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anchoring locations Sint Maarten

Discussion in 'Marinas & Waypoints' started by balboa, Nov 1, 2007.

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  1. balboa, Nov 1, 2007
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    balboa

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    We're making a brief stop in St. Maarten next month.

    Can anybody recommend locations to anchor offshore of St. Maarten (with at least 20 ft. of water)?

    Thorwald
  2. psdo, Nov 1, 2007
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    psdo

    psdo Senior Member

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    So December?? I'll be there Dec 8-22....
    All the big boys anchor in either Simpson Bay on the Dutch side near the airport or Marigot on the French side.
  3. balboa, Nov 1, 2007
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    balboa

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    anchoring

    Thanks. I also got a tip on Great Bay, where the cruise terminal is located. My map shows some anchoring restrictions for Simpson bay.

    We should be on our way again by december 2. :)

    Thanks

    Thorwald Westmaas
    expeditionyacht . org
  4. Wanderer, Nov 3, 2007
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    Wanderer

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    Just checked your website, great project - I wish you luck. You are right to select Great Bay. Both Simpson Bay (aka Rolly Bay) & Marigot can be uncomfortable at anchor. Just make sure you go as deep into the bay as you can & favour the East side near the cruise ship terminal, but outside the yellow special marks. The bottom is sand. You can take fuel on the commercial dock in Phillipsburg too.