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Location
In the northwest of the archipelago, the Peros Banhos atoll consists of about 30 islets and reefs.
Useful Navigation Notes can be find at this report by SY YOLO, posted July 2015.
Clearance
See BIOT Formalities for full details on applying for a permit and clearance procedures.
Docking
Most anchorages offer little protection. However, Ile Fouquet is a well-protected anchorage in south-east winds. This is the one favoured by most cruisers.
The following anchorages may be permitted for visiting yachts:-
Peros Banhos, Ile Diamante
Northwest of a line stretching roughly the full length of Diamante.
N (Diamante) 5 deg S 15.17 / 71 deg E 46.63
S (Diamante) 5 deg S 15.94 / 71 deg E 45.56
Peros Banhos, Ile du Coin
Southwest of a line from mid Anglais to two-thirds down Ile du Coin.
N (Anglais) 5 deg S 26.30 / 71 deg E 45.52
Mid (Ile Coin) 5 deg S 26.67 / 71 deg E 45.76
S (Ile Coin) 5 deg S 26.87 / 71 deg E 46.46
Peros Banhos, Fouquet
South of a line from mid Mapou du Coin to East end of Fouquet.
Outer W 5 deg S 27.60 / 71 deg E 47.79
Outer E 5 deg S 27.40 / 71 deg E 48.75
Last updated September 2017
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