Date Published - January 18, 2020
Max Dirkzwager from Holland chose desert sailing from Oman to Aquaba rather than undertaking the passage north on his own keel through the Red Sea. This is an alternative option to reach Europe from the Indian Ocean but as this letter from Max to his family demonstrates, it’s a journey… Read More
Last Update - January 20, 2020
Date Published - May 20, 2013
From Aqaba in Jordan to UAE
This route was pioneered in early 2011 by Brian and Deborah Taylor-Searle with their yacht ‘Chinook of Canada’. They recorded their experience at http://www.chinookofcanada1.blogspot.com/ as well as writing a detailed report for noonsite (see Desert Sailing).
After a number of ridiculous shipping quotes, I met with… Read More
Last Update - June 05, 2013
Date Published - July 01, 2009
My name is Michael Johnson, a South African Ex-pat in Dubai. I have been here for three years and know my way around geographically and socially.
I am the technical manager of a yacht brokerage company which has the franchise for a major European Yacht manufacturer. We do maintenance, antifouling and… Read More
Last Update - July 01, 2009
Date Published - December 11, 2007
Qatar
Clearance is made at the main port – wooden boat clearance – a few marinas are available – most not very helpful and not welcoming – during an emergency – lost steering we were requested to pay QR 10,000/night for a berth at one hotel marina – we did not!… Read More
Last Update - December 11, 2007
To add an anchorage click on the map to place the red marker. Then, click on the red marker to open the add anchorage window.
