Subic Bay

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List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
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* Port Binanga, on the east shore just outside the harbor proper. Well protected. Sandy bottom shoals slowly to the E and N.
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* Gaviota Rock, Barrio Barretto, 014 50.61N 120 15.88E Good anchoring in rocky bottom E and W of Gaviota Rock, which has an abandoned castle upon it. During Blue Rock Bar hours the floating bar makes a convenient dinghy dock. However that end of Bo. Barretto lacks any useful cruiser services other than restaurants, but it a short ride to central Barretto.
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* Arizona Bar, Barrio Barretto. Moorings available. Good access to the retail district of Bo. Barretto. Jeepneys to Olongapo 12PHP 15 minutes. Anchoring in the vicinity is reported to be poor as the soft sand bottom is steep-to.
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===Offshore Islands===
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Revision as of 06:59, 2 February 2013

Contents

Subic Bay

Caption
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Background

Historic details, etc.

Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.

Charts

Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

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Approach and Navigation

Details?

Check-in facilities

Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc.

There is an Immigration office in downtown Olongapo. They can do visa extensions. Veterans Bank Building, Rizal Avenue Extension, West side at about 12th Street, Ground floor at the end of a dark passageway.

Port Control is reported to be serious about yachts checking in and out of the harbor.

Ports and Popular Stops

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Submit Marina details.

Anchorages

  • Port Binanga, on the east shore just outside the harbor proper. Well protected. Sandy bottom shoals slowly to the E and N.
  • Gaviota Rock, Barrio Barretto, 014 50.61N 120 15.88E Good anchoring in rocky bottom E and W of Gaviota Rock, which has an abandoned castle upon it. During Blue Rock Bar hours the floating bar makes a convenient dinghy dock. However that end of Bo. Barretto lacks any useful cruiser services other than restaurants, but it a short ride to central Barretto.
  • Arizona Bar, Barrio Barretto. Moorings available. Good access to the retail district of Bo. Barretto. Jeepneys to Olongapo 12PHP 15 minutes. Anchoring in the vicinity is reported to be poor as the soft sand bottom is steep-to.

Offshore Islands

List Islands

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Laundry

Grocery Stores

Eateries

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

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Repairs

Transportation

Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

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Forum Discussions

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External Links

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Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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