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<h2>Falkland Islands Cruising Guide</h2>
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==Falkland Islands Cruising Guide==
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<p>An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Falkland Islands.
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Falkland Islands.
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''Falkland Islands'''
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:Falklands_map.png|350px| ]]<br>'''Falkland Islands'''<br/>''Click for larger view''
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| Falkland Islands Pound which has parity with Pounds Sterling which are also in circulation.
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<td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"> <img src="/images/thumb/7/73/Falklands_map.png/350px-Falklands_map.png" _fck_mw_filename="Falklands map.png" _fck_mw_width="350" alt="Falklands map.png" /><br /><b>Falkland Islands</b><br /><i>Click for larger view</i>
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The Falkland Islands are a self governing British Overseas Territory.
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Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
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<td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"> <img src="/images/thumb/3/3c/Falklands_flag.png/104px-Falklands_flag.png" _fck_mw_filename="Falklands flag.png" _fck_mw_width="104" alt="Falklands flag.png" /><br />Flag
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'''Weather Forecasts'''
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* FIBS, The Falkland Islands Broadcasting Service, gives regular weather forecasts on 530 kHz and on a number of FM frequencies including 88.3 MHz . Times are Monday to Friday -  0710, 0810, 0910, 1010, 1610,1710,1815 & 2030 LT . Saturday - 0910, 1010, 1815 and 2030 LT. Sunday 1815 and 2030 LT.
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* 'FishOps'  gives a maritime forecast for the FICZ  on 4066.1 kHz USB at 0830 Local Time each day.
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==Charts==
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</th><td> Falkland Islands Pound which has parity with Pounds Sterling which are also in circulation.
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** BA 2505 Approaches to the Falklands
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** BA 2512 The Falklands
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** BA 2536 Port William to Choiseul Sound
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** BA 2547 Port Salvador to Port William
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** BA 1614 Stanley Harbour and Approaches
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===Special Navigation Notes===
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<p>The Falkland Islands are a self governing British Overseas Territory.
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===Local Radio Nets===
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</p><p>Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
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The Patagonian Cruisers’ Net covers yachts in Falklands waters on 8164 kHz USB at 0900 Chilean Time each day.
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Arrival/Departure procedures==
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<ul><li> FIBS, The Falkland Islands Broadcasting Service, gives regular weather forecasts on 530 kHz and on a number of FM frequencies including 88.3 MHz . Times are Monday to Friday -  0710, 0810, 0910, 1010, 1610,1710,1815 &amp; 2030 LT . Saturday - 0910, 1010, 1815 and 2030 LT. Sunday 1815 and 2030 LT.
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====Arrival====
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</li><li> 'FishOps'  gives a maritime forecast for the FICZ  on 4066.1 kHz USB at 0830 Local Time each day.
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Stanley is the only 'port of entry' for yachts. Notice of arrival and berthing intentions should be given when crossing the ‘Reporting Line’ which is between Volunteer Pt and Cape Pembroke at the eastern end of Port William. Contact in the first instance should be made with ‘FishOps’ on VHF Ch 16.
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====Departure====
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Upon departure a call should be made, once again, to ‘FishOps’ on Ch 16 when crossing the ‘Reporting Line’
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<ul><li> A basic portfolio of charts should include
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<ul><li> BA 2505 Approaches to the Falklands
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Both Customs and Immigration visit the yacht for clearance on arrival.
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</li><li> BA 2512 The Falklands
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</li><li> BA 2536 Port William to Choiseul Sound
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</li><li> BA 1614 Stanley Harbour and Approaches
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<p>The Patagonian Cruisers’ Net covers yachts in Falklands waters on 8164 kHz USB at 0900 Chilean Time each day.
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<i>Also see <a href="HF Radio">Cruiser's Nets</a></i>
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<p>Stanley is the only 'port of entry' for yachts. Notice of arrival and berthing intentions should be given when crossing the ‘Reporting Line’ which is between Volunteer Pt and Cape Pembroke at the eastern end of Port William. Contact in the first instance should be made with ‘FishOps’ on VHF Ch 16.
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<p>Upon departure a call should be made, once again, to ‘FishOps’ on Ch 16 when crossing the ‘Reporting Line’
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<p>Both Customs and Immigration visit the yacht for clearance on arrival.
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In the first instance a 4 week visa is given. At the end of the 28 days an extension can be obtained by visiting Immigration at Byron House, 3 'H' Jones Road, Stanley Phone +500 27340 .
In the first instance a 4 week visa is given. At the end of the 28 days an extension can be obtained by visiting Immigration at Byron House, 3 'H' Jones Road, Stanley Phone +500 27340 .
It is possible to stay in the Falklands for 12 months out of every 24.
It is possible to stay in the Falklands for 12 months out of every 24.
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</p><p>A visa is not required if you hold one of the following passports.- Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City.
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A visa is not required if you hold one of the following passports.- Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City.
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<p>With the exception of tobacco and alcohol there is no duty or VAT in the Falklands.
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===Customs===
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With the exception of tobacco and alcohol there is no duty or VAT in the Falklands.
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<p>As the Falkland Islands are free of Foot and Mouth disease together with  many vegetable diseases there are strict biosecurity laws in force.
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===Quarantine===
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As the Falkland Islands are free of Foot and Mouth disease together with  many vegetable diseases there are strict biosecurity laws in force.
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<ul><li> <a href="Port Stanley, Falklands">Port Stanley</a>
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* [[Port Stanley, Falklands|Port Stanley]]
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Submit any health warnings/information.
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==Security==
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<p>The locals don't bother locking their front doors....
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The locals don't bother locking their front doors....
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==Transportation==
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<ul><li> LAN operates a weekly service every Saturday between Santiago, Punta Arenas and Mt Pleasant Airport. Mt Pleasant Airport lies some 30 miles SW of Port Stanley.
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* LAN operates a weekly service every Saturday between Santiago, Punta Arenas and Mt Pleasant Airport. Mt Pleasant Airport lies some 30 miles SW of Port Stanley.
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</li><li> There are two flights a week to and from Brize Norton, UK, via Asenscion Island. While these are military charter flights they do carry civilian passengers.
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* There are two flights a week to and from Brize Norton, UK, via Asenscion Island. While these are military charter flights they do carry civilian passengers.
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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<ul><li> Members of the Falkland Islands Yacht Club can provide visiting yachts with all the information and assistance they require. http://www.falklandsailing.com/html/yacht_club.html
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* Members of the Falkland Islands Yacht Club can provide visiting yachts with all the information and assistance they require. http://www.falklandsailing.com/html/yacht_club.html
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<p>List links to discussion threads on <a href="Cruising Forums">partnering forums</a>. (see link for requirements)
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==References & Publications==
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* 'Falkland Islands Shores, Ewan Southby-Tailyour, Nautical Publishing, 1985.
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* 'Supplement to Falkland Island Shores', Pete and Annie Hill, RCC Cruising Foundation, 1993/94.
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<ul><li> 'Falkland Islands Shores, Ewan Southby-Tailyour, Nautical Publishing, 1985.
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* 'Falkland Islands Ports and Harbours Information -2011'. Issued by Fishery Operations and provided free upon arrival.
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</li><li> 'Supplement to Falkland Island Shores', Pete and Annie Hill, RCC Cruising Foundation, 1993/94.
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Revision as of 20:02, 16 February 2011

