There is a great deal of controversy over the state of the widened Dutch Bridge. Cracks have been discovered. Lagoonies is now a marina but they still have a laundromat. Shrimpie is serving as the cruising community center and is running the morning VHF net and doing most of the laundry. Free internet. Beer and a fabulous serving of Fish or Shrimp.As always, bustling with activity and the best prices for boat stuff in the islands. Bobby's marina is the helpful cruiser marina. Don't be too worried about the jet traffic, they have the best marine tradesmen and nicest bunch of people in the lagoon. |
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| St. Martin Yacht Club at the Dutch Bridge, Sint Maarten, DWI |
Simpson Bay Lagoon is a huge mangrove swamp enterable by sailboats only via the Dutch Bridge which is only opened twice a day. This is the boating center for the entire Caribbean sea and the place where many mega-yachts hang out when their owners are not aboard. When the owners arrive, they leave the services and bars of Simpson Bay and head for the more genteel anchorages at Anguilla or St. Barts.
The Dutch bridge carries all the traffic to and from the airport and is opened once in the morning and once in the evening. Naturally, they do not dwadle.
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| The pack following Eaux Vives in under the Dutch Bridge |
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| The Dutch bridge opening. |
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| "Witch's Tit", a landmark in the Simpson Bay Lagoon |
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| Beach at northern end. |
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| Ahmen Mattress factory will deliver your custom mattress to the dock |
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