Mossel Bay
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Mossel Bay
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Charts
- S.A.N
- 1020 - Mossel Bay and approaches
- BA
- 2084 - Mossel bay to Cape St. Francis
- 2083 - Danger point to Mossel bay
- 639 - Mossel bay–Mossel bay harbour
Weather
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Passages
Communication
- 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.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Berthing
There is a small marina within the harbour.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Mossel Bay Yacht Club
Clubhouse on the shore of the bay just north of the harbour with bar, restaurant, toilets and hot showers. Marina inside the harbour with water and electricity. Max. length 15 m. A friendly club with very helpful members.
- [email protected]; Tel: +27 (44) 690 7100; Fax: +27 (44) 691 3395; VHF channels 16 & 12
- Address: P.O. Box 10, Mosselbaai, 6500, South Africa
Anchorages
Mossel Bay Anchorage
Amenities
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Water | In the Mossel Bay Yacht Club |
Electricity | In the Mossel Bay Yacht Club |
Toilets | In the Mossel Bay Yacht Club clubhouse |
Showers | In the Mossel Bay Yacht Club clubhouse |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | Bins in the harbour |
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Provisioning
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Eating out
Restaurant in the Mossel Bay Yacht Club clubhouse.
Transportation
Mossel Bay straddles the N2 national highway, which is South Africa’s main coastal road from Cape Town in the Western Cape Province, to Durban in KwaZulu-Natal Province.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
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- Water
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- Electricity
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Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
- Mossel Bay at the Wikipedia
- Mossel Bay at the Wikivoyage
References & Publications
See South Africa.
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