Compiled by sv Soggy Paws with lots of help from everyone. Last updated May 7, 2023

Obock Mooring Buoy
Anemos - Feb 2020: Overnight stop tied to massive old mooring buoy. Wind in N quarter.
WPT

Ras Siyyan
May be subject to current near the pass. Depths inside the lagoon unknown. 9/1/2019 2:27:07 PM
WPT

Djibouti
From Red Sea Pilot 2019, anchorage off the former yacht club in 4-5m mud.
WPT

Doumeria Island
Red Sea Pilot - 2019 Rev: Good anchorage in 5m, rock and sand, S of island but this is near the border with Eritrea where the military do not usually welcome yachts.

Ras Dumiera

Le Sable Blanc (PA)

Tadjoura Village
Messenger - Sep 2020 Position Approx (no actual waypoint given). They tied stern to a quay in the village, behind a reef, just in from a buoy (on the end of the reef?)

Possible strong currents

Fare Gorge
Anthem - Nov 2019: Our favorite anchorage in Lake Ghoubet was in the East corner of Fare du Ghoubet bay 11°29.158N 042°41.491E, which is a bit like a gorge with volcanic walls, peaceful and stunning surrounding.

Petite Passe
Anthem - Nov 2019: We dove the Petit Pass (Huge Grouper and lots of fish) and anchored at 11°33.355N 042°40.233E. (no waypoint given for actual dive).

Lake Ghoubert Pass
Anthem - Nov 2019: We dove the Petit Pass (Huge Grouper and lots of fish) and anchored at 11°33.355N 042°40.233E.

Boat Anchored here March 2008

Possible anchorages throughout

Whale Sharks
Anthem - Nov 2019: At 11°35.127N 042°32.083E we dove the “crack” of the Rift Valley (where you can see underwater the separation of the Africa plate from the Somali plate) and snorkeled with a Whale Shark. The whale sharks visit Djibouti from November till February and it is a great place to see them.

Salt Lake
Anthem - Nov 2019: We also anchored west of Guinni Koma Island near a Chinese salt port. 11°32.305N 042°31.902E. From here it is a short dingy ride to land on a small safe beach called “Plage du Ghoubet”. We negotiated a ride over to the salt lake called “Assal”, where salt is mined.

Baie du Lac Sal
Anthem - Nov 2019: Another anchorage at 11°34.537N 042°31.485E provides shallower good holding and access to the bay called Baie Du Lac Sal. Here is where the Rift Valley depression meets the ocean. Many past lava flows are present onshore.

Asab

Ras Terma

Suyul Hanish
Boat anchored here Mar 31 2007

Bianco Island
Boat anchored here late March 2008

Avoid these islands- warfare danger

Baraisole Bay

Monte Dudo 2
Boat Anchored Here

Monte Dudo

Bay of Ed

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Ras Anatra

Hant Deset
A boat anchored here in 2009

Anfile Bay
Many other anchorage locations in surounding bay as well. See mud map on p. 96 Red Sea Pilot. 9/1/2019 8:08:27 PM

Howakil Bay 2

Dolphin Cove

Port Smith
At least 2 boats anchored here overnight..

Dehalak Deset
Dehalak ISlands are currently closed to foreign yachts (as of 2019). Probably cannot anchor here. 9/2/2019 5:53:15 PM

Dissei

One boat spent the night here

El Abu
Complexity stopped here April 2020

Socotra Port
Socotra Anchorage for Clearance

Delisha
During the southwest monsoon (from early June to early September) this is the only acceptable place for anchoring. This anchorage is located in front of a camp site and is very protected. - Noonsite (2019?)

Subm Reef

Island

Gazira Iri

3.7 m over this bar
Depth reported to be 3.7m over this bar.

Hawana Marina Entrance

Shatira 2
Complexity Stopped here April 2020

Shatira

Shartira 3
Boat anchored here March 2007

Shartira 4
Boat anchored here March 2009

Reef

Possible Anchorage

Fawn Cove

Ras Asis

Dar Ah Teras

Talla Talla

Trinkitat Harbor

Barra Musa Island

Shab El Shubak
anchor, at 12 m depth, on mud.

