INDONESIAN ANCHORAGES
|
ISLAND/LOCATION |
NAME OF ANCHORAGE |
LATITUDE |
LONGITUDE |
COMMENTS |
SOURCE |
|
Tanimbar |
Laibobar
Is |
07.13.7 S |
131.29.9 E |
NW coast of Laibobar. Rock shelf close to shore |
CG1,2 |
|
Tanimbar |
Yamdena Is Abat |
07.20.46 s |
131.25.24 E |
4 6 m mud and sand. 200m from S shore close to reef. On approach from
NW watch for extensive reefs on both points as bay entered. |
CG1 |
|
Tanimbar |
Ungar
IS |
07.15.54 S |
131.23.96 E |
10 12 m. 250m offshore in large sandy area outside coral reef. Approach
from W direction as the reef on E side of bay extends further south.
Watch for several rocks between this and Vulmali island (only some permanently
above water) |
CG1 |
|
Tanimbar |
Vulmali
Is |
07.16.9 S |
131.23.6 E |
15m sand/coral. Approach from east to within 60m just south of conspicuous
sandy point with coconut grove. Watch for rocks between this and Ungar
Island. |
CG1 |
|
Tanimbar |
Yamdena
Is. Saumlaki |
07.58.81 S |
131.17.38 E |
20M ROCK/CORAL past 2nd jetty. VISIT HBR MASTER THEN POLICE. |
UK |
|
Tanimbar |
Yamdena
Is Saumlaki |
07.58.9 S |
131.17.37 E |
GPS PT NOT ACCURATE. Very deep. Can tie alongside wharf. Most boats anchor
200-300m offshore in deeper water nth of jetty. From W watch for reef
and shallow bank 300m SW of jetty. Good market, money (clean notes)
can be changed. |
CG1 |
|
Tanimbar |
Yarngurrual
Is |
07.23.19 S |
131.12.04 E or 131.13.8 E |
3.5 5m sand. Approx. 40m east of SE corner of island. Moved 50m further
SE at night. Approach from SE using sounder. Cay, fully covered at high
tide. GOOD SHELLS |
CG1 |
|
Tanimbar |
Nustabon
Is |
08.01.80 S |
131.11.45 E |
8-10m on nth side of sandy point 20m from beach. Anchor would not hold
on sth side of sandy point coral which shelves quickly. Uninhabited.
Extensive reef N of island approach beach carefully. |
CG1,CG2 |
|
Tanimbar |
Yamdena
Is Kolan Fanoier |
07.49.2 S |
131.06.52 E |
3 4m sand/clay. ApproaCHING
FROM ne WATCH FOR REEF EXTENDING FROM S SIDE OF ISLAND. Bottom shelves
gradually. Good anchorage |
CG1 |
|
Tanimbar |
Uncharted
Reef |
07.94 S |
131.04 E |
Shallow coral reef 200-300 m across (1m depth half tide) not on European
charts. On Indon. Chart 382. |
CG1 |
|
Tanimbar |
Selaru
Is Labuan Olendir |
08.08.2 S |
130.59.5 E |
3-4m clay. Approx 500m from E shore. Bottom shelves gradually. Nearby reefs. Very secure anchorage. Approach
from NW. Reef extends from both points keep to centre. |
CG2 |
|
Sermata |
West
end Sermata Is |
08.11.7 S |
128.49.57 E |
10m. Not a good anchorage (Corally, current and swell) |
UK |
|
Sermata |
Kalapa
Is Tg Pohehi |
08.11.7 S |
128.49.57 E (other anch.) |
8m. Next island to west of Sermata better anchorage. |
UK |
|
Sermata |
Moa |
08.08.37 S |
128.03.90 E |
15m. Shallows steeply. Easternmost beach before Mt Kuli |
UK |
|
Wetar |
Romang
Is |
07.31.2 S |
127.27.8 E |
7m coral and sand. Uninhabited. |
MOON |
|
Wetar |
Wetar
Is nth coast |
07.36 S (approx) |
126.25 E (approx) |
Towards eastern end of nth coast where wood cutting operation located.
Good anchorage |
CG2 |
|
Wetar |
Wetar
Is |
07.38.7 S |
126.22.8 E |
12m gravel. Go close to trunk of fallen coconut palm, 50m towards point
at low tide springs. Run line ashore to tree. Uninhabited. |
MOON |
|
Wetar |
Wetar
west coast Labuan Air Panas (Hot Springs) |
07.51.1 S |
125.49.7 E |
5m sand. Well protected. Not inhabited except temporary fishing camp. |
CG2 |
|
Wetar |
Kalisana
Village |
07.55.5 S |
125.49.4 E |
8m sand. 5 mi south of Labuan Air Panas. Bullets of wind. |
CG2 |
|
Wetar |
Kambing
Is |
08.08 S |
125.35 E |
Confused seas between this island and NE tip of Alor. |
CG2 |
|
Alor |
Alor
Is NW cnr, Kokar, |
08.09.68 S |
124.26.69 E |
10-20m in front of village. Reef extends out from conspicuous tree to
nth to be rounded on way in.
Shallow spots extend from shore on south side. Exposed to W. |
UK |
|
Alor |
Pantar
Is |
08.11 S |
124.15 E |
8m sand. Inside hole in reef. |
|
|
Kalimantan |
Selat
Bote |
01.43.62
S |
124.09.54
E |
Good surfing but strong currents. |
INT |
|
Alor Strait |
Lumpar
Reef |
08.13 S |
124.02 E |
Open to NE sea breeze. W side would be better if shallow patch located.
