Port Elizabeth (Bequia) : Profile

Location

Lying just nine miles to the south of St. Vincent, Bequia is the largest of the Grenadine islands. Its traditional boat building and fishing industries are are still active.

Clearance

As Bequia is more used to yachts, clearing in at Port Elizabeth can be done more quickly.

In Port Elizabeth customs and immigration are in the same building as the post office, open 0830-1800 (weekdays, but overtime after 1600) and 0830-1200,1500-1800(Saturdays, but overtime pm).

Customs
Tel:457 3044

Docking

Admiralty Bay is sheltered and can accommodate a large number of yachts. Buoys are available in addition to a small marina or you can anchor either side of the central ferry channel (be aware of the depth).

A better anchorage may be found at Tony Gibbons Beach (also called Princess Margaret Beach).

Another good anchorage is in Friendship Bay, on the south-eastern side, is a short distance over the hill from Lower Bay. This sheltered bay provides a secure anchorage for yachts. It also offers excellent snorkelling, scuba and windsurfing conditions.

There are several dinghy docks available around Port Elizabeth.

Garbage facilities by the market at the northern end.

Bequia Marina
Admiralty Bay
Tel:(784) 458-3272/3246, Fax:(784) 457-3157, VHF Channel 68
Stern-to docking; marine railway, 40 ton capacity.

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