Kilifi Creek
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| - | + | | summary= '''Kilifi''' is a town with a population of 122,899 (2009 census) on the coast of Kenya, 56 kilometres (35 mi) northeast by road of Mombasa. The town lies on the Kilifi Creek and sits on the estuary of the Goshi River. | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Kenya#Charts|Kenya]]''. | |
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Kenya#Weather|Kenya]]''. | |
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==Passages== | ==Passages== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Kenya#Passages|Kenya]]''. | |
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==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Kenya#Islands|Kenya]]''. | |
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
| - | This is a well protected creek which is entered through a break in the outer reef | + | This is a well protected creek which is entered through a break in the outer reef. You will pass under a bridge (70'/21m) and, be careful of the power line spanning the creek soon after the bridge. |
| - | Navigation under the bridge can be tricky due to silting so always attempt to get local knowledge by calling on VHF and asking directions from other local or visiting yachts. | + | The markers through the entrance between the reefs are difficult to spot. Navigation under the bridge can be tricky due to silting so always attempt to get local knowledge by calling on VHF and asking directions from other local or visiting yachts. |
==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
| - | There is a customs office near the bridge and then proceed immediately by road to | + | [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Kenya. For details ''see [[Kenya#Entrance|Entrance: Kenya]]''. |
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| + | There is a customs office near the bridge and then proceed immediately by road to [[Mombasa]] or to Malindi to complete the immigration formalities. | ||
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
| + | There is no port. | ||
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| + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| + | None. | ||
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==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
| - | + | {{poi | lat= -3.95821|lon=39.75639 | |
| - | + | | type= anchorage | |
| + | | name=Kilifi Boatyard | ||
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| + | | url = http://kenya-coast.com/en/item/kilifi-boatyard | ||
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| + | | image= Kilifi.jpg | ||
| + | | imagetext= Kilifi Creek, Kenya | ||
| + | | text= This is a full service yard with moorings and a water taxi service from yacht to shore and to Kilifi township. Facilities for boats on moorings also include clearance services, mail, showers, bar & restaurant, laundry, LPG gas refills & security. | ||
| - | + | Also, anchorage is possible in sand/mud close to the repair shop and clubhouse/cafe on the south bank | |
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| - | == | + | ==Amenities== |
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| - | + | |Water| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
| - | + | |Electricity| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
| - | + | |Toilets| In the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]] | |
| + | |Showers| In the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]] | ||
| + | |Laundry| In the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]] | ||
| + | |Garbage| In the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]] | ||
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| + | |Fuel| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Bottled gas| LPG refills in the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]] | ||
| + | |Chandlers| limited but impoting parts can be arranged by the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]] | ||
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| + | |header|Services | ||
| + | |Repairs| The [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]] can do a number of repairs, mechanical and electrical, canvas, and sails | ||
| + | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
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| + | ==Eating out== | ||
| + | Restaurant and bar in the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]]. | ||
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| + | ==Transportation== | ||
| + | The anchorage has close access to the main [[Mombasa]] road where many local taxi's and buses are available. | ||
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| + | ''See also [[Kenya#Transportation|Kenya]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Tourism== | ||
| + | ====History==== | ||
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| + | ====Places to Visit==== | ||
| + | {{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}} | ||
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| - | + | ''See also [[Kenya#Places to Visit|Kenya]]''. | |
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==Friends== | ==Friends== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| - | * [http://www.seerose.cruiser.co.za Yacht Seerose] A passage up the East coast of Africa and across the Indian Ocean to South East Asia | + | * {{Wikipedia|Kilifi}} |
| - | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.seerose.cruiser.co.za Yacht Seerose] - A passage up the East coast of Africa and across the Indian Ocean to South East Asia |
| + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Kenya/Kilifi Noonsite] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:16, 9 October 2018
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Kilifi is a town with a population of 122,899 (2009 census) on the coast of Kenya, 56 kilometres (35 mi) northeast by road of Mombasa. The town lies on the Kilifi Creek and sits on the estuary of the Goshi River.
Charts
See Kenya.
Weather
See Kenya.
Passages
See Kenya.
Islands
See Kenya.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
This is a well protected creek which is entered through a break in the outer reef. You will pass under a bridge (70'/21m) and, be careful of the power line spanning the creek soon after the bridge.
The markers through the entrance between the reefs are difficult to spot. Navigation under the bridge can be tricky due to silting so always attempt to get local knowledge by calling on VHF and asking directions from other local or visiting yachts.
Entrance
Kilifi Creek is a port of entry/exit for Kenya. For details see Entrance: Kenya.
There is a customs office near the bridge and then proceed immediately by road to Mombasa or to Malindi to complete the immigration formalities.
Berthing
There is no port.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Kilifi Boatyard
This is a full service yard with moorings and a water taxi service from yacht to shore and to Kilifi township. Facilities for boats on moorings also include clearance services, mail, showers, bar & restaurant, laundry, LPG gas refills & security.
Also, anchorage is possible in sand/mud close to the repair shop and clubhouse/cafe on the south bankAmenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | ? |
| Electricity | ? |
| Toilets | In the Boatyard |
| Showers | In the Boatyard |
| Laundry | In the Boatyard |
| Garbage | In the Boatyard |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | ? |
| Bottled gas | LPG refills in the Boatyard |
| Chandlers | limited but impoting parts can be arranged by the Boatyard |
| Services | |
| Repairs | The Boatyard can do a number of repairs, mechanical and electrical, canvas, and sails |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Store name1 [[Kilifi Creek#Store name1|Store name1]]
Eating out
Restaurant and bar in the Boatyard.
Transportation
The anchorage has close access to the main Mombasa road where many local taxi's and buses are available.
See also Kenya.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
See also Kenya.
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
- Kilifi Creek at the Wikipedia
- Yacht Seerose - A passage up the East coast of Africa and across the Indian Ocean to South East Asia
- Noonsite
References
See Kenya.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) October, 2018 {{Istioploos2}
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