Good snorkelling in places. |
97 |
|
Solor/Flores |
Larantuka |
08.20.3 S |
123.59.7 E |
6-8m sand and rocks. Anchor in small indentation 200m SW of mosque with
two domes close to beach to keep out of current. Well protected. Provisions,
incl veg, meat, fish at market out of town. |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Wailarmung |
08.25.21 S |
123.35.24 E |
Sand in SE cnr of bay. Enter keeping to centre of bay, then head over
to SE cnr. Watch for dead trees. Friendly but reserved locals. |
CHAR |
|
Solor |
Lomblen
Is Lewoleba |
08.21.92 S or 08.27.09 S |
123.25.6 E or 123.26.39 |
Excellent market (fruit, veg, basic supplies, ikat). Anchorage best E
of town. Sandbank can be passed on either side. Pretty. Good protection.
See Charlies Charts p318 |
ELE, CHAR |
|
Roti |
Korobafo
Bay |
10.36.17
N |
123.13.73
E |
13m mud. Green and red buoy at entrance to anchorage. Come midway between
and stay in the middle for easy in and out. |
|
|
Solor |
Lembata
Is |
08.30.55 S |
123.13.25 E |
3-4m 100m offshore. Bay east of Tanjung Liang Meah. Keep to W end of
the bay. Wind against tide. |
CG2 |
|
Alor Strait |
Lomblen
Is |
08.30.3 S |
123.13.22 E |
8m sand on edge of fringing reef. (See pp316, 317 Charlies Charts) |
CHAR |
|
Alor |
Adonara
Is Sagu Bay |
08.14 S |
123.13 E |
16m. Anchor in SE cnr of bay inside im shoal shown on chart (visible
in good light). Enter using directions in US pilot. |
AIR |
|
Roti |
Unnamed |
10.37.99
S |
123.10.61
E |
4m off sandy beach at a break in fringeing reef. Totally protected in
E or SE but still some swell. |
ARCH |
|
Solor |
Solor
Is. |
08.25.4 S |
123.08.4 E |
7-15m 70m from shore. Stern anchor to keep from swinging. Shelves steeply.
Entry straightforward. Come in on depth sounder. Well protected. |
CG2 |
|
Roti |
Baa |
10.43.32
S |
123.02.67
E |
6-7m. Approach ruined dock on 155 degreesM as reef on port side is extensive.
Protecte from E and SE. Ikat atn good prices from Dao community. |
ARCH |
|
Flores |
Detached
reef |
08.09.2 S |
123.00.45 E |
Day stop in good weather. Excellent snorkelling |
97 |
|
Flores |
Larantuka/Waibalon |
08.21.7 S |
122.6 E |
12m sand. Small village very welcoming. |
IB 1993 |
|
Flores |
Tg
Gedong |
08.04.75 S |
122.50.66 E |
Gravel. Great anchorage. Good protection in cnr from swell and pm seabreeze.
|
97 |
|
Flores |
Tg
Gedong |
08.04.7 S |
122.50.6 E |
|
IB 1993 |
|
Flores |
Teluk
Hading |
08.17.8 S |
122.49 E |
2-3m 70m from shore. Well protected except N. Enter visually. Watch for
reef extending from Tg Watadama along W side of bay. Delightful spot.
Friendly village ashore. |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Tanjung
Bunga |
08.06 S |
122.47 E |
A number of anchorages here. If SE wind anchor here NE of Tg Bunga. No
good in NE. |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Hading
Bay (nth side) |
08.13.74 S |
122.46 E |
15 m sand and coral. 2mi W of Tg Belaberung in the deeper of two inlets
shown on chart. Good shelter. Excellent snorkelling. |
97 |
|
Flores |
Babi
Is (4 mi east of) |
08.25.4 S |
122.35.5 E |
7m sand. |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Babi
Is |
08.26 S |
122.31 E |
20m E of Maumere. |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Teluk
Pedang (Nangahale village) |
08.32.9 S |
122.30.5 E |
3-4m sand with coral areas. Enter on depth sounder. Anchor off copra
processing yard. |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Pulo
Besar Panamar Is |
08.26.33 S |
122.24.22 E |
10-15m. Good visibility needed to get through the pass between reefs.
Good anchorage. |
UK |
|
Flores |
Teluk
Maumere Gelitung Road (Seaworld) |
08.38.8 S |
122.18.5 E |
Good holding in volcanic sand 200m off the resort. Open to N. (Pm seabreezes
from N bouncy but tolerable). 2km W is town with fish market. Tours
to Kelimotu etc can be arranged. |
CG2, 97 |
|
Flores |
Seaworld
Resort |
08.38.07 S |
122.18.25 E |
5m sand. Watch for fishing sampans which trail fishing lines. Excellent
market at nearest town. Better stop than Maumere |
CHAR |
|
Flores |
Pulu
Besar |
08.21.16 S |
122.17.23 E |
20 of the best dives known! Current between Flores and Pulau Besar
very strong. |
INT |
|
Flores |
Maumere |
08.37.4 S |
122.13.8 E |
14m. Shoals quickly. Later tied to wharf. |
IB 1993 |
|
Flores |
Maumere |
08.37.2 S |
122.13.2 E |
Town anchorage. Protected except from N and E. Approach to wharf clear
other than charted coastal reef. Give it a wide berth to avoid bommies
on seaward side until approaching the whyarf from due N. Also reef 20
m W of jetty. Can tie to wharf for day or so. Clear in with helpful
HM. |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Saboloh
Is (small bay sth of is) |
08.27 S |
122.02 E |
20m Anchor over reef. Good holding. Crystal clear water can see reef
patches. Enter bay on heading 200 degrees. |
CG2 |
|
Sulawesi |
Telaga
Besar |
05.30.8
S or 05.30.33
S |
122.00.7
E or 122.01.37
E |
13 m sand. The westernmost of two islands off the bottom of Kabena. Steep
to between the islands but reasonable depth hereGood light needed. |
SLW |
|
Sulawesi |
Bonerate
Islands (Tiger islands) |
05.30
S Many Anchorages |
122.00
E Many Anchorages |
CHARTED POSN OF AREA 700M E OF GPS POSN. Anchorages on edge of fringing reef directly off villages of all
the inhabited islands. |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Tanjung
Batuboga (Pauls Pocket) |
08.28.24 S |
121.57.31 E |
More protected in pm seabreeze than other Tanjung Batuboga anchorage.
