Bora Bora : Profile

Location

Bora Bora lies about 160 miles NW of Tahiti (or 26 miles from Raiatea or Maupiti). Bora Bora is called the most beautiful island of the Pacific. Protected by a circling barrier reef, its lagoon offers a myriad of nice anchorages. Only one pass leads to Vaitape, the main village. Despite its touristic development, Bora Bora has kept her Polynesian charm.

Clearance

Vaitape is the port of entry. Even if you checked in before in Tahiti you need to check-in with the Gendarmerie. When you check out, you will be able to get your bond money back at a local bank.

Most anchorages on the east coast of Bora Bora have been restricted for lagoon and ecological reasons. It is now not allowed to anchor further than 1 NM east of Bora Bora airport. Also due to a drastic drop in Manta Ray population (over 80%) in the last year all cruising yachts are requested not to attempt to snorkel in the area. All access to this area is restricted.

Docking

Moorings are available off the Bora Bora Yacht Club located at 16°29'36S, 151°45'41W. Enter the pass at 113.4°, after the second marker, take a course of 70° towards the baie of Faanui. The Yacht Club is just inside the only channel entering the lagoon. The water in front of the Club is approx. 85' deep and clear blue, great for swimming. It is a 1.5 mile walk (or bicycle) into town.

Anchoring is deep in the area around the Yacht Club, but the holding is good and you are welcome to use the dinghy dock at the Yacht Club. The mooring field and anchorage are well protected from prevailing winds from the East and South.

A public dock is available for loading/unloading both at the Yacht Club and downtown.

There is plenty of space to tie up in the new Vaitape Marina in the heart of the downtown shopping district.

Bora Bora Yacht Club
Tel:(689) 67 77 77 , VHF Channel 69
info@theboraborayachtclub.com
Opening Hours: Restaurant open from 1830-2130. Bar open from 1400 until closing.
Under new ownership since May 2008, Jessica & Teiva (an American/Polynesian couple) have brought new life to the legendary yacht club. Cruiser's hang-out since 1975.
The BBYC sports a new dock and deck with lights. Perfect for enjoying an ice cold Hinano & watching the setting sun. Live music most nights of the week. Reconstructed restaurant & bar.
Services include: 18 new moorings in front of the Yacht Club, Wi-Fi across mooring field, showers/toilets, fresh water fill up from dock ( T-dock with 3m on the end, 2.5m alongside), ice, garbage disposal (before 0930), laundry services,& bicycle hire.
The fees are 2000 cfp for the first night, and 1000 cfp for each additional night after that. One week is 5000 cfp. Included in the fee is site access and dinghy watch, trash disposal, showers, bicycle use and gas grill use (all beverages must be purchased from bar when using bbq area).
Last updated April 2009.

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Bora Bora Yacht Club [see above]

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