coming inshore with a boat from an other Area or even other Country You have to present Yourself and the Boatpapers at the next Headstation of the Marina, If You plan to come over on a Boat from an other Dominican Based port You need first get the "Moving" Papers from the Marine Station there and then present those at the Headststaion here on the East. Port fees are the same all around the Island,to get a Save Ankerspot with enough Cement in the Ground and good Chains on to keep a Vessel savely ankered You have to negociate such spot with the Locals at each Bay, for example here at My Place in Cabeza de Toro the "Owner" of all Cemnet Blocks in the Water is the Father of My 1st skipper, they are all here for some Dorado-Fest tomorrow, ha ha. it's never a problem to get a anker spot in cabeza de Toro during the winter months, plenty available, they just fill up during Billfish Season spring til end summer.
also the Headstation for the Port Authorities of the East is here in Cabeza de Toro.
as a Skipper YOu should know that You have to Inform the Authorities about Your arrival, they will check Your Boat upon arrival for Drugs, Firearms and Safety Equipment and the Persons on Board for their Legal Papers/Cedulas, bring copies of the Boats Matricula and Navegation Certificate, they will keep them at the office.
each Time You want to leave Port, far or just for fishing nearby doesn't matter, You need to get Your Permit for that Day first. Captain and Mate need to leave a copy of their cedulas at the Portoffice.
as for somebody not familiar with the Eastcoast in case of Boats I would recommend to anker/dock only at one of the following 3 Areas:
* Cap Cana Marina, that's a Full Dock Facility/Marina
* Punta Cana Marina, the same a Full Marina
* Cabeza de Toro, Boats are ankered, not docked, Fuel Station is available, the Bay is safe in case of Boat Thefts due the Marina's/Coast Guards and the Narcotics Headquarters for the Eastshores all stationed here
other Areas such as over in Bavaro/Jellyfish/Cortecito I would not recommend for a Newbie on Eastern Waters, there much too often Boats get missing or broken in, and the safety of available Ankerspots is far below the acceptable point.
over in bavaro You would also need a Local Skipper from the Area, the Passages to drive in and out and along the Beaches have their tricky and very shallow stretchy points, Skippers not familiar with the Locations get Bottom Rocked Quiet often there.
are ya talking a Boat or more a Dingy Thingy?
what size you wanna bring over?
Mike
