I.G.F.A.
Official
Weigh Station
Banana
Bay Marina is proud to be an official I.G.F.A.
weigh station.
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Banana
Bay Marina has first-class lodging available. All rooms are air
conditioned with a private bath (hot water) and queen size bed.
Get out of the boat and enjoy a few days on shore, or accomodate
your guests. Of course room service is available.
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Marine Supply
The entire Lewis Marine catalog is available at Banana Bay Marina.
We are happy to help you find that difficult item and ensure that
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BOAT
CHECK-IN
- Upon your arrival to Golfito, you need to report to the Naval
Base. Call Base Naval (Navy Base) on VHF Channel 16, they will ask
for:
· Captain's name and passport #
· Vessel name and registration #
· Last port of call and Zarpe #
If Golfito is your first port of call in Costa Rica you must proceed
to the quarantine area, near the commercial dock. Raise the yellow
"Q" flag. Call the Port Captain on VHF CH.16. The port authorities
(immigration, customs, quarantine, and port captain) may request
that you stay onboard and they will come out to your boat by water
taxi. On some occasions they will request that you dingy into there
office with all the yachts papers and passports.
When finished with the port authorities you may lower the "Q" flag
and move to the location of your choice. After your yacht is secure
you should take your paper work to customs to receive your three-month
cruising permit. If you have already checked into Costa Rica, you
are free to proceed to the location of your choice. After your yacht
is secure you should take your zarpe to the port captains office.
To avoid delays or overtime fees, plan your arrival before or after
the weekend. The port authorities are closed on Saturday and Sunday,
and customs is closed on Monday. Check-in on Mondays will not be
delayed but keep this in mind for your departure schedule. Official
hours for these offices are Monday through Friday, 0800-1600 hours.
Special clearance can be arranged for those on a tight schedule
(overtime fees will be charged by the officials for this service.)
Call Banana Bay Marina on VHF ch. 16 or ch. 12, if we can be
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WEATHER
- Weather in this part of the world is fairly predictable. The seasons,
invierno (winter) and verano (summer,) are fairly well defined by
changes in the amount of precipitation. Invierno lasts from June
to December and consists of heavy rains usually in the evenings
with temperatures a bit cooler than verano's normal 80º. Verano
is sunny with occasional rainfall in the evening, usually for very
short periods of time which helps to cool things off a bit.
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THE
BOATER'S VHF SPANISH DICTIONARY
 ADELANTE
- go ahead
ADUANA - customs
ALTO - stop
ANKLA - anchor
BANDERA - flag (country of vessel)
BASE (pronunciation BASAY) NAVAL - naval base
CAMBIO - change/ switch
(to) or over
CANAL CATORCE - channel 14
CANAL DIEZ Y SEIS - channel 16
EMBARCACION - boat name
ESTE - east
MATRICULA - registration number
MUELLE (pronunciation MOYAY) - dock
NOMBRE - name
NORTE - north
OESTE - west
PANGA - dinghy
PUERTO - port
QUARANTINA - quarantine
SUR - south
TRIPULANTES - # of persons on board |
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| GOLFITO
TOURIST INFORMATION - Golfito has a population of approximately
20,000 people, and was at one point in history a true "Banana Republic."
Today, it retains much of that rich flavor and boasts inhabitants
from many countries and cultures. Access to most goods and services
such as provisions, repair parts, and travel services is readily
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Banana Bay Marina
Apartado #159-8201
Golfito, Costa Rica, C.A.
Phone
011-506-2775-0838
011-506-2775-1111
Fax
011-506-2775-0735
Email
us!
Latitude 08º37N
Longitude 83º09W
VHF 16 & 12
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Yacht Transport
Contact Us for scheduled ports and booking information. |
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We
hope you'll visit us. However, we strongly recommend contacting
us before arriving to determine availability and to coordinate
your visit for optimal enjoyment. We can be reached by phone,
fax and email.
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Sunglasses
& Gear
Harpoon, Lightwave, Wave 580° and more!
Available at Banana Bay Marina in the GIft Shop.
Official Sunglasses
of the I.G.F.A. |
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Banana
Bay Marina offers a first class selection of sportfishing packages
in around the Southern Pacific region of Costa Rica. Packages
are designed to cover all of your needs while in Costa Rica such
as airport pickup, San Jose hotel arrangements, intra-country
ground and air travel, tours and many other activities for non-fishing
days.
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