Chaguaramas Bay has changed a lot since the days of being an American Military Base during World War Two. It now has one of the finest collection of marine services and skilled workers to be found anywhere in the Caribbean. There is very little that cannot be found, fabricated, or repaired here. All with the unique Trini style.
The Yacht Services Association of Trinidad and Tobago (YSATT)
YSATT (pronounced Why Sat), is the non profit umbrella organization established in 1994 by the boatyards and marinas within the Western Peninsula of Trinidad, to ensure the proper and controlled growth of the yacht service industry in Trinidad & Tobago. While primarily a trade organization they provide a great deal of support to the visiting Cruiser.
The Yards and Marinas are the heart of the yacht service industry in Chaguaramas. Taken together they are able to haul/launch two dozen boats in a day from the smallest sailboat to major power yachts.
There are a number of great marinas in Chaguaramas, including a number of docks available at the Yacht Yards and a few smaller marinas. Dock space is limited in Trinidad, so cruisers must compete with many of the local boaters. However, with early reservations, most all cruisers are able to find a place to keep their boats.
Yard List:
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Located in the middle of the North Shore of Chaguaramas Bay, Power Boats is basically divided into two sections, one for local power boats and the other for foreign yachts. In the foreign yacht section they haul over 500 yachts every year with their maximum capacity being about 250 yachts on land in the high (hurricane) season. In spite of these relatively large numbers, they still take great pride in offering as close to a “family” service as possible. The owners and managers of their company are all experienced boating enthusiasts who understand the needs of both our local power boating community as well as the foreign yachting visitors. Power Boats’ intention is always to give to their customers the best possible service at the best possible price and ultimately, to make it as easy, comfortable and cost effective as possible for their customers to store and repair their boats at their secure, customer friendly boatyard in Trinidad.
Contact Number: (868) 634-4303
Email: pbmfl@powerboats.co.tt
Services: full service boatyard
Facilities:60 ton lift, catamaran cradle for 35 to 55 ft., hotel, marina, restaurants, space for 250 yachts.
Aerial View of Power Boats Yard.Power Boats YardPower Boats Fuel Dock
While neither a yacht yard or a marina, TTSA attracts cruisers to their moorings and nearby anchorage. Cruisers may use their facilities for a small monthly fee.
Contact Number: (868) 634-4519
Email: setsail@ttsailing.org
Services: TTSA is geared to providing service to their members. However, Non-members may use the facilities with certain fees and restrictions.
Facilities: 15 Ton Travel Lift and Haul out Yard Facilities, Bow/Stern Moorings and Tender Services, 24hr Security, Dinghy Dock, Bar, and Internet access.
Crews Inn’s Marina and boatyard is located on the south-side of Chaguaramas harbor. It is one of the most modern Marinas in the region.
CrewsInn’s 68-Slip Marina is a safe and peaceful harbour outside of the hurricane belt; naturally protected by lush mountains of the Northern Range. As one of the most modern Marinas in the region, it is a fond favourite for yearly and transient guests due to its first-class service and community appeal.
The Boatyard offers haul out services to large yachts and commercial vessels up to a 30ft beam. Fully equipped with a Marine Travel Lift carrying a lifting capacity of 200 tons, the Boatyard utilizes a core yard staff supported by a complement of selected qualified and highly specialized contractors. With no draft restrictions on approaches to the bay (with 20ft draft at the shallowest point), the haul out bay at the facility can facilitate storage, complete repair and refurbishment works. It is also the largest covered facility in the Caribbean with a total housing space of over 76,0000 square feet.
Contact Number: (868) 607-4000
Email: Not Published. See Contacts on their web page.
Services and Facilities: Free Fresh water at berth, Pay for use electrical supply, Air-conditioned washrooms with hot & cold showers, Pump out station for waste materials, Waste oil management facility, 24-hour laundry facility, On site Customs & Immigration offices. Access to CrewsInn’s Hotel and its facilities, Swimming Pool, Direct Dial Telephone Access. Wi-Fi, 24-Hour Security & Secured parking
Nestled within the calm waters of Chaguaramas lies Coral Cove Marina. Conveniently located opposite the customs dock and sheltered within the picturesque bay. Coral Cove marina can accommodate up to 35 vessels inclusive of catamarans & commercial vessels. All slips come with shore power and cable television is available in some slips as an optional add on.
Coral Cove offers haul out services for up to 100 vessels weighing up to 60 metric tons with a maximum beam of 19 feet. Coral Cove's boatyard can hold approximately 100 vessels at a time.
Within the compound can be found an array of contractors, marine chanceries and other services necessary to get the repairs done in a timely and cost effective manner.
Coral Cove allows customers to choose their contractor from our experienced tenants or utilize other nearby contractors. So whether the owner opts to do the work him or herself or enlist a little help, the safe boatyard with 24-hour security is the perfect place to store their vessel for the hurricane season.
They also have storage units and hotel rooms available for rent in cases where major restorative work is being carried out and a complimentary air conditioned hospitality room for your enjoyment. On site, we are home marine shops, restaurants, supermarket and laundry. Finally, close to the marina there is a small swimming pool where guests can relax or enjoy our famous pot luck BBQ dinners!
Contact Number: (868) 634-2040
Email: coralcovereservations@albrosco.com
Services: Full array of contractos.
Facilities: Slips for 35 vessels (inclusive of catamarans & commercial vessels.), Haul out for 100 vessels (100 metric tons, 19 feet beam)
Peake Yacht Services is a full service boat yard on the north side of Chaguaramas bay. A large and varied collection of marine businesses find home there.
Worry less and enjoy more. That’s our philosophy at Peake Yacht Services. As our boat yard is designed with all your needs in mind, including a 150-ton travel lift and storage capacity for over 350 boats, you can take your time instead to soak in the lush surroundings and to get to know our little island a bit more. Rest assured that we can handle all types of boats from luxury sailing and motor yachts, racing maxis, survey vessels to heavy-duty tugs. We also cater to crafts up to 31-foot beam.
Contact Number: (868) 235 4797
Email: mail@peakeyachts.com
Services & Facilities Peake Yacht Services also offers a variety of services such as antifouling, fibre-glass, painting, and boat building, as well as a convenient selection of other on site services including our well stocked chandlery, storage rooms, and more.
Services:70 ton travelift, repair facilities. Storage for about 130 on the hard.
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Moorings and Anchorages
Chaguaramas Bay is a commercial port serving many ships supporting Trinidad's oil industry. It is also home to a very active fishing fleet. As a result you can get a better selection of marine services and fresh fish.
Chaguaramas Bay
There are a number of moorings available at the mouth of the inner harbor between Power Boats and the commercial docks. It is also possible to find a spot to drop an anchor. Care must be taken to keep out of the way of traffic and the holding can be difficult.
Update May 27 2024 - The cost is 50TT or 7 USD at night, the yellow moorings belong to Phillip Tardeau 477-7426 and the red ones to Simon 324-3270 (update provided by Gordon Gervais)
Trinidad and Tobago Sailing Association (TTSA)
There are both mooring and anchoring locations off TTSA located to the east of Chaguaramas Bay. TTSA provides full services to moored and anchored boats for a small fee.
These moorings are located approx. 8nm east of Chaguaramas. The Association has a great number of moorings for locals and visitors (up to 15 tonnes). These are available on a first come, first served basis and are inspected quarterly by a qualified diver. Full service haul-out yard, 15-ton marine hoist, moorings, bar and snack bar, office services, laundry, repair shed, water, ice, anchorage.