Falkland Islands Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Falkland Islands.

Falkland Islands
Falklands map.png
Falkland Islands
Click for larger view
Falklands flag.png
Flag
Capital: Stanley
Language: English
Currency: Falkland Islands Pound which has parity with Pounds Sterling which are also in circulation.
Time Zone UTC - 4H

Between September and April Summer Time is kept, UTC – 3H

More notes about the country

The Falkland Islands are a self governing British Overseas Territory.

Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.

Climate & Weather

Submit the climate & general weather details here.


Weather Forecasts

  • FIBS, The Falkland Islands Broadcasting Service, gives regular weather forecasts on 530 kHz and on a number of FM frequencies including 88.3 MHz . Times are Monday to Friday - 0710, 0810, 0910, 1010, 1610,1710,1815 & 2030 LT . Saturday - 0910, 1010, 1815 and 2030 LT. Sunday 1815 and 2030 LT.
  • 'FishOps' gives a maritime forecast for the FICZ on 4066.1 kHz USB at 0830 Local Time each day.

Contents

Charts

  • A basic portfolio of charts should include
    • BA 2505 Approaches to the Falklands
    • BA 2512 The Falklands
    • BA 2536 Port William to Choiseul Sound
    • BA 2547 Port Salvador to Port William
    • BA 1614 Stanley Harbour and Approaches


Special Navigation Notes

Any navigation notes here.

Local Radio Nets

The Patagonian Cruisers’ Net covers yachts in Falklands waters on 8164 kHz USB at 0900 Chilean Time each day.


Also see Cruiser's Nets

Arrival/Departure procedures

Arrival

Stanley is the only 'port of entry' for yachts. Notice of arrival and berthing intentions should be given when crossing the ‘Reporting Line’ which is between Volunteer Pt and Cape Pembroke at the eastern end of Port William. Contact in the first instance should be made with ‘FishOps’ on VHF Ch 16.

Departure

Upon departure a call should be made, once again, to ‘FishOps’ on Ch 16 when crossing the ‘Reporting Line’

Immigration

Both Customs and Immigration visit the yacht for clearance on arrival. In the first instance a 4 week visa is given. At the end of the 28 days an extension can be obtained by visiting Immigration at Byron House, 3 'H' Jones Road, Stanley Phone +500 27340 . It is possible to stay in the Falklands for 12 months out of every 24.

A visa is not required if you hold one of the following passports.- Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City.

Customs

With the exception of tobacco and alcohol there is no duty or VAT in the Falklands.

Quarantine

As the Falkland Islands are free of Foot and Mouth disease together with many vegetable diseases there are strict biosecurity laws in force.

Ports & Popular Stops

Offshore Islands

Details?

Health

Submit any health warnings/information.

Security

The locals don't bother locking their front doors....

Transportation

  • LAN operates a weekly service every Saturday between Santiago, Punta Arenas and Mt Pleasant Airport. Mt Pleasant Airport lies some 30 miles SW of Port Stanley.
  • There are two flights a week to and from Brize Norton, UK, via Asenscion Island. While these are military charter flights they do carry civilian passengers.

Cruiser's Friends

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.

  • 'Falkland Islands Shores, Ewan Southby-Tailyour, Nautical Publishing, 1985.
  • 'Supplement to Falkland Island Shores', Pete and Annie Hill, RCC Cruising Foundation, 1993/94.
  • 'Falkland Islands Ports and Harbours Information -2011'. Issued by Fishery Operations and provided free upon arrival.


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