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Access: Easy
Shelter: Good - alternative shelter: Marigot Bay, 7 M.
Night entrance: Yes (no lights) - Night anchorage: Yes
Draft: No issue
Beware: Keep away from Grand Caille Point - Anchoring on deep bottom!
Waypoints:
- Access:13°50,9N - 061°04,5
- North mooring (in front of Hummingbird) 13°51,4N - 061°03,7W (leg 1)
- South mooring: 13°50,5N - 061°03,7 W (leg 2)
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Provisionning
The best place to buy souvenirs or T-shirt in the whole Antilles: The Image Tree in the town center is managed by Deborah, who is a very resourceful Englishwoman. Tel: 486 0150 / 719 6664.
Fuel and water at the town docks (station Texaco). Prepare enough fenders!
There are banks, ATMs, bakers, small super-markets and grocers in town. Try Erolin's Food on Church Street. Three pharmacies on Maurice Mason Street and the Tourism Office on Bridge Street.
Food & drinks:
- Hummingbird Hotel & restaurant is on the beach (very good);
- The Old Courthouse near the main docks is held by Germans. Very good quality for your money and beautiful view on the bay. Small but interesting art gallery upstairs;
- Many more restaurants in town.
Communication
- many taxis (agree prices in advance!)
- car rentals: Cool Breeze - 758-459-7729 - www.coolbreezecarrental.com
Ashore
- Visit the town and botanical gardens on foot;
- On the way to the botanical gardens: the buterfly farm;
- Visit the falls and the volcano by car (take swimming gear and towel for a spa bath at the volcano, there are cabins to change in!)
- Excellent snorkeling to the north of Rochette Point.
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