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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Namibia. | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Namibia. | ||
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| - | | | + | | image= Namibiamap.gif |
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| - | | | + | | imagetext= Namibia |
| - | + | | flag= Namibiaflag.gif | |
| - | + | | capital= Windhoek | |
| - | | Windhoek | + | | language= English<br>Also Afrikaans, German and local languages |
| - | | | + | | currency= Namibian Dollar (NAD)<br />1 Namibian Dollar = 1 Sth African Rand |
| - | + | | timezone= WAT (UTC+1) | |
| - | + | | dsttimezone= WAST (UTC+2) | |
| - | + | | code= +264 | |
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| - | | Namibian | + | | news= |
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| - | + | ==Charts== | |
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| - | + | ==Weather== | |
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A subtropical climate prevails almost throughout the year along the coast. The Cold Benguella Current ensures a temperature climate with temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees centigrade. Relative humidity is approximately 80% and rainfall is less than 20mm per annum. During summer, when temperatures in the interior of Namibia become extreme, the coast becomes a cool haven for those seeking refuge against inland heat as the weather remains moderate. | A subtropical climate prevails almost throughout the year along the coast. The Cold Benguella Current ensures a temperature climate with temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees centigrade. Relative humidity is approximately 80% and rainfall is less than 20mm per annum. During summer, when temperatures in the interior of Namibia become extreme, the coast becomes a cool haven for those seeking refuge against inland heat as the weather remains moderate. | ||
A feature on the coast ,and stretching up to 40km inland, is the fog. This a regular feature of the central Namib coast throughout the year. | A feature on the coast ,and stretching up to 40km inland, is the fog. This a regular feature of the central Namib coast throughout the year. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Passages== |
| + | {{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}} | ||
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| - | + | ==Islands== | |
| + | {{Green|This section does not apply for many islands, remove it if this is the case for this particular. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.}} | ||
| - | + | {{Green|For islands that have their own page list them as shown below.}} | |
| - | + | * [[{{Magenta|Island1}}]] | |
| + | * [[{{Magenta|Island2}}]] | ||
| - | == | + | ==Navigation== |
| + | {{Green|Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.}} | ||
| - | + | ==Communication== | |
| + | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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| - | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | |
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===Immigration & Customs=== | ===Immigration & Customs=== | ||
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Namibia has only two ports; | Namibia has only two ports; | ||
*[[Walvis_Bay|Walvis Bay]] | *[[Walvis_Bay|Walvis Bay]] | ||
*[[Luderitz|Luderitz]] | *[[Luderitz|Luderitz]] | ||
| - | == | + | ==Transportation== |
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| - | == | + | ==Friends== |
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Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family". | Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family". | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/namibia.html Namibia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum] | * [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/namibia.html Namibia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum] | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Links== |
| + | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
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* [http://www.namibweb.com/sitemap.htm Namibweb] - Extensive information on Namibia. | * [http://www.namibweb.com/sitemap.htm Namibweb] - Extensive information on Namibia. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:28, 1 July 2016
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Namibia.
| Namibia
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 Namibia | |
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| Capital | Windhoek |
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| Language | English Also Afrikaans, German and local languages |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) 1 Namibian Dollar = 1 Sth African Rand |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) , DST: WAST (UTC+2) |
| Calling code | +264 |
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Weather
A subtropical climate prevails almost throughout the year along the coast. The Cold Benguella Current ensures a temperature climate with temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees centigrade. Relative humidity is approximately 80% and rainfall is less than 20mm per annum. During summer, when temperatures in the interior of Namibia become extreme, the coast becomes a cool haven for those seeking refuge against inland heat as the weather remains moderate.
A feature on the coast ,and stretching up to 40km inland, is the fog. This a regular feature of the central Namib coast throughout the year.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
This section does not apply for many islands, remove it if this is the case for this particular. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.
For islands that have their own page list them as shown below.
- [[Island1]]
- [[Island2]]
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Entrance
Immigration & Customs
Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.
Visas
Submit information about what visitor's visas are available and where they are obtained.
Health & Security
- HIV/Aids infection is high.
- Malaria is common in the north of the country (the Kunene strip) during the summer months.
- Be wary of dehydration which easily occurs in the desert climate.
- Food and drink in Namibia is generaly safe and tap water can be drunk in the larger towns.
Berthing
Namibia has only two ports;
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Namibia and this page's details validated:
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Names: Lighthouse |
