Namibia
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Namibia
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Namibia.
| Namibia
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 Namibia | |
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| Capital | Windhoek |
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| Language | English Also Afrikaans, German and local languages |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) 1 Namibian Dollar = 1 Sth African Rand |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (DST observed) |
| Calling code | ? |
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
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.
Communication
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Any navigation notes here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
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Immigration & Customs
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Visas
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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.
Berthing
Namibia has only two ports;
Offshore Islands
Details?
Friends
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References & Publications
Books, etc.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Namibweb - Extensive information on Namibia.
Comments
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Names: Lighthouse |
