Kuwait
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Kuwait Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing along the coast of Kuwait.
| Kuwait | |
 Kuwait | |
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| Capital: | Kuwait City |
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| Language: | Arabic |
| Currency: | Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) |
| Time Zone | UTC +3 |
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Background
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab emirate situated in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, and Iraq to the north. It lies on the northwestern shore of the Persian Gulf. Located in the north-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area. The flat, sandy Arabian Desert covers most of Kuwait.
Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
Climate & Weather
The spring season in March is warm and pleasant with occasional thunderstorms. The frequent winds from the northwest are cold in winter and spring and hot in summer. Southeasterly winds, usually hot and damp, spring up between July and October; hot and dry south winds prevail in spring and early summer. The shamal, a northwesterly wind common during June and July, causes dramatic sandstorms.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Available from Ministry of Communications, Marine Department, Shuwaikh Available in English and Arabic UK Admiralty charts same (Chart numbers need adding)
KU 1E Al-Nuwaisib to Jazirat Warbah 1:200,000 / KU 2E Jazirat Bubiyan and Jazirat Failaka 1:100,000 / KU 3E Approaches to Khalij Al Kuwait 1:75,000 / KU 4E Approaches to Mina Al Ahmadi 1:75,000 / KU 5E Approaches to Mina Al Zoor 1:75,000 / KU 6E Khalij Al Kuwait 1:50,000 Al Doha Port - Inset 1:15,000 / KU 7E Al Kuwait and Mina Shuwaikh 1:15,000 / KU 8E Mina Al Ahmadi 1:37,500 Mina Al Shuaiba - inset 1:12,500 / KU 9E Mina Al Zoor 1:25,000 / KU 10E Khor Al Subiyah 1:50,000 / KU 11E Ras Al Julaiyah 1:10,000
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
Arrival
Details?
Departure
Details?
Immigration
Details?
Customs
Details?
Ports & Popular Stops
Submit Ports and stop-overs
Offshore Islands
Details?
Health
Submit any health warnings/information.
Security
Details?
Transportation
Transportation - mainland or to other countries, 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
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
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