Bermuda - Yachting Essentials

Bermuda Yachting Essentials

Electricity:

Voltage: 120 V

Frequency: 60 Hz

Fuel:

You will be given a duty-free fuel voucher on arrival. It can only be used once and within 24 hours of departure.

You can only get duty free fuel if you are buying 900+ litres, so it can be expensive. Try and get a group of boats together to achieve the minimum amount. Arrangements can be made with Esso or Shell.

Fuel is widely available at many of the marinas. Fuel at the Dockyard (Pier 41 at Ireland Island (Sandys Parish)) is reported to be the cheapest on the Island. There are also fuel docks at St Georges Harbour, Hamilton and fuel can be delivered to Captain Smoke's marina and Bermuda Yacht Services.

Larger quantities can be arranged for dockside tanker delivery with either Esso, tel (441) 294-5236. or Shell, tel (441) 297-1577. Shell's bunkering facility is at Ireland Island, Freeport, at the western end of the island. This berth has been protected from the weather and is accessible by all vessels. Esso Bermuda can deliver duty-free fuel by tank truck to Penno’s Wharf, St. George’s by prior arrangement.

LPG:

Only propane bottles can be re-filled in Bermuda.

St Georges LPG and St. George' s Dinghy & Sports Club (SGDSC) can help with re-fill LPG bottles.

Godet & Young at Captain Smokes Marina, St Georges, sell 20lb propane bottles.

Water:

The water quality is good and tap water is safe to drink.

Water is available at several docks, boatyard and marina at St Georges Harbour but not at the Town Dock.

It is also available at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club and the Waterfront Marina at Hamilton

Berthing:

Berths can be scarce when international yacht races and rallies are taking place. See Events for details. Advance bookings are recommended during these times.

Getting Work Done:

Haul out, repairs and spares are possible at St Georges Harbour, Hamilton and Ireland Island.

Last updated:  October 2019