Sandakan
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- | + | * Cruising yachts have been seen anchored on the W shore of '''Pulau Berhala''' in the approximate area of [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|5|52.20|N|118|8.37|E|}}. | |
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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== |
Revision as of 06:19, 18 October 2010
Sandakan
Background
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Charts
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Radio Nets
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Routes to/from
Sandakan is easily approached from the sea buoy approximately 11nm NW of the city in safe water. Sandakan lies immediately behind the tall cliffs of Pulau Berhala to the SW. There can be tidal and river currents in the narrows of several knots.
Check-in facilities/Ports of Entry
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The Sandakan Yacht Club is on the waterfront 0.5km E of downtown Sandakan. 5°50.47′N, 118°7.42′E Anchorage may be taken directly offshore and E of SYC in 8 to 20m. A Restricted Anchorage area is defined on the chart to the W. There is a great amount of local water taxi and ferry traffic in the area. The anchorage is subject to tidal currents.
Anchorages
- See Sandakan Yacht Club above for a downtown anchorage.
- Cruising yachts have been seen anchored on the W shore of Pulau Berhala in the approximate area of 5°52.20′N, 118°8.37′E.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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Marine stores
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Offshore Islands
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References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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