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==<span style="color:magenta">Svalbard island group</span> Cruising Guide==
 
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Svalbard (formerly known by its Dutch name Spitsbergen) is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Situated north of mainland Europe, it is about midway between continental Norway and the North Pole.
 
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Svalbard (formerly known by its Dutch name Spitsbergen) is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Situated north of mainland Europe, it is about midway between continental Norway and the North Pole.
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====Cruising the region====
 
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==Navigation Charts==
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==Charts==
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==Weather and Winds==
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==Weather==
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====Currents & Tides====
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==Passages==
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* Tromsoe - Longyearbyen (Svalbard) 550 nm
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* Tromsoe - Bear island (Bjornoya - VHF ch 66) between Tromsoe and Svalbard 290 nm
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==Islands==
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* Spitsbergen
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* Nordaustlandet
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* Edgeøya
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==Navigation==
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==Regional Radio Nets==
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==Communication==
* VHF coastal stations are issuing weatherforcast (in norwegian) and traffic lists (in english for foreign vessels) on their WORKING Channels (most can receive channel 16 and or MDSS. But you have to call them on a working channel preferably ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). They will give you the latest forecast in English on request.
* VHF coastal stations are issuing weatherforcast (in norwegian) and traffic lists (in english for foreign vessels) on their WORKING Channels (most can receive channel 16 and or MDSS. But you have to call them on a working channel preferably ([http://www.kystradio.no/privat/kystradio/noedprosedyrer-og-kanalplaner see coastal radio frequency plan]). They will give you the latest forecast in English on request.
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Islands in the Group==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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* [[{{Magenta|large Anchorage1}}]]
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forums==
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'''Books, Guides, etc'''
'''Books, Guides, etc'''
* The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions, 8 volumes for Norwegian coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen (PDF-files downloadable available free of charge) [http://www.kartverket.no/en/Maps--Nautical-Charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/]
* The Norwegian Pilot Guide – Sailing Directions, 8 volumes for Norwegian coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen (PDF-files downloadable available free of charge) [http://www.kartverket.no/en/Maps--Nautical-Charts/Nautical-Publications/The-Norwegian-Pilot-Guide/]
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Latest revision as of 07:59, 16 August 2018

World ▶ North Sea ▶ Northern Europe ▶ Norway ▶ Svalbard

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An online cruising guide for sailing along the coast of Norway.

Svalbard
78.1344959°56′N, 18.6328110°41′E Chart icon.png
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Norwayflag.png
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Capital Oslo
Language Norwegian. English is widely spoken.
Currency Kroner (NOK)
Time zone UTC+1 (DST observed)
Calling code +47

Svalbard (formerly known by its Dutch name Spitsbergen) is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Situated north of mainland Europe, it is about midway between continental Norway and the North Pole.

Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.

Add any cruising recommendations. If not applicable delete this section.

Charts

Source
Chart Number - Chart Name
Chart Number - Chart Name
Source
Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

Give weather conditions in the region or refer to another page (a country?) that covers these conditions.

Sources for weather information:

Currents & Tides

Passages

  • Tromsoe - Longyearbyen (Svalbard) 550 nm
  • Tromsoe - Bear island (Bjornoya - VHF ch 66) between Tromsoe and Svalbard 290 nm

Islands

  • Spitsbergen
  • Nordaustlandet
  • Edgeøya

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Communication

  • VHF coastal stations are issuing weatherforcast (in norwegian) and traffic lists (in english for foreign vessels) on their WORKING Channels (most can receive channel 16 and or MDSS. But you have to call them on a working channel preferably (see coastal radio frequency plan). They will give you the latest forecast in English on request.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

For large islands with many ports, marinas and anchorages add a table as shown in Simple Table. if you do so, remove the following "Marinas & Yacht Clubs" and "Anchorages" sections.

For smaller islands, first list their major ports (needing more the 1-3 paragraphs to describe) and then for each one of these create a dedicated page using (Port Stub page).

Note: Please indicate which of these ports are a port of entry.

Key to symbols: || Port of entry icon – port of entry ||
  • Port1 Port1 /wiki/Port1 | Port of entry icon – port of entry |
  • Port2Port2/wiki/Port2

Again for smaller islands, list their small ports below and provide 1-3 paragraph description.

Port3

Port3/wiki/Svalbard#Port3
Harbour icon Port3 [[Svalbard#Port3|Port3]] (Alernate name if any) DD.ddd, DD.ddd
Description

Port4

Port4/wiki/Svalbard#Port4
Harbour icon Port4 [[Svalbard#Port4|Port4]] (Alernate name if any) DD.ddd, DD.ddd
Description

I you have any photographs or maps of the island's ports, include them in the gallery below. If not, remove the gallery.

image1
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports. Remove if not applicable.

  • [[Marina1]]
  • [[Marina2]]

Anchorages

List anchorages including the ones of nearby islands list under "Islands" above. If there is more then 1-3 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). Remove this section if not applicable.

  • [[large Anchorage1]]
  • [[large Anchorage1]]

Anchorage3

Anchorage3/wiki/Svalbard#Anchorage3
Anchorage icon Anchorage3 [[Svalbard#Anchorage3|Anchorage3]] (Alernate name if any) DD.ddd, DD.ddd
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Anchorage4

Anchorage4/wiki/Svalbard#Anchorage4
Anchorage icon Anchorage4 [[Svalbard#Anchorage4|Anchorage4]] (Alernate name if any) DD.ddd, DD.ddd
Description

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
Give details on fuel
Water
Give details on water
Electricity
Give details on electricity

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

Books, Guides, etc


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.

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