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Sailing
in the Western Islands of Los Roques.
If sailing to Los
Roques from the central coast of Venezuela the most comfortable
voyage would be done by Dos Mosquises (on the archipelago’s
western end). On spotting land and as the boat nears, one can
see how different shades of blue appear in the sky, from the
deepest blue to clear green. To enter Dos Mosquises it is better
to do it on the south side. The entrance can offer some
difficulty due to the reef area which is why it is advisable to
cross it when the tide is high. Once inside the depth varies
between three and eight meters.
In the western most islands, Bequeve and Cayo Agua, there are
many places to anchor with depths of 2.5 and 12 meters. Some
shoals are easily seen. In Cayo Agua the recommended activities
are bird watching and snorkeling in the south coast where the
reef is in good condition. Among the mangrove isles which
surround Carenero key there is an ideal spot for anchoring (one
of the best anchorages in the Caribbean).
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LOS ROQUES "Charter
Boat Index"
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Approach
it from the south and visualize your route. The best one seems
to be towards the east from the shoal that is by the entrance. To anchor in the key, relax and start sailing towards Gran Roque
will allow you to enjoy the beauty and richness this park has to
offer: one of the most pleasant experiences that a navigator
could have.
It is not allowed to anchor in Selesqui in this moment. |