Long Island 2
A boat spent the night here in March 2009

Long Island

Green Reef

Good snorkling

Peshwa Reef
Note that many reef areas in this area don't show up on all satellite imagery. Have great care around here!!

Reef S

Marrsa el Sheikh
Somebody anchored here in late March 2009

Marsa Esh Sheikh

Reef N

Ibrahim

Shab Anbar
Anchor in ~10m. Good diving. May also be able to enter lagoon further N. 9/3/2019 7:37:05 PM

Suakin Anchorage
Popular in 2009 & 2010, not used by cruisers now.

Port Suakin
South of the ruins of Old Suakin and east of El Kaff, at 5 m depth, on mud. Try to contact Mr Mohamed Abubaker, the local agent, by e-mail mohamedabubaker945@gmail.com) a number of days before arriving, giving him as much detail as possible i.e. estimated arrival time, nationality, number of crew etc. Mohammed (phone: +249 912 142 678) will, in any case, know of your arrival, as a result of your call to port control, and will be waiting for you on the south side of the Old Town island inside the harbour. He will attract your attention and you will need to collect him in your dinghy. He will then accompany you to authorities to help with formalities (he charges about US$150 for two crew for all formalities, shore passes for a week and for his services). Clearance fees are less than at Port Sudan.

Shab Damath?

Uncharted Bommie

Marsa Ata

Marsa Ata 2
Complexity 2020

Towartit Elbow

N Towartit

Sanganeb Reef

1.7 m through channel

Wingate Reefs Lunch Stop
A boat anchored here in 2007 for a couple of hours

Port Sudan

Gwiani Reef

Shab Rumi S Pass

Sha'ab Rumi
Someone Anchored here late April 2007

Shaab Rumi N Pass

Sha'ab Rumi

Marsa Daror
Someone anchored here April 2007

Marsa Arus

Mars Fijab
Complexity 2020

Marsa Fijab
Complexity anchored here 16 Apr 2020

Marsa Fijab (alt2)

Marsa Fiijab (alt)

Marsa Araka
Someone anchored here 2009

Marsa Arakiyai

Marsa Salak (offshore reef)

Marsa Salak

Qita el Banna Reef

Juzur Telat

Marsa Al'Atshan
2 Boats anchored here (posn approx) waiting for weather 2009

Reef NE

Angaresh Island

Reef SW

Abington Reef

Jazirat Mayetib

Jazirat Bayer
Boat anchored here Late April 2007

Jazirat Magarsam

Shambaya Island
Approach only from S. 3-6m depths in lagoon. Good diving. CAUTION! some imagery doesn't show this reef. area. If this waypoint looks like it's in the middle of deep water, beware!!! 9/5/2019 12:28:48 PM

Marsa Tankefal

Complexity 2020

Marsa Inkeifal

Karai Berer
Boat anchored here overnight May 2009. CM93 and Navionics are off, there's a nice anchorage inside the reef, but you need to pick your way in using satellite photos and eyes.

Mesharifa Island
2024: Great Anchorage on 6-10 meter sandy bottom. Possibilities to see Mantas passing by.

Shab Felix

Ras Abu Shagrab

Muhammad Qol

Pass
Safe to go direct to Anchorage-Watch for one isolated bommie to stbd about 600 m from waypoint. 9/5/2019 8:20:01 PM

Shab Qumeira

Qumiera Reef
A boat anchored here overnight May 2009

Pass
A boat entered the reef using this pass.

Subm Reef SE

Subm Reef NW

Khor Shinab (alt)

Khor Shinab
anchor, at 10 m depth, on mud; c. 0.5 nm east of the distinctive Quoin Hill.

Marsa Si'nab

Marsa Shin'Ab
Complexity Anchored here 2020

Marsa Halaka

Marsa Abu Imama (alt)

Marsa Abu Imama

Marsa Gafatir

Marsa Wasi

Marsa Hamsiat
Someone anchored here April 2009

Marsa Oseif
Possible Anchorage

Marsa Gwilaib

Khor El Marob
anchor, at 10 m depth, on sand and mud

Marsa Umbeila (alt)

Marsa Umbeila

Marsa Mar'Ob
A boat anchored here May 2009

Elba Reef 2
A boat anchored here in 2007

Elba Reef 1
A boat anchored here May 2009

Marsa Umbeila
Anemos - Feb 2020: good protected anchorage, sand, scenic views of desert and mountains. Stayed 3 days here. Use good morning light to enter, and satellite charts!

