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==Iceland Cruising Guide==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Iceland.
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Iceland.
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====Cruising the region====
 
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==Weather==
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Sources of weather forecasting here.  
* [http://en.vedur.is/weather/shipping/text IMO - Shipping forecasts]  
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* [http://en.vedur.is/weather/shipping/coastal/ IMO - Wind forecast map for land and coastal areas]
* [http://en.vedur.is/weather/shipping/deepsea/ IMO - Wind forecast map for deep sea areas]  
* [http://en.vedur.is/weather/shipping/deepsea/ IMO - Wind forecast map for deep sea areas]  
* [http://en.vedur.is/weather/shipping/atlantic/ IMO - Atlantic Ocean forecast]   
* [http://en.vedur.is/weather/shipping/atlantic/ IMO - Atlantic Ocean forecast]   
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* [http://en.vedur.is/weather/shipping/sea-surface-temperature/ecmwf/ IMO - ECMWF Sea surface temp]
* [http://en.vedur.is/weather/shipping/sea-surface-temperature/ecmwf/ IMO - ECMWF Sea surface temp]
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/iceland.html Iceland Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
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* RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.rccpf.org.uk/passage-planning Passage Planning] Map based index to RCC Crusing Guide Books & Passage Planning Guides.  
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Latest revision as of 11:55, 15 August 2018

World ▶ North Atlantic ▶ Northern Europe ▶ Iceland

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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Iceland.

Iceland
64°41.665'N, 018°14.897'W Chart icon.png
Iceland Map.png
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Map
Iceland Flag.png
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Flag
Capital Reykjavik
Language Icelandic
Currency Icelandic Króna (ISK)
Time zone WET (UTC+0)
Calling code +354

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

Charts

NGA
38030 Faroe Islands, Iceland

Weather

The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) is a public institution.

Sources of weather forecasting here.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

List islands and island groups belonging to this country. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given island, create a dedicated page for it (Island Template and/or Island Group Template).

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

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?


External Territories

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Regions

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List here region pages. Use Region Template in each of these.

Berthing

Use this section to name ports and anchorages. Remove this section if this information is covered in 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).

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

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

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).

Amenities

Also see each port above.

Facilities
Water ?
Electricity ?
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel ?
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs ?
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..

Store name1/wiki/Iceland#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon Store name1 [[Iceland#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Store name2/wiki/Iceland#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name2.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon Store name2 [[Iceland#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)

  • Location1
Name/wiki/Iceland#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27Eatingout icon Name [[Iceland#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
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Name/wiki/Iceland#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27Eatingout icon Name [[Iceland#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.)

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

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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