Falkland Islands
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| + | ▪ FIBS, The Falkland Islands Broadcasting Service, gives regular weather forecasts on 530 kHz and on a number of FM frequencies including 88.3 MHz . Times are Monday to Friday - 0710, 0810, 0910, 1010, 1610,1710,1815 & 2030 LT . Saturday - 0910, 1010, 1815 and 2030 LT. Sunday 1815 and 2030 LT. | ||
| + | ▪ ‘FishOps’ gives a maritime forecast for the FICZ on 4066.1 kHz USB at 0830 Local Time each day. | ||
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Revision as of 06:47, 7 February 2011
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Falkland Islands Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Falkland Islands.
| Falkland Islands | |
| File:Falkland Islands map.png Falkland Islands | |
| File:Falklands Islands flag.png Flag | |
| Capital: | Stanley |
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| Language: | English |
| Currency: | Falkland Islands Pound which has parity with Pounds Sterling which are also in circulation. |
| Time Zone | UTC - 4H
Between September and April Summer Time is kept, UTC – 3H |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
The Falkland Islands are a self governing British Overseas Territory.
Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate & general weather details here.
Weather Forecasts
▪ FIBS, The Falkland Islands Broadcasting Service, gives regular weather forecasts on 530 kHz and on a number of FM frequencies including 88.3 MHz . Times are Monday to Friday - 0710, 0810, 0910, 1010, 1610,1710,1815 & 2030 LT . Saturday - 0910, 1010, 1815 and 2030 LT. Sunday 1815 and 2030 LT. ▪ ‘FishOps’ gives a maritime forecast for the FICZ on 4066.1 kHz USB at 0830 Local Time each day.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
Arrival
Details?
Departure
Details?
Immigration
Details?
Customs
Details?
Ports & Popular Stops
Submit Ports and stop-overs
Offshore Islands
Details?
Health
Submit any health warnings/information.
Security
Details?
Transportation
Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
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