Port Boise
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====Overview==== | ====Overview==== | ||
| - | + | Port Boise is a sheltered bay in the SE corner of New Caledonia, 5 nm from Havannah Passe. It offers good anchorage, an opportunity to explore ashore and good reefs to explore. There is a resort on the NE corner of the bay, but the rest of the bay is very undeveloped. The reef at the entrance offers good snorkeling opportunities. | |
| - | + | It provides a sheltered anchorage close to Havannah Passe for vessels planning to head to either the Loyalty Islands or further afield, but requiring a spot to wait for suitable departure conditions. | |
| + | Pilot boats waiting for ships to enter Havannah Passe moor in Port Boise. | ||
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====Cruising the region==== | ====Cruising the region==== | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| - | + | Port Boise is a short sail from either [[Port de Goro]] or from [[Baie de Prony]]. | |
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| + | The entrance to Port Boise is adequately wide, marked on both sides and there is a clearly visible set of leads. The navigation markers on the entrance are lit, which could facilitate a night departure from the bay if this was desired. | ||
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
| - | + | You must clear Customs at Noumea before proceeding elsewhere in New Caledonia. While it might be tempting to stop in Port Boise on arrival through Havannah, this is illegal. The track to Noumea is well lit and carrying on after dark presents few problems. | |
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
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====Anchorages==== | ====Anchorages==== | ||
| - | + | While Port Boise is a wide bay, the much of the bay is closed off and sheltered by a shallow reef. The entrance is relatively narrow and does not let significant swell enter the bay. | |
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| + | * The SW corner of the bay, off a red sand beach, is probably the most sheltered spot in the bay. | ||
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| + | * The NW corner of the bay also offers a sheltered inlet. | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | ||
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====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
| - | * | + | * None |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
; Fuel | ; Fuel | ||
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; Water | ; Water | ||
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; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
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| - | * | + | * The beach behind the red sand beach in the SW corner of the bay has a number of tracks nearby. At the southern end of the beach is a well marked track which provides an opportunity to explore the local area. It eventually leads to what appears to be an abandoned village development site. At that site is the grave of Chief Charles Attiti, who is mentioned in the Cruising Guide to New Caledonia. |
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| + | * There is a resort on the northern side of the bay. | ||
====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
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====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==== | ====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
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| - | '''Names''': [[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], | + | '''Names''': [[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Peter McHugh|Pedro]] |
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Revision as of 10:43, 8 August 2011
Port Boise, New Caledonia
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Overview
Port Boise is a sheltered bay in the SE corner of New Caledonia, 5 nm from Havannah Passe. It offers good anchorage, an opportunity to explore ashore and good reefs to explore. There is a resort on the NE corner of the bay, but the rest of the bay is very undeveloped. The reef at the entrance offers good snorkeling opportunities.
It provides a sheltered anchorage close to Havannah Passe for vessels planning to head to either the Loyalty Islands or further afield, but requiring a spot to wait for suitable departure conditions.
Pilot boats waiting for ships to enter Havannah Passe moor in Port Boise.
Cruising the region
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Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart No
- Chart No
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Port Boise is a short sail from either Port de Goro or from Baie de Prony.
The entrance to Port Boise is adequately wide, marked on both sides and there is a clearly visible set of leads. The navigation markers on the entrance are lit, which could facilitate a night departure from the bay if this was desired.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
You must clear Customs at Noumea before proceeding elsewhere in New Caledonia. While it might be tempting to stop in Port Boise on arrival through Havannah, this is illegal. The track to Noumea is well lit and carrying on after dark presents few problems.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- None
Anchorages
While Port Boise is a wide bay, the much of the bay is closed off and sheltered by a shallow reef. The entrance is relatively narrow and does not let significant swell enter the bay.
- The SW corner of the bay, off a red sand beach, is probably the most sheltered spot in the bay.
- The NW corner of the bay also offers a sheltered inlet.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
- None
Repairs/Yards
- None
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- None
- Water
- None
- Electricity
- None
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- The beach behind the red sand beach in the SW corner of the bay has a number of tracks nearby. At the southern end of the beach is a well marked track which provides an opportunity to explore the local area. It eventually leads to what appears to be an abandoned village development site. At that site is the grave of Chief Charles Attiti, who is mentioned in the Cruising Guide to New Caledonia.
- There is a resort on the northern side of the bay.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2010 - Pedro
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