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+ | {{infobox country | ||
+ | | lat= 17.34398 | ||
+ | | lon= -61.81592 | ||
+ | | zoom= 9 | ||
+ | | image= Antiguamap3.png | ||
+ | | imagewidth= 350px | ||
+ | | imagetext= | ||
+ | | flag= Antiguaflag.png | ||
+ | | capital= Saint John's | ||
+ | | language= English | ||
+ | | currency= East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) | ||
+ | | timezone= AST (UTC-4) | ||
+ | | dsttimezone= | ||
+ | | code= +1-268 | ||
+ | | notes= | ||
+ | | news= | ||
+ | | altname= Antigua and Barbuda | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | + | Antigua is ideal for cruising, with constant trade-winds, and many harbours to explore. The sister island of Barbuda has long, shell laden beaches. | |
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- | + | ==Charts== | |
- | + | ; {{MagentaText|Source}} | |
+ | : {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}} | ||
+ | : {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}} | ||
+ | ; {{MagentaText|Source}} | ||
+ | : {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}} | ||
+ | : | ||
- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | + | {{Green|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}} | |
- | + | Sources for Weather forecasts: | |
+ | * | ||
+ | * | ||
- | == | + | ==Passages== |
- | + | * [[Trans-Atlantic, Caribbean to Europe Passage]] | |
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- | === | + | ==Communication== |
- | + | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | |
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- | ''' | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' |
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- | == | + | ==Navigation== |
- | + | {{Green|Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.}} | |
+ | ==Entrance== | ||
I arrived at English Harbour on the 14th of April, and, upon finding not enough room to anchor, or tie up at the yellow buoys, dropped anchor in Falmouth Harbour. I went to English Harbour to clear in, only to be told that I would have to return to my boat as every member of the crew would have to fill out and sign the immigration form. | I arrived at English Harbour on the 14th of April, and, upon finding not enough room to anchor, or tie up at the yellow buoys, dropped anchor in Falmouth Harbour. I went to English Harbour to clear in, only to be told that I would have to return to my boat as every member of the crew would have to fill out and sign the immigration form. | ||
It would be best to find a space in English Harbour to clear in, as it could be a bit of a walk and dinghy ride back to your boat if you don't have the correct forms or they are not filled out correctly. | It would be best to find a space in English Harbour to clear in, as it could be a bit of a walk and dinghy ride back to your boat if you don't have the correct forms or they are not filled out correctly. | ||
- | == | + | ==Customs and Immigration== |
- | + | ====Customs==== | |
- | + | * Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival. | |
- | * | + | * Penalties for illegal drugs are extremely severe. |
+ | * Do not unload ANYTHING from the boat before the Customs inspection. | ||
* | * | ||
+ | * PETS: - An Import Permit must be obtained from the Chief Veterinary Officer. Your pets must have been microchipped and blood-tested for rabies at an approved laboratory. The blood test results must be forwarded to the Chief Veterinary Officer, PO Box 1282, St Johns, Antigua, West Indies. Ph/Fax 268 460 1759, [mailto:[email protected] Email]. You will then be issued with an Import Permit for the pet. | ||
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+ | ====Immigration==== | ||
+ | * Citizens from the U.K., U.S., Canada only require proof of citizenship (i.e. a valid passport, etc.). | ||
+ | * An advance visa is not required for nationals of Commonwealth Countries, E.U. U.S, nor for nationals of Albania, Argentina, Armenia , Azerbaijan , Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Georgia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Norway, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, South Korea, Suriname, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela. | ||
+ | * Visa applications can be made to: Permanent Mission of Antigua and Barbuda, [mailto:[email protected] Email] | ||
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+ | Immigration will issue a visa on arrival for a maximum of 6 months (for nationals of those countries that do not require an advance visa). This visa can be extended by making timely application in St Johns (rather costly at US$100). | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Crew Changes''' | ||
+ | * Crew disembarking must have an onward air ticket and must be signed off through Immigration. | ||
+ | * Crew arriving by air must produce (to airport immigration on arrival) a letter signed by the yacht's skipper/owner AND a certified copy of the ship's papers of the yacht he/she is joining for onward passage. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Berthing== | ||
+ | ===Ports=== | ||
+ | [[Image:Antiguamap1.jpg|220px|frame|right ]] | ||
+ | {{dest legend|a|m|h|e|d}} | ||
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+ | * '''Antigua''' | ||
+ | ** {{dest| English Harbour |h|e|d}} | ||
+ | ** {{dest| Falmouth Harbour |h|e|d}} | ||
+ | ** {{dest| Jolly Harbour |h|e|d}} | ||
+ | ** {{dest| St. John's |h|e|d}} | ||
+ | ** | ||
+ | {{hold vertical}} | ||
+ | [[Image:Barbudamap1.jpg|140px|frame|right ]] | ||
+ | * '''Barbuda''' | ||
+ | ** {{dest| Codrington |h|e|d}} | ||
+ | ** | ||
===Marinas=== | ===Marinas=== | ||
- | + | ''See above''. | |
- | + | ==Anchorages== | |
- | + | ; Antigua | |
+ | * {{dest| Indian Creek |a|d}} | ||
+ | * {{dest| Mamora Bay |a|d}} | ||
+ | * {{dest| Nonsuch Bay |a|d}} | ||
* | * | ||
+ | ; Barbuda | ||
* | * | ||
+ | * | ||
- | ''' | + | {{dest legend|a|m|h|e|d}} |
+ | |||
+ | ==Amenities== | ||
+ | ''Also see each ''port'' above''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{tlist | ||
+ | |||
+ | |header|Facilities | ||
+ | |||
+ | |Water| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Electricity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Showers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |header|Supplies | ||
+ | |Fuel| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |header|Services | ||
+ | |Repairs| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Provisioning== | ||
