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* [http://www.syntrax.co.za Buffalo River Yacht Club] - Visitors welcome.<br>
* [http://www.syntrax.co.za Buffalo River Yacht Club] - Visitors welcome.<br>
'''Directions to moorings''':
'''Directions to moorings''':
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Enter East London Harbour, and head straight down the river.  Visitors will see the Yachts on the Trot Moorings about a mile up river from the mouth. The Eastern Side Trot (Outside Trot) is for Visiting yachts.  These are Available at R10.00 per day, alternatively at R250.00 per month, and are able to moor yachts of 50ft easily. Smaller moorings are also available to visiting yachts on the other trots, but it is best to enquire about these before using them.
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Enter East London Harbour, and head straight down the river.  Visitors will see the Yachts on the [http://uk.ask.com/question/what-is-a-trot-mooring Trot]Moorings about a mile up river from the mouth. All space is booked, but occasionally one can find a free slot. It is best to inquire with the BRYC.
   
   
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Yachts can also drop anchor on the seaward side of the moorings free of charge, or moor against the yachts against '''Latimers Landing''' (POA).  
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Yachts can drop anchor on the seaward side of the moorings free of charge, possibly tie the stern to the last Trot mooring, <del>or moor against the yachts against '''Latimers Landing''' (POA)</del>. Latimers is considered unsafe and "condemned", and police or port captain will make boats move away.
'''Picking up a mooring'''<br>
'''Picking up a mooring'''<br>
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'''Visiting the Club'''<br>
'''Visiting the Club'''<br>
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If you have a dingy or tender aboard simply row across to the club, "BRYC" on the west bank. (If you don't, simply phone the club mobile no. +27 (0)83 6120402 at a reasonable hour and someone will pick you up)  The Club is normally open, and has Men's and Ladies Toilets and showers for you to refresh yourselves and clean up. The Bar is open Daily from 4pm until 9pm, drinks are very reasonably priced, and the manageress cooks a meal every evening, so feel free to approach her if you would like to join her for a good home cooked meal. There is a washing machine at the club, and we are in the process of building a Laundry room. Braais (BBQ) facilities are available, wood and braai packs can be purchased from the club, during the week.
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If you have a dingy or tender aboard simply row across to the club, "BRYC" on the west bank. (If you don't, simply phone the club mobile no. +27 (0)83 6120402 at a reasonable hour and someone will pick you up)  The Club is normally open, and has Men's and Ladies Toilets and showers for you to refresh yourselves and clean up. The Bar is open most days, except Mon and Tue, from 4pm until 9pm, drinks are very reasonably priced. Wednesday a meal is offered.  
'''Weekly Calendar'''<br>
'''Weekly Calendar'''<br>
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Wednesday Evenings: Meal evening - R30.00 per head, main meal and desert. Friday Evenings: Sponsored Snack evening, no charge.  Or if no sponsor, bring and braai.
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Wednesday Evenings: Meal evening - R60.00 per head, main meal and desert. Friday Evenings: Sponsored Snack evening, no charge.  Or if no sponsor, bring and braai.
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Saturday -, Sunday - Bring and Braai (BBQ)
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Saturday -, Sunday - Ad hoc Bring and Braai (BBQ)
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===

Revision as of 10:48, 10 October 2011

Contents

East London

A cruising guide for yachts sailing to East London

GPS: 33°01.65′S, 27°55.2′E
Gallery: Panoramio

Background

East London (Afrikaans: Oos-Londen, Xhosa: eMonti) is a city on the southeast coast of South Africa, situated in the Eastern Cape Province at 32.97°S and 27.87°E. The city is situated on the Indian Ocean coast, between the Buffalo River, and the Nahoon River, and is the country's only river port.

East London is situated in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, midway between Cape Town and Durban. Known as "Buffalo City", which includes the vibrant industrial and commercial center of King William's Town as well as other rural areas, this vicinity forms part of the Eastern Cape.

Physically one of South Africa's largest provinces, the Eastern Cape is situated on the south-eastern seaboard of the republic, covering 170 000 square kilometers and representing about 14% of the country's land mass. Refreshingly different and genuine in its hospitality, East London is the gateway to the region's tourist corridors and is equidistant to two magnificent coastlines, complemented by a superb hinterland:

  • To the west lies the Sunshine Coast, which runs for over 200 enchanting kilometers all the way to Port Elizabeth. The coastline stretching either side of East London shelters a succession of charming holiday resorts, with fine beaches, placid lagoons, rocky promontories and patches of green nature reserves and forests.
  • To the east, the Wild Coast area of the Eastern Cape is set to become an environmental and cultural tourism mecca. This is the land of the gentile, friendly Xhosa people whose culture and traditions have remained largely untouched by modern society


Charts

  • S.A.N 1027 - East London and approaches

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

  • 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.

Routes to/from

Popular routes, timing, etc.

Approach

Entering details?

Check-in facilities

Submit details about facilities for checking in.

Marinas/Yacht Clubs

East London

Directions to moorings: Enter East London Harbour, and head straight down the river. Visitors will see the Yachts on the TrotMoorings about a mile up river from the mouth. All space is booked, but occasionally one can find a free slot. It is best to inquire with the BRYC.

Yachts can drop anchor on the seaward side of the moorings free of charge, possibly tie the stern to the last Trot mooring, or moor against the yachts against Latimers Landing (POA). Latimers is considered unsafe and "condemned", and police or port captain will make boats move away.

Picking up a mooring
This is simple, just motor up to the mooring slowly, then using a boat hook, lift the tie-between that attaches the mooring lines, hook the windward ends of the mooring lines to your bollard, untie the tie between and attach the loose mooring lines to your stern mooring cleats. On vacating the moorings, please remember to retie the tie-between to the mooring lines before casting off.

Visiting the Club
If you have a dingy or tender aboard simply row across to the club, "BRYC" on the west bank. (If you don't, simply phone the club mobile no. +27 (0)83 6120402 at a reasonable hour and someone will pick you up) The Club is normally open, and has Men's and Ladies Toilets and showers for you to refresh yourselves and clean up. The Bar is open most days, except Mon and Tue, from 4pm until 9pm, drinks are very reasonably priced. Wednesday a meal is offered.

Weekly Calendar
Wednesday Evenings: Meal evening - R60.00 per head, main meal and desert. Friday Evenings: Sponsored Snack evening, no charge. Or if no sponsor, bring and braai. Saturday -, Sunday - Ad hoc Bring and Braai (BBQ)

Anchorages

Yachts can drop anchor on the seaward side of the moorings free of charge, or moor against the other yachts against Latimers Landing (POA).

Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Marine stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Offshore Islands

List Islands

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

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

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experience?


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