Mtwapa Creek
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==Mtwapa Creek== | ==Mtwapa Creek== | ||
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| - | <googlemap lat="-3.955195" lon="39.758835" zoom="13"></googlemap> | + | |- |
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| + | [[Image:Mtwapa.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Mtwapa Creek, Kenya<br>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
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===Navigation=== | ===Navigation=== | ||
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Entrance is through a dog's-leg channel through the outer reef - do not attempt entry in bad conditions (large swell or high winds) and in daylight only. The author found the relevant chart and beacons to be accurate. You should enter the channel on an almost high incoming tide as the current in the channel is strong. Once into the creek anchor off the restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point. | Entrance is through a dog's-leg channel through the outer reef - do not attempt entry in bad conditions (large swell or high winds) and in daylight only. The author found the relevant chart and beacons to be accurate. You should enter the channel on an almost high incoming tide as the current in the channel is strong. Once into the creek anchor off the restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point. | ||
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===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
| - | + | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruising Nets]]'' | |
| + | * Call Kenya Marineland (Mtwapa Creek) VHF 10 | ||
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===Routes to/from=== | ===Routes to/from=== | ||
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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc. | List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc. | ||
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===Marine stores=== | ===Marine stores=== | ||
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | ||
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| + | ===Fuel and Water=== | ||
| + | Fuel and water is available from a dock at Kenya Marineland. | ||
===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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===Forum Discussions=== | ===Forum Discussions=== | ||
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
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Revision as of 14:01, 22 May 2008
Contents |
Mtwapa Creek
03°58'S 39°46'E
Click for larger view
Background
This is a well protected and safe anchorage with good amenities for cruisers. A GOOD place to leave your boat for inland travel or a flight 'home'. Fuel and water is available on a dock. The shore-based resort is owned by a German ex-pat and security is good.
Charts
BA 3361
Entrance is through a dog's-leg channel through the outer reef - do not attempt entry in bad conditions (large swell or high winds) and in daylight only. The author found the relevant chart and beacons to be accurate. You should enter the channel on an almost high incoming tide as the current in the channel is strong. Once into the creek anchor off the restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point.
The resort and facilities is now leased and managed personally by an ex world cruising couple. Cruisers are VERY welcome. VHF channel 10 (call Kenya Marineland). Email
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruising Nets
- Call Kenya Marineland (Mtwapa Creek) VHF 10
Routes to/from
Popular routes, timing, etc.
Check-in facilities
The resort management can arrange for a customs official to call on you at Mtwapa Creek for the cost of the taxi fare. Thereafter, proceed directly to Mombassa by road for immigration formalities.
Anchorages
Once into the creek anchor off the restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Marine stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Fuel and Water
Fuel and water is available from a dock at Kenya Marineland.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, 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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Yacht Seerose A passage up the east coast of Africa.
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