 St Martin : Profile
One of the northern Leeward Islands, St Martin is part of the French overseas départment of Guadeloupe, while Sint Maarten, which occupies the southern half of the same island, is Dutch, part of the Netherlands Antilles. Both tourism and yachting have developed at a great rate during the last decade. Port Lonvilliers marina is the best hurricane hole on the island, being completely enclosed and offering protection from every direction. Overall, repair facilities are somewhat better on the Dutch side of the island. NOTE: Both sides of the island use the IALA-B (green to port) buoyage system.
Anse Marcel
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, Marigot Bay
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, Oyster Pond
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*Indicates a port of entry.
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