Kilifi Creek

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	==Kilifi Creek==		==Kilifi Creek==
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-	<googlemap lat="-3.637462" lon="39.858398" zoom="13"></googlemap>	+	|-
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		+	[[Image:Kilifi.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Kilifi Creek, Kenya<br>''Click for larger view'']]
	===Background===		===Background===
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	===Charts===		===Charts===
-	BA 238	+	* BA 238
	===Radio Nets===		===Radio Nets===
		+	''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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	Submit details of local radio Nets.		Submit details of local radio Nets.
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	===Routes to/from===		===Routes to/from===
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	===Marinas===		===Marinas===
	Submit Marina details and facilities.		Submit Marina details and facilities.
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	===Anchorages===		===Anchorages===
-	[[Image:Kilifi.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Kilifi Creek, Kenya<br>''Click for larger view'']]	+	* Anchorage is in sand/mud close to the repairshop and clubhouse/cafe on the south bank.
-	Anchorage in sand/mud close to the repairshop and clubhouse/cafe on the south bank.	+	*
	===Tourism & things to do ashore===		===Tourism & things to do ashore===
-	The anchorage has close access to the main Mombassa road where many local taxi's and buses are available.	+	The anchorage has close access to the main Mombassa road where many local taxi's and buses are available.
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		+	*
	===Marine stores===		===Marine stores===
	There is a small repair shop at the anchorage.		There is a small repair shop at the anchorage.
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	===References & Publications===		===References & Publications===
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	===Cruiser's Friends===		===Cruiser's Friends===
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	===Forum Discussions===		===Forum Discussions===
	List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum		List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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	===External Links===		===External Links===
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		+	===Personal Notes===
		+	Personal experiences:
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Revision as of 14:35, 22 May 2008

Contents 1 Kilifi Creek 1.1 Background 1.2 Navigation 1.3 Charts 1.4 Radio Nets 1.5 Routes to/from 1.6 Check-in facilities 1.7 Marinas 1.8 Anchorages 1.9 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.10 Marine stores 1.11 References & Publications 1.12 Cruiser's Friends 1.13 Forum Discussions 1.14 External Links 1.15 Personal Notes

Kilifi Creek

03°38'S 39°52'E

Background

Historic details & submit details about the sailing in the area, etc.

Navigation

This is a well protected creek which is entered through a break in the outer reef (see relevant chart). You will pass under a bridge (70'/21m) and, be careful of the power line spanning the creek soon after the bridge.

Navigation under the bridge can be tricky due to silting so always attempt to get local knowledge by calling on VHF and asking directions from other local or visiting yachts.

Charts

• BA 238

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Routes to/from

This is the final stop for provisioning and preparation if undertaking the passage from East Africa to SE Asia or the Red Sea route.

Check-in facilities

There is a customs office near the bridge and then proceed immediately by road to Mombassa to complete the immigration formalities.

Marinas

Submit Marina details and facilities.

Anchorages

• Anchorage is in sand/mud close to the repairshop and clubhouse/cafe on the south bank.

Tourism & things to do ashore

The anchorage has close access to the main Mombassa road where many local taxi's and buses are available.

Marine stores

There is a small repair shop at the anchorage.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

• Yacht Seerose A passage up the East coast of Africa and across the Indian Ocean to SE Asia.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences:

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