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==Cape Verde Islands Cruising Guide==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to The Cape Verde Islands.
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to The Cape Verde Islands.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Verde Cape Verde] is an independent country of 4,033 km<sup>2</sup> and 418,224 inhabitants. It consists of an island archipelago of 10 islands. The capital, Praia, is in the island of [[Santiago (Cape Verde)|Santiago]].
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Verde Cape Verde] is an independent country of 4,033 km<sup>2</sup> and 418,224 inhabitants. It consists of an island archipelago of 10 islands. The capital, Praia, is in the island of [[Santiago (Cape Verde)|Santiago]].
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Mindelo is the major harbor of the island São Vicente of Cape Verde.
Mindelo is the major harbor of the island São Vicente of Cape Verde.
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==Climate & Weather==
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===Charts===
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==Weather==
Cape Verde is in the tropical zone. Average temperatures range from 24 °C (75 °F) in January and February to 29 °C (85 °F) in September. The average annual rainfall for Cape Verde is 68.4 mm (2.7 in), with September being the wettest month with 33.6 mm (1.3 in). Conversely, the months April to July record less than one millimetre of rainfall each. The climate is arid, but Cape Verde's position in the Atlantic contributes to soften the aridity.
Cape Verde is in the tropical zone. Average temperatures range from 24 °C (75 °F) in January and February to 29 °C (85 °F) in September. The average annual rainfall for Cape Verde is 68.4 mm (2.7 in), with September being the wettest month with 33.6 mm (1.3 in). Conversely, the months April to July record less than one millimetre of rainfall each. The climate is arid, but Cape Verde's position in the Atlantic contributes to soften the aridity.
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* [http://www.franksingleton.clara.net/navtex_2.html#emed Navtex Broadcasts] List of all the Navtex broadcast times and frequencies (not kept up to date).
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===Charts===
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==Passages==
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==Approaches and Navigation==
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Approaching from the NE is straight forward until near the Mindelo channel when the wind accelerates and is very gusty.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Arrival/Departure procedures==
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==Navigation==
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Approaching from the NE is straight forward until near the Mindelo channel when the wind accelerates and is very gusty.
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==Entrance==
Cape Verde manages to have a good bureaucracy. Clearing into Cape Verde (in [[Sao_Vicente#Porto_Grande_Bay||Mindelo]]), while not hard, can be time consuming. You need to clear with the harbor, customs, and immigration (''Policia de Fronteira''), all in different locations and with erratic hours. The port authorities, ''Policia Maritima'' (Tel. +238 324 4144), will make you sign a form that absolves them from any responsibility in the case of theft. They also will keep your yacht papers which they will return after paying the fee (500 CVE) during clearing out. Clearing out takes longer then clearing in.
Cape Verde manages to have a good bureaucracy. Clearing into Cape Verde (in [[Sao_Vicente#Porto_Grande_Bay||Mindelo]]), while not hard, can be time consuming. You need to clear with the harbor, customs, and immigration (''Policia de Fronteira''), all in different locations and with erratic hours. The port authorities, ''Policia Maritima'' (Tel. +238 324 4144), will make you sign a form that absolves them from any responsibility in the case of theft. They also will keep your yacht papers which they will return after paying the fee (500 CVE) during clearing out. Clearing out takes longer then clearing in.
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It is advisable to lock the boat and the dinghy.
It is advisable to lock the boat and the dinghy.
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==Berthing Options==
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== Islands, Ports, Marinas, and Anchorages==
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:{{dest|Boa Vista (Cape Verde)#Ilhéu de Sal Rei|label=Ilhéu de Sal Rei|a}}
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:{{dest|Boa Vista (Cape Verde)#Porto de Chave|label=Porto de Chave|a}}
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{{dest | Santa Luzia |d}}
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{{dest | Santiago (Cape Verde) |label= Santiago |d}}
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:{{dest | Brava#Fajã de Agua|label=Fajã de Agua|a}}
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{{dest | Sao Nicolau |label= São Nicolau |d}}
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{{dest | Sao Vicente |label= São Vicente }}
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: {{dest | Maio#Vila de Maio|label=Vila de Maio |a}}
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{{dest | Santiago (Cape Verde) |label= Santiago |i|a}}
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  {{dest | Santo Antao |label= Santo Antão |i|h|a}}
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:{{dest | Santo Antao#Pedra Larga |label= Pedra Larga |a}}
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  {{dest | Sao Nicolau |label= São Nicolau |i|h}}
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:{{dest | Sao Nicolau#Tarrafal |label= Tarrafal |h}}
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  {{dest | Sao Vicente |label= São Vicente|i|m|h|a}}
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:{{dest |Sao_Vicente#Porto_Grande_Bay |label= Porto Grande Bay (Mindelo), São Vicente |e|h|a}}
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Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
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==Forum Discussions==
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==Forums==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/cape-verde.html Cape Verde Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/cape-verde.html Cape Verde Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
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* [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cv.html  Cape Verde] - CIA World Factbook
* [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cv.html  Cape Verde] - CIA World Factbook
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==References & Publications==
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* {{Reference|Anne Hammick: RCC Pilotage Foundation|[http://www.amazon.com/Atlantic-Islands-RCC-Pilotage-Foundation/dp/1846233364/ Atlantic Islands Cruising Guide: Azores, Madeira Group, Canary Islands and Cape Verdes]|Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson; 5th ed edition (December 11, 2011)|978-1846233364}}
* {{Reference|Anne Hammick: RCC Pilotage Foundation|[http://www.amazon.com/Atlantic-Islands-RCC-Pilotage-Foundation/dp/1846233364/ Atlantic Islands Cruising Guide: Azores, Madeira Group, Canary Islands and Cape Verdes]|Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson; 5th ed edition (December 11, 2011)|978-1846233364}}
* {{Reference|Anne Hammick and Gavin McLaren: RCC Pilotage Foundation|[http://www.amazon.com/Pilotage-Foundation-Atlantic-Crossing-Guide/dp/1408113805 Atlantic Crossing Guide]|Adlard Coles; Sixth Edition edition (October 1, 2010)|9781408113806}}
* {{Reference|Anne Hammick and Gavin McLaren: RCC Pilotage Foundation|[http://www.amazon.com/Pilotage-Foundation-Atlantic-Crossing-Guide/dp/1408113805 Atlantic Crossing Guide]|Adlard Coles; Sixth Edition edition (October 1, 2010)|9781408113806}}
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to The Cape Verde Islands.

