St Helena

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St Helena

St Helena
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St Helena
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Capital: City?
Language: English
Currency: St Helena Pound
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Background

St Helena welcomes cruising yachts.

Climate & Weather

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Charts

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Special Navigation Notes

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Local Radio Nets

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Arrival/Departure procedures

N.B. Please do not land any animals (even if your animal is covered by a veterinary certificate), fruit and vegetables. The law prohibits the importation of animals, plants, fruit and vegetables without prior approval and documentation from the Chief Agricultural and Natural Resources Officer.

Immigration & Customs

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Visas

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Health & Security

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Ports & Popular Stops

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General Information

St Helena currency is used on the island and the St Helenian Pound is equal to a Pound Sterling.

There are international banks though credit cards (MasterCard and Visa) are accepted in some shops for the purchase of goods. Cash up to the amount of 200 Pounds can be withdrawn using your MasterCard/Visa from the Cash Office, Solomon & Co PLC, Main Street. 7.5% commision and 1 Pound connection fee is charged for this service. Traveller's cheques (1% commission charge) can be exchanged at The Savings Bank, Post Office Building, Jamestown.

ANIMALS, FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

Please do not land animals (even if your animal is covered by a veterinary certificate), fruit and vegetables. The law prohibits the importation of animals, plants, fruit and vegetables without prior approval and documentation from the Chief Agricultural and Natural Resources Officer.

USEFUL INFORMATION

WATER

Fresh water is obtainable at the Landing Steps but boats must provide their own containers or hose. Boats requiring replenishment by hose may do so by arrangement with the Harbour Master.

Tel:2825

DIESEL, PETROL AND BOTTLED GAS

Solomon's Fuel Station, Back Way. Delivery to boats can be arranged at an additional charge.

Tel:2259

SAIL REPAIRS

Bennett Upholsterers, Alarm Forest.

Tel:4766

LAUNDRY SERVICES

Consulate Hotel, Main Street, Jamestown

Tel: 2962

Ann's Place, Castle Gardens, Jamestown. Please contact Ann before bringing laundry ashore.

Tel: 2797

SHOWERS

Free cold shower facilities are available daily and are situated next to the Yacht Club at the seafront.

TRANSPORTATION

Hire drive cars and taxis can be arranged through the Tourist Office. There is also a taxi rank in Main Street, Jamestown. Please contact Tourist Office for details.

Tel: 2158

COMMUNICATION

All international communication services are provided by Cable & Wireless: International Direct Dialing, Facsimile, Telegram, Phone Cards and Internet Bureau. Phone cards are also available from the Post Office, Ann's Place, Donnys Place, The Standard and Consulate Bar and Wellington House Hotel. There are a number of phone booths at various locations in Jamestown and the country areas.

Collect calls are permitted to Ascension Island, United Kingdom and Canada.

Cable & Wireless Customer Care Centre is in Main Street, Jamestown.

Tel: 2900

POST OFFICE

The nearest Post-box is outside the Post Office in Main Street, Jamestown. Use only St Helena stamps for postage.

Tel: 2652

FERRY SERVICE

The Ferry Service operates regularly from 4am until 8pm daily. Arrangements can be made with the Ferry Operator for transportation to and from your boat.

Tel: 2409


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References & Publications

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