Green Turtle Cay
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Green Turtle Cay
Background
Historic and background details.
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Charts
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Radio Nets
Although you may not be able to receive the CruisersNet from central Abaco on VHF 68 at 8:15 am, you can get it on a delayed basis on the internet
Approach
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Check-in facilities
If checking in, clearance must be done in New Plymouth. Berth at either Black Sound or White Sound.
Customs and Immigration
Parliament Street, New Plymouth
Ph: 242 365 4077
Hours: 0900-1700 (Mon-Fri, Weekends by request)
Customs & Immigration
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Ports and Popular Stops
- White Sound: Two marina/resorts. Anchorage and moorings.
- Bluff House Marina: Ph:242 356 4247, Fax:4248, 45 slips. max. draft=4', electricity, repair facility nearby, fuel, water and ice, showers, laundry, restaurant/bar, shops closeby. Email
- Green Turtle Club & Marina: PO Box ab 22792, Ph:242 365 4271, Fax:242 365 4272, VHF 16, 35 slips, min draft = 5.5', electricity, fuel, water & ice, showers, laundry, restaurant, shops. Email
- Black Sound: Anchorage and moorings.
- New Plymouth: Easy dinghy access from either of the above. Public dinghy dock. Small village with stores, supplies, restaurants, etc.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
See "Ports & Stops" above.
Anchorages
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- White Sound: moorings and anchorage in grass.
- Black Sound: mooring and anchorage in grass.
Health & Security
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Tourism & things to do ashore
- Have an elegant meal at the Bluff House, or go to the Jolly Roger for drinks and simpler fare. Check to see if the Gully Roosters band will be playing. Great fun.
- Dinner at drinks at the Green Turtle Club also in White Sound.
- Tour New Plymouth, an 18th century Loyalist town with restaurants, shops, museums, etc.
Marine Stores & Facilities
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Offshore Islands
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Routes/Passages To/From
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References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
- Two nice totally protected harbors and a delightful town. Very quiet in comparison to the towns and cays on the other side of "The Whale".
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