Benin
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing in Benin.
Benin
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Capital | Porto-Novo |
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Language | French |
Currency | West African Franc (XOF) |
Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Calling code | +229 |
Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.
Cruising the region
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Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
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Weather
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Weather links
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Passages
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Communication
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Also see Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Arrival
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Departure
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Customs and Immigration
Customs
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Immigration
Details?
Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Health and Security
Health
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Security
Details?
Berthing
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Ports
![Port of entry icon](/images/7/71/Poe.jpg)
![Marina icon](/images/c/cf/Marina_icon.png)
![Anchorage icon](/images/3/3f/Anchor_Icon.png)
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
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Transportation
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Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References & Publications
- Steve Jones, Ed Wheeler, and Penny Scott-Bayfield, Cruising Guide To West Africa, Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation (December 2009), ISBN 978-0952777120
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