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==Bridgetown (Port of entry)==
==Bridgetown (Port of entry)==
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====Background====
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgetown Bridgetown] is the main port and the capital and largest city of [[Barbados]]. It has a  populations of 96,578 (2006).
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===Background===
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==Charts==
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Historic details, etc.
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''See [[Barbados#Charts|Barbados]]''.
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Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
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==Radio Nets==
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Submit details of local radio Nets.
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===Charts===
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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See [[Barbados#Charts|Barbados]].
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===Radio Nets===
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==Weather==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''See [[Barbados#Climate_.26_Weather|Barbados]]''.
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Submit details of local radio Nets.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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Approaching [[#Carlisle_Bay|Carlisle Bay]], the large bay south of the main harbor presents no problems.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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The main harbor in Bridgetown is the [[#Commercial_Harbor|Commercial Harbor]] where you will have to for clearing customs. The other harbor is the [[#Fishing_Harbor|Fishing Harbor]] which is the only place where there is fuel. It is too small, however for a yacht. Yachts in Bridgetown go either to the protected [[#Careenage|Careenage]] or anchor off in [[#Carlisle_Bay|Carlisle Bay]].
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''For entering/exiting procedures see [[Barbados#Customs_and_Immigration|Barbados]]''.
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The main harbor in Bridgetown is the Commercial Harbor where you will have to for clearing customs. The other harbor is the Fishing Harbor which is the only place where there is fuel. It is too small, however for a yacht. Yachts in Bridgetown go either to the protected Careenage or anchor off in Carlisle Bay.
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===Ports===
====Commercial Harbor====
====Commercial Harbor====
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[[Image:Barbados_ComHarbor.jpg|325px|thumb|right|The Commercial Harbor in Bridgetown<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|13|06.5|N|59|38.1|W|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=13.108333&lon=-59.635&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|13|06.5|N|59|38.1|W|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=13.108333&lon=-59.635&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br />
You have to come here when clearing into Barbados. Before you do so, call ''Bridgetown Harbor Control'' on the VHF channel 16. They will direct in the harbor. The harbor officials are friendly, one of them even speaks Greek. Clearing-in procedures are friendly. You can talk the officials into allowing to clear-out without bringing the yacht into the harbor. Clearing-out procedures are longer.
You have to come here when clearing into Barbados. Before you do so, call ''Bridgetown Harbor Control'' on the VHF channel 16. They will direct in the harbor. The harbor officials are friendly, one of them even speaks Greek. Clearing-in procedures are friendly. You can talk the officials into allowing to clear-out without bringing the yacht into the harbor. Clearing-out procedures are longer.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> The harbor has a very bad swell, the quays are very high, and the bollards far apart. This is a harbor for cruise ships and not for yachts.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> The harbor has a very bad swell, the quays are very high, and the bollards far apart. This is a harbor for cruise ships and not for yachts.
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|[[Image:Barbados_ComHarbor.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Commercial Harbor in Bridgetown<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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====Careenage====
====Careenage====
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[[Image:Barbados_Careenage.jpg|325px|thumb|right|The Careenage in Bridgetown<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|13|05.74|N|59|37|W|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=13.095667&lon=-59.616667&scale=15000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|13|05.74|N|59|37|W|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=13.095667&lon=-59.616667&scale=15000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />
The Careenage is a river inlet and the inner harbor of [http://www.barbados.org/btown.htm Bridgetown] where all the large recreational fishing boats are berthed. It is maybe the most secure place for a yacht but it is noisy and crowded. You may not find a berth. I am not sure how much a berth costs.
The Careenage is a river inlet and the inner harbor of [http://www.barbados.org/btown.htm Bridgetown] where all the large recreational fishing boats are berthed. It is maybe the most secure place for a yacht but it is noisy and crowded. You may not find a berth. I am not sure how much a berth costs.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> Dinghy theft is endemic here. Lock your dinghy whenever you leave it unattended.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> Dinghy theft is endemic here. Lock your dinghy whenever you leave it unattended.
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|[[Image:Barbados_Careenage.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Careenage in Bridgetown<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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====Fishing Harbor====
