Port Moresby : Profile

Location

Please note that this year (2009) Port Moresby is in the midst of a natural gas boom & the marina is booked to capacity with a waiting list for members.

Clearance

On arrival at Port Moresby there is now a new light on the NW side of the Basilik Pass, quick flashing red. The GPS position of the middle of the pass is 9.32.237 S, 147.07.961 E

The customs office is in the commercial harbour south of the yacht club. Call the Yacht Club on VHF Ch 16 as they will assist with formalities.

Docking

The Royal Papua Yacht Club has its own marina with 24-hour security, but most spaces are occupied by members' boats so berths are in short supply. However, visitors are welcome and every attempt is made to accommodate them or to allow the visitor to use the large work berth.

Alternatively, one may anchor in the "Duck Pond" which has a constant depth of three meters. The holding is excellent once the surface is penetrated & the anchor is dug in. The bottom is a mixture of coral sand & muddy clay.

If planning to anchor long term the RPYC recommend a fisherman anchor with chain rode, however CQRs & various copies & some of the newer anchors have been used successfully using chain rode for relative long term mooring.

The Duck Pond is well protected by a groin but windage can have an effect. Guardinage services can be sourced through the yacht club.

Last updated May 2009

Yacht Clubs

Royal Papua Yacht Club
Tel:(675) 321 1700, Fax:(675) 321 4935, VHF Channel 84 from 0800 to 2100
http://www.rpyc.com.pg, rpyc@datec.net.pg
Temporary membership is granted to members of other yacht clubs. Most repair facilities are concentrated around the yacht club, whose new marina and clubhouse facility is close to the north of the previous site, the entrance at approximately 09°28'S 147°09'E. The docks are well made, securely fastened floating docks with metered 220V, 50Hz electrical outlets. You can stay there for 15K/day (April 2008 ATM rate 2.63K-$1.00US).
RPYC is a superb large modern club with a large dining room, extensive bar, TV's, Pokies (slot machines ), Internet, exercise and weight room, laundry facilities, very clean showers and heads and two large play areas for children. WiFi is available on the docks, 100K for 80MB.

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