Port St Francis
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
| - | * | + | * '''SA Maritime Net''': The South African Maritime Net operates 7 days a week, and provides weather reports from around the coast, and maintains contact with boats off the coast of South Africa and up into the Mozambique channel. There are two regular schedule times as follows: |
| - | + | ** 06:30 UTC: Starts on 14316 kHz for 5-10 minutes, and then moves to 7,120 kHz. | |
| - | + | ** 11:30 UTC: Starts on 14316 kHz for approx. 30 mins and then moves down to 7,120 kHz. | |
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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
Revision as of 11:12, 2 January 2010
Port St Francis
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| GPS: | 34°11.03′S, 24°51.15′E |
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| Gallery: | Photo gallery |
| Chartlet: | Local chartlet |
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Description, etc.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- SAN (S.A.Navy)
- SAN SC 9
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- SA Maritime Net: The South African Maritime Net operates 7 days a week, and provides weather reports from around the coast, and maintains contact with boats off the coast of South Africa and up into the Mozambique channel. There are two regular schedule times as follows:
- 06:30 UTC: Starts on 14316 kHz for 5-10 minutes, and then moves to 7,120 kHz.
- 11:30 UTC: Starts on 14316 kHz for approx. 30 mins and then moves down to 7,120 kHz.
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
The latest navigational warnings for the SA coast
Approach
The approach detail to go here
Check-in facilities
Arrange with the Port St Francis Harbour Master for a mooring allocation. Prior reservation is urged as there is limited mooring space.
Harbour Master
VHF: Channel 16
Office Telephone Number: +27 (0)42 294 0191
Mobile Number: +27 (0)82 657 0855
Yacht Clubs and Marinas
Port St Francis Ski-Boat & Yacht Club
Office Telephone Number: +27 (0)42 294 1763
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Sea rescue and emergencies
The National Sea Rescue Institute is on standby 24/24 and can be contacted for emergencies or other information required, such as piloting a vessel into the harbour.
NSRI St Francis Bay (Station 21)
VHF: Channel 16
Emergency Numbers:
+27 (0)82 990 5969
+27 (0)42 294 0131
+27 (0)82 911 (Vodacom Emergency Centre)
Office Telephone Number: +27 (0)42 294 0131
Statcom: Bob Meikle
URL: National Sea Rescue Institute and more info at About NSRI St Francis Bay
GPS: 34°11'3.93"S 24°51'8.12"E
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - fuel notes
- Water - water notes
- Electricity - electricity notes
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
Links to relevant websites.
- Port St Francis
- My St Francis
- Port St Francis
- Port St Francis
- Info Port St Francis
- St Francis Tourism
- Accommodation Port St Francis
- The Port Hotel
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
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Personal Notes
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