Fogo Island
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Fogo Island with a population of 2,706 people is the largest of the offshore islands of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It lies off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, northwest of Musgrave Harbour across Hamilton Sound, just east of the Change Islands. The island is about 25 km long and 14 km wide. The total area is 237.71 km2 (91.78 sq mi).
Charts
See Newfoundland and Labrador.
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See Newfoundland and Labrador.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
There are two entrances to Fogo Harbour and neither is safe in bad weather or if there is a heavy swell from the north. The eastern entrance is easier and safer and is buoyed. It is not safe to enter at night.
See also Fogo Harbour Tides.
Entrance
Fogo Harbour is a port of entry/exit for Canada. For details see Entrance: Canada.
Berthing
Ports
Fogo Harbour
There is a safe, alongside berth inside the outer arm of the government dock. This gives good protection in all winds but is adjacent to the fish processing plant with its associated smells.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (709) 266 1090; Mobile: +1 (709) 266 7804; VHF channel XX
- Address: Joe Batt's Arm, NL A0G 2X0, Canada
- Hours:
- Prices: For the latest prices see [XXX Price Listing]
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Wigwam Point
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | In the quay |
| Electricity | N/A (Not Available) |
| Toilets | N/A |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | Bins in the harbour |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None, but there is a hardware store in the town |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | WiFi in a coffee shop in the town |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Small supermarket in the town.
Eating out
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Transportation
- Fogo Island is connected to mainland Newfoundland by the ferry MV Veteran, and served by Fogo Aerodrome
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
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Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
- Fogo Island at the Wikipedia
- Fogo Island at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Canada.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Fogo Island and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos
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