Head S down middle of big bay towards other WPT. Locate islet and leave
it and its fringing reef to stbd. Follow darker blue water into anchorage.
Gap in reef opens to small bay behind islet. Good visibility needed. |
ELE |
|
Flores |
Tanjung
Batuboga |
08.27.5 S |
121.57.1 E |
8-12m over coral. Protected and calm. Nice beach. Uninhabited. Monkeys
on beach. |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Tg
Batu Boga |
08.27 S |
121.57.0 E |
17.5m |
IB 1993 |
|
Flores |
Pabanamang |
08.27.38 S |
121.56.38 E |
14m sand patches. Extensive reefs on headlands so dont cut corners.
Good visibility. Secluded. |
CHAR |
|
Sabu
(Sawu, Savu) |
Seba |
10.30
S |
121.51
E |
4-6m. Anchor about 200m off N of jetty. Approach from WNW as reef to
N of jetty extensive. Alternative anchorage 0.5mi N in front of a bay
through gap in reef |
ARCH |
|
Flores |
Teluk
Nagarujong |
08.30.0 S |
121.42.8 E |
4-5m sand. Bottom shoals gradually from 10m. Approach clear |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Mausinda |
08.30.1 S |
121.42.3 E |
12m sand. Good protection from north. Nice village. |
IB 1993 |
|
Flores
(South Coast) |
Ende |
08.50.85 S |
121.38.48 E |
14m black sand. Between two jetties. Check in with HM here. (See Chappie
notes Roti-Bali p4) |
CHAP |
|
Flores
(South Coast) |
Ende |
08.50.61 S |
121.38.45 E |
13m sand. Watch for fishing nets. Can tour Kelimotu from here |
SHA |
|
Flores
(South coast) |
Thehrong
Bung Is |
08.52 S |
121.31 E |
Several good anchorages. Peaceful and lush. |
WR |
|
Flores |
Unnamed
|
08.29.7 S |
121.3.32 E |
5m. Good coral. |
UK |
|
Sulawesi |
Bonerate
Reefs |
06.39.28
S |
121.12.03
E |
10m sandy patch. 0-300 dropoff. Lovely coral |
INT |
|
Sulawesi |
Bonarate
town |
07.20.42
S |
121.04.55
E |
Anchor in sand patches outside fringing reef. Lots of traditional boats
being built. Barrier reef 1 mile from town all the way around. Steep
to in front of town. |
97,SS |
|
Sulawesi |
Bonerate
Reefs (Taka Bonerate) |
06.45.11
S |
121.02.44
E |
One in a labyrinth of islets. |
INT |
|
Flores |
Teluk
Riung |
08.24.64 or 08.23.25 S |
121.01.8 E or 121.00.20 E |
See directions p61 Cruising Notes |
CG2, AIR |
|
Flores |
Oenteloee
Is |
08.23.5 S |
121.00 E |
8-10m mud. Protected all sides any conditions. Entry staraightforward
from W end. |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Riung |
08.23.4 S |
120.59.5 E |
11m. Enclosed bay behind island. Small village. Water not clear for swimming. |
IB 1993 |
|
Sulawesi |
Tana
Djampea Is NE Bay |
07.03.53
S |
120.45.49
E |
Sand patches and coral behind coral reef with fish traps |
STST |
|
Sulawesi |
Tanah
Djampea Is W bay |
07.03
S |
120.36
E |
Looks to be much more protected not tried. |
STST |
|
Flores |
Telok
Linggeh |
08.16.85 S |
120.35.8 E |
8-12m |
AIR, JIM |
|
Flores |
Teluk
Reo |
08.16.8 S |
120.30.3 E |
3m. Approach E of Nanga Reo River, S of small headlandof Doro Toi, watching
out for associated outlying reef. River is navigable to heart of Reo
town. Watch sandbar across river
mouth. |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Reo |
08.17.2 S |
120.30.2 E |
5.7m. Not good. Better (sand bottom) around from Reo. |
IB 1993 |
|
Sulawesi |
Tana
Beru ENE of Bulukimba |
05.31.8
S |
120.21.4
E |
13m sand Watch out for fishing nets and traps within 5mi of shore. Centre
for Prahu building lots of them on beach. |
CG2,
SLW,PJ,ARJ |
|
Sumba |
Waingapu |
09.38
S |
120.15
E |
10-12m past new ferry dock towards old ferry dock. Approach from nth.
Reefs marked by 2 red and 1 green beacons. Proceed on 190 degree course
if leads not visible. |
ARCH |
|
Flores |
Teluk
Bari |
08.20.7 S |
120.10.8 E |
5-7m sand. Approach bay on course of 120 150 degrees, watching out
for reef that extends from both ends of the bay. Bottom shoals gradually.
