Kerguelen Islands
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Kerguelen Islands Cruising Guide
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Capital: | Port-aux-Français 49°21.0′S, 70°13.0′E |
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Language: | French |
Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
Timezone: | UTC+5 |
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Overview
A tiny French territory (pop. 70) in the southern Indian Ocean, The Kerguelen (or Desolation) Islands are unlikely to be an attractive destination. The inhabitants are mostly research scientists.
Cruising the region
Rug up, it's cold and windy down there.
Climate & Weather
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Charts
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Local Radio Nets
None. Relying on Ham Radio would be a must here.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
Arrival
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Departure
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Customs and Immigration
Immigration
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Customs
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Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Ports & Popular Stops
- Port-aux-Français
- Two Brothers Mountains
- Cook Glacier
Offshore Islands
- Île Foch
- Île Howe
- Île Saint-Lanne Gramont
- Île du Port
- Île de l'Ouest
- Île Longue
- Îles Nuageuses
- Île de Castries
- Îles Leygues
- Île Violette
- Île aux Rennes
- Île Haute
- Île Mayès
Health
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Security
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Transportation
No commercial transport at all.
Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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References & Publications
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Personal Notes
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