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- | {| | + | | lat= 16.38333 |
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- | + | | name= Roatán | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
- | + | ''See [[Honduras#Charts|Honduras]]''. | |
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- | + | ==Weather== | |
- | + | ''See [[Honduras#Charts|Honduras]]''. | |
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- | + | ==Passages== | |
+ | ''See [[Honduras#Charts|Honduras]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Islands== | ||
+ | ''See [[Honduras#Islands|Honduras]]''. | ||
==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
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- | + | [[{{PAGENAME}}]] has a port of entry for Honduras. For details ''see [[Honduras#Entrance|Entrance: Honduras]]''. | |
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===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | + | {{poi | lat= 16.35251 | lon= -86.45469 | |
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+ | | name= Brooksy Point Yacht Club | ||
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+ | | url = http://www.brooksypointyachtclub.com | ||
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+ | | text= It is located on the south central part of Roatán. The entrance is '''French Cay Harbour'''. The owner, Mike, will gladly come out and guide you into the harbor, whether you stay at their marina or not. This is a small full-service marina and yacht club that caters exclusively to cruisers. It is run by a couple, Mike and Lilo who are cruisers themselves. They do a great job of providing activities and services that cruisers need in a great friendly family atmosphere. The club provides transportation to local supermarket weekly, fuel and propane fills, self-service laundry, water and electric for boats at the marina and many other services. They also have many fun activities like movie night, potlucks, cruisers cook offs, birthday and holiday celebrations, special packages for divers, tank fills, transportation to different dive sites, and much more. There is also a beautiful anchorage very near by. All cruisers are welcome whether at the marina or in the anchorage. The club has a small and delicious menu, breakfast lunch and dinner. | ||
+ | : {{email|XX@XXX}}; Tel: +XX XX XXXX-XXXX; Fax: +XX XX XXXX-XXXX; VHF channel XX | ||
+ | : Address: | ||
+ | : Hours: | ||
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+ | |Water| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Electricity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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+ | |Fuel| | ||
+ | : BIP (Bay Island Petroleum) - located on the green dock at Barefoot Cay | ||
+ | :: [http://www.biproatan.com Website] | ||
+ | :: [mailto:[email protected] Email] | ||
+ | :: VHF Channel 11 | ||
+ | :: Phone +504 445 9485 1872 | ||
+ | : Fantasy Island Marina - by appointment only. | ||
+ | :: Contact the Dock Master on VHF Channel 72 or | ||
+ | :: Phone +504 445 9855 6382 | ||
+ | : Hybur: French Harbour | ||
+ | :: Contact Nadeen Thompson on +504 445 2455 7512 | ||
+ | :: [mailto:[email protected] Email] | ||
+ | : '''Brooks Point Yacht Club''' provides weekly runs for fuel with your jerry cans | ||
+ | : PetroSun: French Harbour, take your jerry cans for gas and diesel. Also, fast food, mini-mart and cigarettes | ||
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+ | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Chandlers| | ||
* Air-con. & refrigeration | * Air-con. & refrigeration | ||
** Distributors - Friopartes - distributors of complete air-con. and refrigeration units plus parts, gas and a selection of electrical ware. Open Mon – Fri 8am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 12pm | ** Distributors - Friopartes - distributors of complete air-con. and refrigeration units plus parts, gas and a selection of electrical ware. Open Mon – Fri 8am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 12pm | ||
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**: Phone: +504 445 2455 7507 or +504 445 2455 7669 | **: Phone: +504 445 2455 7507 or +504 445 2455 7669 | ||
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* Boat Care & Maintenance | * Boat Care & Maintenance | ||
** Santos Cruz - Service includes varnishing, cleaning, servicing of generators, motors and engines, while you're on your boat, or, if going away, you can leave your boat in the care of Santos | ** Santos Cruz - Service includes varnishing, cleaning, servicing of generators, motors and engines, while you're on your boat, or, if going away, you can leave your boat in the care of Santos | ||
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** Valdina's: French Harbour, available for all your sewing needs, including sail and canvas work. Open Mon – Fri 8am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 12pm. Phone +504 445 2455 5605 or +504 445 9781 0880 | ** Valdina's: French Harbour, available for all your sewing needs, including sail and canvas work. Open Mon – Fri 8am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 12pm. Phone +504 445 2455 5605 or +504 445 9781 0880 | ||
