Last night I found a link to the Dar es Salaam Yacht Club in Tanzania, and enjoyed pouring through the site. These come from the Club Rules page and are worth remembering:
Beach – The seas around Dar are generally safe from sharks and the Club beach is a very safe place for swimming and sunning at high tide. However, due to local religious feeling toplessness is to be avoided.
Swimming Pool – For the benefit of swimmers when the tide is down or for those who have a problem with salt water there is a freshwater pool in a glamourous cliff top setting, allowing the sunset to be appreciated while gently floating.
Money Changing
There are several around the Askari Monument which seem to offer the most competitive rates. But do not be tempted to change with the touts who lurk around the area as, although they offer slightly better rates, there is a high probability of purchasing a handful of waste paper.
Security
While the Club tries to ensure that the premises are kept safe for Members and their property, the efforts are not always successful.
Going out of the Club on foot at night, especially if late, can be hazardous as muggings are unfortunately common. Although, if the victim co-operates, there is usually a minimum of violence.
Health Safeguards
The biggest hazards are malaria and intestinal problems (diarrhea, giardia, dysentery etc).
Water should never be drunk from the tap, not even for cleaning teeth, as it comes pretty well straight from the Ruvu River and carries a rich load of wild life.
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