Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong

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Sailing Passage from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong

A cruising guide for yachts sailing from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong.

Overview Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong
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Some Stopovers on the way from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong
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A coastal passage along Malaysia and the east coast of the Philippines.

Distance = 978nm (direct)

Departure Point

• Kota Kinabalu

Route (and/or possible stops - in sequence)

Kota Kinabalu to:

• Kudat - 125nm
• Puerto Princesa - 335nm
• El Nido 430nm
• Maricaban Cruising Club - 465nm
• Coron Harbor - 553nm
• Punta Fuego - 563nm
• Batangas Maya - 563nm
• Subic Bay - 588nm
• Manila - 598nm
• Puerto Galera - 647nm
• Bolinao - 765nm
• San Fernando - 802nm

Arrival Port/s

Hong Kong

• Aberdeen Boat Club
• Aberdeen Marina Club
• Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
• Hebe Haven

Charts

• Nautical Charts Philippines

Climate & Weather Information

Wind and Waves in June	Wind and Waves in December

Predominantly two seasons, the South West Monsoon and the North East Monsoon. ?? When exactly??

Typhoons activity, especially in the northern part of the passage ?? Exact latitude??

Sources of weather information for the passage:

• Joint Typhoon Warning Center

Weather Windows

(Best time/s for this passage)

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

List radio Nets covering this passage.

The Passage

Full description of the passage?

References

Books, guides, etc.

Forum Discussion Topics

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Wind and Waves in the South China Sea
• Valhalla's log Kota Kinabalu to Port Bonbonon

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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