Qubatt Isa Reef

Marsa Halaib

Marsa Halaib (alt)

Marsa Halib
A boat spent the night here May 2009

Marsa Girid

Marsa El Qad

Siyal Islands

Fendera Reef
A boat spent the night here late April 2007

Shab Abu Fendera
anchor, right behind the reef, at 17 m depth, on sand and coral

Missing Imagery
Use great caution as satellite imagery is missing here!!

Marsa Shaab

Mirear Island

St John's Island
10-15 m, Can be exposed.

Bodkin Reef

Ras Baniyas

Port Berenice

Sataya Reef E
May 2007 Overnight

Sataya Reef W
2 Boats, May 2009

Sataya aka Dolphin Reef
Anchor inside the west lagoon, amongst scattered coral heads, at 9 m depth, on sand and coral.

Abu Galawa
tied up to two dive-boat moorings, at 16 m and 21 m depth, on coral and sand.

April 2009

Marsa Qulan

Greater Mahabis Island
Anemos - Mar 2020: Stayed here 4 nights waiting for strong N winds to subside. The island really a spit of sand and coral but gives good protection.

Sharm Luli

Jazirat Wadi Jimal
Complexity April 2020

Shab Ghadeira

Possible

Tundaba Reef
Feb 2009 Overnight

Marsa Tundaba

Marsa Tarafi
Very tight, may require 2 anchors.

Marsa Au Dabbab

Marsa Imbarak
Catamaran Pied a Mer III here overnight (Marine Traffic Apr 18 2020)

Port Ghalib Anchorage
Complexity spend several nights here trying to get provisions at the port during COVID lockdown 2020. Locals are trying to restore reefs and strongly asked that boats use available moorings. The moorings then were in shallow water (8 ft) and seemed poorly constructed. A big swell entering the open bay made the mooring perilous. We dropped the mooring and anchored but drug several times. People have anchored there but it is far from ideal.

Marina Port Ghalib
Not sure if someone anchored here or tied up. But they went all the way in to here March 2009

Fuel Dock

Ras Toronbi

Quseer
Someone anchored here overnight June 2009.
Apr 2025 -We stopped at Al-Qusayr which is after Marsa Alam to wait out northerly wind. We were there one night. The Army came and nicely took our copy of yacht registration and left. Mustafa sold us fuel and fruits and speaks perfect English. His WhatsApp is 0109876677. Turtles and dolphin swimming around our boat. If you were hoping to fuel in Soma maybe try here instead.

Quesir
RSP Pg 203: There's a jetty here on satellite photo

Safaga S Tip
Someone anchored here April 2007

Safaga

Off Safaga
April 2009, for 24 hours

Soma Bay
June 2009

Soma Bay
Complexity Stopped here overnight late April 2020. In 2023 it's on the list of approved anchorages for weathering over.

Makhadiq Bay
Anemos - Sep 2020: Good protection, beware floating lines, though.

Sahi Hasheesh Resorts
Someone Anchored here June 2009

Sahl Hasheesh
Complexity anchored here early May 2020

Hurghada
April 2009 for 6 hours

Marina Hurghada
Boats in 2009 stopped in here, and left their boat there for 6 months

Jazirat Sanafir
These islands were transfered from Egypt to Saudi Arabia in 2017. Probably inadvisable to stop here. From the Red Sea guide: Reportedly an off limit area (from back in 1993) but probably OK for overnight stop.

El Gouna
Pleasure vessel seen on Marine Traffic 18 Apr 2020

El Gouna

Mersa Bareika

Best to avoid

Shaab Umm
Someone anchored here overnight May 2007

Saudi Owned
~14m. This island is now Saudi owned as of 2017.

Naama Bay

No Longer Possible to Anchor
Complexity June 2020. But as of early 2022, a military resort has been built here, and if you stop it will cost you big bucks.

