Iceland
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Iceland.
Iceland
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Capital | Reykjavik |
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Language | Icelandic |
Currency | Icelandic Króna (ISK) |
Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
Calling code | +354 |
Add any cruising recommendations. If not applicable delete this section.
Charts
- NGA
- 38030 Faroe Islands, Iceland
Weather
The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) is a public institution.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
- IMO - Shipping forecasts
- http://en.vedur.is/weather/shipping/coastal/ IMO - Wind forecast map for land and coastal areas]
- IMO - Wind forecast map for deep sea areas
- IMO - Atlantic Ocean forecast
- IMO - Atlantic Ocean − Satellite image
- IMO - ECMWF Sea surface temp
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
List islands and island groups belonging to this country. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given island, create a dedicated page for it (Island Template and/or Island Group Template).
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
Arrival
Details?
Departure
Details?
Customs and Immigration
Customs
Details?
Immigration
Details?
Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Health and Security
Health
Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.
Security
Details?
External Territories
Remove this section if there are no External Territories.
Regions
Use this section to name major regions. This way this page is kept in manageable size, under 30kBytes. For an example see Australia. Remove this section if there are no Regions.
List here region pages. Use Region Template in each of these.
Berthing
Use this section to name ports and anchorages. Remove this section if this information is covered in Regions pages (above).
Ports
List ports and harbors. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given port, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports and Islands above. Remove if not applicable.
Anchorages
List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).
Facilities
Also see each port above.
Water
Give details on water for any ports that provides it. If there are no water outlets just enter "None".
If you have the GPS coordinates of a water outlet. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,
Port1 [[Iceland#Port1|Port1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Port2 [[Iceland#Port2|Port2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Electricity
Give details on electricity outlets for any ports that provides them. If there are no electricity outlets enter "N/A (Not Available)".
If you have the GPS coordinates of the electricity outlet area. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,
Port1 [[Iceland#Port1|Port1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Port2 [[Iceland#Port2|Port2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Toilets
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Showers
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Laundry
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Garbage
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Supplies
Fuel
Give details on water for any ports or nearby stations that provides it. If there are no fuel pumps in the island just enter "None".
If you have the GPS coordinates of a fuel station. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,
Station1 [[Iceland#Station1|Station1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Station2 [[Iceland#Station2|Station2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Cooking gas
Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None".
Suplier1 [[Iceland#Suplier1|Suplier1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Suplier2 [[Iceland#Suplier2|Suplier2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Chandlers
Submit addresses and contact details of chandlers and other marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. If there not any in the island just enter "None".
Submit addresses and contact details of chandlers and other marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. If there not any in the island just enter "None".
Chandler1 [[Iceland#Chandler1|Chandler1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd chandler location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Services
Repairs
List repair services. If no or limited repair services are available on the island write "None" or "Limited".
If repairs are included in every port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it. Also see each Port.
If repairs are specific ports or by individual mechanics provide specific information as follows:
Yard or Mechanic's name [[Iceland#Yard or Mechanic's name|Yard or Mechanic's name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. ++XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: [email protected].
Internet
Are any internet or WiFi connections available in the island? If so where?
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
Are cars, motorbikes, and bicycles available for rent? If so give the name, location, tel number of the rental outlets.
Rental establishment [[Iceland#Rental establishment|Rental establishment]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: [email protected].
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..
Store name1 [[Iceland#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Store name2 [[Iceland#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)
- Location1
- Name [[Iceland#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
- Location2
- Name [[Iceland#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.)
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
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
Books, Guides, etc.
- RCC Pilotage Foundation, Passage Planning Map based index to RCC Crusing Guide Books & Passage Planning Guides.
- Willy Ker, RCC Pilotage Foundation Faroe Iceland Greenland, Imray, ISBN: 0-85288-7655, Last Update 2004
- John Lawson, RCC Pilotage Foundation, English Channel to Iceland via SW Ireland, Passage Planning Guide, There is also a Interactive Google Map version, Last Update 2008
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