Quiet and pictureque |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Toro
Lehok Tjamba |
08.23.57 S |
120.02.37 E |
12m. Entry from W through gap in reef. Easily visible in good light. |
AIR |
|
Flores |
Labuan
Bajo |
08.29.2 S |
119.52.5 E |
7m. Great anchorage. Good town. Reasonable market. Dont miss. |
IB 1993 |
|
Flores |
Labuhanbajo
(also moorings see Archrival) |
08.29.40 S |
119.52.30 E |
6-10m off beach 200m nth of wharf. Good town where anything can be bought
incl water and fuel. (See Cruising Notes p62) |
CG2 |
|
Flores |
Waecicu
Beach |
08.27.61 S |
119.52.19 E |
12m or less off beach. Backpacker resort |
AIR |
|
Rinca |
Teluk
Buaya (Lehok Buaja) |
08.39.2 S |
119.42.9 E |
10-15m mud within sight of jetty. Reef extends from E shore just before
jetty so stay to W of centre as you proceed down the bay. Anchorage
and jetty not apparent until on top of them. |
CG2 |
|
Rinca
vicinity |
Sebayor
Kecil or Sabajor Kecil |
08.30.2 S |
119.42.4 E |
5-15m sand and coral. Crystal clear water. Depth varies greatly. Eyeball
navigation. Exposed to N. Current. Pearls for sale good prices. Coral
poor. |
CG2, CHAP |
|
Rinca |
Lehok
Uada (oewada) Dasami behind Nusakode |
08.48 S |
119.40 E |
10-20m broken coral. Beautiful anchorage, completely protected like
lagoon. (See Cruising Notes p65) |
CG2, AH, SENT |
|
Rinca |
Lehok
Gingo (Gingga) |
08.42.21 S |
119.39.46 E |
Great anchorage. Going from Ranger station at Teluk Buaya around N side
to Gingo Bay on W side of Rinca reefs extend further than shown on charts.
Uncharted reef at 08.35.65 S 119.38.84 E. Pass well nth of this
position. |
97,WR,SAR, CHAP |
|
Flores
(Rinca?) |
Nose
Kode |
08.46.48 S |
119.39.36 E |
9m sand and coral. |
CHAP |
|
Sulawesi |
Malasoro
Bay |
05.38.9
S |
119.38.3
E |
Holding good but the wind screams in Cant get close because shallows
out far from shore. SW tip Sulawesi
STRONG WIND. |
SLW,
PJ |
|
Komodo
vicinity |
Gili
Makassar |
08.31 S |
119.35 E |
10m sand. Pristine coral cay. Day stop for snorkelling. |
CG2, ARJ |
|
Komodo |
Gili
Lawa Layt |
08.26.8 S |
119.34.3 E |
Good swimming. Look for lobsters. |
UK, AIR |
|
Komodo |
Komodo
Is Mooring Buoys |
08.26.82
S 08.26.85
S 08.29.67
S 08.29.6
S 08.26.86
S 08.29.45
S 08.13.12
S 08.36.42
S |
119.34.16
E 119.34.07
E 119.33.08
E 119.33.04
E 119.34.10
E 119.33.20
E 119.37.98
E 119.32.15
E
|
See Notes from Archrival for more moorings at Komodo and Rinca. |
ARCH |
|
Komodo |
Teluk
Batumonan |
08.29.5 S |
119.33.5 E |
Good holding over coral and sand. NE cnr of Komodo. Proceed up the middle of the bay until it
begins to shoal. Eyeball navigation. CMAP not accurate for this bay.
See Chappie Notes Roti-Bali p5 for more entry directions. |
CG2, CHAP |
|
Komodo
vicinity |
Padar
Is |
08.43 S |
119.33 E |
Dramatic scenery. Nice beaches. Few people |
|
|
Komodo |
Telok
Gili Lawa |
08.29 S |
119.32 E |
9m. Great little bay NE Komodo. Good coral. Poor protection from nth. |
IB 1993 |
|
Komodo |
Luing
Lia (Komodo village) |
08.35 S |
119.31.4 E |
12m. On NE side of bay opposite village. |
IB 1993 |
|
Komodo |
Whole
area (Comments) |
08.35 S |
119.31 E |
Tricky currents, tides etc. Check with locals re flow etc. |
IB 1993 |
|
Komodo |
Soro
Lia Bay |
08.35 S |
119.31 E |
10m. E side of bay. Floating buoys mark each side of channel in NW direction
to dock. |
AIR |
|
Komoda |
Banta
Is |
08.25.6 S |
119.19.5 E |
4-5m. Bay on SE side of island. GREAT PLACE. Protected. Enter from east
side. Head towards sandy beach. No dangers in centre of bay. Superb
coral and fish |
97 |
|
Komodo |
Banta
Is Nth coast |
08.24.6 S |
119.17.5 E |
4m sand. 100m off beach. Crystal clear water. Exposed to N. Simple approach
come to 100m off beach and anchor! |
CG2 |
|
Komodo |
San
Geang |
08.12.4 S |
119.00 E |
9m mud. Good protection except NW-NE. Anchored under volcano. |
IB 1993 |
|
Sumbawa |
Wera
Bay |
08.17.7 S |
118.58.11 E |
3-5m sand. Bottom shelves slowly. Slight N swell. Boatbuilding industry
here. |
CG3 |
|
Sumbawa |
Bima
Bay Outer harbour |
08.21.5 S |
118.43.6 E |
Anchor off Nae village. |
ARJ,
CG2, CHAP |
|
Sumbawa |
Bima
Bay E side |
08.21.5 S |
118.43.5 E |
10-15m. Anchor off Kolo village near other boats. |
CG2,
UK |
|
Sumbawa |
Bima
town |
08.27.0 S |
118.42.7 E |
6m mud. 150 m N of jetty. Interesting port town. (See Cruising Notes
p. 69) |
CG2,
KAEN, 97 |
|
Sumbawa |
Bima
Bay W(?) side |
08.23.7 S |
118.41.2E |
6m silt. Off Amu village. Shelves quickly from 17m to 6m then v. steeply
to 1m. Motor SW down middle of bay watching depth sounder. |
CG2 |
|
Sumbawa |
Kilo |
08.19.6 S |
118.23.3 E |
13m sand. Best anchorage in 18m. Good protection. Small village. |
IB 1993 |
|
Sumbawa |
Teluk
Dompo |
08.19.9 S |
118.23.2 E |
3-15m black sand. 100m off beach. Well protected except NW. Shoals quickly to 17m then slowly to the
beach, 3-6m a lot of the way into shore. |
CG2 |
|
Sumbawa |
Saygar
Bay |
08.20.42 S |
118.21.28 E |
5m .Pearl farm, but secluded. Can get well water, bananas, truck to Kilo
town. |
CHAR |
|
Sumbawa |
Kananga
Village |
08.08.39 S |
117.46.06 E |
8m sand. Just under Satonda Is. Shoals slowly to beach. Good fresh water.
