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====Overview====
====Overview====
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[[Martinique]] is a province of [[France]]. It is part of the French Antilles and the most northerly of the Windwards [[Caribbean]] islands. Martinique has an area of 1,128 km<sup>2</sup> and a population of 432,900. It is very mountainous and green. There are two volcanoes, the tallest Mount-Pelée is still active and on May 8 1902 it erupted destroying the then capital of the island, St. Pierre, killing over 30,000 people.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martinique Martinique] is a province of [[France]]. It is part of the French Antilles and the most northerly of the Windwards [[Caribbean]] islands. Martinique has an area of 1,128 km<sup>2</sup> and a population of 432,900. It is very mountainous and green. There are two volcanoes, the tallest Mount-Pelée is still active and on May 8 1902 it erupted destroying the then capital of the island, St. Pierre, killing over 30,000 people.
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Martinique was colonized by [[France]] in 1635 and in 1946 became a prefecture (province) of France. It is the birthplace of Empress [http://www.napoleonguide.com/josephine.htm Josephine], the wife of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte].
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Martinique was colonized by [[France]] in 1635 and in 1946 became a prefecture (province) of France. It is the birthplace of Empress Josephine, the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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====Cruising the region====
====Cruising the region====
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Martinique has many coves and inlets as well as a rich history. The food, in this province of [[France]], is as expected excellent. The people are substantially more well off than in other [[Caribbean]] islands.
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==Climate & Weather==
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The climate of Martinique is tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season January to April, rainy season May to August. During the rain season the island is very humid and uncomfortable.
The climate of Martinique is tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season January to April, rainy season May to August. During the rain season the island is very humid and uncomfortable.
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===Check-in, Immigration, Visas & Customs===
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==Charts==
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Check-in is best undertaken in the main yacht harbor on the island at Cul-de-Sac du Marin. It is a large landlocked lagoon with many coves and bays. It is considered an excellent hurricane hole. The main commercial harbor is Fort-de-France.
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==Radio Nets==
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==Approach and Navigation==
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> The approach into the [[Cul-de-Sac du Marin]] lagoon is very tricky to navigate because one must follow a channel that snakes around reefs and shallow sand bars. This channel is well marked but to make it even more challenging it uses the buoys in the American [http://www.uspowerboating.com/usa_atons_iala-b.htm IALA B] system (red right returning)  which is the opposite of the [http://www.uspowerboating.com/iala-a_ireland.htm IALA A] used by the rest of the world. That is you must keep a red marker to your starboard instead of to your port.
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Check-in is best undertaken in the main yacht harbor on the island at [[Cul-de-Sac du Marin]]. It is a large landlocked lagoon with many coves and bays. It is considered an excellent hurricane hole. The main commercial harbor is [[Fort-de-France]].
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====Arrival====
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Vessels MUST make first landfall at an official Port of Entry. Customs and immigration formalities must be completed as soon as possible after arrival.  
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Vessels MUST make first landfall at an official Port of Entry.
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'''NOTE''': Non-french vessels should fly the the French courtesy flag and NOT the local Martinique flag.
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Customs and immigration formalities must be completed as soon as possible after arrival.
'''PLEASE NOTE''': The '''original''' ship's registration documents must be produced - '''copies are not accepted'''.
'''PLEASE NOTE''': The '''original''' ship's registration documents must be produced - '''copies are not accepted'''.
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Vessels MUST clear out at an official Port of Entry so as to obtain a clearance certificate.
Vessels MUST clear out at an official Port of Entry so as to obtain a clearance certificate.
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==Customs and Immigration==
====Immigration====
====Immigration====
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European Union nationals do not require visas. US citizens are allowed a stay of up to 6 months.
