Cap Bon
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Cap Bon (Cape Bon), also known as Sharik Peninsula or Shariq Peninsula, is a peninsula in far northeastern Tunisia south of the Gulf of Tunis. It is notorious for its high winds and confused seas. Yet on the lee of the cape there is a good anchorage very convenient for boats either to or from Sidi Bou Said, the marina of Tunis.
Local Weather
See Tunisia.
Charts
See Tunisia.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approaching Cap Bon you may experience strong wind and confused seas.
Berthing Options
Anchorages
37°04.8′N, 11°02.2′E
Anchor on the northern lee side of the Cape. Here despite the wind it is usually very calm. There are no facilities here, just a safe anchorage away from everything.
Warning: There are large underwater rocks where your anchor or anchor line can foul. Look carefuly where you anchor and allow for a lot of swinging.
 Approaching from the East |
 The Calm Anchorage |
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Things to do Ashore
Cannot go ashore, too rough.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Cap Bon at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
See Tunisia.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- This is a nice, isolated, place to rest, away from the crowds. --Istioploos
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2001. --Istioploos
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