 Personal
Experience
Pick a Topic of interest from those below and explore
this Destination!
NOTE! Galle was damaged in the
2004 Tsunami, but we hear they are back in operation and welcoming cruisers.
| The only authorized anchorage is the outer
Galle Harbor. There usually is a swell, which may be uncomfortable
at times depending on the winds. If you put out a stern anchor so
that you face into the swell, you should be fine. Long Passages
anchored here briefly before we checked in. |
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Inner
Galle Harbour
Facilities: The inner harbor is located at a
Naval Facility and is also home to large fishing fleets from Sri Lanka,
Indonesia and China. The facilities are rather crude but adequate and
very secure as it is guarded 24 hours a day by Navy personnel. The biggest
problem with this "marina" is the depth charges dropped by the
Navy throughout the night to keep the harbour free from Tamil Tiger
terrorists. It is nearly impossible to sleep through this, but if you are
lucky enough to be able to tie up alongside the ship's dock, you will be the
furthest away from where the charges go off and the noise will not be so
bad. There is a small dinghy tie-up area
along the seawall at he NE end of the harbor near a series of steps
built into the wall.
| Floating Pontoons/Buoys (Med-moor) |
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Ship Dock |
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Yacht Maintenance Yard |
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| Toilets |
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Internet Access |
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Travel Lift |
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| Showers |
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Receive & Hold Mail |
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Chandlery on premises |
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| Power and Water at berth |
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Fuel Dock |
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Pump Out Facility |
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Toilet and shower facilities for cruisers are located
in a white concrete building at the N end of the harbor. The doors are
only open certain hours of the day and close for the night at 1830 hours.
There is no roof and there is a manned guard tower near it, so the ladies
usually hug the far wall out of sight of the guard. It is a bit rough, but
clean and the water is good.
Mail Drop Address:
Don Windsor & Company Ltd.
6/1 , Closenberg Road
Magalle,
Galle,
Sri Lanka
Tel 074-384 944 |
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Advantages
- Very secure - guarded 24 hrs a day
- Protected harbor in which to leave boat while
touring.
- Agents located close by as well as all
'facilitators" or "Cruiser's Friends.'
- Mike's Yacht Services within easy walking distance.
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Disadvantages:
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Facilities somewhat crude
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Approx. 2 kilometers from town so you
usually need a tuk tuk
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Tuk Tuks are NOT allowed into the Naval
facility, so if you have a lot of groceries or several jerry cans of
diesel, you must "slep" them to the dingy dock from the main
gate.
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You need a pass to go in/out of the
gate and you are not allowed to invite outside guests or 'local'
people in to visit you on your boat.
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Cruiser
Amenities
Grocery Stores/Provisioning
Shop -
- Mike's Yacht Service
Centre - Mike has many grocery items that are needed
by cruisers at good prices. He and his brother also run tours to
the highlands and elsewhere in Sri Lanka. We found him to be
honest and very helpful. Speaks very good English. No. 252 J.E. Perera Mawatha, Magalle, Galle
Ph: 09 34054 Fax: 09 34054, Email: mike1@sltnet.lk
- Many corner shops, small grocery stores and markets
available in town.
Facilitators/Tour Agents:
- Don Windsor & Company,
Office: 6/1 Closenberg Rd., Magalle, Galle Ph: (074)
384944/380737 Fax: (9474) 074-389737
- Dee
Dee Yacht Services, DD Nalin Kuruneru, No 385, Matara Rd.,
Magelle, Galle Ph 0777-659897
- Marlin Yacht Service,
No. 9/1 Gilbets Lane, Magalle, Galle Ph. 09 41597, Mobile:
0777 902178
- Mike's Yacht Service Centre
- No. 252 J.E. Perera Mawatha, Magalle, Galle
Ph: 09 34054 Fax: 09 34054, Email: mike1@sltnet.1k
Propane
Refills - Don Windsor & Co. |
Drinking Water -
- Drinking water is available for
delivery to your boat from the Don Windsor &
Co.
- Also, there is drinking water available from a tap in
both the men's and women's shower room.
Laundry
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- Don Windsor & Company,
Office: 6/1 Closenberg Rd., Magalle, Galle Ph: (074)
384944/380737 Fax: (9474) 074-389737
- Dee
Dee Yacht Services, DD Nalin Kuruneru, No 385, Matara Rd.,
Magelle, Galle Ph 0777-659897
- Marlin Yacht Service,
No. 9/1 Gilbets Lane, Magalle, Galle Ph. 09 41597, Mobile:
0777 902178
- Mike's Yacht Service Centre
Internet Access-
- Mike's
Yacht Service Centre
- Cyber Cafe -
downtown Galle
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| Bus - Public buses
are available. They careen at great speed down the crowded roads
running down anything in their way.
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Taxis - Taxis are available. You must negotiate the price
before getting in. |
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Shipping & Yacht Agents
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- Don
Windsor & Co. Office: 6/1 Closenberg Rd.
Magalle, Galle, PH: (074) 384944/380737 Fax:
(9474) 074-389737
- GAC
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Miscellaneous
The
following are services or places visited and recommended by Bob and Judi.
We can only say that our experience was a good one and we hope that you will
also have a favorable experience.
| Restaurants - "Hard
Rock" The Galle version of the original; quaint spot on the
beach - 100 rupee ride from the harbor. |
 More
Information
- Lonely Planet Guide to
Sri Lanka
- Insight Guide to Sri
Lanka
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