Endeavour Harbour (Do not stop)
Dr No - March 2022 - DO NOT STOP HERE. This is now an Egyptian Army Base. Even if you stop in an emergency, it will cost you big bucks. Confirmed by Capt Heebie.
Anemos - Sep 2020: very good protection, entrance tricky to spot, trust the Red Sea Pilot wpt! No internet reception, also busy construction site.

Nabq
4-5m in sand/coral.

October 2009 Overnight

Quesum
July 2009 2 Nights

July 2009

El Kura
6m sand.

El Tur (Grafton Hbr)
Complexity 2020. In 2023 is on the list of approved stops for weather holds for yachts.

El Tur
July 2009
2024: This is an approved Egyptian stopping place.

Nuweiba El-Muzeina

Mersa El Muqabila

Marsa Hamira
5-6 m in sand.

Royal Jordan Yacht Club
The Royal Yacht Club of Jordan P.O.Box. 500 Aqaba Jordan Phone: +962 3 2012900 Fax: +962 3 2012914 Email: rycj@wanadoo.jo info@royalyachtclub-jordan.com Please don't hesitate to contact The General Manager Captain Mahmoud Abu Sheikha Phone: +962 3 2012915 Fax: +962 3 2022515 Entrance The entrance breakwaters are marked with two lights: The first is an occulting green light coordinates: Lat 29 31' 74 N, Long 34 59.87 E. The second is a red flashing light co-ordinates: Lat 29 31.76 N, Long 34 59.90 E VHF communication on channel 16 & 67. The Marina is capable of accommodating up to 160 boats of up to 25 Meters L.O.A and draught of 2.9 Meters. Yachts are moored to concrete piers, electrical power, telephone, and fresh water supplies are available, the following facilities are also available: Floodlight, Car Park, Diesel & Petrol Pumps station, Slipway up to max. 8.5 meter boats, Travel Lift, Dry berthing and storage of boats up to 10 meters, Service is provided 24 hours, in addition to a maintenance workshop.

Marsa Thelemat

Marsa Thelemet
Capt Heebie - Jan 2022: Do not stop here! Not allowed anymore.
Anemos - Sep 2020: We were so glad to reach very good protection and holding in Thelemet, where we anchored in 7 m sand and mud. We had a 3 day wait and rest, and from there we reached Port Suez in 9 hours

Port Tawfiq Anchorage

Ismalia
One boat anchored here 2009

Ismalia
Stern Tie?

Marsa Alam

DO NOT STOP IN THIS BAY
January 2022 - Captain Heebie says do not stop here. There is a Navy Base and they are very unfriendly. That includes Port Berenice, Ras Banas, and Marsa Thelamat. "It will cost you more than the price of your boat". You've been warned!

Ras Matarma
21 Jan 2023 - Ehab said this is now a permitted anchorage for transient yachts for weather holds.

Ras Matarma 2
Someone anchored here in 2007. RSP: 4-8m sand. Fair shelter from NW waves.

Ras Abu Zenima (PA)
2023: Ras Abu Zenima is on the list of approved stops for yachts to weather over. We don't have a detailed anchor spot.

Ras Sudr
FB Group 2020: It's an oil terminal and not pertty but sheltered. 2023 This anchorage is on the approved list for yachts to shelter while waiting for a weather window.

Bar Ibrahim
2020: You can anchor behind the breakwater (Bar Ibrahim) 29 56.26N 032 33.09E. Anchor either side depending on wind direction or go directly to the Yacht Club. As you approach Suez when you radio port control (or they radio you) Tell them you intend to anchor at Bar Ibrahim. Do not let them direct you to anywhere else. Simple say (repeatedly but politely) we are going to Bar Ibrahim. We anchored there and could not proceed to yacht club until 9:30 am after north bound traffic was past. Stay in contact with Captain Heebie he is very good to help get you to the yacht club and take care of your needs.

Sha'ab Abu Fendera 2023
Tuvalu April 2023: 22 meters on sand, no coral, good holding, so we put all the chain we had (85m) and stayed perfectly. A part of a isolated one meter high rock, similar to a huge mushroom, you will find only a large semi submerged reef. No sandy islands like shown in Navionics. You will be anchored just like in the middle of nowhere. But the reef providing good protection against all northerly winds (NE till NW). We had up to 28 knots of wind from 300
degrees and have stayed well and safe. It’s not
a “official stop over anchorage” before making clearance to Egypt (f.e. in Port Ghalib). No mobile coverage.

