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==CAPE TOWN==
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==CAPE TOWN (Cape of Good Hope)==
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[[Image:Capetown1.jpg|223px|right|frame|Cape Town, South Africa<br>''The Fairest Cape of All'']]
===Background===
===Background===
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[[Image:Capetown1.jpg|223px|right|frame|Cape Town, South Africa<br>''The Fairest Cape of All'']]
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Submit details about the sailing in the area, etc.
===Charts===
===Charts===
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===Radio Nets===
===Radio Nets===
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Contact "Cape Town Port Control" on VHF channel 16 (Note - 16 is to be used only for initial contact and receiving purposes and DISTRESS). It is NOT to be used as a general talking frequency, ship to ship VHF Channels 06, 08 or 10 may be used. Channels NOT to be used, as they are pilot and Port working frequencies are as follows: 9, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 67, 70, 74. PLEASE NOTE: ALL RACE COMMUNICATIONS WILL BE ON CHANNEL 71.  
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Contact "Cape Town Port Control" on VHF channel 16 (Note - 16 is to be used only for initial contact and receiving purposes and DISTRESS). It is NOT to be used as a general talking frequency, ship to ship VHF Channels 06, 08 or 10 may be used. Channels NOT to be used, as they are pilot and Port working frequencies are as follows: 9, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 67, 70, 74. PLEASE NOTE: ALL RACE COMMUNICATIONS WILL BE ON CHANNEL 71.
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===Routes to/from===
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Popular routes, timing, etc.
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===Customs and Immigration===
===Customs and Immigration===
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===Check-in facilities===
===Check-in facilities===
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'''Arrival'''<br>
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====Arrival====
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'''Departure'''<br>The RCYC Skippers Register must be completed on arrival and departure. Foreign yachts/Skippers, when departing South Africa for a foreign destination must clear as follows:<br>1. The Yacht Club where they will receive a clearance Certificate.<br>2. Then proceed to '''Immigration''' (Passport Control), Room 535, 5th Floor, Customs & Excise Building (just outside Adderley Street Customs Gate), then;<br>3. To the '''Harbour Revenue''' Office, Ben Schoeman Dock.<br>4. '''Customs''' at the Main Gate, where the Yacht Club Clearance Certificate is required. Local (South African) yachts/Skippers must first get approval from the Central Revenue office, in Plein Street. They may also need to get vaccinations and a health certificate - see the Government '''Medical Officer''', also in the Revenue building in Plein Street.
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====Departure====
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The RCYC Skippers Register must be completed on arrival and departure. Foreign yachts/Skippers, when departing South Africa for a foreign destination must clear as follows:<br>1. The Yacht Club where they will receive a clearance Certificate.<br>2. Then proceed to '''Immigration''' (Passport Control), Room 535, 5th Floor, Customs & Excise Building (just outside Adderley Street Customs Gate), then;<br>3. To the '''Harbour Revenue''' Office, Ben Schoeman Dock.<br>4. '''Customs''' at the Main Gate, where the Yacht Club Clearance Certificate is required. Local (South African) yachts/Skippers must first get approval from the Central Revenue office, in Plein Street. They may also need to get vaccinations and a health certificate - see the Government '''Medical Officer''', also in the Revenue building in Plein Street.
===Marinas/Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas/Yacht Clubs===
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
===Tourism & things to do ashore===
[[Image:Cape_Town2.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Cape Town<br>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Cape_Town2.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Cape Town<br>''Click for larger view'']]
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List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
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===Marine stores===
===Marine stores===
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
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===Haul-out/Repairs===
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===Offshore Islands===
===Offshore Islands===
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===Routes to/from Cape Town===
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Popular passages, timing, etc.
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===References & Publications===
===References & Publications===
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===Cruiser's Friends===
===Cruiser's Friends===
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
===Forum Discussions===

Revision as of 15:54, 30 August 2008

Contents

CAPE TOWN (Cape of Good Hope)

Cape Town, South Africa
The Fairest Cape of All

Background

Historic details here?

Submit details about the sailing in the area, etc.

Charts

  • SAN 1014
  • SAN 1013

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

  • Contact "Cape Town Port Control" on VHF channel 16 (Note - 16 is to be used only for initial contact and receiving purposes and DISTRESS). It is NOT to be used as a general talking frequency, ship to ship VHF Channels 06, 08 or 10 may be used. Channels NOT to be used, as they are pilot and Port working frequencies are as follows: 9, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 67, 70, 74. PLEASE NOTE: ALL RACE COMMUNICATIONS WILL BE ON CHANNEL 71.

Customs and Immigration

See South Africa

Check-in facilities

Arrival

Details?

Departure

The RCYC Skippers Register must be completed on arrival and departure. Foreign yachts/Skippers, when departing South Africa for a foreign destination must clear as follows:
1. The Yacht Club where they will receive a clearance Certificate.
2. Then proceed to Immigration (Passport Control), Room 535, 5th Floor, Customs & Excise Building (just outside Adderley Street Customs Gate), then;
3. To the Harbour Revenue Office, Ben Schoeman Dock.
4. Customs at the Main Gate, where the Yacht Club Clearance Certificate is required. Local (South African) yachts/Skippers must first get approval from the Central Revenue office, in Plein Street. They may also need to get vaccinations and a health certificate - see the Government Medical Officer, also in the Revenue building in Plein Street.

Marinas/Yacht Clubs

  • Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) - Details?

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Tourism & things to do ashore

Cape Town
Click for larger view

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Marine stores

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

Haul-out/Repairs

Offshore Islands

List Islands

Routes to/from Cape Town

Popular passages, timing, etc.


References & Publications

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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