Saba sailing - an unique experience
Sailors visiting the dual-nation island of St. Martin and St. Maarten may want to stop by nearby Saba. Travelers arriving in Saba by boat need to enter at Fort Bay. This port of entry is located at the southwestern side of the island. Saba's former port was located in the area between Well's Bay and Ladder Bay. Although travelers can no longer enter the country here, in case of difficult conditions sailors might be be granted permission to anchor offshore in this area. It should be noted that when the winds are particularly strong, each of these ports can provide some protection. Should the winds be coming from the northeast, head to the port at Fort Bay. Southeastern winds will lose much of their power when travelers are anchored in Well's Bay or Ladder Bay on the northwestern side of the island. Minimal docking fees are charged, as the entire area around Saba has been named part of the Saba Marine Park. Several regulations protect the reefs, which are the biggest attraction in Saba, at least nominally. Sailors should expect to pay $3(USD) per person, per week to dock in Saba. To clear into Saba, travelers should follow these instructions: Contact the harbormaster in Fort Bay on channels 16 or 11. Once the harbormaster has been contacted, sailors will usually pick a mooring off of Fort Bay and clear ashore. If weather is particularly bad, sailors may be able to travel to the anchorages at Well's Bay or Ladder Bay, where moorings marked yellow with a blue stripe are set aside for visiting yachts. Sailors will then need to reach Fort Bay, usually by dinghy. The harbormaster is located in the government building near the pier in Fort Bay. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It's worth noting that it's possible to check in and out at the same time – even if you're planning to stay in Saba for a few days. This means you'll only have to visit the harbormaster's office once. Travelers can also leave all of the clearance formalities to the harbormaster at a rate of $10(USD) to $30(USD), depending on the yacht's size. Travelers should take the same precautions when visiting Saba as they'd take visiting any other Caribbean island. Watching for coral reefs is a must because of Saba's famed underwater formations. However, trade winds and rains, as well as the time of year, are always sailing considerations. A Word of Caution: Since 1987, the waters around Saba have been a marine park. It is illegal for travelers to spearfish or take coral, and sailors may only anchor in sandy areas where coral cannot be damaged.
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