Rodney Bay : Profile

Clearance

One should tie up alongside the customs dock in the marina, which is marked by yellow posts, although this is not enforced, and boats usually dock wherever they can find a space. The captain must report immediately to the customs and immigration office inside the marina, open 0800-1200, 1300-1630 every day including Sunday, except Friday when it is open until 1800. The crew must not disembark until formalities have been completed. There is no docking charge if only coming to clear. The channel leading into Rodney Bay Marina has a maximum reported depth of 13 ft (4 m).

Customs
Tel:452 0235
Opening Hours: 0800-1215, 1330-1545 weekdays

Docking

Marlin Quay Hotel & Villa Resort
Tel:758-452-0393, Fax:758-452-0383
reservations@marlin-quay.com

Rodney Bay Marina & Boatyard
PO Box 1538, Castries
Tel:(758) 452-0324/8215, Fax:(758) 452-0185, VHF Channel 16, 68
rbmarina@candw.lc
The marina has all facilities including shops and internet cafe. The boatyard has a 50-ton travelift and extensive dry storage facilities and a wide range of repair services.
(June 2008) Rodney Bay Marina is undergoing major reconstruction. B and C docks on the north side of the marina have been removed. Dredging is taking place in the Lagoon as part of the reconstruction and the St. Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority has designated the Lagoon as a no anchoring area during the dredging activity. The Inner Lagoon can often be very crowded, due to the ban on anchoring in the Lagoon itself.
In addition, yachts are cautioned not to move around after dark, as there have been some minor incidents of collision with the dredging pipes.
The availability of slips is significantly reduced and the dinghy dock in front of the Bread Basket is no longer there. The dinghy dock in front of Scuttlebutts is still available but very crowded. Yachts are encouraged to contact Rodney Bay Marina on VHF prior to entering the channel to get information on the location of the dredging equipment and to arrange for a slip.
The fuel dock is closed for water and occasionally for fuel, depending on where the dredging and construction barges are working. Please call ahead to learn the current situation.

Waterside Landing
Rodney Bay, Gros Inlet
Tel:758-452-0640

Yacht Clubs

St Lucia Yacht Club
Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay
Tel:1 758 452 8350
inced@candw.lc

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