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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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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:Falklands_flag.png|104px| ]]<br>Flag | ||
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+ | ! Capital: | ||
+ | | Stanley | ||
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+ | ! Language: | ||
+ | | English | ||
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+ | ! Currency: | ||
+ | | Falkland Islands Pound which has parity with Pounds Sterling which are also in circulation. | ||
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+ | ! Time Zone | ||
+ | | UTC - 4H | ||
+ | Between September and April Summer Time is kept, UTC – 3H | ||
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- | + | The Falkland Islands are a self governing British Overseas Territory. | |
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- | + | ==Climate & Weather== | |
- | + | Submit the climate & general weather details here. | |
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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. | |
- | + | * 'FishOps' gives a maritime forecast for the FICZ on 4066.1 kHz USB at 0830 Local Time each day. | |
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- | + | ==Charts== | |
- | + | * A basic portfolio of charts should include | |
- | + | ** BA 2505 Approaches to the Falklands | |
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- | + | ** BA 1614 Stanley Harbour and Approaches | |
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- | + | ===Special Navigation Notes=== | |
- | + | Any navigation notes here. | |
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- | + | ===Local Radio Nets=== | |
- | + | 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== | |
- | + | ====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. | |
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- | + | ====Departure==== | |
- | + | Upon departure a call should be made, once again, to ‘FishOps’ on Ch 16 when crossing the ‘Reporting Line’ | |
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- | + | ===Immigration=== | |
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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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- | + | 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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- | + | ===Customs=== | |
- | + | With the exception of tobacco and alcohol there is no duty or VAT in the Falklands. | |
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- | + | ===Quarantine=== | |
- | + | 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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- | + | ==Ports & Popular Stops== | |
- | + | * [[Port Stanley, Falklands|Port Stanley]] | |
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- | + | ===Offshore Islands=== | |
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- | + | ==Health== | |
- | + | Submit any health warnings/information. | |
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- | + | ==Security== | |
- | + | The locals don't bother locking their front doors.... | |
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- | + | ==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. | |
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- | + | ==Cruiser's Friends== | |
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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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- | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
- | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | |
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- | + | ===External Links=== | |
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- | + | ==Personal Notes== | |
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- | + | ==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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Revision as of 20:02, 16 February 2011
Falkland Islands Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Falkland Islands.
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.
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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
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
- 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
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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