Barra

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Charts

See Scotland.

Weather

See Scotland.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

This section does not apply for many islands, remove it if this is the case for this particular. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.

For islands that have their own page list them as shown below.

• [[Island1]]
• [[Island2]]

For islands that Do Not have their own page list them as shown below. If they have ports, marinas, or anchorages list only the island and add the ports etc to the appropriate section below.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

If there is no port of entry in the island omit this section.

If there is a port of entry submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.

Also in this case add Yes to the portofentry= item of the Infobox above.

Berthing

For large islands with many ports, marinas and anchorages add a table as shown in Simple Table. if you do so, remove the following "Marinas & Yacht Clubs" and "Anchorages" sections.

For smaller islands, first list their major ports (needing more the 1-3 paragraphs to describe) and then for each one of these create a dedicated page using (Port Stub page).

Note: Please indicate which of these ports are a port of entry.

• Port1 Port1 /wiki/Port1 |  – port of entry |
• Port2Port2/wiki/Port2

Again for smaller islands, list their small ports below and provide 1-3 paragraph description.

I you have any photographs or maps of the island's ports, include them in the gallery below. If not, remove the gallery.

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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports. Remove if not applicable.

• [[Marina1]]
• [[Marina2]]

Anchorages

List anchorages including the ones of nearby islands list under "Islands" above. If there is more then 1-3 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). Remove this section if not applicable.

• [[large Anchorage1]]
• [[large Anchorage1]]

I you have any photographs or maps of the island's anchorages, include them in the gallery below. If not, remove the gallery.

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Facilities

Also see each port above.

Water

Give details on water for any ports that provides it. If there are no water outlets just enter "None".

If you have the GPS coordinates of a water outlet. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

Port1/wiki/Barra#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort1.3C.2Fspan.3Efacilities Port1 [[Barra#Port1|Port1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort1; water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Port2/wiki/Barra#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort2.3C.2Fspan.3Efacilities Port2 [[Barra#Port2|Port2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort2; water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Electricity

Give details on electricity outlets for any ports that provides them. If there are no electricity outlets enter "N/A (Not Available)".

If you have the GPS coordinates of the electricity outlet area. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

Port1/wiki/Barra#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort1.3C.2Fspan.3Efacilities Port1 [[Barra#Port1|Port1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort1; electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Port2/wiki/Barra#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort2.3C.2Fspan.3Efacilities Port2 [[Barra#Port2|Port2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort2; electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Toilets

Showers

Laundry

Garbage

?

Supplies

Fuel

Give details on water for any ports or nearby stations that provides it. If there are no fuel pumps in the island just enter "None".

If you have the GPS coordinates of a fuel station. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

Station1/wiki/Barra#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStation1.3C.2Fspan.3Esupplies Station1 [[Barra#Station1|Station1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStation1; fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Station2/wiki/Barra#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStation2.3C.2Fspan.3Esupplies Station2 [[Barra#Station2|Station2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStation2; fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Cooking gas

Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None".

Suplier1/wiki/Barra#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ESuplier1.3C.2Fspan.3Esupplies Suplier1 [[Barra#Suplier1|Suplier1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddSuplier1; gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Suplier2/wiki/Barra#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ESuplier2.3C.2Fspan.3Esupplies Suplier2 [[Barra#Suplier2|Suplier2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddSuplier2; gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Chandlers

Submit addresses and contact details of chandlers and other marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. If there not any in the island just enter "None".

Chandler1/wiki/Barra#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EChandler1.3C.2Fspan.3Echandler Chandler1 [[Barra#Chandler1|Chandler1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddChandler1; chandler location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Services

Repairs

List repair services. If no or limited repair services are available on the island write "None" or "Limited".

If repairs are included in every port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it. Also see each Port.

If repairs are specific ports or by individual mechanics provide specific information as follows:

{{mark | type= service |name= Yard or Mechanic's name | lat= DD.ddd | lon= DD.ddd |text= description, location, tel. ++XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: [email protected].

Internet

Are any internet or WiFi connections available in the island? If so where?

Mobile connectivity

Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?

Vehicle Rentals

Are cars, motorbikes, and bicycles available for rent? If so give the name, location, tel number of the rental outlets.

{{mark | type= facilities |name= Rental establishment | lat= DD.ddd | lon= DD.ddd |text= description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: [email protected].

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..

Store name1/wiki/Barra#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3Eprovisions Store name1 [[Barra#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStore name1; description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Store name2/wiki/Barra#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name2.3C.2Fspan.3Eprovisions Store name2 [[Barra#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStore name2; description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)

• Location1

Name/wiki/Barra#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27eatingout Name [[Barra#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddName; description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

• Location2

Name/wiki/Barra#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27eatingout Name [[Barra#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddName; description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.)

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

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

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Barra at the Wikipedia
• Barra at the Wikivoyage

References

See United Kingdom.

Comments

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