Nevis
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Nevis, along with Saint Kitts, forms the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The two islands are separated by a shallow two-mile (3.22 km) channel, known as The Narrows. Nevis is conical in shape, with a volcanic peak, Nevis Peak, at its centre. The island is fringed on its western and northern quadrants by sandy beaches that are composed of a mixture of white coral sand with brown and black sand, eroded and washed down from the volcanic rocks that make up the island. The gently-sloping coastal plain has natural fresh-water springs, as well as non-potable volcanic hot springs, especially along the western coast.
There are visible wave-breaking reefs along the northern and eastern shorelines. To the south and west, the reefs are located in deeper water and are suitable for scuba diving. The most developed beach on Nevis is the 4-mile long Pinney's Beach, on the western or Caribbean coast. There are sheltered swimming beaches in Oualie Bay and Cades Bay. The eastern coast of the island faces into the Atlantic Ocean, and can have strong surf in parts of the shore which are unprotected by fringing coral reefs.
Charts
See St Kitts - Nevis.
Weather
See St Kitts - Nevis.
Passages
See St Kitts - Nevis.
Communication
See St Kitts - Nevis.
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Entrance
See Charlestown.
Berthing
Ports
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Pinney's Beach
Tamarind Bay
Oualie Bay
Amenities
See Charlestown.
Provisioning
See Charlestown.
Eating out
See Charlestown.
Transportation
See StKitts Nevis.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
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
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Links
References
See St Kitts - Nevis.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) March, 2017 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
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