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-	==Kuwait Cruising Guide==	+	{{IsPartOf|Western Asia|Persian Gulf}}
-	An online cruising guide for yachts sailing along the coast of Kuwait.	+	{{TOC block}}
-	{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 25em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"	+	{{infobox country
-	|-	+	| lat= 29.5
-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''Kuwait'''	+	| lon= 45.75
-	|-	+	| zoom= 8
-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:Kuwait_map.gif|350px| ]]<br>Kuwait	+	| image= Kuwait_map.gif
-	|-	+	| imagewidth= 350
-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:Kuwait_flag.png|104px|border]]<br>Flag	+	| imagetext=
-	|-	+	| flag= Kuwait_flag.png
-	! Capital:	+	| capital= Kuwait City
-	| Kuwait City	+	| language= Arabic
-	|-	+	| currency= Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
-	! Language:	+	| timezone= AST (UTC+3)
-	| Arabic	+	| dsttimezone=
-	|-	+	| code= +965
-	! Currency:	+	| notes=
-	| Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)	+	| news=
-	|-	+	| altname=
-	! Time Zone	+	}}
-	| UTC +3	+	The State of '''Kuwait''' is a sovereign Arab emirate situated in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by [[Saudi Arabia]] to the south and Iraq to the north. It lies on the northwestern shore of the [[Persian Gulf]]. Located in the north-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area. The flat, sandy Arabian Desert covers most of Kuwait.
-	|-	+
-	| colspan="2" style="font-size: 2" | More notes about the country	+
-	|}	+
-	==Background==	+	==Charts==
-	The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab emirate situated in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by [[Saudi Arabia]] to the south, and Iraq to the north. It lies on the northwestern shore of the [[Persian Gulf]]. Located in the north-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area. The flat, sandy Arabian Desert covers most of Kuwait.	+	Available from Ministry of Communications, Marine Department, Shuwaikh in English and Arabic.
		+	UK Admiralty charts same (Chart numbers need adding)
-	Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.	+	; Kuwait Charts
		+	: KU 1E - Al-Nuwaisib to Jazirat Warbah 1:200,000
		+	: KU 2E - Jazirat Bubiyan and Jazirat Failaka 1:100,000
		+	: KU 3E - Approaches to Khalij Al Kuwait 1:75,000
		+	: KU 4E - Approaches to Mina Al Ahmadi 1:75,000
		+	: KU 5E - Approaches to Mina Al Zoor 1:75,000
		+	: KU 6E - Khalij Al Kuwait 1:50,000 Al Doha Port - Inset 1:15,000
		+	: KU 7E - Al Kuwait and Mina Shuwaikh 1:15,000
		+	: KU 8E - Mina Al Ahmadi 1:37,500 Mina Al Shuaiba - inset 1:12,500
		+	: KU 9E - Mina Al Zoor 1:25,000
		+	: KU 10E - Khor Al Subiyah 1:50,000
		+	: KU 11E - Ras Al Julaiyah 1:10,000
-	==Climate & Weather==	+	==Weather==
-	The spring season in March is warm and pleasant with occasional thunderstorms. The frequent winds from the northwest are cold in winter and spring and hot in summer. Southeasterly winds, usually hot and damp, spring up between July and October; hot and dry south winds prevail in spring and early summer. The shamal, a northwesterly wind common during June and July, causes dramatic sandstorms.	+	{{Green|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}}
-	Sources of weather forecasting here.	+	===Weather links===
		+	{{GreenText|Sources of weather forecasting here.}}
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-	==Charts==	+	==Passages==
-	Available from Ministry of Communications, Marine Department, Shuwaikh	+	{{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}
-	Available in English and Arabic	+	*
-	UK Admiralty charts same (Chart numbers need adding)	+	*
-	: KU 1E Al-Nuwaisib to Jazirat Warbah 1:200,000	+	==Islands==
-	: KU 2E Jazirat Bubiyan and Jazirat Failaka 1:100,000	+	{{dest legend|a|m|h|e|i|d}}
-	: KU 3E Approaches to Khalij Al Kuwait 1:75,000	+
-	: KU 4E Approaches to Mina Al Ahmadi 1:75,000	+
-	: KU 5E Approaches to Mina Al Zoor 1:75,000	+
-	: KU 6E Khalij Al Kuwait 1:50,000 Al Doha Port - Inset 1:15,000	+
-	: KU 7E Al Kuwait and Mina Shuwaikh 1:15,000	+
-	: KU 8E Mina Al Ahmadi 1:37,500 Mina Al Shuaiba - inset 1:12,500	+
-	: KU 9E Mina Al Zoor 1:25,000	+
-	: KU 10E Khor Al Subiyah 1:50,000	+
-	: KU 11E Ras Al Julaiyah 1:10,000	+
-	===Special Navigation Notes===	+	* {{dest|Umm Al Maradim|i|h|e|d}}
-	Any navigation notes here.	+	* Um Al Garu
		+	* Kubbar
-	===Local Radio Nets===	+	These islands have mooring buoys which are suitable for overnight stays, free of charge.  But use your own rope.  And keep a careful watch - they deteriorate throughout the winter, and are maintained in Spring.
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+
		+	Diving is started from these mooring buoys - take a heading from the line to the mast on the island.  When you reach the reef, remember to start your dive into the current.  Watch for lionfish, rays and turtles.
