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==Benin Cruising Guide==
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Latest revision as of 11:42, 15 August 2018

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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing in Benin.

Benin
10°44.730'N, 003°32.689'E Chart icon.png
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Capital Porto-Novo
Language French
Currency West African Franc (XOF)
Time zone WAT (UTC+1)
Calling code +229

Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.

Cruising the region

Add any cruising recommendations. If not applicable delete this section.

Charts

Source
Chart Number - Chart Name
Chart Number - Chart Name
Source
Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

Submit the climate & general weather details here. For very large countries remove this section and cover weather in Region ( Region Template) pages.

Weather links

Sources of weather forecasting here.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Details?

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.

Security

Details?

Berthing

Use this section to name ports and anchorages. Remove this section if this information is covered in Regions pages (above).

Ports

Key to symbols: |Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data ||
  • Porto-Novo Porto-Novo /wiki/Porto-Novo Port of entry icon – port of entry |Needs data icon – needs data |
  • CotonouCotonou/wiki/Cotonou Port of entry icon – port of entry |Needs data icon – needs data |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports and Islands above. Remove if not applicable.

Anchorages

List anchorages. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).

Transportation

List transportation to other countries, etc.

Friends

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

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

Comments

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