 Port Mathurin : Profile
Clearance can be obtained in Port Mathurin on Rodrigues island. This clearance is only valid during the stay in Rodrigues and one must clear in again on arrival in Mauritius. The port has been dredged and the buoyage no longer accords with some charts. The harbour should not be entered at night as the leading beacons can be confusing.
Water and fresh provisions are available, but little in the way of repairs, although long-distance telephone communications are excellent thanks to a new satellite link. The water available in the harbour may be poor quality and should be treated. The meteorological office is extremely helpful and forecasts are made available free of charge to departing yachts.
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