South Africa to Australia
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If [[Adelaide]] is one’s destination, leave the latitude you are on around 115ºE, proceeding direct to Cape Borda. | If [[Adelaide]] is one’s destination, leave the latitude you are on around 115ºE, proceeding direct to Cape Borda. | ||
| - | Bound for [[Melbourne]]? Sail for the [[Bass Strait]] at 135ºE. passage west of [[Tasmania]] to [[New Zealand]], in mid summer, to leave one's chosen crossing latitude about 110ºE, and sail south of [[Tasmania]] at 45º to 47ºS.<br>'' | + | Bound for [[Melbourne]]? Sail for the [[Bass Strait]] at 135ºE. passage west of [[Tasmania]] to [[New Zealand]], in mid summer, to leave one's chosen crossing latitude about 110ºE, and sail south of [[Tasmania]] at 45º to 47ºS.<br>''Excerpt from [[http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/books.htm Indian Ocean Crossing Notes]] by Tony Herrick'' |
===Charts for Africa to Australia=== | ===Charts for Africa to Australia=== | ||
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===Islands/stop-overs en-route=== | ===Islands/stop-overs en-route=== | ||
Details of stop-overs, etc. | Details of stop-overs, etc. | ||
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===Africa to SE Asia=== | ===Africa to SE Asia=== | ||
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===Weather=== | ===Weather=== | ||
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===Forum Discussions=== | ===Forum Discussions=== | ||
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
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| + | * [[http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/ Cruising Connections]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:48, 28 November 2007
SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN CROSSING (West to East)
Background
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Africa to Australia
South Africa to Perth and Southern Australia:
This route is generally best in the midsummer months, as the frequency of gales in the southern ocean are lessened, and the weather warmer. The “Ocean Passages of the World”, suggest that vessels bound for Perth would make the passage about 39º or 40ºS. Those bound for Tasmania or New Zealand would do so around 42ºS.
Dependant on departure point, make full use of the Agulhas current, trying to reach one's chosen latitude at approximately 50ºE. Dependant on the location of the south Indian ocean high, one needs to keep south of this to have westerly winds. In these latitudes a favourable current of about ½ a knot should be found. Icebergs are frequently observed south of the 40th parallel, but have been known further north.
If bound for Perth it is suggested to make a direct approach from between 90º and 100ºE.
Be careful when in the vicinity of Ile Amsterdam and St Paul, and more so if in the vicinity of the islands further south, as these are often shrouded in mist and will only be seen on a very close approach. Both the above-mentioned islands are French possessions and are sparsely inhabited. In an emergency, ones best anchorage would be St Paul. The author has known of yachts that have moored in the crater of this extinct volcano. Sometimes a listening watch is kept on VHF CH 16.
If Adelaide is one’s destination, leave the latitude you are on around 115ºE, proceeding direct to Cape Borda.
Bound for Melbourne? Sail for the Bass Strait at 135ºE. passage west of Tasmania to New Zealand, in mid summer, to leave one's chosen crossing latitude about 110ºE, and sail south of Tasmania at 45º to 47ºS.
Excerpt from [Indian Ocean Crossing Notes] by Tony Herrick
Charts for Africa to Australia
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Islands/stop-overs en-route
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Africa to SE Asia
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Charts for Africa to SE Asia
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Islands/stop-overs en-route
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Radio Nets
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Weather
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Forum Discussions
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References & Publications
- [Indian Ocean Crossing Notes] by Tony Herrick
External Links
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