Cape Verde
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Cape Verde Islands
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Capital Praia
Language Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Time zone CVT (UTC-1)
Calling code +238
Small info.png Latest News
(Dec '09): Caution: There has been a serious outbreak of Dengue Fever on the Cape Verde Islands.

Cape Verde is an independent country of 4,033 km2 and 418,224 inhabitants. It consists of an island archipelago of 10 islands. The capital, Praia, is in the island of Santiago.

The islands, which were uninhabited, were colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century. They used the islands, and especially the port of Mindelo, as trade center for the then flourishing slave trade from W. Africa. Most inhabitants of Cape Verde are mestiços, descendants of the white Portuguese settlers and black African slaves. Mestiços’ European ancestors also include Spanish and Italian seamen who were granted land by Portuguese Empire and followed by Portuguese settlers and exiles and Portuguese Jews who were victims of Inquisition. Today's inhabitants speak in a language with recognizable French and Portuguese words called Crioulo. They are handsome people and although poor they are very dignified. There are a number of Cape Verdean seamen who serve on Greek merchant ships and you often come across people who speak Greek. Also manu have relatives who have immigrated to the US.

The islands became independent from Portugal in 1975 but still have many economic ties with Portugal. Today they are e republic with an elected president who serves for 5 year terms under a General Assembly of elected representatives.

Mindelo is the major harbor of the island São Vicente of Cape Verde.