====Fishing Harbor====
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[[Image:Barbados_FishHarbor.jpg|325px|thumb|right|The Fishing Harbor in Bridgetown<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|13|05.71|N|59|37.2|W|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=13.094832574779376&lon=-59.61939841697949&scale=15000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]
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This is a small, and dirty, harbor used by commercial fishing boats. It is too small for a yacht. It has, however, two fuel stations, an Esso and a Texaco. You can easily come here with the dingy and fill your jerry-cans. Also, this is good place to come and then go to the Customs, a 10 minute walk, for clearing-out procedures.
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This is a small, and dirty, harbor used by commercial fishing boats. It is too small for a yacht. It has, however, two fuel stations, an ''Esso'' and a ''Texaco''. You can easily come here with the dingy and fill your jerry-cans. Also, this is good place to come and then go to the Customs, a 10 minute walk, for clearing-out procedures.
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|[[Image:Barbados_FishHarbor.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Fishing Harbor in Bridgetown<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
None.
None.
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
====Carlisle Bay====
====Carlisle Bay====
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[[Image:Barbados_Carlisle.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Carlisle Bay<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Barbados_Carlisle.jpg|325px|thumb|right|Carlisle Bay<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|13|05.4|N|59|36.7|W|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=13.086919760398086&lon=-59.614416524044465&scale=15000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>
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Carlisle Bay is a large bay where most of the visiting yachts anchor. When we were there it was comfortable but one can see that with a strong swell it may not be so. It is, however, quiet and lovely. Anchor anywhere in 5 m depth over sand. Good holding.
Carlisle Bay is a large bay where most of the visiting yachts anchor. When we were there it was comfortable but one can see that with a strong swell it may not be so. It is, however, quiet and lovely. Anchor anywhere in 5 m depth over sand. Good holding.
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Another option is to drive the dingy about 1 M to Careenage where you can tie it and be right in the middle of Bridgetown.
Another option is to drive the dingy about 1 M to Careenage where you can tie it and be right in the middle of Bridgetown.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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====Marine Stores====
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None. Only fishing equipment at Bridgetown.
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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====Repairs/Yards====
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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None. Only fishing equipment at Bridgetown.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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; Fuel
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: There are two fuel stations in the [[#Fishing_Harbor|Fishing Harbor]], an ''Esso'' and a ''Texaco''. You can easily go there with the dingy and fill your jerry-cans.
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; Water
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:  At the [[#Careenage|Careenage]] or at the ''Boatyard'' in [[#Carlisle_Bay|Carlisle Bay]] (fill cans)
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; Electricity
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==Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
[http://www.barbados.org/btown.htm Bridgetown] is bustling place and it is fun to wander around its streets. The fish market, next to the Fishing Harbor is very interesting. The water in Carlisle Bay is clear and fun to swim and snorkel. You may even see a sea turtle.
[http://www.barbados.org/btown.htm Bridgetown] is bustling place and it is fun to wander around its streets. The fish market, next to the Fishing Harbor is very interesting. The water in Carlisle Bay is clear and fun to swim and snorkel. You may even see a sea turtle.
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Image:Barbados_Bridgetown.jpg|Central Bridgetown<br/>''Click for larger view''  
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Image:Barbados_Bridgetown.jpg|Central Bridgetown<br />''Click for larger view''  
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Image:Barbados_FishMarket.jpg|The Fish Market<br />''Click for larger view''  
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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* There are two fuel stations in the [[#Fishing_Harbor|Fishing Harbor]], an ''Esso'' and a ''Texaco''. You can easily go there with the dingy and fill your jerry-cans.
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Provision at supermarkets in Bridgetown. Make sure you purchase some of the famous [http://www.mountgay.com/ Mount Gay Rum].
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* At the [[#Careenage|Careenage]] or at the ''Boatyard'' in [[#Carlisle_Bay|Carlisle Bay]] (fill cans)
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===Laundry===
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====Eateries====
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Good food at ''Waterfront Café'' restaurant in the [[#Careenage|Careenage]].
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====Internet/WiFi====
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N/A.
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====Laundry====
In Bridgetown and at the the ''Boatyard'' in [[#Carlisle_Bay|Carlisle Bay]].
In Bridgetown and at the the ''Boatyard'' in [[#Carlisle_Bay|Carlisle Bay]].
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===Grocery Stores===
 
