C8X C81G Ibo Island Mozambique. C8X C81G Ibo Island Mozambique Island across the strait from Mozambique
Gerben, PG5M informed the site that he and Johannes PA5X/C93PA will be active from Ibo Island, IOTA AF - 061, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, January 28 - February 4, 2018.
Latest DX spots C8X Latest DX spots C81G
They will operate on bands 80 - 10m, including 60m, CW, SSB, FT8.
They will use Yazoo FT - 5000 and Elekraft K3 HF transceivers, ACOM 1010 and Expert 1.3K - FA power amplifiers.
Antennas - 5 band Hexbeam with pentaplexer, vertical antennas for bands 40, 60, 80m and VDA antenna for 30m.
The hardware log will be uploaded several times a day (as long as the Internet allows) to ClubLog.
The country listed for the DXCC diploma is Mozambique C8/C9.
QSL information:
C8X via PA5X, ClubLog OQRS.
Address for QSL direct:
Johannes Hafkenscheid, Riouwstraat 89A, Amsterdam, 1094 XK, Netherlands.
C81G via PG5M, ClubLog OQRS.
Address for QSL direct:
Gerben A. Menting, Leemdobbe 19, 9472 ZR Zuidlaren, Netherlands.
Gerben, C81G reported to the site that he had errors in the OQRS settings on ClubLog that did not allow him to order QSL direct. This error has now been corrected and it is now possible to order QSL direct.
Ibo Island - a fresh and clean look at reality
Ibo is a small island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of northern Mozambique, part of the Quirimbash archipelago, which stretches 200 km along the African coast. It is located in the southern part of the archipelago near the islands of Quirimba, Matemo, Kilalea, Mefunvo and is part of the province of Cabo Delgado. The island is subject to Mozambican and international conservation legislation, since, along with the rest of the islands of the archipelago, it is part of the Quirimbas National Park and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This quiet place, far from the hustle and bustle, with a rich cultural past will certainly appeal to lovers of a peaceful holiday, not burdened by the gloss of civilization.
From the fabric island to “good organization”
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama visited the Quirimbash islands inhabited by Arabs in 1502 and highly appreciated their resource and trade potential. He gave the island its name - Maluan. This was the name of the silk-cotton fabric that became the hallmark of the island. After becoming a significant Portuguese trading post, the name of the island was changed to Ilha Bem Organizada (translated as “well-organized island”), and in abbreviated form - Ibo. At one time, the island conducted an active trade in amber, turtle shells, ambergris, and beans, which became famous throughout the East African coast.
Dawn of History
In the XVII-XIX centuries. For it turns into a center of the slave trade and fights against conquerors in the form of the Dutch and pirates, which forces the Portuguese to build several powerful defensive forts, one of which, founded in 1791, Fort St. John the Baptist in the shape of a five-pointed star, has been well preserved to this day.
In 1897, Ibo received the status of capital of the province of Cabo Delgado. By the middle of the 20th century. Thousands of settlers settled on the island, transforming it into a modern cultural city with fashionable establishments, plants and factories, and at that time the local theater delighted with productions of European classics.
Time for nostalgia
Due to unsuitable conditions for shipping, economic emphasis was shifted and the city of Pemba (formerly Porto Amelia) became the capital of the province of Cabo Delgado, which leads Ibo to economic and cultural decline and outmigration of residents. Local fishermen were unable to maintain their previous standard of living. And despite the construction of a runway in 1952, the situation could not be improved. One of the most significant events of recent decades for Ibo was the holding of the Miss Mozambique competition in 1972.
To make your trip comfortable
Tourists get to Ibo mainly by plane, arriving in one of the African capitals: Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Nairobi (Kenya) or Johannesburg (South Africa). Next, you need to board a flight to Pemba Airport, located on a peninsula 100 km south of Ibo. From there to the final destination, the journey continues on light aircraft, boats or boats. For these purposes, many people choose dhows - traditional boats with canted sails.
Of all the islands in the Quirimbash archipelago, Ibo Island is the most populated, which is reflected in the amount of housing offered to tourists and its amenities. Guests have access to campsites and more comfortable lodges - luxury hotels with an improved range of amenities and beach bungalows.
Despite the lack of Internet, tourists do not forget the island. Many people arrive on the eve of the Christmas holidays, which causes an increase in prices for accommodation. The best time for a beach holiday on the Quirimbas Islands is considered to be April-November, when there is little precipitation. The water warms up well in July-September. Local beaches are covered with sand, in some places with stones, and they are never crowded. The Ibo water area is characterized by tidal phenomena, which makes it possible to admire the ocean floor and wander around it a little. The abundance of white sand bars, dolphin games and many sea turtles add to the impressions. Another attraction is the mangrove forests.
Ibo Island, Mozambique. Photo by Roberto Walter.
Source of inspiration
In the kitchen of the restaurant overlooking the bay, you will certainly be offered to try a variety of Peri-Peri sauces, which are certainly seasoned with cooked shrimp. After such a start to the day, you can go in search of deeper impressions. First of all, it would be worth visiting Fort St. John the Baptist, which is remarkably preserved and serves as a kind of symbol of the Ibo. On its territory you can watch the work of craftsmen making jewelry and souvenirs sold locally and abroad. In the historical part of the city you can admire the preserved luxurious houses with European-Asian architecture. Some buildings are held together only by the powerful roots of fig trees, which serve as reliable support for them. Many colonial mansions have now been modernized, but have retained very beautiful carved doors. It is worth considering that Ibo is rich in art objects from the times of the Swahili civilization, which is also interesting.
