LOCATION
The Montego Bay Yacht
Club is located on the Freeport Peninsula with berthing in the
protected basin that forms the Montego Bay Harbour. General opening hours
are from: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm.
BERTHING
Berthing facilities consist
of a finger pier with a T-head. Water depth varies from 6 to 20 feet.
Boats are berthed stern-to on either side using their own anchors. Dock rates are listed below.
Boats may also anchor in the basin off the Club. There is a daily charge for use of the Club facilities.
DOCK RATES
FOR VISITING YACHTS
1 - 30 days ....... US $ 0.87
per ft. per day
30 days & over ..... US$ 0.56 per ft. per day
Boat at Anchor.... US$ 6.00 per person per day
Plus 16.5% General Consumption Tax (GCT)
ARRIVAL
Call the Montego Bay
Yacht Club on VHF Channel 16 for contact on arrival. After berthing
register at office (normal office hours only).
The Office will
call Customs and Immigration to have you cleared at the Club.
Do not
leave your boat or the MBYC until you have cleared.
WATER and
DIESEL
Water and diesel are
available along the MBYC pier.
If you require over 2,000 gallons of
diesel, please order ahead of time.
Jamaican water is safe to drink
from the tap.
RESTAURANT
The club's restaurant open for lunch & Dinner, seven days per week 10 am - 10 pm.
CHARTERS
Information on fishing
& sailing charters available.
BAR
The bar is located
in the Club House and is open 7 days a week A pool table is located in the
bar area. Children under 16 are not permitted in the bar. Please request
large Ice orders from the bar by the evening before needed.
HOUSE
RULES
Bare
chests and bathing suits are not permitted in the bar or in the Club
Rooms. The dress code is casual - shorts slacks etc.
LAUNDRY
Laundry service is available
at the MBYC.
Tickets may be purchased from the office or the cashier,
and the service will be done for you.
WEATHER
Weather information is
available from the Airport Authority at Sangster International
Airport. Tel: 952-O181. There is also the weather channel on the T.V.
in the Clubhouse.
DEPARTURE
Twenty four (24) hours
before departure) notice of clearance should be given to MBYC office which
will arrange Customs and Immigration requirements.
PROVISIONING
Groceries and liquor are
available at the nearby Fairview, Westgate and Mega Mart Shopping Centers. Fast food,
Electronics, Parmaceuticals, Hardware and other items can be found at the
Fairview Shopping Center. There is also a large fruit and vegetable market
located in the heart of Montego Bay.
BANKS
The Bank of Nova
Scotia is located at the Westgate Shopping Plaza,
ATM's can be
found within easy walking distance from the club and at the Fairview
Shopping Centre, while many other banking services are available in
downtown Montego Bay.
RESTAURANTS
Montego Bay offers a variety
of restaurants, many of which offer a free pick up service. Please check
with the Club for their assistance on this.
TAXI
SERVICE
The
office or bartender will be happy to assist you acquire a
taxi.
AIRPORT
Montego Bay is serviced by
Sangster International Airport. Normal time by car to the airport is half
an hour, but allow longer at peak times.
