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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to British Indian Ocean Territory.
 
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Latest revision as of 11:43, 15 August 2018

World ▶ Indian Ocean ▶ British Indian Ocean Territory

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British Indian Ocean Territory
07°18.000'S, 072°24.000'E Chart icon.png
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Flag British Indian Ocean.png
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Capital Camp Justice/wiki/British_Indian_Ocean_Territory#Camp_JusticeWorld icon.png Camp Justice [[British Indian Ocean Territory#Camp Justice|Camp Justice]] 7°18′S, 72°24′E
Language English
Currency USD & Pound sterling
Time zone (UTC+6)
Calling code +246

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
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Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

Give weather conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

This section does not apply for most islands; if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list small islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors).

Island1

Island1/wiki/British_Indian_Ocean_Territory#Island1
Island icon Island1 [[British Indian Ocean Territory#Island1|Island1]] DD°M.M′N, DDD°M.M′E

Island2

Island2/wiki/British_Indian_Ocean_Territory#Island2
Island icon Island2 [[British Indian Ocean Territory#Island2|Island2]] DD°M.M′N, DDD°M.M′E

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

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

Entrance

Give details for entering and exiting the country.

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Details?

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.

Security

Details?

Berthing

Use this section to name ports and anchorages. Remove this section if this information is covered in "Islands" and/or Regions pages (above).

Ports

List ports and harbors. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given port, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).

  • Port1 Port1 /wiki/Port1 | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
  • Port2 Port2 /wiki/Port2 | Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
Key to symbols: || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Needs data icon – needs data ||

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Port3

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Harbour icon Port4 [[British Indian Ocean Territory#Port4|Port4]] DD°M.M′N, DDD°M.M′E

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

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Anchorages

List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).

  • Anchorage1 Anchorage1/wiki/Anchorage1 | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Anchorage2 Anchorage2/wiki/Anchorage2 | Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |

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Anchorage3

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Anchorage icon Anchorage3 [[British Indian Ocean Territory#Anchorage3|Anchorage3]] DD°M.M′N, DDD°M.M′E

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Anchorage icon Anchorage3 [[British Indian Ocean Territory#Anchorage3|Anchorage3]] DD°M.M′N, DDD°M.M′E
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Transportation

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Friends

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

Forums

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Links

References

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot Imray||Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
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  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

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Comments

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