Lovely village |
CG2,
ARJ, REN, WR |
|
Sumbawa |
Satonda
Is |
08.06 S |
117.45 E |
11m coral. NE cnr Satonda Is. |
CG2 |
|
Sumbawa |
Satonda |
08.07 S |
117.44.7 E |
22.5m. Volcanic island nth of Sumbawa. Possible to anchor closer in and
set stern anchor in shallower water or tie to palm tree. |
IB 1993 |
|
Sumbawa |
Tanjung
Brenti |
08.09.5 S |
117.43.5 E |
5-6m sand. 100m off beach. Shoals gently. Watch out for coral off N entrance
to bay. Exposed to W. |
CG2 |
|
Sumbawa |
Praya
Baai |
08.28.68 S |
117.33.99 E |
No details |
SS |
|
Sumbawa |
Moyo
Is |
08.16.5 S |
117.30.3 E |
8m sand. Exposed to W/SW. Good snorkelling. Interesting village. |
ARJ,
AH,97, WR |
|
Sumbawa |
Pulau
Medang |
08.08.63 S |
117.22.32 E |
8m. SW cnr of bight on N. coast of Medang. Nice village through the trees. |
AIR,
CHAP |
|
Sumbawa |
Moyo
Is E side Badas Harbour |
08.27.52 S |
117.22.1 E |
8m. Entrance well marked with leads and nav markers. Resorts, banks,
water, supplies etc |
CHAR |
|
Sumbawa |
Labuan |
08.27.9 S |
117.22.1 E |
8m sand. Excellent anchorage. Follow leads to inner harbour. Bemo to
Sumbawa Besar. Clean, excellent market |
07,WR,ARJ |
|
Sumbawa |
Medang |
08.08 S |
117.22 E |
8m sand. Large bay. Clear water. Walk thro coconut palms to village.
Bought fruit, eggs and a chicken from houses. |
IB 1993 |
|
Sumbawa |
Teluk
Potopadu |
08.23.2 S |
117.10.2 E |
8m behind sand spit. Enter from NE. Narrow 40m entrance. Make full S
bend around sand spit which is steep to and extending out from N side.
Inside keep to centre. Watch fish traps. (See Cruising Notes p72) |
ARJ,
SS REN, AH, CHAR |
|
Lombok |
Gili
Lawang (NW side Lombok) |
08.17.2 S or 08.18.16 S |
116.41.0 E or 116.39.9 E |
10-18m coral shelf. (or 5m black sand). Get as far into the cnr as possible
away from the steep drop off. Good visibility required. V.good snorkelling.
Stingers. |
97,
BALI, CHAP |
|
Lombok |
Unnamed |
08.19.2 S |
116.41 E |
10m sand. Open bay nth Lombok between two islands. Reasonable protection.
Some current. |
IB 1993 |
|
Lombok |
Lombok
NE |
08.18.24 S |
116.40.2 E |
6m sand or anywhere off the beach. Spectacular scenery under volcano.
P. 334 Charlies Charts |
CHAR |
|
Lombok |
Tembobar |
08.22.07 S |
116.07.11 E |
6m sand with clear water. One of the best anchorages in Lombok. Good
visibility needed coral heads. Dont anchor in front of resort. P.
