Marina· Palawan (Puerto Princesa)· Philippines

Abanico Yacht Club (Puerto Princesa)

9° 45.9′ N · 118° 43.9′ E

A small, friendly yacht club on the shore of Puerto Princesa harbour that has looked after visiting cruisers for years: moorings, a safe dinghy dock, a bar and restaurant, and the local contacts to get you through clearance and shopping.

Practical

VHF 72 (monitored during restaurant hours; service boat until 5:00 pm). Phone +63 998 304 9566 or +63 995 665 9195, AbanicoYachtClub@yahoo.com.ph (Noonsite listing, May 2011; verify locally). A few moorings for visiting yachts; otherwise anchor off and pay the dinghy-dock/facility service charge (rates on the club website; verify locally). Safe dinghy dock, bar and restaurant with a usual Sunday buffet, laundry arranged, and trusted tricycle drivers who will take you shopping or to the clearance offices and wait. The club can help arrange clearance. Fuel and water from the dock (SEAP). No hardstand or haul-out. Address: 22 Zone 5 Purok Abanico, San Pedro, Puerto Princesa.

Best for

Moorings, dinghy dock, laundry and help with clearance