St Eustatias - Other Sports
There is little to offer on Statia for the sporting enthusiast.
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At the Community Centre on Rosemary Laan:
Tennis (US$5), basketball, softball and volleyball; changing rooms are available. Tennis, volleyball and basketball also at Gene’s Sports Complex, T82711
Table tennis, dominoes, checkers, open Monday-Saturday 1430-2230, Sunday 0800-1800. There is also a children’s playground.
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Sint Eustatius or Statia, the name ‘Statia’ comes from St Anastasia, as it was named by Columbus, but the Dutch later changed it to Sint...
Climate
Average temperature is around 27°C in the daytime and 23°C at night. Average rainfall is 45 inches a year. Average water...
Air
Winair has several daily 20-min flights from St Maarten (US$80 return) connecting with flights from the USA, Europe and other islands....
Land
Car: There is no public transport on the island but cars and taxis can be hired. Driving is on the right, but some roads are so narrow...
Telephone Services
Fax and cablegrams at Landsradio, Van Tonningenweg. Open Mon-Fri, 0730-1930, Sat, Sun 1200-1800, pay phone on the wall...
Local Tourist Offices
The St Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation, Fort Oranjestraat, Mon-Fri 0800-1700, T/F82433, www.statiatourism....
Expect a 7% government tax, 15% service charge on top of quoted rates & sometimes a 5% surcharge. The tourist office has a list of home...