336 Charlies Charts |
CHAR |
|
Lombok |
Kombal
Bay |
08.23.34 S |
116.05.49 E |
3m soft sand. Lots of facilities. See Charlies Charts p337 |
CHAR |
|
Lombok |
Gili
Air |
08.21.9 S |
116.05.0 E |
13m near beach. Terrific spot. See cruising notes p73 for directions
into anchorage. |
BALI,
97, UK,REN, CHAP |
|
Lombok |
Gili
Air |
08.21.9 S |
116.05 E |
15m coral and sand.South Gili Air. Approach by sailing between Gili Air
and Gili Meno. Well protected. |
IB 1993 |
|
Lombok |
Kombal
Bay |
08.24.38 S |
116.04.4 E |
22m sand. SE of Gili Air. Central place. Interesting. See Cruising Notes
p74 |
|
|
Lombok |
Lembar |
08.43.48 S |
116.04.16 E |
5m mud. Good alternative to Bali. Can check in at Mataram. Can go to
Bali by ferry. Harbour has leads and markers |
CHAR |
|
Lombok |
Sengigi
Beach |
08.29.9 S |
116.02.7 E |
14m sand N of reef. Exposed to SW and trades. Good jumping off point
for Bali |
KAEN,
WR, AIR, 97, AH, BALI |
|
Lombok |
Santigi |
08.29.8 S |
116.02.6 E |
10.5m sand. Nice protected bay. |
IB 1993 |
|
Kalimantan |
Kalimantan
River |
03.24.36
S |
116.01.52
E |
3m mud. Swarms of exotic birds and monkeys |
INT |
|
Lombok |
Selat
Is (NE cnr Lombok) |
08.20.3 S |
115.43.39 E |
15m |
WR |
|
Bali |
Lambuan
Amuk |
08.35.8 S |
115.30.7 E |
12m good holding. Clean water. |
SAL,AL,
T |
|
Lombok |
Lembongan
Is |
08.40.67 S |
115.26.29 E |
8m hard rock and coral. Easy day hop from Gili Air or Sengigi and allows
entering Benoa at lunchtime next day (12mi away). |
BALI,
AH, AIR |
|
Bali |
Benoa
Harbour leads |
08.45.22 S |
115.14.11 E |
See Cruising Notes p.77 |
|
|
Bali |
Bukei |
08.07 S |
115.13.5 E |
Nice but rolly. |
COM |
|
Java |
Kangean
Is |
06.51.45 S |
115.13.35 E |
4.5m mud and sand. Good anchorage. See Cruising Notes p91 for directions. |
97,
CHAP |
|
Bali |
Benoa
Harbour |
08.44.9 S |
115.12.7 E |
10.5m. Watch for unmarked rocks in harbour. Busy. |
IB 1993 |
|
Bali |
Comments
re currents between Lombok, Bali, Java. |
08.44 S |
115.12 E |
Strong currents. Adequate local info available. |
IB 1993 |
|
Bali |
Lovina
Beach |
08.09.6 S |
115.01.4 E |
4m inside protecting reef. Enjoyable. |
COM |
|
Java |
Raas
Is Nth side |
07.09 S |
114.37.2 E |
11m coral. Difficult entrance. See Cruising Notes p91, |
97,
94, AIR, SAL, ETH |
|
Bali |
Tulamben
Mendjangen Is |
08.05.55 S |
114.31.40 E |
10m 100m from shore. Snorkelled WWII wreck. |
|
|
Bali |
Tg
Bedak |
08.05.9 S |
114.29.9 E |
15m sand. Good holding. Coral in shallower water. Good snorkelling. |
IB 1993 |
|
Java |
Tg
Sembulungan |
08.27.3 S |
114.22.8 E |
18.5m. Good anchorage. Watch for many fish traps. Many fishing boats. |
IB 1993 |
|
Java |
Tg
Lumut |
07.45 S |
114.20.8 E |
12m mud and sand. Anchored inside coral reef. Need good light to exit
anchorage. |
IB 1993 |
|
Java
mainland |
Between
Lumit and Jakora |
07.45 S |
114.19.2 E |
NE Java. Very nice. |
94 |
|
Madura |
Gili
Jang |
06.59.6 S |
114.09.6 E |
12m sand. |
IB 1993 |
|
Java
mainland |
Mudera
(anywhere along N side) |
06.51
S approx. |
113.34
E approx. |
A little rolly |
94 |
|
Madura |
Kejapang
Daya |
06.53.3 S |
113.16.9 E |
4m. |
IB 1993 |
|
Java
mainland |
Just
N of Mudong |
06.54
S |
112.50
E |
Very comfortable. Not rolly. |
94 |
|
Java |
Bawean |
05.43.85S |
112.40.10 E |
7m sand. Easy to get it. Watch depth sounder. |
CHAP |
|
Java |
Tg
Kodok |
06.51.8 S |
112.21 E |
7m. |
IB 1993 |
|
Kalimantan |
Kumai |
03.10.0
S |
111.37.00
E |
Ship channel goes up Kumai River. Start at this point. See Cruising Notes
p 95 and Chappie Bali-Singapore p2.
Dont go in too far on leads bank extends further than expected.