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European Union nationals do not require visas, since Martinique is part of the EU. US citizens are allowed a stay of up to 6 months.
Visas are required for nationals of South Africa, Bolivia, Haiti, Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Dominica, St Lucia, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. Non-EU citizens intending to stay for more than 3 months will need a visa.  
Visas are required for nationals of South Africa, Bolivia, Haiti, Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Dominica, St Lucia, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. Non-EU citizens intending to stay for more than 3 months will need a visa.  
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Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.
Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.
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PETS: The Pets Travel Scheme (PETS) is accepted but note that '''bi-lingual Animal Health Certificates''' are required. More info is available from the ''Capitainerie'' of Le Marin on: Ph: (011 596) 596 74 83 83, Fax: (011 596)596 74 92 02.
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PETS: The Pets Travel Scheme (PETS) is accepted but note that '''bi-lingual Animal Health Certificates''' are required. More info is available from the ''Capitainerie'' of Le Marin on: Ph: +596 74 83 83, Fax: +596 74 92 02.
As per the regulations for [[France]], yachts staying in Martinique for longer than six months become liable for import duty. (More information can be obtained from local Customs)
As per the regulations for [[France]], yachts staying in Martinique for longer than six months become liable for import duty. (More information can be obtained from local Customs)
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[[Image:Martinique_StAnne1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Beach at Sainte Anne<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Martinique_StAnne1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Beach at Sainte Anne<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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===Martinique Navigation Charts===
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> The approach into the Cul-de-Sac du Marin lagoon is very tricky to navigate because one must follow a channel that snakes around reefs and shallow sand bars. This channel is well marked but to make it even more challenging it uses the buoys in the American [http://www.uspowerboating.com/usa_atons_iala-b.htm IALA B] system (red right returning)  which is the opposite of the [http://www.uspowerboating.com/iala-a_ireland.htm IALA A] used by the rest of the world. That is you must keep a red marker to your starboard instead of to your port.
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* [[Fort-de-France]] (Commercial Port) (Port of entry)
* [[Fort-de-France]] (Commercial Port) (Port of entry)
* [[Cul-de-Sac du Marin]] (Port of entry)
* [[Cul-de-Sac du Marin]] (Port of entry)
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
====Sainte Anne====
====Sainte Anne====
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[[Image:Martinique_SteAnne.jpg|300px|thumb|The Anchorage at Sainte Anne<br>Click to enlarge]]
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[[Image:Martinique_SteAnne.jpg|300px|thumb|The Anchorage at Sainte Anne<br />Click to enlarge]]
GPS: {{Coord|14|26.3|N|60|53.1|W|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=14.438333&lon=-60.885&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>
GPS: {{Coord|14|26.3|N|60|53.1|W|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=14.438333&lon=-60.885&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>
[http://en.webcaraibes.com/martinique/st_anne/ Sainte Anne] is a very attractive anchorage just 6 nM from the marina. Anchor across from the little town at 5 m depth over sand, good holding. It easy to go to the town with the dinghy which you can tie at the little dock. Good provisions. Fresh bread!
[http://en.webcaraibes.com/martinique/st_anne/ Sainte Anne] is a very attractive anchorage just 6 nM from the marina. Anchor across from the little town at 5 m depth over sand, good holding. It easy to go to the town with the dinghy which you can tie at the little dock. Good provisions. Fresh bread!
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There many anchorages in the island. (''This section needs further additions'').
There many anchorages in the island. (''This section needs further additions'').
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===Health===
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There many places worth visiting on the island.<br>
There many places worth visiting on the island.<br>
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Image:Martinique2.jpg|Mount-Pelée the Tallest Volcano in Martinique<br>Click for enlarged view
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Image:Martinique2.jpg|Mount-Pelée the Tallest Volcano in Martinique<br />Click for enlarged view
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Image:Martinique3.jpg|Another Volcano in Martinique<br>Click for enlarged view
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Image:Martinique3.jpg|Another Volcano in Martinique<br />Click for enlarged view