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- | * ''Eldon's Supermarket'' is as close to a US market as I have seen in this part of the world. It is not cheap but they seem to have just about everything. There is one in French Harbour and one in Coxen Hole. If you are docked at Brooksy Point or in the nearby anchorage, Brooksy has a weekly trip to Eldon's which includes delivery to the dock. Very convenient | + | * ''Eldon's Supermarket'' is as close to a US market as I have seen in this part of the world. It is not cheap but they seem to have just about everything. There is one in French Harbour and one in Coxen Hole. If you are docked at Brooksy Point or in the nearby anchorage, Brooksy has a weekly trip to Eldon's which includes delivery to the dock. Very convenient. |
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* ''Big House Burger and Steak House'' - Varied menu, with platos tipicos | * ''Big House Burger and Steak House'' - Varied menu, with platos tipicos | ||
* ''Bojangles'' - Famous for chicken 'n biscuits. Home delivery service, phone +504 445 2455 5868 | * ''Bojangles'' - Famous for chicken 'n biscuits. Home delivery service, phone +504 445 2455 5868 | ||
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* ''Wendys'' - Burgers | * ''Wendys'' - Burgers | ||
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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. | ||
* '''Brooksy Point Yacht Club''' +504-3377-2246'' [http://www.brooksypointyachtclub.com Website] | * '''Brooksy Point Yacht Club''' +504-3377-2246'' [http://www.brooksypointyachtclub.com Website] | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Lovediving|Lovediving]]}} | {{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Lovediving|Lovediving]]}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:59, 21 August 2018
Roatán There are Port(s) of Entry here
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Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.
Charts
See Honduras.
Weather
See Honduras.
Passages
See Honduras.
Islands
See Honduras.
Communication
- The local net is on 74 9 a.m. daily December through May more or les
- Local hailing channel is 72
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Roatan has a port of entry for Honduras. For details see Entrance: Honduras.
Berthing
Ports
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 | – port of entry |
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Brooksy Point Yacht Club
It is located on the south central part of Roatán. The entrance is French Cay Harbour. The owner, Mike, will gladly come out and guide you into the harbor, whether you stay at their marina or not. This is a small full-service marina and yacht club that caters exclusively to cruisers. It is run by a couple, Mike and Lilo who are cruisers themselves. They do a great job of providing activities and services that cruisers need in a great friendly family atmosphere. The club provides transportation to local supermarket weekly, fuel and propane fills, self-service laundry, water and electric for boats at the marina and many other services. They also have many fun activities like movie night, potlucks, cruisers cook offs, birthday and holiday celebrations, special packages for divers, tank fills, transportation to different dive sites, and much more. There is also a beautiful anchorage very near by. All cruisers are welcome whether at the marina or in the anchorage. The club has a small and delicious menu, breakfast lunch and dinner.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +XX XX XXXX-XXXX; Fax: +XX XX XXXX-XXXX; VHF channel XX
- Address:
- Hours:
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]]
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | ? |
Electricity | ? |
Toilets | ? |
Showers | ? |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | ? |
Supplies | |
Fuel |
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Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers |
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Services | |
Repairs |
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Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
- Eldon's Supermarket is as close to a US market as I have seen in this part of the world. It is not cheap but they seem to have just about everything. There is one in French Harbour and one in Coxen Hole. If you are docked at Brooksy Point or in the nearby anchorage, Brooksy has a weekly trip to Eldon's which includes delivery to the dock. Very convenient.
Eating out
- Big House Burger and Steak House - Varied menu, with platos tipicos
- Bojangles - Famous for chicken 'n biscuits. Home delivery service, phone +504 445 2455 5868
- Frenchy's 44 - Along with Little French Cay day resort, offers bar service and a varied menu with regular specials and specialties. Closed Mondays, dinghy dock available
- Gio's Restaurant - Fine dinning for seafood (a specialty), and steaks with a full bar service. Open Tues to Sat l0am- 3pm then 5pm to 10pm
- Phone : +504 445 2455 5214
- Herby's Sports Bar & Grill - Located in the Pineapple Villas Resort. 32 big screen TV's. Open 11:30am daily
- Website
- Phone: +504 445 2455 7688
- Pineapple Grill - Located at the Pineapple Villas Resort. Fine dinning with full bar service, steaks, ribs, fish, lobster and more. Open Tues – Sunday, 7am to 10.30am for breakfast, dinner 6pm to 10pm
- Website
- Phone: +504 445 2455 7653
- Pizza Inn - Pizza, of course! Home delivery service, phone +504 445 2455 5868.
- Wendys - Burgers
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
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.
- Brooksy Point Yacht Club +504-3377-2246 Website
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Honduras.
Comments
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