Namibia
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A subtropical climate prevails almost throughout the year along the coast. The Cold Benguella Current ensures a temperature climate with temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees centigrade. Relative humidity is approximately 80% and rainfall is less than 20mm per annum. During summer, when temperatures in the interior of Namibia become extreme, the coast becomes a cool haven for those seeking refuge against inland heat as the weather remains moderate. | A subtropical climate prevails almost throughout the year along the coast. The Cold Benguella Current ensures a temperature climate with temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees centigrade. Relative humidity is approximately 80% and rainfall is less than 20mm per annum. During summer, when temperatures in the interior of Namibia become extreme, the coast becomes a cool haven for those seeking refuge against inland heat as the weather remains moderate. | ||
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Revision as of 21:46, 2 June 2011
Namibia
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Namibia.
| Namibia | |
 Namibia | |
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| Capital: | Windhoek 22°34.2′S, 17°5.167′E
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| Language: | English Also Afrikaans, some German and many local languages. |
| Currency: | Namibian Dollar (NAD) One Namibian Dollar = One South African Rand |
| Timezone: | UTC+1 (DST observed) |
| More notes about the country | |
Overview
Cruising the region
Climate & Weather
A subtropical climate prevails almost throughout the year along the coast. The Cold Benguella Current ensures a temperature climate with temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees centigrade. Relative humidity is approximately 80% and rainfall is less than 20mm per annum. During summer, when temperatures in the interior of Namibia become extreme, the coast becomes a cool haven for those seeking refuge against inland heat as the weather remains moderate.
A feature on the coast ,and stretching up to 40km inland, is the fog. This a regular feature of the central Namib coast throughout the year.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.
Immigration & Customs
Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.
Visas
Submit information about what visitor's visas are available and where they are obtained.
Health & Security
- HIV/Aids infection is high.
- Malaria is common in the north of the country (the Kunene strip) during the summer months.
- Be wary of dehydration which easily occurs in the desert climate.
- Food and drink in Namibia is generaly safe and tap water can be drunk in the larger towns.
Ports & Popular Stops
Namibia has only two ports;
Offshore Islands
Details?
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, etc.
Links to Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Namibweb - Extensive information on Namibia.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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