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Image:Martinique1.jpg|North Shore<br>Click for enlarged view
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Image:Martinique1.jpg|North Shore<br />Click for enlarged view
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Good provisions in many places. Rum is one of Martinique famous products. It is reasonably priced, so are French wines. In general, you can find good French products here, in this remote corner of the European Union.
Good provisions in many places. Rum is one of Martinique famous products. It is reasonably priced, so are French wines. In general, you can find good French products here, in this remote corner of the European Union.
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Good food almost anywhere in the island. The French influence is apparent.
Good food almost anywhere in the island. The French influence is apparent.
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There are several chandlery and other stores in the Cul-de-Sac du Marin marina complex.
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In the [[Cul-de-Sac du Marin Marina]] and the airport.
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There are daily flights to France but flying to the US is problematic. I found that one has to fly to [[Guadeloupe]], from there to [[Puerto Rico]] and then to the US. Alternatively one can take the ferry to [[St_Lucia|St. Lucia]] and fly to the US from there via [[Barbados]].
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There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.
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* Jimmy Cornell, [http://www.amazon.com/World-Cruising-Handbook-Jimmy-Cornell/dp/0877422974/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219345541&sr=8-10 <cite>World Cruising Handbook</cite>], International Marine, Camden, Maine, ISBN 0713634324
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There are daily flights to [[France]] but flying to the US is problematic. I found that one has to fly to [[Guadeloupe]], from there to [[Puerto Rico]] and then to the US. Alternatively one can take the ferry to [[St_Lucia|St. Lucia]] and fly to the US from there via [[Barbados]]. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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* Ashley Scott and Nancy Scott, [http://www.amazon.com/Cruising-Guide-Caribbean-Marinas-Services/dp/0944428606/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219345986&sr=1-1 <cite>Cruising Guide to Caribbean Marinas and Services</cite>], The Cruising Guide, Duredin, FL, ISBN 0944428606
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* Chris Doyle, [http://www.amazon.com/Sailors-Windward-Islands-Directory-2001-2002/dp/0944428533/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219346234&sr=1-1 <cite>Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands</cite>], The Cruising Guide, Duredin, FL, ISBN 0944428533
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* W. T. Stone and A. M. Hays [http://www.amazon.com/Cruising-Guide-Caribbean-William-Stone/dp/0924486570/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219346438&sr=1-6 <cite>A Cruising Guide to the Caribbean</cite>], Sheridan, New York, ISBN 0924486570
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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==
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)
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/martinique.html Martinique Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/martinique.html Martinique Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
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==External Links==
Links to relevant websites.
Links to relevant websites.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martinique Martinique] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martinique Martinique] (Wikipedia)
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* Jimmy Cornell, [http://www.amazon.com/World-Cruising-Handbook-Jimmy-Cornell/dp/0877422974/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219345541&sr=8-10 <cite>World Cruising Handbook</cite>], International Marine, Camden, Maine, ISBN 0713634324
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* Ashley Scott and Nancy Scott, [http://www.amazon.com/Cruising-Guide-Caribbean-Marinas-Services/dp/0944428606/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219345986&sr=1-1 <cite>Cruising Guide to Caribbean Marinas and Services</cite>], The Cruising Guide, Duredin, FL, ISBN 0944428606
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* Chris Doyle, [http://www.amazon.com/Sailors-Windward-Islands-Directory-2001-2002/dp/0944428533/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219346234&sr=1-1 <cite>Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands</cite>], The Cruising Guide, Duredin, FL, ISBN 0944428533
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* W. T. Stone and A. M. Hays [http://www.amazon.com/Cruising-Guide-Caribbean-William-Stone/dp/0924486570/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219346438&sr=1-6 <cite>A Cruising Guide to the Caribbean</cite>], Sheridan, New York, ISBN 0924486570
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Martinique Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Martinique.

