Pangkor

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Contents 1 Pangkor Island, Malaysia 1.1 Overview 1.2 Cruising the region 2 Charts 3 Radio Nets 4 Weather 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration) 7 Ports and Popular Stops 7.1 Ports 7.2 Anchorages 8 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 9 Yacht Services and Repairs 9.1 Marine Stores 9.2 Hauling/ Repairs/ Yards 9.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 10 Offshore Islands 11 Things to do Ashore 11.1 Tourism 11.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 11.3 Eateries 11.4 Internet/WiFi 11.5 Laundry 11.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 11.7 Garbage Disposal 11.8 Transportation 12 Routes/Passages To/From 13 Cruiser's Friends 14 Forum Discussions 15 External Links 16 References & Publications 17 Personal Notes 17.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 18 Contributors to this page 19 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Pangkor Island, Malaysia

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Pangkor Island.

Overview

Off the coast of Perak state, lies a cluster of small islands with Pangkor Island being the main Historical landmark island, unquestionably for the locals have some of the best beaches on the western coast of peninsular Malaysia.

3 islands predominate in terms of accessibility and infrastructure into and around Pangkor Island

- the largest is Pangkor Island itself.

- the southern west smaller island, is  privately owned Pangkor Laut Resort - hosting one of the most luxurious resort in Malaysia.

- the new manmade island Marina Island Pangkor. A new Gateway to Pulau Pangkor with Privately owned Commercial Marina & Jetty ( Ferries & Water Taxis to Pangkor).

ACCESS TO PANGKOR ISLAND

Located about 90km south west from lpoh and reachable by ferries:

1. from Marina Island Pangkor via Bridge Access in only 10 minutes

2. and Lumut in only 35 -45 mins.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Pangkor Island is 8 square km big and inhabited by circa 25 thousand people, mainly fishermen and local tourist operators.

They live in scattered fishing settlements, especially on the eastern coast, and their catch consists mainly of cuttlefish and anchovy.

Pangkor is intensively promoted as a budget tourist destinations for backpackers, however it’s still fishing and dried seafood to be the main industry is to be replaced slowly with hoteliers and tourism operators.

ACTIVITIES

1. Beautiful beaches are Nipah Beach and Coral Beach, both situated in Nipah Bay on the west-northern coast, popular among foreigners (mainly Europeans and Australians) as well as locals with budget accomodations surrounded with local F&Bs. Other private beaches also avialable to public access.

2. With tiny islets nearby (Giam and Mentagor) surrounded by corals, fish and sea cucumbers, this place is a fully satisfactory snorkeling spot. If you are into other watersports- they are easily accessible everywhere around the island.

3. For active and adventurous- there’s an uphill jungle trek across the island (takes around 4hrs). Pangkor has a lot to offer also to bird watchers- among many interesting species, amazing hornbills can be easily spotted.

4. Teluk Nipah Sunset watch.

Cruising the region

1. Pulau Pangkor Round Island ( Pulau GIam, Mentagor within 4-5 hours time)

2. Pulau Sembilan

3. Pulau Talang

4. Marina Island Pangkor (closest access to mainland with Marina & Ferry Terminal)

Charts

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Radio Nets

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Weather

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Approach and Navigation

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Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)

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Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Pangkor Marina Malaysia@ Marina Island Pangkor.www.marinaisland.com or [email protected]
• Mentagor Marina, Pangkor. ( Facilities shutdown & damaged in 2012)
• Pangkor Laut Resort (Only to Limited Space and only for Stay in Customers)

Yacht Services and Repairs

PANGKOR MARINA MALAYSIA. Email: [email protected]. Radio: VHF 69. Pangkor Marina Entry point :- N 04° 12.655' E 100' 35.100'. Pangkor Marina Malaysia coordinates:- N 04' 12.699' E 100' 36.030'

Marine Stores

• PANGKOR MARINA MALAYSIA

Hauling/ Repairs/ Yards

• PANGKOR MARINA MALAYSIA ( Hardstand & Wetberth )

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

PANGKOR MARINA MALAYSIA

Water

PANGKOR MARINA MALAYSIA

Electricity

PANGKOR MARINA MALAYSIA

Offshore Islands

List Islands

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

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

Forum Discussions

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External Links

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References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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Contributors to this page
Names: Haiqu

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