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Seychelles update for yachts sailing in the Indian Ocean.
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Seychelles update for yachts sailing in the Indian Ocean.
For many, the Seychelles is a turning point, either sailing north or south.[Link] The Seychelles have had a bit of a chequered past as far as yachties are concerned. Until several years ago the government was trying to discourage yachts from visiting. Their strategy was to charge 100 dollars per day just for being in the Seychelles waters and they controlled movement from anchorage to anchorage very tightly. Their plan worked and cruisers stopped going there. Some restrictions still do apply, but things have changed for the better. Boats are only allowed to anchor in specific anchorages on certain islands, but most of the places cruisers would want to go are on their list............. Click on the link for the full report. Full Story »
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