Iceland
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Iceland.
| Iceland
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 Map | |
 Flag | |
| Capital | Reykjavik |
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| Language | Icelandic |
| Currency | Icelandic Króna (ISK) |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| Calling code | +354 |
Add any cruising recommendations. If not applicable delete this section.
Charts
- NGA
- 38030 Faroe Islands, Iceland
Weather
The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) is a public institution.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
- IMO - Shipping forecasts
- IMO - Wind forecast map for land and coastal areas
- IMO - Wind forecast map for deep sea areas
- IMO - Atlantic Ocean forecast
- IMO - Atlantic Ocean − Satellite image
- IMO - ECMWF Sea surface temp
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
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).
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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?
External Territories
Remove this section if there are no External Territories.
Regions
Use this section to name major regions. This way this page is kept in manageable size, under 30kBytes. For an example see Australia. Remove this section if there are no Regions.
List here region pages. Use Region Template in each of these.
Berthing
Use this section to name ports and anchorages. Remove this section if this information is covered in Regions pages (above).
Ports
List ports and harbors. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given port, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).
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 except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).
Amenities
Also see each port above.
| Facilities | |
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| Water | ? |
| Electricity | ? |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | ? |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | ? |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | ? |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..
Store name1 [[Iceland#Store name1|Store name1]]
Store name2 [[Iceland#Store name2|Store name2]]
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)
- Location1
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Name [[Iceland#Name|Name]]
- Location2
- Name [[Iceland#Name|Name]]
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.)
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, 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
Books, Guides, etc.
- RCC Pilotage Foundation, Passage Planning Map based index to RCC Crusing Guide Books & Passage Planning Guides.
- Willy Ker, RCC Pilotage Foundation Faroe Iceland Greenland, Imray, ISBN: 0-85288-7655, Last Update 2004
- John Lawson, RCC Pilotage Foundation, English Channel to Iceland via SW Ireland, Passage Planning Guide, There is also a Interactive Google Map version, Last Update 2008
Comments
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