Wadi Gimal 3
Black Duck - May 2023: Last night at midnight, we dropped the anchor in the lee of Wadi Gimal, our first stop in Egypt. No internet here. On our 2nd day here, the boat is slowly getting covered in a thin layer of sand. If we stay here long enough we might be able to built sand castles in the cockpit. The nights are cold, the water is freezing, at least to us who are acclimatized to the tropics. The wind blows strong through the day and calms for a few hours in the night, enough that we can sleep comfortably without worrying about being blown back south to Sudan. (they stayed 8 days here waiting for weather, with some other boats).

Gezzirat Wadi Gimal 2023
Tuvalu - April 2023: Easy anchorage on a wide open to South Bay behind the reef. You could also enter at night, it’s free of danger.
Good protection against northerly winds, we had 34 knots. 6 meters sand. If you draft less then 1.5 m you could go closer to the beach, once crossed the corals heads, it’s again 3 meters.

Sha'ab Samadai (PARK MOORINGS)
Entrance from the south on 24°58.757'N 35°0.106'E. This is a complete atoll with a wonderful lagoon inside with turquoise water. Very good protection against northerly winds. Several Moorings at 24°59.040'N
35°0.190'E. But, this is a National Park and you can’t stay overnight, you need to leave at 3 PM. We found some big local dive boats attached directly to some coral blocks inside of the lagoon, destroying the corals.
Our agent recommended this reef as an
oficial location on the way up before clearing in to Egypt. But it isn’t.

Marsa Alam Reef 2023
Tuvalu April 2023: We stayed here for a overnight stopover with moderate NW
winds of 15 knots. Anchorage at 20 meters on sand and some corals. Good protection against northerly winds. We had some troubles to lift up the anchor, but with it’s not really a problem.

Ernesto Reef 2023
Tuvalu - April 2023: 20 meters on sand, some small coral heads. We stayed here several days with strong winds up to 33 knots from the north. The protection was acceptable, with
winds over 30 knots some times not very comfortable. But safe.
Local dive boats pick up the moorings attached to the corals, but I understood it as to dangerous for a sailing vessel, as then you can’t swing around. It would be more calm behind the big coral head in the middle of the small “bay”, but it’s a very narrow space there.
The snorkeling around
the reef is excellent, don’t miss it.
A local man delivered us here SIM cards and some food.

Abu Dabba Moorings
Tuvalu April 2023: We picked up a local dive mooring which was attached to an isolated coral head, just in between the 3 reefs. The
coral head is over 3 meters deep at low tide.
Check the holding of the mooring! There are 3 different reefs Abu Daba 1, 2 & 3. Absolute excellent snorkeling around Abu Daba 2, but probably all are good. No protection against winds, stay here only with calm seas.
On Fridays this location is full of big dive
boats heading or coming from Port Ghalib. Avoid Friday’s but the rest of the week usually
you are alone.

Taila Island
Tuvalu - April 2023: We anchored just at the south side, behind the tiny sand. Good holding in 4 meters of sand. Perfect protection with northerly winds, with southerly you can move to the other side (we didn't have to). We tried to dinghy ashore, but around 100 m out its too shallow and you can’t land and go for a walk.

Sha'ab Rumi 2023
Tuvalu - April 2023: Entered thru S pass. No land here, only coral reefs. No mobile connection. But the best diving ever seen. Snorkeling in Sanganeb was absolutely great, but Rumi is still better, if possible.

Shab Rumi S Pass 2
Tuvalu 2023: Pass is 20m wide, with a small bouy on the N side at the entry to the channel.

Sanganeb Reef 2023
Tuvalu - April 2023: We anchored at 8m sand and corals. Lifting up the anchor it took us a bit of time to free the chain from some small corals, but it was not really a big issue. Very
good protection, we had winds from the north up to 28 knots, and it was still calm on the anchorage.

