	+	====Electricity====
-	===Tourism===	+	{{Green|Give details on electricity outlets for any ports that provides them. If there are no electricity outlets enter "N/A (Not Available)".}}
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+
-	*	+
-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	{{Green|If you have the GPS coordinates of the electricity outlet area. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the <nowiki>"|lat=" & "|lon="</nowiki> entries,}}
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-	*	+
-	===Eateries===	+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port1}}| type= electricity | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
-	*	+
-	*	+
-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port2}}| type= electricity | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
-	Available?	+
-	===Laundry===	+	====Toilets====
-	*	+	{{MagentaText|?}}
-	*	+
-	====Motorbike & Car Rentals====	+	====Showers====
-	*	+	{{MagentaText|?}}
-	===Garbage Disposal===	+	====Laundry====
-	?	+	{{MagentaText|?}}
-	===Transportation===	+	====Garbage====
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	{{MagentaText|?}}
-	*	+
-	==Routes/Passages To/From==	+	==Supplies==
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+	====Fuel====
-	*	+	{{Green|Give details on water for any ports or nearby stations that provides it. If there are no fuel pumps in the island just enter "None".}}
-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	{{Green|If you have the GPS coordinates of a fuel station. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the <nowiki>"|lat=" & "|lon="</nowiki> entries,}}
-	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.	+
		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Station1}}| type= fuel | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
		+
		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Station2}}| type= fuel | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
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		+	====Cooking gas====
		+	{{Green|Give details on cooking gas (''Camping Gaz'', butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None".}}
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		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Suplier1}}| type= cooking | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
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		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Suplier2}}| type= cooking | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
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		+	====Chandlers====
		+	{{Green|Submit addresses and contact details of chandlers and other marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. If there not any in the island just enter "None".}}
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		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Chandler1}}| type= chandler | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| chandler location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
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		+	==Services==
		+	====Repairs====
		+	{{Green|List repair services. If no or limited repair services are available on the island write "None" or "Limited".}}
		+
		+	{{Green|If repairs are included in every port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it.}}
		+	''Also see each Port''.
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		+	{{Green|If repairs are specific ports or by individual mechanics provide specific information as follows:}}
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		+	{{mark | type= service  |name= {{Magenta|Yard or Mechanic's name}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. ++XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: {{email|[email protected]}}}}.}}
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		+	====Internet====
		+	{{Green|Are any internet or WiFi connections available in the island? If so where?}}
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		+	====Mobile connectivity====
		+	{{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS  in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}}
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		+	====Vehicle Rentals====
		+	{{Green|Are cars, motorbikes, and bicycles available for rent? If so give the name, location, tel number of the rental outlets.}}
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		+	{{mark| type= car |name= {{Magenta|Rental establishment}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}, Email: {{email|[email protected]}} }}.
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		+	==Provisioning==
		+	{{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..}}
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		+	{{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name1}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
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		+	{{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name2}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
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		+	==Transportation==
		+	{{Green|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}
		+	*
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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==Eating out==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	{{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)}}
		+	* Location1
		+	: {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
		+	* Location2
		+	: {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
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		+	==Tourism==
		+	====History====
		+	{{Green|Give a short history of the island.)}}
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		+	====Places to Visit====
		+	{{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
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		+	==Friends==
		+	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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-	==External Links==	+	==Forums==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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		+	==Links==
		+	* {{wikipedia|Water_Island,_U.S._Virgin_Islands}}
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-	==References & Publications==	+	==References==
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	''See [[US Virgins#References|US Virgins]]''.
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-	==Personal Notes==	+	{{Comments}}
-	Personal experiences?	+
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Charts

Source

Chart Number - Chart Name

Chart Number - Chart Name

Source

Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

See US Virgins.

Communication

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Details?

Entrance

For entrance details see US Virgins.

Berthing

Ports

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Also see each Port

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Facilities

Water

Give details on water for any ports that provides it. If there are no water outlets just enter "None".

If you have the GPS coordinates of a water outlet. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

Port1/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort1.3C.2Fspan.3Ewater Port1 [[Water Island#Port1|Port1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort1; water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Port2/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort2.3C.2Fspan.3Ewater Port2 [[Water Island#Port2|Port2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort2; water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Electricity

Give details on electricity outlets for any ports that provides them. If there are no electricity outlets enter "N/A (Not Available)".

If you have the GPS coordinates of the electricity outlet area. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

Port1/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort1.3C.2Fspan.3Eelectricity Port1 [[Water Island#Port1|Port1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort1; electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Port2/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort2.3C.2Fspan.3Eelectricity Port2 [[Water Island#Port2|Port2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort2; electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Toilets

?

Showers

?

Laundry

?

Garbage

?

Supplies

Fuel

Give details on water for any ports or nearby stations that provides it. If there are no fuel pumps in the island just enter "None".

If you have the GPS coordinates of a fuel station. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

Station1/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStation1.3C.2Fspan.3Efuel Station1 [[Water Island#Station1|Station1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStation1; fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Station2/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStation2.3C.2Fspan.3Efuel Station2 [[Water Island#Station2|Station2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStation2; fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Cooking gas

Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None".

Suplier1/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ESuplier1.3C.2Fspan.3Ecooking Suplier1 [[Water Island#Suplier1|Suplier1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddSuplier1; gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Suplier2/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ESuplier2.3C.2Fspan.3Ecooking Suplier2 [[Water Island#Suplier2|Suplier2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddSuplier2; gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Chandlers

Submit addresses and contact details of chandlers and other marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. If there not any in the island just enter "None".

Chandler1/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EChandler1.3C.2Fspan.3Echandler Chandler1 [[Water Island#Chandler1|Chandler1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddChandler1; chandler location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Services

Repairs

List repair services. If no or limited repair services are available on the island write "None" or "Limited".

If repairs are included in every port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it. Also see each Port.

If repairs are specific ports or by individual mechanics provide specific information as follows:

Yard or Mechanic's name/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EYard_or_Mechanic.27s_name.3C.2Fspan.3Eservice Yard or Mechanic's name [[Water Island#Yard or Mechanic's name|Yard or Mechanic's name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddYard or Mechanic's name; description, location, tel. ++XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: [email protected].

Internet

Are any internet or WiFi connections available in the island? If so where?

Mobile connectivity

Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?

Vehicle Rentals

Are cars, motorbikes, and bicycles available for rent? If so give the name, location, tel number of the rental outlets.

Rental establishment/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ERental_establishment.3C.2Fspan.3Ecar Rental establishment [[Water Island#Rental establishment|Rental establishment]] DD.ddd, DD.dddRental establishment; description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: [email protected].

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..

Store name1/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3Eprovisions Store name1 [[Water Island#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStore name1; description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Store name2/wiki/Water_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name2.3C.2Fspan.3Eprovisions Store name2 [[Water Island#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStore name2; description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)

• Location1

Name/wiki/Water_Island#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27eatingout Name [[Water Island#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddName; description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

• Location2

Name/wiki/Water_Island#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27eatingout Name [[Water Island#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddName; description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

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

• Water Island at the Wikipedia

References

See US Virgins.

Comments

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