Anchorage· Tablas· Philippines

Odiongan Anchorage (Poctoy)

12° 25.1′ N · 121° 59.1′ E · approximate

An open roadstead off the Poctoy port of Odiongan, the main commercial town of Romblon province.

Practical

Approx: placed about 250 m west of the Poctoy causeway, clear of the ferry berth; Wikipedia describes a good anchorage at Poctoy. Open to the west (Tablas Strait), so use in the amihan and leave in the habagat. Keep clear of RoRo ferries manoeuvring. Depth and holding not published; sound in.

Best for

Provisioning stop on the Tablas west coast

Season

Nov–Apr