Kuwait
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===Local Radio Nets=== | ===Local Radio Nets=== | ||
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==Arrival/Departure procedures== | ==Arrival/Departure procedures== | ||
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===Immigration=== | ===Immigration=== | ||
Visit visas can be issued on arrival (Fee KD3) to all GCC citizens, and the following nationalities: | Visit visas can be issued on arrival (Fee KD3) to all GCC citizens, and the following nationalities: | ||
| - | + | 1. USA.<br/> | |
| - | + | 2. UK.<br/> | |
| - | + | 3. France.<br/> | |
| - | + | 4. Italy.<br/> | |
| - | + | 5. Germany.<br/> | |
| - | + | 6. Canada.<br/> | |
| - | + | 7. Australia.<br/> | |
| - | + | 8. New Zealand.<br/> | |
| - | + | 9. Japan.<br/> | |
| - | + | 10. The Netherlands.<br/> | |
| - | + | 11. Belgium.<br/> | |
| - | + | 12. Luxembourg.<br/> | |
| - | + | 13. Switzerland.<br/> | |
| - | + | 14. Austria.<br/> | |
| - | + | 15. Sweden.<br/> | |
| - | + | 16. Norway.<br/> | |
| - | + | 17. Denmark.<br/> | |
| - | + | 18. Portugal.<br/> | |
| - | + | 19. Ireland.<br/> | |
| - | + | 20. Greece.<br/> | |
| - | + | 21. Finland.<br/> | |
| - | + | 22. Spain.<br/> | |
| - | + | 23. Monaco.<br/> | |
| - | + | 24. the Vatican.<br/> | |
| - | + | 25. Iceland.<br/> | |
| - | + | 26. Andorra.<br/> | |
| - | + | 27. San Marino.<br/> | |
| - | + | 28. Liechtenstein.<br/> | |
| - | + | 29. Brunei.<br/> | |
| - | + | 30. Singapore.<br/> | |
| - | + | 31. Malaysia.<br/> | |
| - | + | 32. Hong Kong.<br/> | |
| - | + | 33. South Korea.<br/> | |
| - | + | 34. China. | |
===Customs=== | ===Customs=== | ||
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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. | 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 | + | 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 current. Watch for lion fish, rays and turtles. |
==Health== | ==Health== | ||
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==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
| - | Most commonly entered by plane to Kuwait International Airport. | + | * 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. | + | * Can be entered by road from Saudi or Iraq. Visas needed for both these countries in advance. |
==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
| - | Kuwait Offshore Sailing Association | + | Kuwait Offshore Sailing Association, [email protected], [mailto:[email protected] Email] |
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
Revision as of 19:34, 8 March 2011
Kuwait Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing along the coast of Kuwait.
| Kuwait | |
 Kuwait | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Kuwait City |
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| Language: | Arabic |
| Currency: | Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) |
| Time Zone | UTC +3 |
| More notes about the country | |
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.
Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
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Climate & 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.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Available from Ministry of Communications, Marine Department, Shuwaikh Available in English and Arabic UK Admiralty charts same (Chart numbers need adding)
- 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
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
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.
Immigration
Visit visas can be issued on arrival (Fee KD3) to all GCC citizens, and the following nationalities:
1. USA.
2. UK.
3. France.
4. Italy.
5. Germany.
6. Canada.
7. Australia.
8. New Zealand.
9. Japan.
10. The Netherlands.
11. Belgium.
12. Luxembourg.
13. Switzerland.
14. Austria.
15. Sweden.
16. Norway.
17. Denmark.
18. Portugal.
19. Ireland.
20. Greece.
21. Finland.
22. Spain.
23. Monaco.
24. the Vatican.
25. Iceland.
26. Andorra.
27. San Marino.
28. Liechtenstein.
29. Brunei.
30. Singapore.
31. Malaysia.
32. Hong Kong.
33. South Korea.
34. China.
Customs
Import of nearly everything is prohibited, including Pornogrphy, 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.
Ports & Popular Stops
- Umm Al Maradim (port of entry)
- 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.
- 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.
Offshore Islands
- Um Al Miradim
- 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 current. Watch for lion fish, rays and turtles.
Health
Cigarettes are bad for you, but very cheap!
Security
Be nice to anyone with a gun.
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.
Cruiser's Friends
Kuwait Offshore Sailing Association, [email protected], Email
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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