Although Ibo is not the center of civilization, it is rather good and helps to experience all the delights of ecology and nature live.
Mozambique Island is an island off the coast of Mozambique, in the north of the country. The city on this island is also called. The colony and then the state of Mozambique got its name from this island. Since 1991, the island and the city of Mozambique have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The island of Mozambique is located in the western Indian Ocean off the coast of Southeast Africa. The length of the island is 3 km, the area is 1.5 km². Population - 54,135 people (as of 2005, predominantly Makua). Population density - 36,090 people/km² (as of 2005). The island suffers from overpopulation. Administratively, it is part of the province of Nampula. The island is separated from the African mainland by a three-kilometer strait, across which a bridge was built in 1969.
Story
The island of Mozambique was used in the early Middle Ages as a trading base by Arab and Persian merchants. The Portuguese Vasco da Gama was the first European to visit the island in 1498, which was then ruled by Sheikh Musa ben Mbiki (from whose name the word Mozambique originated). In 1506, the Portuguese, under the leadership of commanders Tristan da Cunha and Afonso Albuquerque, captured the city and the island. In 1508, Fort San Sebastian was built on the northern tip of the island, building materials 
for which, at the direction of Albuquerque, they were delivered from Europe. Due to its convenient geographical location, the city of Mozambique was the largest harbor in the region. For several centuries, the main source of income here was the slave trade. The authorities sent exiles to the island; in particular, the Brazilian poet, lawyer, public figure and one of the leaders of the conspiracy in Minas Gerais, Tomas Antonio Gonzaga, who was exiled here, lived on the island in recent years. At the end of the 19th century, the city of Mozambique became the residence of the Portuguese governor-general and the Catholic bishop, and the consulates of a number of European states were located here. A governor's palace, a cathedral, a customs building, and large stores of merchants from Germany, France, and Switzerland were built. The city was divided into two parts: European and native. Until 1898, the city of Mozambique was the administrative center of the Mozambique colony, then the “capital” was moved to Lourenço Marques (now Maputo).
Architectural monuments of the 16th-19th centuries have been preserved in Stone Town. (Chapel of Our Lady - 1522, the oldest building built by Europeans south of the equator, Fort San Sebastian, the largest hospital in Africa - 1877, etc.), characteristic residential street development. Technical and financial assistance in restoring and preserving the city’s heritage is provided by organizations from Norway (the city of Bergen), Japan, and others.
Information
- Water area: Indian Ocean
- A country: Mozambique
- Region: Nampula
- Square: 1.5 km²
- Population (2005): 54,135 people
- Population density: 36,090 people/km²
Ile de Mozambique or simply Ile Island is a small island shaped like a crescent. Located in the north of Mozambique. The island was previously the capital of Portugal's East African colony and played a major coastal role.
The island is famous for its many mosques and churches and most notably for its Hindu temple. The island is divided into two parts: in the north is the old Stone Town, also called “Stone Town”, and in the south is Reed Town, also called “Reed Town”. Most of the historical sites are located in Stone Town, which has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The main attraction of the island is the Palace and Chapel of Sao Paulo with a museum whose exhibition includes rare furniture and jewelry from Portugal, Arabia, India and China. Nearby is the Museum of Sacred Art, which houses religious decorations, paintings and sculptures. The island has the medieval fort of San Sebastian, located in the northern part, and the magnificent chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte, the oldest in the southern hemisphere.
An excursion to the island is of great interest to connoisseurs of history and architecture.
The island of Mozambique is located in the western Indian Ocean off the coast of southeastern Africa. The length of the island is 3 km, the area is 1.5 km². Population - 54,135 people (as of 2005, predominantly Makua). Population density - 36,210 people/km² (as of 2005). The island suffers from overpopulation. Administratively, it is part of the province of Nampula.
The island is separated from the African mainland by a kilometer-long strait through which a bridge was built.
Story
The island of Mozambique was used in the early Middle Ages as a trading base by Arab and Persian merchants. Vasco da Gama was the first European to visit the island, which was then ruled by a sheikh, in 1498 Musa ben Mbiki(from whose name the word came Mozambique). In 1506, the Portuguese, under the leadership of commanders Tristan da Cunha and Alfonso Albuquerque, captured the city and the island. In 1508, a fort was built on the northern tip of the island San Sebastian, building materials for which, at the direction of Albuquerque, were delivered from Europe.
Due to its convenient geographical location, the city of Mozambique was the largest harbor in the region. For several centuries, the main source of income here was the slave trade. At the end of the 19th century, the city of Mozambique became the residence of the Portuguese governor-general and the Catholic bishop, and the consulates of a number of European states were located here. A governor's palace, a cathedral, a customs building, and large shops of merchants from , were built. The city was divided into two parts: European and native. Until 1898, the city of Mozambique was the administrative center of the Mozambique colony, then the “capital” was moved to Lourenço Marques.