GOOD CHART OF RIVER AVAILABLE BALI MARINA SHOP. |
|
|
Java
mainland |
Unnamed |
06.47.1
S |
111.27.6
E |
Big cement pier not shown on chart. Can pick and choose where to anchor
within 10mi. |
94 |
|
Java
mainland |
Unnamed |
06.39.1
S |
111.27.6 |
Comfortable anchorage. Diesel in town, a bemo trip. |
94 |
|
Java |
Tg
Leran Borong |
06.39.2 S |
111.27.5 E |
3.4m mud. Small town nth of Rembang. Not recommended. |
IB 1993 |
|
Java |
Madura
Is Pailus |
06.29.41 S |
110.41.18 E |
4m Watch for fish traps and anchor inside them. Teak furniture making
ashore. See Charlies Charts p343. |
CHAR |
|
Java |
Karimun
Jawa |
05.50.1 S |
110.25.2 E |
11m coral. Re-anchored 14m sand. |
IB 1993 |
|
Karimunjawa |
Karimunjawa
Is |
05.52 S |
110.25 E |
7m. Clean clear water, good snorkelling. See Cruising Notes p92 for directions. |
Eth,
97, 94, SAL, NALU, OT |
|
Kalimantan |
Unnamed
island off SW tip of Kalimantan |
03.04.12
S |
110.12.32
E |
Beautiful setting in settled weather. |
INT |
|
Kalimantan
vicinity |
Karimata
Islands |
01.37
S |
108.53
E |
Anchor near fringeing reef. Locals can show a channel through reef to
calmer anchorage. |
94 |
|
Kalimantan
vicinity |
Serutu
Is |
01.42.30
S |
108.43.26
or 108.49.00E |
7-10m sand right up to fringeing reef. Fresh water stream at head of
bay can be dinghied to. |
UK,WR,97 |
|
Kalimantan
vicinity |
Serutu
Is |
01.42.38
S |
108.43.15
E |
7m sand. Coral fringes shoreline but centre of bay clear. V. pleasant
small bay with protection from SE. |
AIR |
|
Kalimantan
vicinity |
Tiju
(N. of) |
01.42.84
S |
108.40.73 |
Many good spots in vicinity. Pretty. |
94 |
|
Belitung |
Tanjung
Kelayang Panti |
02.33.2 S |
107.39.8 E |
6.2m sand. Watch for bommies on way in. Great anchorage. Easy bemo access
to town. |
IB 1993 |
|
Sumatra |
Belitung
Is Dendong Harbour |
03.06
S |
107.27.07
E |
3m. 11mi inland. No town or facilities. |
COM |
|
Simedang Island |
Mendanau |
02.51.8 S |
107.22 E |
5.5m sand. Good protection, nice beaches, coconuts. |
IB 1993 |
|
Kalimantan
vicinity |
Pejantan
Is (midway betw Pelapis and Singapore) |
0.08.02
N |
107.13.49
E |
Anchor just W of and outside dramatic rocky islet in the bay on the N
shore. Good light needed as several shallow coral patches well off shoreline. |
AIR,
PJ |
|
Simedang Island |
Near
lighthouse |
03.18.8 S |
107.12.4 E |
18.5m sand between reef. Exposed to some wind. Current at high tide when
reef exposed. Enter anchorage 120 degrees off lighthouse. Good drinking
water from well west of lighthouse. |
IB 1993 |
|
Sumatra
Bangka Str |
Toboali |
03.01.5
S |
106.26
E |
3-6m mud. Open roadstead. |
KEN |
|
Sumatra
Bangka Str |
Maspari
(Lucipara) Is |
03.12.8
S |
106.12.42
E |
10m. S entrance to Bangka Strait. See Charlies Charts p346 re Bangka
Straits. |
ETH,
CHAR |
|
Sumatra
Bangka Str |
Lelari
Is |
02.45.43
S |
105.54.72
E |
9m. Alternative to Maspari |
ETH |
|
Sumatra
Bangka Str |
Nanga
Besar Island |
02.24.41
S |
105.46.54
E |
Middle of strait |
ETH |
|
Bangka |
Klabat |
01.32.9 S |
105.42.5 E |
5.4m sand. Shoals slowly. Markers not as described in pilot. Only stbd
marker sighted. Protected. Resort ashore good food, cold beer. |
IB 1993 |
|
Sumatra
Bangka Str |
Tg
Katima Bongko |
02.21
S |
105.17
E |
|
SAL |
|
Sumatra
Bangka Str |
Cebia |
01.12.78
S |
105.15.67
E |
14m. Village |
ETH |
|
Sumatra
Bangka Str |
Tujuh
Islands |
01.16.17
S |
105.15.10
E |
|
ETH,
KEN |
|
Sumatra
Bangka Str |
Bangka
Is, N side Muntok |
02.04.6
S |
105.09.8
E |
8m. Diesel off sandy beach nth of harbour. Good produce market. Can visit
fortified lighthouse on NW tip of island. |
94,
SENT,ETH, ARI |
|
Sumatra
Bangka Str |
Tanjung
Ular |
01.56.92
S |
105.07.5
E |
21m |
ETH |
|
Riau
Group |
Lingga |
00.18.19
S |
104.58.8
E |
Very comfortable |
94 |
|
Riau
Group |
Kongka
Is W. side |
00.04.66
S |
104.51.38
E |
10m sand. Extensive village on stilts |
WR |
|
Riau
Group |
Between
Kongka Kecil and Kongka Besar |
0.04.09
S |
104.50.87
E |
6m mud. Visual navigation essential as one or two reefs and shallows. |
UK |
|
Equator |
Equator |
00.00.00 |
104.45.5 E |
12m. |
IB 1993 |
|
Riau
Group |
Hentar
Is N side |
00.03
N |
104.45
E |
10m. Good holding |
SAL |
|
Lingga |
Sembangka |
00.03.2 N |
104.41.6 E |
7.3m sand. Village nearby. Fruit eggs fish etc. Plenty of inquisitive
visitors. |
IB 1993 |
|
Riau
Group |
Berang
Is W. side |
00.00.54
S |
104.38.98
E |
8m sand |
WR |
|
Riau
Group |
Sebangka
Is N side |
00.27
N |
104.31.2
E |
