 Bridgetown : Profile
Clearance can only be done in the Deepwater Harbour north of Bridgetown. On approach, yachts should call the signal station on VHF Channel 12 (call sign 8PB) and will be advised where to proceed. Once permission is given, the yacht should go into the Deepwater Harbour and unless advised to the contrary come alongside the Cross Berth, in the southern corner. Because of the large fenders set up for cruise ships, this is an unsatisfactory place to tie up a sailing boat, especially if there is any surge. If so, it may be better to launch the dinghy and for the captain to visit the various offices while the rest of the crew stay with the boat. One should stay in radio contact while entering the harbour to ensure no other vessel is manoeuvring, as the harbour frequently has cruise ships berthed there. The Q flag must be flown until clearance is complete. The captain only should proceed to clear customs, health and immigration in the Customs Examination Hall behind the Cross Berth, from 0600-2200 seven days a week. Overtime rates will be charged after 1700. If arriving outside these hours, yachts may be directed by the signal station to anchor in the Quarantine anchorage in Carlisle Bay and the crew should not go ashore. The following morning the yacht must proceed into the Deepwater Harbour as outlined above.
After entry formalities are complete, a yacht may anchor in Carlisle Bay or berth in the Careenage in the centre of town. Docking space in the Careenage is limited and permission to berth there must be obtained from the harbour master at the Barbados Port Authority (Tel. 436-6883).
Permission has to be obtained from customs, preferably requested on arrival, if wishing to cruise or anchor along the coast away from Carlisle Bay.
On departure, the port authority's clearance must be obtained first in order to get customs clearance. Immigration must be visited last.
Barbados Port Authority
Barbados Port Inc., University Row, Bridgetown, Barbados
Tel:(246) 430 4700, Fax:(246) 429-5384, VHF Channel 12, 06 '8PB' (eight Papa Brava).
The Port Control office is located in a red-
roofed building next to to the large terminal which houses Customs and Immigration.
Customs
Tel:246 430 2300
Their office is on the second floor above the Immigration and Baggage offices in the cruise-ship terminal..
Health Office
Tel:246 426 5080
Immigration
Tel:246 426 1011
Most yachts anchor in Carlisle Bay which is rather crowded with moorings. Dinghies can be left at the Boatyard jetty which has some facilities for cruising boats, such as toilets, showers and laundry, as well as water.
The presence of an active racing community, centred on the Barbados Yacht Club, ensures that there is a good range of repair facilities. The Yacht Club welcomes visitors and can be of help in an emergency.
Barbados Sailing and Cruising Club
Carlisle Bay
Tel:246 426 4434
Barbados Yacht Club
Bay Street, St.Michael, Barbados
Tel:(246) 427-1125 , Fax:(246) 435-7590
, byc@sunbeach.net
The club welcomes visiting yachtsmen and allows them to collect water in Jeri cans free of charge, will hold mail, and can send or receive e-mail on their behalf. They hold a beach party every Friday night and snacks as well as dinner are available at very reasonable prices. The have a good menu at their beach restaurant and also serve a buffet in the Clubhouse Mon-Fri, as well as on Sunday's on the beach. Their rum punches are the best in the island!
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