Indian Ocean outlook - January update
by Noonsite 2 Feb 21:57 PST
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Yachts are now starting to make plans to move out from SE Asia and head in a westwards direction across the Indian Ocean.
Two useful groups to join to glean information from fellow cruisers planning the same are the "Crossing the Indian Ocean on Passage" Facebook group and the WhatsApp group "Sail to South Africa". To join send an e-mail to with your boat name and WhatsApp number.
The Andaman Islands belong to India and lie about 450nm northwest of Phuket in the Bay of Bengal. They are a popular destination for boats on passage from Thailand to Sri Lanka or India, on their way to the Red Sea or across the Indian Ocean - even though the paperwork to visit is daunting. The best time to visit these islands is between December and February when the weather is most stable. It is an isolated spot with very little ashore, so visiting yachts should go prepared to be self-sufficient.
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