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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing in Benin.
Benin
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Capital | Porto-Novo |
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Language | French |
Currency | West African Franc (XOF) |
Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Calling code | +229 |
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Cruising the region
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Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
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Weather
Give weather conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
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Islands
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For islands that have their own page list them as shown below.
- [[Island1]]
- [[Island2]]
Communication
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Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Arrival
Details?
Departure
Details?
Customs and Immigration
Customs
Details?
Immigration
Details?
Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Health and Security
Health
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Security
Details?
Berthing
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Ports
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
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List islands and island groups belonging to this country. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given island, create a dedicated page for it (Island Template and/or Island Group 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 & Publications
- Steve Jones, Ed Wheeler, and Penny Scott-Bayfield, Cruising Guide To West Africa, Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation (December 2009), ISBN 978-0952777120
Comments
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