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		+	==Communication==
		+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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-	==Arrival/Departure procedures==	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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		+	==Navigation==
		+	{{Green|Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.}}
		+
		+	==Entrance==
	====Arrival====		====Arrival====
-	Details?	+	There are three ports of entry (sailing) into Kuwait: Al Zoor, Shuwaikh and Umm AL Miradim. Since Al Zoor and Shuwaikh are out of the way, they are little used now that Um Al Miradim has opened. Whilst there are other points of entry at military bases and oil refineries, these have security issues, and do not allow access to recreational boats.
	====Departure====		====Departure====
-	Details?	+	As above.
-	===Immigration===	+	==Customs and Immigration==
-	Details?	+	====Customs====
		+	Import of nearly everything is prohibited including pornography, alcohol and pork products. Local yachts have a very good relationship with customs - please don't spoil this by attempting to smuggle these things in. If you are caught carrying drugs, you will likely spend the rest of your fertile days in prison.
-	===Customs===	+	====Immigration====
-	Details?	+	Visit visas can be issued on arrival (Fee KD3) to all Gulf Cooperation Council citizens, and holders of the following passports: USA, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, The Netherlands, Belgium Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Holy See, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, China.
-	==Ports & Popular Stops==	+	==Health and Security==
-	* [[Shuaiba]] (Port of entry)	+	====Health====
-	* [[Shuwaikh]] (Port of entry)	+	Cigarettes are bad for you, but very cheap!
-	* [[Umm Al Maradim]] (port of entry)	+
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-	*	+
-	===Offshore Islands===	+	====Security====
-	Details?	+	Be nice to anyone with a gun.
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-	==Health==	+	==Berthing==
-	Submit any health warnings/information.	+	{{dest legend|a|m|h|e|i|d}}
-	==Security==	+	* {{dest|Umm Al Maradim|i|d}}
-	Details?	+	:* {{dest|Umm Al Maradim#Umm Al Maradim Harbour|label=Umm Al Maradim Harbour|h|e|d}}
		+	* Khiran Resort, Al Zoor - watch out for the powerlines over entry channel - our 40ft yacht has to enter at low tide.
		+	* El Khout Marina, Fahaheel - for rich folk.
		+	* Fahaheel Sea Club, Mangaf (up to 40 feet) - Kuwait Offshore Sailing Asociation is based here
		+	* Shaab Marina, Salmiya - most commonly used for larger racing boats.
		+	* Marina Mall Marina, Salmiya - very posh, only for the super rich.
		+	* {{dest|Shuaiba|h|d}}
		+	* {{dest| Shuwaikh|h|e|d}}
		+	:*{{dest| Shuwaikh#Kuwait Yacht Club Marina|label=Kuwait Yacht Club Marina|m}}
		+	:* Sharq Marina, Kuwait City - out of the way, and has an annoying lift bridge.
		+	* Failaka, Failaka Island - very shallow.  Well, the ferry has to enter at high tide...  Ghost town with a hotel, roman ruins.
	==Transportation==		==Transportation==
-	Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.	+	* Most commonly entered by plane to Kuwait International Airport.
		+	* Can be entered by road from Saudi or Iraq.  Visas needed for both these countries in advance.
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		+	==Friends==
		+	Kuwait Offshore Sailing Association, [email protected], [mailto:[email protected] Email]
		+
		+	==Forums==
		+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==Links==
-	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.	+	* {{wikipedia}}
		+	* {{Wikivoyage}}
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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==References==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	{{GreenText|Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:}}
-	*	+	: {{GreenText|<code>{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}</code>, expands to}}
-	*	+	: {{GreenText|Rod Heikell, <cite>Greek Waters Pilot Imray</cite>, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718}}
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-	===External Links===	+	* {{Reference|Author|Title|Publisher|ISBN number}}
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-	==Personal Notes==	+	{{GreenText|You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing  {{MagentaText|xx}},  the following: }}
-	Personal experiences?	+
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-	==References & Publications==	+	''See [[<span style="color:Magenta">Country or Region</span>#References_&_Publications|<span style="color:Magenta">Coutry or Region</span>]]''.
-	Books, Guides, etc.	+
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Latest revision as of 17:58, 29 October 2018