Charts

BA
366 Arquipélago de Cabo Verde
NIMA
51500 Cape Verde (Northern Part)
51540 Cape Verde (Southern Part)

Weather

Cape Verde is in the tropical zone. Average temperatures range from 24 °C (75 °F) in January and February to 29 °C (85 °F) in September. The average annual rainfall for Cape Verde is 68.4 mm (2.7 in), with September being the wettest month with 33.6 mm (1.3 in). Conversely, the months April to July record less than one millimetre of rainfall each. The climate is arid, but Cape Verde's position in the Atlantic contributes to soften the aridity.

Sources for weather forecast information:

  • Weather on Line Detail 7 day forecast charts for the Atlantic.
  • Wind GURU A surfer's site with worldwide wind forecasts.
  • Navtex Broadcasts List of all the Navtex broadcast times and frequencies (not kept up to date).

Passages

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Approaching from the NE is straight forward until near the Mindelo channel when the wind accelerates and is very gusty.

Entrance

Cape Verde manages to have a good bureaucracy. Clearing into Cape Verde (in |Mindelo), while not hard, can be time consuming. You need to clear with the harbor, customs, and immigration (Policia de Fronteira), all in different locations and with erratic hours. The port authorities, Policia Maritima (Tel. +238 324 4144), will make you sign a form that absolves them from any responsibility in the case of theft. They also will keep your yacht papers which they will return after paying the fee (500 CVE) during clearing out. Clearing out takes longer then clearing in.

Immigration, Visas & Customs

Immigration

Details?

Customs

Details?

Health & Security

Health

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

Security

It is advisable to lock the boat and the dinghy.

Islands, Ports, Marinas, and Anchorages

Key to symbols: || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data ||
 
Boa VistaBoa Vista/wiki/Boa_Vista_(Cape_Verde) | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Sal ReiSal Rei/wiki/Boa_Vista_(Cape_Verde) | Harbour icon – harbour |
Ilhéu de Sal ReiIlhéu de Sal Rei/wiki/Boa_Vista_(Cape_Verde) | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Porto de ChavePorto de Chave/wiki/Boa_Vista_(Cape_Verde) | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Brava Brava /wiki/Brava | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
FurnaFurna/wiki/Brava | Harbour icon – harbour |
Fajã de AguaFajã de Agua/wiki/Brava | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Fogo Fogo /wiki/Fogo | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Porto de Vale de CavaleirosPorto de Vale de Cavaleiros/wiki/Fogo | Harbour icon – harbour |
São FilipeSão Filipe/wiki/Fogo | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Ponta de ArelaPonta de Arela/wiki/Fogo | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Maio Maio /wiki/Maio | Island icon – island || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Vila de MaioVila de Maio/wiki/Maio | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Sal Sal /wiki/Sal | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Palmeira Palmeira /wiki/Palmeira | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour |
Porto de Pedra LumePorto de Pedra Lume/wiki/Sal | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Santa Luzia Santa Luzia /wiki/Santa_Luzia | Island icon – island || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Ilhéu do GuisinhoIlhéu do Guisinho/wiki/Santa_Luzia | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
SantiagoSantiago/wiki/Santiago_(Cape_Verde) | Island icon – island || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Praia Praia /wiki/Praia | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Baía do TarrafalBaía do Tarrafal/wiki/Santiago_(Cape_Verde) | Island icon – island || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Santo AntãoSanto Antão/wiki/Santo_Antao | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Porto NovoPorto Novo/wiki/Santo_Antao | Harbour icon – harbour |
Pedra LargaPedra Larga/wiki/Santo_Antao | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
São NicolauSão Nicolau/wiki/Sao_Nicolau | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour |
TarrafalTarrafal/wiki/Sao_Nicolau | Harbour icon – harbour |
São VicenteSão Vicente/wiki/Sao_Vicente | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Porto Grande Bay (Mindelo), São VicentePorto Grande Bay (Mindelo), São Vicente/wiki/Sao_Vicente | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Mindelo Marina Mindelo Marina /wiki/Mindelo_Marina | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |

Transportation

List transportation to other countries, etc.

Cruiser's Friend

Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".

Forums

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Links

References

Comments

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