+ | {{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name1}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} | ||
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+ | {{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name2}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Eating out== | ||
+ | {{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)}} | ||
+ | * Location1 | ||
+ | : {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} | ||
+ | * Location2 | ||
+ | : {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Transportation== | ||
+ | {{Green|List transportation (local and/or international.)}} | ||
* | * | ||
* | * | ||
- | === | + | ==Tourism== |
- | + | ====History==== | |
+ | {{Green|Give a short history of the island.)}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Places to Visit==== | ||
+ | {{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}} | ||
* | * | ||
* | * | ||
- | == | + | ==Friends== |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
+ | * | ||
- | == | + | ==Forums== |
- | List links to discussion threads on | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirement''s) |
- | * | + | * [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/antigua.html Antigua and Barbuda Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum] |
* | * | ||
- | == | + | ==Links== |
- | + | * {{wikipedia}} | |
- | * | + | * {{Wikivoyage}} |
* | * | ||
- | == | + | ==References== |
- | + | {{GreenText|Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:}} | |
+ | : {{GreenText|<code>{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}</code>, expands to}} | ||
+ | : {{GreenText|Rod Heikell, <cite>Greek Waters Pilot Imray</cite>, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718}} | ||
+ | * {{Reference|Author|Title|Publisher|ISBN number}} | ||
+ | * {{Reference|Author|Title|Publisher|ISBN number}} | ||
- | {{ | + | {{GreenText|You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following: }} |
+ | ''See [[<span style="color:Magenta">Country or Region</span>#References_&_Publications|<span style="color:Magenta">Coutry or Region</span>]]''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{GreenText|If you do not use the above link, please remove it.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Comments}} | ||
+ | * | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Verified by}} | ||
+ | * | ||
+ | * | ||
- | + | {{Page outline}} | |
+ | {{Contributors|[[user:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]]}} | ||
- | + | [[Category:Countries]] [[Category:Island Countries]] |
Latest revision as of 11:39, 15 August 2018
Antigua
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Capital | Saint John's |
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Language | English |
Currency | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
Time zone | AST (UTC-4) |
Calling code | +1-268 |
Antigua is ideal for cruising, with constant trade-winds, and many harbours to explore. The sister island of Barbuda has long, shell laden beaches.
Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
I arrived at English Harbour on the 14th of April, and, upon finding not enough room to anchor, or tie up at the yellow buoys, dropped anchor in Falmouth Harbour. I went to English Harbour to clear in, only to be told that I would have to return to my boat as every member of the crew would have to fill out and sign the immigration form. It would be best to find a space in English Harbour to clear in, as it could be a bit of a walk and dinghy ride back to your boat if you don't have the correct forms or they are not filled out correctly.
Customs and Immigration
Customs
- Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.
- Penalties for illegal drugs are extremely severe.
- Do not unload ANYTHING from the boat before the Customs inspection.
- PETS: - An Import Permit must be obtained from the Chief Veterinary Officer. Your pets must have been microchipped and blood-tested for rabies at an approved laboratory. The blood test results must be forwarded to the Chief Veterinary Officer, PO Box 1282, St Johns, Antigua, West Indies. Ph/Fax 268 460 1759, Email. You will then be issued with an Import Permit for the pet.
Immigration
- Citizens from the U.K., U.S., Canada only require proof of citizenship (i.e. a valid passport, etc.).
- An advance visa is not required for nationals of Commonwealth Countries, E.U. U.S, nor for nationals of Albania, Argentina, Armenia , Azerbaijan , Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Georgia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Norway, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, South Korea, Suriname, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela.
- Visa applications can be made to: Permanent Mission of Antigua and Barbuda, Email
Immigration will issue a visa on arrival for a maximum of 6 months (for nationals of those countries that do not require an advance visa). This visa can be extended by making timely application in St Johns (rather costly at US$100).
Crew Changes
- Crew disembarking must have an onward air ticket and must be signed off through Immigration.
- Crew arriving by air must produce (to airport immigration on arrival) a letter signed by the yacht's skipper/owner AND a certified copy of the ship's papers of the yacht he/she is joining for onward passage.
Berthing
Ports
- Antigua
- Barbuda
Marinas
See above.
Anchorages
- Antigua
- Barbuda
Amenities
Also see each port above.
Facilities | |
---|---|
Water | ? |
Electricity | ? |
Toilets | ? |
Showers | ? |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | ? |
Supplies | |
Fuel | ? |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
Services | |
Repairs | ? |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..
Store name1 [[Antigua#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Store name2 [[Antigua#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)
- Location1
- Name [[Antigua#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
- Location2
- Name [[Antigua#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
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
References
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
-
Rod Heikel, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing xx, the following:
See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].
If you do not use the above link, please remove it.
Comments
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