The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab emirate situated in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and Iraq to the north. It lies on the northwestern shore of the Persian Gulf. Located in the north-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area. The flat, sandy Arabian Desert covers most of Kuwait.

Charts

Available from Ministry of Communications, Marine Department, Shuwaikh in English and Arabic. UK Admiralty charts same (Chart numbers need adding)

Kuwait Charts

KU 1E - Al-Nuwaisib to Jazirat Warbah 1:200,000

KU 2E - Jazirat Bubiyan and Jazirat Failaka 1:100,000

KU 3E - Approaches to Khalij Al Kuwait 1:75,000

KU 4E - Approaches to Mina Al Ahmadi 1:75,000

KU 5E - Approaches to Mina Al Zoor 1:75,000

KU 6E - Khalij Al Kuwait 1:50,000 Al Doha Port - Inset 1:15,000

KU 7E - Al Kuwait and Mina Shuwaikh 1:15,000

KU 8E - Mina Al Ahmadi 1:37,500 Mina Al Shuaiba - inset 1:12,500

KU 9E - Mina Al Zoor 1:25,000

KU 10E - Khor Al Subiyah 1:50,000

KU 11E - Ras Al Julaiyah 1:10,000

Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Weather links

Sources of weather forecasting here.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

• Umm Al MaradimUmm Al Maradim/wiki/Umm_Al_Maradim |  – island ||  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data |
• Um Al Garu
• Kubbar

These islands have mooring buoys which are suitable for overnight stays, free of charge. But use your own rope. And keep a careful watch - they deteriorate throughout the winter, and are maintained in Spring.

Diving is started from these mooring buoys - take a heading from the line to the mast on the island. When you reach the reef, remember to start your dive into the current. Watch for lionfish, rays and turtles.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

There are three ports of entry (sailing) into Kuwait: Al Zoor, Shuwaikh and Umm AL Miradim. Since Al Zoor and Shuwaikh are out of the way, they are little used now that Um Al Miradim has opened. Whilst there are other points of entry at military bases and oil refineries, these have security issues, and do not allow access to recreational boats.

Departure

As above.

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Import of nearly everything is prohibited including pornography, alcohol and pork products. Local yachts have a very good relationship with customs - please don't spoil this by attempting to smuggle these things in. If you are caught carrying drugs, you will likely spend the rest of your fertile days in prison.

Immigration

Visit visas can be issued on arrival (Fee KD3) to all Gulf Cooperation Council citizens, and holders of the following passports: USA, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, The Netherlands, Belgium Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Holy See, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, China.

Health and Security

Health

Cigarettes are bad for you, but very cheap!

Security

Be nice to anyone with a gun.

Berthing

• Umm Al MaradimUmm Al Maradim/wiki/Umm_Al_Maradim |  – island ||  – needs data |

• Umm Al Maradim HarbourUmm Al Maradim Harbour/wiki/Umm_Al_Maradim |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data |

• Khiran Resort, Al Zoor - watch out for the powerlines over entry channel - our 40ft yacht has to enter at low tide.
• El Khout Marina, Fahaheel - for rich folk.
• Fahaheel Sea Club, Mangaf (up to 40 feet) - Kuwait Offshore Sailing Asociation is based here
• Shaab Marina, Salmiya - most commonly used for larger racing boats.
• Marina Mall Marina, Salmiya - very posh, only for the super rich.
• ShuaibaShuaiba/wiki/Shuaiba |  – harbour ||  – needs data |
• Shuwaikh Shuwaikh/wiki/Shuwaikh |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data |

• Kuwait Yacht Club MarinaKuwait Yacht Club Marina/wiki/Shuwaikh |  – marina |
• Sharq Marina, Kuwait City - out of the way, and has an annoying lift bridge.

• Failaka, Failaka Island - very shallow. Well, the ferry has to enter at high tide... Ghost town with a hotel, roman ruins.

Transportation

• Most commonly entered by plane to Kuwait International Airport.
• Can be entered by road from Saudi or Iraq. Visas needed for both these countries in advance.

Friends

Kuwait Offshore Sailing Association, [email protected], Email

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Kuwait at the Wikipedia
• Kuwait at the Wikivoyage

References

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

Rod Heikel, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718, expands to

Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718

• Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
• Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

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