Southeast Asia
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===Cruising in General=== | ===Cruising in General=== | ||
| - | + | Sailing in South East Asia is akin to cruising in paradise :- the variety in cultures, in languages, in food, in flora and fauna, in the seasons, in the affordable cost of cruising. | |
| - | Sailing in South East Asia is akin to cruising in paradise :- the variety in cultures, in languages, | + | |
| - | in food, in flora and fauna, in the seasons, in the affordable cost of cruising. | + | |
| - | Not to mention :- the islands - white sand beaches - blue skies - good marinas at destinations - | + | Not to mention :- the islands - white sand beaches - blue skies - good marinas at destinations - access to yacht supplies - inexpensive labour for haul out work - good carpenters - excellent paint jobs. |
| - | access to yacht supplies - inexpensive labour for haul out work - good carpenters - excellent paint jobs. | + | |
Many cruisers arrive for a short visit and stay a long time. | Many cruisers arrive for a short visit and stay a long time. | ||
===Regional Weather Information=== | ===Regional Weather Information=== | ||
| + | General weather conditions in the region? | ||
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| + | '''Sources for weather information''':<br> | ||
[[Image:Weather_Satelite_Image.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Satellite image of South East Asian Weather]] | [[Image:Weather_Satelite_Image.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Satellite image of South East Asian Weather]] | ||
| - | The following forecasters' | + | The following forecasters' websites are those that specifically provide Cruisers with weather related to daily activities and journeys - also provision has been made to cover Tropical Storms. As with many web-sites of this type - it may be necessary to navigate the site to acquire specific information. In addition, updates will be required to correct frequent changes to the URLS. |
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| - | As with many web-sites of this type - it may be necessary to navigate the site to acquire specific information. In addition, updates will be required to correct frequent changes to the URLS. | + | |
* [http://metocph.nmci.navy.mil/jtwc/ab/abioweb.txt Joint Typhoon Warning Centre] | * [http://metocph.nmci.navy.mil/jtwc/ab/abioweb.txt Joint Typhoon Warning Centre] | ||
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===Regional Radio Nets=== | ===Regional Radio Nets=== | ||
| - | * [[HF_Radio]] - Details, times and operating frequencies. | + | * [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]] - Details, times and operating frequencies. |
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| + | ===References=== | ||
| + | Books, Guides, etc. | ||
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| + | ===Forum Discussions=== | ||
| + | Links to discussion threads on the CruiserLog Forum. | ||
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| + | ===External Links=== | ||
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| + | ===Personal Notes=== | ||
| + | Personal experiences? | ||
Revision as of 20:40, 15 February 2008
Contents |
South East Asia
Countries
- Islands of Southern Japan
- Islands of N.W. Pacific
- South China & Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- Philippines (Has data)
- Malaysia (Has data)
- Brunei
- Singapore (Has data)
- Thailand (Has data)
- Burma (Myanmar)
- SriLanka
- Maldives (Has data)
- Chagos (Has data)
- North East Indian Ocean Islands
- Indonesia (Has data)
- East Timor
- N. Australia (Has data)
- South India
- South East Indian Ocean Islands
Cruising in General
Sailing in South East Asia is akin to cruising in paradise :- the variety in cultures, in languages, in food, in flora and fauna, in the seasons, in the affordable cost of cruising.
Not to mention :- the islands - white sand beaches - blue skies - good marinas at destinations - access to yacht supplies - inexpensive labour for haul out work - good carpenters - excellent paint jobs.
Many cruisers arrive for a short visit and stay a long time.
Regional Weather Information
General weather conditions in the region?
Sources for weather information:
The following forecasters' websites are those that specifically provide Cruisers with weather related to daily activities and journeys - also provision has been made to cover Tropical Storms. As with many web-sites of this type - it may be necessary to navigate the site to acquire specific information. In addition, updates will be required to correct frequent changes to the URLS.
- Joint Typhoon Warning Centre
- Indian Meteorological Department - Sat Image
- Regional Synoptic Weather Chart
- Singapore Regional Satellite Image
- Fleet Numerical Model - Indian Ocean Surface Wind
- Indian Ocean Surface Pressure and Wave Height
- University of Wisconsin I.O. Storm Cells
- Buoy Weather 3 Day Wind and Sea Forecast- Andaman Sea
- Hong Kong Marine Forecast - KK waters and South China Sea
- Thailand Meteorological Department - Weather Forecasts - Pressure Charts
Regional Radio Nets
- Cruiser's Nets - Details, times and operating frequencies.
References
Books, Guides, etc.
Forum Discussions
Links to discussion threads on the CruiserLog Forum.
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
.
