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Revision as of 15:26, 10 March 2016
Puerto Princesa
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Background
Puerto Princesa is one of the best places for stocking up on food, diesel and water we have found, and anchoring off the yacht club you can pick up wifi. Crew can fly in to Puerto easily and the airport is close by. However, as a tourist spot this place is a non starter; don't imagine diving among coral and fish, or sunning yourself on a sandy beach. The water is muddy and quite dirty, there is no beach anywhere remotely close and the town itself is dirty and smog ridden. Many yachts do stay for an extended period here, mostly because of the dificulty of going north or east across the Sulu sea in the rough northeasterly monsoon. --Chasamba 06:09, 29 February 2012 (GMT)
Charts
Cmap is not accurate in this area. Paper charts are better, or the Abanico Yacht Club will guide you in, they usually listen on vhf channel 72.
- Cmap Ed2 charts have not been corrected to WGS84 and do not have very much detail
- Cmap Ed3 charts are accurate with reasonable detail
- Navionics charts are accurate with reasonable detail
- A number of cruisers have produced their own raster charts based on paper charts from various sources. Some are on Luzon datum, some are on WGS84 and some have been calibrated using Google Earth.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
- The Philippines use IALA Buoyage system B
- Following a line from the western end of the main warf at Puerto Princesa to the radio mast on Long Point will get you safely to the anchorage at Abanico. Do not stray to the east of this line as there are abrupt and shallow reefs.
- Google Earth shows the reefs very clearly
Check-in facilities
Immigration and Customs are in Puerto Princesa, a short tricycle ride away. They are cheap and efficient .
Ports and Popular Stops
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Abanico Yacht Club Tel:(0063) 9088884497 / (0063) 09088844483
Anchorages
- The best anchorage is off the yacht club but holding is not very good anywhere in the bay since it is a mixture of coral and very soft mud. The yacht club usually has some moorings available, care is needed when approaching because there is a big reef all round the club.
- Near Abanico Yacht Club, the best holding is in the thick mud in the main channel parallel to Long point.
- In the southwest monsoon when a typhoon is passing to the north, a good alternative is Abucayan Inlet to the south of Puerto Princesa
Offshore Islands
List Islands
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Not much. Day trip to the underground river on the west coast of Palawan. Visit to the local prison for prisoner handicrafts. A few tourist generated attractions, e.g. a flying fox (zip line)
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - from local fuel stations. Usually clean. Abanico Yacht Club can arrange delivery to jetty or to your boat.
- Water - Clean water from hose pipe on Abanico Yacht Club jetty
Laundry
- Laundry service available at Abanico Yacht Club
Grocery Stores
- Very good provisioning choices. 2no. modern supermarkets and numerous indoor and out door markets for fish, meats, vegitables, fruits etc. Good choice.
Eateries
- Much to choose from. Full range from street food to European restaurants
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Norm is to use tricycles (bike taxis), but bike, car and people carrier hire is widely available.
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
- While no specific marine focused facilities exist, pretty much everything mechanical can be repaired in Princesa. The skill levels are usually high, but the tools, facilities and materials are of the lowest quality.
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
- Numerous daily flights to Manila and Cebu
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
- Abanico Yacht Club on vhf channel 72
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences? All good. John and Cissy will help with just about everything you need.
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