Suakin Entry 2023
Tuvalu April 2023: The entrance is easy, but be carful in the narrow channel, just close to the big old house in runes at the island of the old town. Keep your course there at the NW part, as there are two dangerous shallows in the SE of
(marks with a with plastic). We draw 2.10 Meters and
you will find with no problem the way in.

Suakin Entry 2 2023
Tuvalu April 2023 - Stay West of this. there are two dangerous shallows in the SE of 19°6.772'N 37°20.363'E and 19°6.663'N 37°20.358'E (marks with a with plastic). We drought 2.10 Meters and you will find with no problem the way in.

Suakin 2023
Tuvalu - April 2023: We made clearance to Sudan here, with agent Ahmed Mohamed. WhatsApp +249 91 214 2678. He’s the only one and I think its mandatory to use him. He is doing a very good job resolving any problems. So, we felt very comfortable with him.
Suakin is extremely poor, but the people are absolutely nice and friendly. The city seems to be very safe, no robbery or crimes. You can walk around without being worried about your goods. In the “new” town you can go shopping, basically fresh fruits and vegetables. The agent will provide you a SIM card, internet works, but very very slowl.
CHECK POLITICAL SITUATION AFTER COUP LATE APRIL 2023.

Safaga Resort

Soma Bay 2023
Tuvalu - April 2023: We entered from the east at night, following the waypoints 26°49.800'N / 33°59.499'E and 26°50.160'N / 33°59.290'E. Easy and no problem. Good anchorage with
perfect holding on 10m sand. We didn’t go on shore as
we hadn't cleared in to Egypt. The snorkeling
close to the sandy island is ok, but in comparance to the reefs more in the south a bit poor.
Ibrahim, a local man, will deliver you food, beer,sim card and fuel. WhatsApp him to +20 102 0456528.

Soma Bay 2023 2
Black Duck - May 2023: The approach to Soma Bay was beautiful, with a bright full moon setting behind a cluster of brown mountains.
The coast line around Soma Bay is covered in luxury resorts, palm trees and even a green golf course. This is quite a contrast to the otherwise barren desert landscape which stretches around it in what looks like eternity.
Once the anchor was dropped on a big sand patch (you can see the bottom here in 25 meters depth) we jumped in the water!

Point Break

Soma Bay 3
RSP pg 207
sv Joana - June 2020: Soma Bay was very windy, but sheltered from the current and large waves. However, when the wind piped up to 30-40 knots, the waves in the anchorage similarly rose to nearly 1m even though we were only 150m from shore.

Hurgada Clearance 2023
Tuvalu - April 2023: We prepared our oficial entry of the country with Mohamed from Felix Maritime Agency. After calling port control on
VHF CH16 and a short waiting time of 15 minutes we moored in the SE corner of the comercial dock, which is deep and free of danger.
All the process went smoothly and without problems. We paid with credit card using the mobile of our agent USD 1051 directly to the Egypt administration. After 2 1/2 hours we could move down to the marina.
We entered official to Egypt making clearance in Hurghada, staying there 9 days, flying to Cairo for sightseeing and having a crew change. We left Hurghada marina with a kind of internal cruising permit, making clear out in Suez and
then we crossed the canal.

Shi'b Al Irj 2023
Tuvalu - April 2023: Only 10 miles north of Hurghada Marina. Anchored in 10m, sand. Wide and easy, but you need to enter carefully between the coral heads using satellite pic. The
semi-submerged reef protects well against the waves of the northerly winds. Great snorkeling.

DO NOT ANCHOR 2023
DO NOT STOP HERE. This is now an Egyptian Army Base. Even if you stop in an emergency, it will cost you big bucks. Confirmed by Capt Heebie.

EMERGENCY ANCHORAGE ONLY
Tuvalu - April 2023: Stopped here at dusk with engine problems. Moved immediately the next morning.

Bluff Point 2023
Tuvalu - April 2023: We found a wide, beautiful cove with good anchorage. Very happy we take a walk on the small hills of all imaginable ochres, enjoying later how the sun plunges into the Gulf of Suez.

4m here?
RSP says 4m here

Sheik Riyah
RSP pg 227: 7-8m Hard Sand.
Someone spent the night here 2009.

