Your Gateway To Cruising

The Ocean Sailing Association of Southern Africa (OSASA) was formed by a group of seasoned ocean cruising yachtsmen specifically to represent the interests of recreational cruisers sailing around the oceans of Southern Africa and in its coastal waters.

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During the severe immigration restrictions imposed on cruisers in 2020 arising from the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, the OSASA team was successful in negotiating entry for foreign cruisers previously denied access into South Africa and around 80 such boats were successfully processed.

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At that time the South African Department of Transport (DoT) introduced a requirement for Pre-Arrival Notification from ALL incoming vessels and by creating an online portal at www.osasa.org.za, OSASA became instrumental in facilitating the documentary requirements for DoT. During these negotiations OSASA established a strong relationship with the South African Government and this is being maintained on an ongoing basis. 

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Our services to cruisers are:

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• Manage the online portal, initially for entry registration.

• Manage pre-arrival notification documentation for incoming small vessels with the  South African Department of Transport.

• Encourage local cruising in small vessels along the Southern African coast and further afield.

• Encourage foreign small vessels to visit South Africa and to cruise in its waters.

• Negotiate smoother “flight plans” for local coastal passages.

• Encourage and motivate development of better facilities for coastal cruisers.

• Collate and publish current navigation information for the Southern Africa coastline.

• Popularise Southern Africa (Indian and Atlantic Ocean shores) as a cruising destination of choice, especially with the myriad of choices for land travel combined with cruising.