 Davao : Profile
Davao City is a safe place to stopover, apart from the usual petty crime. But it is not 100% safe outside of the city limits and it has been recommended not to stop anywhere else in Mindanao.
Few yachts visit and calls on VHF Ch 16 may not be answered. The yacht quarantine anchorage is located 50-100m off the southern Sta. Anna wharf (approximately 07 04.53N, 125 37.74E) although it is deep here. It may be possible to anchor in shallower water closer to the southernmost jetty, but clear of busy ferry access lanes. Quarantine and Customs (Tel. 2331258) will come to the boat. Immigration will also visit (they may need to be informed of your arrival).
After immigration clearance, yachts can berth at either the southern or northern wharf bow-to. The northern wharf and the seaward end of the southern wharf are rather busy. Tide range is about 2m and the bottom is good gripping mud.
New Marina
Garden Island City of Samal, Near Davao City
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