Explore: Iles des Saintes
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Description:
Located 10kms (6.2 miles) south 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.
Position:
15° 52.11’N, 61° 35.10’W (mooring field)
Clearance
For full details on clearing into and out of Guadeloupe, see the main Formalities section.
General Clearance:
Clearance is no longer carried out at the Town Hall. Everything is done upstairs at the internet cafe (turn right off the main dock look upstairs on your right). It is called “Les Saintes Multiservices” (LMS). Clearing in costs 2 Euros. Cruisers have reported staying five days and being able to clear in and out at the same time. It is also possible to leave laundry here.
The mooring fees can also be paid here or will be collected by the LMS dinghy from your boat.
If wishing to pick up a mooring buoy off Bourg des Saintes to enable you to clear in, arrive as early in the day as possible as they are likely to be fully occupied by midday and anchoring, even for a short time, is not permitted. The officials are reported to be quite aggressive about enforcing this.
Last updated: January 2020
Docking
- The anchorage of Bourg des Saintes, looking south: ©http://www.sailingtotem.com
Anchoring:
Anchoring in Les Saintes is now forbidden. All visiting yachts must use a mooring buoy.
Moorings:
Moorings can be booked in advance (details coming soon).
It is advisable to arrive as early in the day as possible, if you have not booked, as most moorings are occupied by midday. Moorings are white with a large metal ring on top, making pick up easy but the ring can cause problems if the wind drops by banging against your hull.
There are only a few moorings that can accommodate larger yachts. Best to call on VHF or telephone and ask for guidance.
Moorings have been installed in several anchorages:-
- In the harbour at Bourg des Saintes
- On Terre D’en Haut, and
- At the anchorage to the southwest of Ilet a Cabrit.
- Pain de Sucre
Prices depend on the size of the yacht and fees normally get collected by the owner (or paid to Les Saintes Multiservices (LMS)). Approx. 13 Euros per day; 60 Euros per week.
There are at present, no moorings at Anse Fideling on Terre D’en Bas.
Garbage can be collected for 2 Euro/day. There is recycling here, so be sure to separate your rubbish. Alternatively, take your garbage ashore to the dinghy dock where there is a map showing you the location of various recycling bins.
The LMS dinghy can deliver fresh bread from the bakery at 08:00 every morning.
Cruisers report the main anchorage to be rather uncomfortable due to the substantial ferry traffic. See the User Comments section.
Last updated: September 2021
Security:
Theft of 2 fishing rods from a yacht on a mooring here was reported to CSSN in February 2022. The safety straps had been cut.
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Yacht Club des Saintes
Address: Guadeloupe,
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Address: Guadeloupe,
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