8m. Beautiful anchorage. |
SAL |
|
Riau
Group |
Unnamed |
00.24
N |
104.30.9
E |
Nice, flat, comfortable |
94 |
|
Riau
Group |
Mamut
Is E side |
00.00.34
N |
104.30.57
E |
14m sand |
WR |
|
|
Singkep
Is Sg Buluh |
00.21.48
S |
104.25.21
E |
4m sand and mud. Interesting boating area. |
CHAR |
|
Asanda Island |
Asanda |
00.28.7 N |
104.25.1 E |
5m weed and sand. Not particularly good anchorage. |
IB 1993 |
|
Riau
Group |
Seminpan
Is N side |
00.27
N |
104.24.65
E |
12m mud. |
WR |
|
Riau
Group |
Pangkil
Is |
00.49
N |
104.22
E |
7m mud. |
94 |
|
Riau
Group |
Mesanuk
Is |
00.27
N |
104.20.3
E |
Good holding. Many other anchorages |
94 |
|
Riau
Group |
Karas
Is Big Bay |
00.46
N |
104.20
E |
|
94 |
|
Batam |
Telok
Tering |
01.11.2 N |
104.19.7 E |
12.5m. Coral extends further out than indicated on chart. Watch for bommies. |
IB 1993 |
|
Riau
Group |
Bintan
Is W side |
01.00.2
N or 01.02.8
N |
104.15.2
E or 104.13.4
E |
|
97 |
|
Riau
Group |
Rempang
Simbalang Is |
00.52.13
N |
104.15.05
E |
|
94 |
|
Riau
Group |
Batam
Is Tanjung Sembulang |
00.52.2
N |
104.15.02
E |
8m. Just inside point. Comfortable. |
AIR |
|
Riau
Straits |
Renbung
(Small inlet on W side of straits) |
00.52.45
N |
104.14.97
E |
7m sand and mud. Gets you out of fast moving channel waters. |
CHAR |
|
Riau
Group |
Bulan
Is |
01.2.06
N |
104.13.6
E |
8m. Between Bulan and Bintan |
SAL |
|
Riau
Group |
Batam
Nongsa Pt Marina |
01.12.15
N |
104.05.7
E |
Entry Buoy. See Cruising Notes p 105 See Chappie Bali-Singapore p3-5 |
CHAP |
|
Singapore |
Pasir
Ris |
01.23.2 N |
103.57.6 E |
5.7m mud and sand. Holding mediocre. Short walk to train and city. |
IB 1993 |
|
Batam |
Sekupang
marina |
01.05 N |
103.56.2 E |
Bus to town. Good provisioning. |
IB 1993 |
|
Java
mainland |
Tulok
Bijumata |
07.55.5 S |
? |
E side of Java. Reef area better than Bukei. Bit rolly. |
94 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Flores
(South coast) |
Nusa
Ende |
|
|
Small island in centre of Ende bay. Deep but good. |
ADA |
|
Java |
Bawean
Is Teluk Promahan (nth coast) |
Several |
|
4m sand. See Cruising Notes for directions in. Stay 2mi off to avid reefs. |
AH,
97, AIR, 94 |
|
Java |
Seribu
Islands Pulau Kaliageh (S of
P. Kelapa) |
|
|
Mr Gunther Fust v. welcoming |
KEN |
|
Java
mainland |
Seribia
Strait |
|
|
Beware of oil rigs, well lit. |
94 |
|
Java
mainland |
Central
coast |
|
|
Beware of extra islands not on DMA chart 72231. Lots of shipping. |
94 |
|
Java
mainland |
Probolingo |
|
|
Long entry channel leads to a turning basin where 60 boats rafted. Can
visit Mt Bromo from here (pre-dawn horseback ride to craters rim) |
SAR |
|
Java
mainland |
Surabaya |
|
|
E entrance 6-7m littered with fish traps |
SENT |
|
Java
mainland |
Cirebon |
|
|
Harbour authorities v. helpful. Can get oil filters at Sunda Motors off
Jalan Panjunan. Visit palaces. |
SENT |
|
Kalimantan
vicinity |
Pelapis
Is |
|
|
Close to W coast Borneo |
PJ |
|
Kalimantan
vicinity |
Kentar
Island |
|
|
|
CHAP |
|
Kalimantan
vicinity |
Mesanak
Island |
|
|
|
CHAP |
|
Leti Island |
Serawoe
Village |
|
|
7 fathoms. A bit rolly. The next bay along, full of sailing craft looked
a better anchorage. |
Jim |
|
Riau
Croup |
Lingga
Islands |
|
|
Many many anchorages. BA 1789 A MUST. INDON CHARTS EVEN BETTER. **SEE
PP 101-103 of cruising notes re reef. |
|
|
Riau
Group |
Bintan
Tanjung Pinang |
|
|
Town chockers with history. Filthy. Can check out there. |
|
|
Sabah
(Malaysia) |
Kuching |
|
|
About 20mi up Sarawak River. Great city to visit by yacht. NEED GOOD
CHART. Start upriver 1hr after low tide for v. quick trip. |
97 |
|
Solor |
Pemakayu
village |
|
|
In Flores Strait. In slight bay where Solor shore starts to trend away
to E. Night market. Very pretty. Shelter from S swell. |
CG2 |
|
Solor |
Lawajong |
|
|
8m off the village. Portugese fort. |
UK |
|
Solor Flores Strait |
Anchorages |
|
|
Fairly wide body of water with depths that make anchoring possible. Villages
both shores, beaches Solor side. |
CG2 |
|
Sumatra
Bangka Str |
Muntok
(4mi E of) |
|
|
3m mud |
KEN |
|
Tanimbar |
Nojonak |
|
|
6 fathoms |
Jim |
|
Tanimbar? |
Meatji
Miarang |
|
|
6 fathoms. Enter lagoon through NE pass. French C19th lighthouse. Pleasant
villagers. |
Jim |
|
Wetar |
Kisar
Is |
|
|
Between Kisar and Alor confused seas. Anchor between two hills in Wangrelli
Bay (chart 375 rencana 1) 1.5km walk to town in Enrelli Bay. |
CG2 |
SOURCES:
IB 1993 Ironbark II
CHAP 2002 Chappie
FF 2004 Feel Free