Martinique
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Capital: Fort-de-France
World icon.png 14°40′N, 61°0′W
Language: French, Antillian Creole
Currency: Euro € (EUR)
Timezone: UTC-4
Martinique is NOT a country
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Content - news items, etc.

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Overview

Martinique is a province of France. It is part of the French Antilles and the most northerly of the Windwards Caribbean islands. Martinique has an area of 1,128 km2 and a population of 432,900. It is very mountainous and green. There are two volcanoes, the tallest Mount-Pelée is still active and on May 8 1902 it erupted destroying the then capital of the island, St. Pierre, killing over 30,000 people.

Martinique was colonized by France in 1635 and in 1946 became a prefecture (province) of France. It is the birthplace of Empress Josephine, the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Cruising the region

Martinique has many coves and inlets as well as a rich history. The food, in this province of France, is as expected excellent. The people are substantially more well off than in other Caribbean islands.

Climate & Weather

The climate of Martinique is tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds; dry season January to April, rainy season May to August. During the rain season the island is very humid and uncomfortable.

Sources of weather forecasting:

  • Weather on Line Detail 7 day forecast charts for the Atlantic.
  • Wind GURU A surfer's site with worldwide wind forecasts.
  • Navtex Broadcasts List of all the Navtex broadcast times and frequencies (not kept up to date).

Charts

BA
956 Guadeloupe to Trinidad
94 Southern Martinique
NIMA
2554 Martinique
Imray-Iolaire
A4 Guadeloupe to St. Lucia

Radio Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

Warning: The approach into the Cul-de-Sac du Marin lagoon is very tricky to navigate because one must follow a channel that snakes around reefs and shallow sand bars. This channel is well marked but to make it even more challenging it uses the buoys in the American IALA B system (red right returning) which is the opposite of the IALA A used by the rest of the world. That is you must keep a red marker to your starboard instead of to your port.

Arrival/Departure procedures

Check-in is best undertaken in the main yacht harbor on the island at Cul-de-Sac du Marin. It is a large landlocked lagoon with many coves and bays. It is considered an excellent hurricane hole. The main commercial harbor is Fort-de-France.

Arrival

Vessels MUST make first landfall at an official Port of Entry.

NOTE: Non-french vessels should fly the the French courtesy flag and NOT the local Martinique flag.

Customs and immigration formalities must be completed as soon as possible after arrival.

PLEASE NOTE: The original ship's registration documents must be produced - copies are not accepted.

Departure

Vessels MUST clear out at an official Port of Entry so as to obtain a clearance certificate.

Customs and Immigration

Immigration

European Union nationals do not require visas, since Martinique is part of the EU. US citizens are allowed a stay of up to 6 months.

Visas are required for nationals of South Africa, Bolivia, Haiti, Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Dominica, St Lucia, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. Non-EU citizens intending to stay for more than 3 months will need a visa.

Customs

Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.

PETS: The Pets Travel Scheme (PETS) is accepted but note that bi-lingual Animal Health Certificates are required. More info is available from the Capitainerie of Le Marin on: Ph: +596 74 83 83, Fax: +596 74 92 02.

As per the regulations for France, yachts staying in Martinique for longer than six months become liable for import duty. (More information can be obtained from local Customs)

Ports and Popular Stops

The Beach at Sainte Anne
Click for larger view

Ports

Martinique Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

Sainte Anne

The Anchorage at Sainte Anne
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GPS: 14°26.3′N, 60°53.1′W - Chartlet
Sainte Anne is a very attractive anchorage just 6 nM from the marina. Anchor across from the little town at 5 m depth over sand, good holding. It easy to go to the town with the dinghy which you can tie at the little dock. Good provisions. Fresh bread!

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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Other Anchorages in Cul-de-Sac du Marin

There many anchorages within Cul-de-Sac du Marin. (This section needs further additions).

Others

There many anchorages in the island. (This section needs further additions).


Health

Details?

Security

  • Warning: Here, as in all of the Caribbean, dinghy theft is endemic. Always lock your dingy when going ashore, even within the marina.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

There many places worth visiting on the island.

Martinique

Mount-Pelée the Tallest Volcano in Martinique
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Another Volcano in Martinique
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North Shore
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Grocery & Supply Stores

Good provisions in many places. Rum is one of Martinique famous products. It is reasonably priced, so are French wines. In general, you can find good French products here, in this remote corner of the European Union.

Eateries

Good food almost anywhere in the island. The French influence is apparent.

Internet/WiFi

Laundry

See individual ports.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

In the Cul-de-Sac du Marin Marina and the airport.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.

Transportation

There are daily flights to France but flying to the US is problematic. I found that one has to fly to Guadeloupe, from there to Puerto Rico and then to the US. Alternatively one can take the ferry to St. Lucia and fly to the US from there via Barbados. --Istioploos

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

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.


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