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Revision as of 23:19, 10 September 2010
Senegal Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Senegal.
| Senegal | |
 Senegal | |
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| Capital: | Dakar |
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| Language: | French, Wolof |
| Currency: | CFA franc |
| Time Zone | UTC |
| The Cape Verde islands lie some 560 kilometers (348 mi) off the Senegalese coast, but Cap Vert ("Cape Green") is a maritime placemark, set at the foot of "Les Mammelles" , a 105-metre (344 ft) cliff resting at one end of the Cap Vert peninsula onto which is settled Senegal's capital Dakar, and 1 kilometre (1,100 yd) south of the "Pointe des Almadies", the western-most point in Africa. | |
Background
Senegal (French: le Sénégal), officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country south of the Sénégal River in western Africa. Senegal is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, and Guinea and Guinea-Bissau to the south. The Gambia lies almost entirely within Senegal, surrounded on the north, east and south; from its western coast, Gambia's territory follows the Gambia River more than 300 kilometres (186 miles) inland. Dakar is the capital city of Senegal, located on the Cape Verde Peninsula on the country's Atlantic coast.
Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
Senegal Climate & Weather
Senegal has a tropical climate with a rainy season between July and September. The prevailing winds are northerly and sometimes from December to May a heavy dust wind blows across Senegal from the inland desert.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Senegal Arrival and Departure procedures
Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.
Senegal Immigration
- Note that all visitors must be in possesion of a valid passport and that visas are NOT issued on arrival. Note also that you may be refused entry if there is evidence of a prior visit to Mauritania.
- A visa is not required by nationals of Canada, Japan, the USA and the EU (with the exception of nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who require a visa), Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Israel, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Taiwan and Togo, for visit of up to three months.
- Note that visa applications from nationals of the following countries must be referred to the authorities in Dakar so will take longer to process: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cambodia, Chile, China (PR), Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Guyana, Hong Kong (SAR), Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (Dem Rep), Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Maldives, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russian Federation, São Tomé, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovak Republic, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Vietnam and Yemen.
Visas can be issued by French embassies and there are Senegalese embassies/consulates in Abidjan, Algiers, Banjul, Casablanca, Tunis, Praia, Rabat and Las Palmas.
Customs
- Firearms and ammunition MUST must be declared on arrival and will be held in custody until your departure.
- PETS: Pets must have a valid anti-rabies vaccination and current health certificates.
Senegal Ports & Popular Stops
- Dakar (Port of entry)
- Saint Louis (Port of entry)
- Ziguinchor (Port of entry)
Offshore Islands of Senegal
Details?
Health
- Visitors must have a current yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- A cholera vaccination is recommended
- Malaria prophylaxis is recommended
- Avoid tap-water, and all dishes prepared with it. Bottled water, such as Kirene which is most common and bottled in Senegal, is widely available and inexpensive.
Security
Details?
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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