Iles des Saintes : Profile

Clearance

It is now possible to clear in at these islands. The Immigration office is in the Maire (Town Hall). The papers are faxed to Pointe-a-Pitre and returned in about 20 minutes. Use the door on the south side. Open 0800-1200 and 1400-1700.

The main anchorage is at Bourg des Saintes.

Docking

Located 10km S of Guadeloupe, this picturesque group consists of two main islands, Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas, and seven smaller ones.

There are about 3,000 inhabitants, split between the two main islands. There is just one doctor, and his home, on Terre-de-Haut, resembles a ship's prow and is something of a local landmark.

There is an airstrip providing a link to Guadeloupe and also daily ferries which bring an influx of day trippers.

Yacht Club des Saintes
VHF Channel 68 'Jerome'
Opening Hours: 0600-1800
Jerome has 5 mooring for rent, also water is available via a floating water buoy. Many other services, including laundry and help with repair problems. Bar and Restaurant.

Yacht Clubs

Yacht Club des Saintes [see above]

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