Explore: Greenland - General Info
Time Zone
UTC (-3)
Yachting Essentials
Electricity
- Voltage: 220 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Not many places have docks where electricity is available.
Fuel
Fuel is reported to be available at Aasiaat and Qaqortoq.
Water
Many harbours have showers and laundry facilities, often in the local seaman’s mission.
Opening Hours
Money
Danish krone (Dkr) of 100 ore.
There are ATMs but many are inside and are closed from 18:00 to 06:00.
Credit cards are accepted but cash is more useful in remote places.
Communications
International Dialing Code for Greenland is +299.
Mobile roaming agreements exist but coverage is limited to the main towns. Handsets can be hired at TELE Greenland shops (in all cities). A deposit is required. Roaming agreements exist with some international mobile phone companies.
There are no public phone boxes.
Internet cafes in the towns and some libraries.
Post office hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00. Greenland produces its own stamps which are popular among collectors. Post from Greenland takes about four to five days to reach Europe.
Transport
Diplomatic Missions
Related Businesses
Greenland Representation
Address: Strandgade 91, 3 PODYNOC 2151, 1016 Copenhagen, Denmark,
Emergencies
In Greenland local police should be contacted.
Publications
Antartica, North America, Northern and Western Europe: Addicted to Adventure – Between rocks and cold places
Battling Atlantic storms, losing a mast in Antarctica, sailing the Arctic, skiing across remote regions, climbing and sailing through the North West Passage. By Bob Shepton Publisher Adlard Coles Nautical May 2014 ISBN-13: 978-1472905864 See Bloomsbury... Read MoreArctic, Antartic: The Polar Yacht Guide
A group of experienced high latitude sailors including Andrew Wilkes (author of Arctic and Northern Waters), Alan Green, Victor Wejer and Skip Novak have written the Polar Yacht Guide as a voluntary code of practice for yachts visiting polar regions (November 2020). The PYG, which is specifically designed for yachts, is... Read More
Arctic, North Atlantic: Arctic and Northern Waters
This handbook from the RCC Pilotage Foundation, covers the Northwest and Northeast Passages through the Arctic Ocean as well as Faroe, Iceland and Greenland. Incorporating information collected on a number of voyages over recent years this work is an impressive resource which brings together experience and background data on a... Read More
Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean: Atlantic Pilot Atlas
A book anyone planning an Atlantic crossing, cruising the Caribbean or the Mediterranean should not be without. By: James Clarke Published by: Adlard Coles Nautical (5th Edn, Feb 2011) See review here. ... Read More
Atlantic, Caribbean: A Thousand Miles From Anywhere
Following Dolphins Under My Bed and Turtles in Our Wake comes the third leg of the Claytons' voyage, two early retirees who decided to live life sailing from place to place to fulfil their dream. This book covers their Atlantic crossing and cruising the Caribbean on the third leg of... Read More
Atlantic: The Atlantic Crossing Guide
A useful book to read if you have not cruised the Atlantic before. Introduces all the basic problems, as well as giving outline port information. By RCC Pilotage Foundation, ISBN: 981408113806 https://rccpf.org.uk/... Read More
Atlantic: The Missing Centimetre
The story of an ordinary family taking one year out of their life to sail the Atlantic circuit. By Leon Schulz, See review here... Read More
Atlantic: The RCC Pilotage Foundation Atlantic Crossing Guide
The Atlantic Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone planning an Atlantic passage in their own boat. By Jane Russell Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (6th Edition August 2010)... Read More
Atlantic: Your First Atlantic Crossing- A Planning Guide for Passagemakers
An essential read for ocean novices and dreamers. An excellent guide to the planning of your Atlantic crossing. By Les Weatherett Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (3rd edition Jan 2008)... Read More
High Latitude Sailing: Self-sufficient sailing techniques for cold waters and winter seasons
In recent years climate change has made these regions more accessible to small boats, and it is now possible to venture further afield in search of adventure. With practical advice, stunning photography and first-hand accounts of voyages from world-renowned experts, this book offers hard-won wisdom on all aspects of sailing in... Read More
Reeds 9-Language Handbook
The pocket dictionary is centered around clear, color, annotated diagrams, such as parts of the rig and engine, in each nautical subject area, and makes it very easy and convenient to translate between nine languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese and Greek). The diagrams can easily be... Read More
Links
Visit Greenland – www.greenland.com
A great information website about this country covering nature, culture, travel and the wonders to see, plus incredible photography.
Canadian Northwest Passage – Arctic Sailing Support
Victor W. Wejer
Free information and guiding – sailing in the area for over 60 years. Specializes in Canadian Arctic, Alaska Arctic and Greenland. To lesser degree also Canadian Maritime that includes Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
[email protected]
(905) 272-0470
http://saltykisses.net/greenland-slideshow/
SV Salty sailed up the East coast of Greenland in June/July 2015. Their blog has a great slideshow and they are a good contact for further information.
www.morganscloud.com
Useful information for anyone planning a cruise to Greenland.
Taking on Greenland
Bristol based filmmaker Will Barnes found himself at home in a boat from an early age. In this entertaining and beautiful short film Will sails to Greenland alongside three Scandinavians, all armed with kiteboards and a goal of “finding an iceberg”. This will make you want to take your boat there.
Chasing Icebergs in Greenland (2017)
A cruise along the western coast of Greenland provides midnight sun, challenging navigation and plenty of ice. An interesting read by Cruising World Magazine.