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==Saldanha Bay Cruising Guide== | ==Saldanha Bay Cruising Guide== | ||
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
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'''Saldanha Bay''' is a natural harbour on the south-western coast of [[South Africa]], north west of [[Cape Town]]. The town that developed around the bay, also called ''Saldanha'', was incorporated with five other towns into the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality in 2000. The current population of the municipality is estimated at 72,000. | '''Saldanha Bay''' is a natural harbour on the south-western coast of [[South Africa]], north west of [[Cape Town]]. The town that developed around the bay, also called ''Saldanha'', was incorporated with five other towns into the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality in 2000. The current population of the municipality is estimated at 72,000. | ||
Revision as of 11:29, 2 January 2010
Saldanha Bay Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Saldanha Bay and Langebaan.
GPS: 33°01.12′S, 17°56.93′E
Gallery: Panoramio
Background
Also see Langebaan
Saldanha Bay is a natural harbour on the south-western coast of South Africa, north west of Cape Town. The town that developed around the bay, also called Saldanha, was incorporated with five other towns into the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality in 2000. The current population of the municipality is estimated at 72,000.
Saldanha Bay's location makes it a paradise for the watersport enthusiast, and its local economy being strongly dependent on fishing, mussels, seafood processing, the steel industry and the harbour. Furthermore its sheltered harbour plays an important part in the Sishen-Saldanha iron-ore project at which Saldanha Steel takes center stage. With strong historic military links Saldanha is also host to a Naval training base and the South African Military Academy. The SAS Saldanha Nature Reserve offers a display of wildflowers during late winter and spring while Southern Right Whales also visit the waters in and around the nature reserve.
Expand on the sailing in the area
Charts
- B.A. 1232 (Approaches)
- B.A. 1236 (Port of Saldanha).
- Saldanha Bay and Langebaan Lagoon - SC 2
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- SA Maritime Net: The South African Maritime Net operates 7 days a week, and provides weather reports from around the coast, and maintains contact with boats off the coast of South Africa and up into the Mozambique channel. There are two regular schedule times as follows:
- 06:30 UTC: Starts on 14316 kHz for 5-10 minutes, and then moves to 7,120 kHz.
- 11:30 UTC: Starts on 14316 kHz for approx. 30 mins and then moves down to 7,120 kHz.
Local Climate and Weather
Mediterranean climate; winter rainfall and dry summer. Prevailing winds south westerly and north easterly.
Routes to/from Saldanha
Popular routes, timing, etc.
Approach
Entering details?
Check-in facilities
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc..
Marinas
Submit Marina details and facilities.
Yacht Clubs
List yacht clubs & details
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Marine stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Offshore Islands
List Islands
References & Publications
Publications, 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
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences
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