Reunion
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Reunion
| Reunion | |
 Reunion | |
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| Capital: | Main cities: St.Denis (north) and St.Pierre (South) |
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| Language: | French |
| Currency: | Euro |
| Population: 720.000 | |
Background
The background and history of reunion is best observed on Wikipedia
Climate & Weather
The climate is tropical and humid. The sea temperature rarely drops below 23°C! The summer is from December to March with an average temperature of 26°C on the coast. Winter is from April to November with an average temperature of 20°C on the coast. However, as one moves inland, and up, the temperature drops progressively. The cyclone season is usually between December and February.The prevailing winds blow from the east and south-east - the west coast being known as the leeward coast. The east coast has, generally, more rain than the west.
Sources of weather forecasting here:
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Same as for France
Immigration & Customs
Same as for France
Visas
Reunion is a French Overseas Department.
- Same Visa Regulations as for France apply.
- See Official Site for full details of visa requirements and how to apply.
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Ports & Popular Stops
- Saint-Pierre (Port of entry)
- Pointe des Galets (Port of entry)
- Saint Gilles les Bains
Main marina is in Le Port (West Coast)
Other ports: St. Pierre (South) 21° 19' 1 South , 55° 28' 59 East
St.Gilles (very low depth!)
Ste.Marie (North) Port ist not suitable for sailing boats.
Offshore Islands
None
Cruiser's 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".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
- Chamber of Commerce & Industrie of Reunion (responsable for the ports of: Le Port, Ste.Marie & St.Gilles
- Committee of Tourism of Reunion
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