Pointe-a-Pitre - General Info
Description:
This is Guadeloupe’s biggest town. It is a lively place with a large, well-protected harbor. It lies on the southern side of the link between Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre.
Entrance Notes and Cautions:
Approaching Pointe a Pitre from the south, the Caye Gros Loup (Sainte Marie – Capesterre Belle Eau) is now marked with a cardinal buoy lying to the east of the danger, which is lit at night.
Entrance into Marina Bas-du-Fort is via a 100m wide channel, with a depth of 10m and well marked by beacons. The docks are well-sheltered from the easterly winds and waves and within the marina there is only a low tidal range of less than half a metre.
Position:
16°13.41’N, 61°31.96’ W (entrance to marinas)
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WARNING: DONT GO TO MARINA BAS-DU-FORT
The marina Bas-du-Fort is the most unprofessional marina I ever met. We have booked a slip 5 months in advance and got a written confirmation. Trusting in that we booked flights to Europe and made some contractors appointments. I got in touch with the marina 4 days before arrival by coincidence and they told me that they cancelled our reservation. They totally ignored that we had flights, commitments and safety issues. Not the slightest support was offered.
They simply forgot to inform me on time to give me the chance to meet other arrangements. Instead of confessing that they messed that up they started lying and talking bullshit about “force major” which was 100% not the case. This marina management caused us serious issues and costs.
We got some exchange afterwards with other sailors with local knowledge and they had only words about a bad reputation and incompetence for the marina management. We cannot disagree.
This terrible and dishonest marina management cost not only us a lot of money but also the Guadeloupe economy. We will never go there again. However don’t trust any statements, not even in writing.
the bridge on the river sale is closed, need repair for a long time +one year