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Provision at supermarkets in Bridgetown. Make sure you purchase some of the famous [http://www.mountgay.com/ Mount Gay Rum].
 
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===Eateries===
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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Good food at ''Waterfront Café'' restaurant in the [[#Careenage|Careenage]].
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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====Garbage Disposal====
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None. Only fishing equipment at Bridgetown.
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There are bins around the harbors.
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===Repairs===
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====Transportation====
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None. Only fishing equipment at Bridgetown.  
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There are flights to England and to the US.
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===References & Publications===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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See [[Barbados#References_&_Publications|Barbados]].
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* [[Trans-Atlantic,_Europe_to_Caribbean|Trans-Atlantic, Europe to Caribbean Passage]]
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* [[Trans-Atlantic, Caribbean to Europe Passage]]
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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===External Links===
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==External Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgetown Bridgetown]
* [http://www.barbados.org/btown.htm Bridgetown]
* [http://www.barbados.org/btown.htm Bridgetown]
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==References & Publications==
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''See [[Barbados#References_&_Publications|Barbados]]''.
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===Personal Notes===
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==Personal Notes==
Personal experiences?
Personal experiences?
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
* February 2005 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* February 2005 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Bridgetown (Port of entry)

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 13°06.5′N, 59°38.1′W
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Contents

Background

Bridgetown is the main port and the capital and largest city of Barbados. It has a populations of 96,578 (2006).

Charts

See Barbados.

Radio Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Barbados.

Approach and Navigation

Approaching Carlisle Bay, the large bay south of the main harbor presents no problems.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

The main harbor in Bridgetown is the Commercial Harbor where you will have to for clearing customs. The other harbor is the Fishing Harbor which is the only place where there is fuel. It is too small, however for a yacht. Yachts in Bridgetown go either to the protected Careenage or anchor off in Carlisle Bay.

For entering/exiting procedures see Barbados.

Ports

Commercial Harbor

The Commercial Harbor in Bridgetown
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World icon.png 13°06.5′N, 59°38.1′W - Chartlet
You have to come here when clearing into Barbados. Before you do so, call Bridgetown Harbor Control on the VHF channel 16. They will direct in the harbor. The harbor officials are friendly, one of them even speaks Greek. Clearing-in procedures are friendly. You can talk the officials into allowing to clear-out without bringing the yacht into the harbor. Clearing-out procedures are longer.

Warning: The harbor has a very bad swell, the quays are very high, and the bollards far apart. This is a harbor for cruise ships and not for yachts.

Careenage

The Careenage in Bridgetown
Click for larger view

World icon.png 13°05.74′N, 59°37′W - Chartlet
The Careenage is a river inlet and the inner harbor of Bridgetown where all the large recreational fishing boats are berthed. It is maybe the most secure place for a yacht but it is noisy and crowded. You may not find a berth. I am not sure how much a berth costs.

Warning: Dinghy theft is endemic here. Lock your dinghy whenever you leave it unattended.

Fishing Harbor

The Fishing Harbor in Bridgetown
Click for larger view

World icon.png 13°05.71′N, 59°37.2′W - Chartlet
This is a small, and dirty, harbor used by commercial fishing boats. It is too small for a yacht. It has, however, two fuel stations, an Esso and a Texaco. You can easily come here with the dingy and fill your jerry-cans. Also, this is good place to come and then go to the Customs, a 10 minute walk, for clearing-out procedures.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Carlisle Bay

Carlisle Bay
Click for larger view

World icon.png 13°05.4′N, 59°36.7′W - Chartlet
Carlisle Bay is a large bay where most of the visiting yachts anchor. When we were there it was comfortable but one can see that with a strong swell it may not be so. It is, however, quiet and lovely. Anchor anywhere in 5 m depth over sand. Good holding.

In the middle of the bay is the Boatyard, a bar/restaurant. They maintain a private pier where you can tie the dinghy. They want $20 BBD ($1 USD = $2 BBD) per day for the use of their pier and their other facilities i.e. cold shower but they do give you a number of chips which you can use for drinks or food (not particularly very good).

Another option is to drive the dingy about 1 M to Careenage where you can tie it and be right in the middle of Bridgetown.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None. Only fishing equipment at Bridgetown.

Repairs/Yards

None. Only fishing equipment at Bridgetown.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
There are two fuel stations in the Fishing Harbor, an Esso and a Texaco. You can easily go there with the dingy and fill your jerry-cans.
Water
At the Careenage or at the Boatyard in Carlisle Bay (fill cans)
Electricity
N/A (Not Available)

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Bridgetown is bustling place and it is fun to wander around its streets. The fish market, next to the Fishing Harbor is very interesting. The water in Carlisle Bay is clear and fun to swim and snorkel. You may even see a sea turtle.

Central Bridgetown
Click for larger view

The Fish Market
Click for larger view

Grocery & Supply Stores

Provision at supermarkets in Bridgetown. Make sure you purchase some of the famous Mount Gay Rum.

Eateries

Good food at Waterfront Café restaurant in the Careenage.

Internet/WiFi

N/A.

Laundry

In Bridgetown and at the the Boatyard in Carlisle Bay.


Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors.

Transportation

There are flights to England and to the US.

Routes/Passages To/From

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Barbados.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:


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