Kerguelen Islands
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''Kerguelen Islands''' | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''Kerguelen Islands''' | ||
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A tiny French territory (pop. 70) in the southern Indian Ocean, The Kerguelen (or Desolation) Islands are unlikely to be an attractive destination. The inhabitants are mostly research scientists. | A tiny French territory (pop. 70) in the southern Indian Ocean, The Kerguelen (or Desolation) Islands are unlikely to be an attractive destination. The inhabitants are mostly research scientists. | ||
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Rug up, it's cold and windy down there. | Rug up, it's cold and windy down there. | ||
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==Climate & Weather== | ==Climate & Weather== | ||
Submit the climate & general weather details here. | Submit the climate & general weather details here. | ||
Revision as of 14:55, 2 June 2011
Kerguelen Islands Cruising Guide
| Kerguelen Islands | |
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| Capital: | Port-aux-Français  49°21.0′S, 70°13.0′E
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| Language: | French |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5 |
| More notes about the country | |
Overview
A tiny French territory (pop. 70) in the southern Indian Ocean, The Kerguelen (or Desolation) Islands are unlikely to be an attractive destination. The inhabitants are mostly research scientists.
Cruising the region
Rug up, it's cold and windy down there.
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate & general weather details here.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
None. Relying on Ham Radio would be a must here.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
Arrival
Details?
Departure
Details?
Customs and Immigration
Immigration
Details?
Customs
Details?
Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Ports & Popular Stops
- Port-aux-Français
- Two Brothers Mountains
- Cook Glacier
Offshore Islands
- Île Foch
- Île Howe
- Île Saint-Lanne Gramont
- Île du Port
- Île de l'Ouest
- Île Longue
- Îles Nuageuses
- Île de Castries
- Îles Leygues
- Île Violette
- Île aux Rennes
- Île Haute
- Île Mayès
Health
Submit any health warnings/information.
Security
Details?
Transportation
No commercial transport at all.
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
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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