Lake Victoria

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Lake Victoria Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Lake Victoria.

Contents 1 Lake Victoria Cruising Guide 1.1 Countries near Lake Victoria 1.1.1 Overview 1.1.2 Cruising the region 1.2 Weather Information 1.3 Regional Radio Nets 1.4 Health Risks 1.5 References 1.6 Forum Discussions 1.7 External Links 1.8 Personal Notes 2 Contributors to this page 3 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Countries near Lake Victoria

• Uganda
• Kenya
• Tanzania

Overview

Lake Victoria, the world's third-largest lake, borders on three countries. There are certain risks to swimming in the lake but boating is well known. These are the waters that Stanley set sail on in 1877.

Cruising the region

Weather Information

General weather conditions in the region

Sources for weather information:

Regional Radio Nets

• Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Health Risks

• Bilharzia, a parasite that penetrates the skin and makes its way to the liver where it feeds and develops into worms
• Crocodiles eat several people a month, especially in the eastern Mayuge district of Uganda.

References

Books, Guides, etc.

Forum Discussions

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

External Links

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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Contributors to this page
Names: Haiqu

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