Port St Francis
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Charts
- SAN (S.A.Navy)
- SC 9
- BA
- 2095 - Cape St. Blaize to Port St. Jophn's
- 2081 - Cape St. Francis to East London
- 2084 - Mossel bay to Cape St. Francis
Weather
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Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See South Africa.
Islands
For islands that have their own page list them as shown below.
– island || 
– port of entry || 
– harbour || 
– marina || 
– anchorage || 
– needs data ||Communication
- 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 scheduled 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.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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The latest navigational warnings for the SA coast
Berthing
There are moorings within the small harbour.
Arrange with the Port St Francis Harbour Master for a mooring allocation. Prior reservation is urged as there is limited mooring space.
- 'Harbour Master: Tel: +27 (42) 294 0191; Mobile: +27 (82) 657 0855; VHF channel 16
Yacht Clubs and Marinas
Port St Francis Ski-Boat & Yacht Club has showers and a restaurant
- XX@XXX; Tel: +27 (42) 294 1763
Anchorages
Anchoring is possible in the Bay.
Amenities
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| Water | ? |
| Electricity | ? |
| Toilets | In the Yacht Club |
| Showers | In the Yacht Club |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | ? |
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| Fuel | ? |
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| Chandlers | ? |
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| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
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Eating out
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Transportation
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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
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
- St Francis Bay at the Wikipedia
- Port St Francis
- Port St Francis at the Wikivoyage
- St Francis Tourism
References
See South Africa.
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