Anchoring and clearance in Bequia

Anchoring in Admiralty Bay, tender landings, Bequia Marina dockage and clearance in Port Elizabeth.

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Anchoring

Anchoring in Admiralty Bay

Admiralty Bay is a large bay with Port Elizabeth, the only town on the island, at its head.

SpaceThe large anchorage in Admiralty Bay has space for even the largest superyachts. (Superyacht Services Guide.)

ShelterCaribbean Compass calls Admiralty Bay a huge, well-protected bay.

Distance from shoreThe Bequia Tourism Association asks visiting yachts to moor at least 200 yards from shore.

Busy weeksAt Christmas and Easter there can be more than 200 boats at anchor and on moorings. (Bequia Tourism Association.)

Other anchoragesPetit Nevis has a daytime anchorage. Friendship Bay is a harbour on the south coast. (Caribbean Compass.)

Dockage

Bequia Marina

Yachts up to 160 ft LOA can tie up for dockage at Bequia Marina at the head of the bay.

Item	Detail
Stern-to dockage	4 yachts
Maximum length	160 ft LOA
Maximum draft	15 ft
Fuel	Alongside fuel dock

Superyacht Services Guide.

Rules

Clearance in Port Elizabeth

Clear in first

The Ministry of Tourism says a yacht must go straight to a designated port of entry before it stops at any other anchorage. Only the captain should go ashore under the Q flag, with three crew lists, the clearance from the previous port, passports and ship's papers. Boats must also clear out at an official port. Check the rules for your passport.

Port Elizabeth

Caribbean Compass reports that Port Elizabeth is the port of entry for Bequia and that all visiting yachts should pre-register with SailClear. The Customs office in Port Elizabeth opens Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Telephone 784-456-1111 ext 6250.

Cruise tax and permit

Caribbean Compass reports a 30-day cruising permit at check-in, with more months on request, and a monthly tax of XCD 35 per person over age 12 on private vessels. The Ministry of Tourism says the cruise tax enables an unlimited stay. Charter boats need a St Vincent and the Grenadines Cruising License. Check the rules for your passport.

Ashore

Landing and services

Dinghy docks

Good dinghy docks are spaced around Admiralty Bay, including one at Dockside Marine. (Caribbean Compass.)

Yacht services

Yacht services are grouped at Ocar on the northern shore, with others in Port Elizabeth. (Caribbean Compass.)

Deliveries

Businesses deliver ice, fuel and water to boats. Most answer on VHF channel 68. (Bequia Tourism Association.)

Garbage

Garbage collection runs by call to Daffodil Marine on channel 67. (Bequia Tourism Association.)

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