Ras Gihan
RSP pg 228-230-Half an anchor. Navionics calls it Ras Jihan

Sha'ab El Hasa
RSP Pg 230: 4-5m, some current. June 2017, April 2009, somone anchored here for the night.

Ras Abu Zenima (PA)
2023: Note - Position Approximate! Ras Abu Zenima is on the list of approved stops for yachts to weather over. We don't have a detailed anchor spot.

Ras Malab (not permitted)
RSP Pg 234: 4-5m sand. Steep slope. May 2023 Capt Heebi says it is not permitted to stop for security reasons.

Ras Matarma 3
RSP Pg 235

Ras Sudr 2
RSP: Pg 235-236 6-10m Sand. Slight swell

Nozha Beach

Bar Ibrahim
2020: you can anchor behing the breakwater (Bar Ibrahim) 29 56.26N 032 33.09E. Anchor either side depending on wind direction or go directly to the Yacht Club. As you approach Suez when you radio port control (or they radio you) Tell them you intend to anchor at Bar Ibrahim. Do not let them direct you to anywhere else. Simple say (repeatedly but politely) we are going to Bar Ibrahim. We anchored there and could not proceed to yacht club until 9:30 am after north bound traffic was past. Stay in contact with Captain Heebie he is very good to help get you to the yacht club and take care of your needs.

Adjusz Island 2
Complexity stopped here 2020.

Adjuz Island
Frenzy II - March 2010: Having a late start from Marsa Duda, (about 1500) we sailed all night to Adjuz Island arriving about 1400 (148nm ) By now the wind had dropped considerably and
we anchored on the SW side of the low sandy island. We were joined by several other
yachts and took a beach walk and across the island. On the east end there was a temporary village, but no fishermen in sight.

Zubayr Island - KEEP CLEAR!
Tuvalu - April 2023: Close to the Yemen Jabal Zubayr Island at 14°58.955'N 42°7.816'E we get visit from 3 skiffs with automatic rifles AK 47 on the bow, heading to us. At the end it has been only the Yemen Police, but during an
instant we were terrified

Marsa Duda
Frenzy II - 2010: We reached Marsa Duda at about 0400, behind Quo Vadis. They had an AIS
transponder and radar so they went in first and anchored. The wind had dropped to the
low 20s and they reported good holding, so in we went. It had been a long 26 hours of
a roller coaster ride with little sleep the night before. Later arrivals at Marsa Duda (after we had left) were allowed to stay
only after offering coffee to the military. The area is, as the Red Sea Pilot describes, a hot desert wasteland with black rocks and
windswept vegetation—and not much of that.

Not Recommended
Somebody stopped here for an hour in 2009. As of 2023, there is a civil war going on in Yemen. Do not stop here.

Juzur Telat Passage
SV Element 2025: Lowest observed depth 14m

Marsa Salak Passage
Lowest observed depth 38m. SV Element 2025

Jeddah Yacht Club

Jeddah

Marsa Alam Inside
2024: This is an approved Egyptian stopping point. Fuel can usually be bought here.

Charlie One
Approved waiting area for Suez measurement.
2025: First, Radio the Port Authority as you approach the Anchorage area on Channel 14 and then you will continue on to anchoring area C1, which is just right outside the entrance to the Canal.

Westerly Current
January 2025: FYI it is well worth the extra miles south to hit the helping current here.
06�14' N and 94�09' S. We have 2+ kts of favorable current

Marsa Zaraba
2024: This is an approved Egyptian stopping point.

Brothers Island
Easier to land at than Little Brothers.
Weather allowing, this is one of the two brothers dive sites. great for spotting larger sea life, sharks and mantas.

S Brothers

Uncharted Reef
Reported by sv Seahorse April 2025
Does not show up on satellite at all.

Uncharted Reef
This can be seen at z12 on ArcGIS, but is not visible at higher zooms due to painting out uninteresting areas. Shows as a + on Navionics in approx the correct location. CMap has it mislocated by a lot, to the E.

Halaib Reefs
Poorly Charted Reefs! Be sure to use some other Sat view besides Google!

Submerged Reef

Buoy 1
2025: You should radio the Port Authority when you reach Buoy 1 which is in the middle of the last section of the TSS right in the center of the separation zone.