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== Efate Cruising Guide ==
== Efate Cruising Guide ==
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Efate, [[Vanuatu]].
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Efate, [[Vanuatu]].
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Efate is an island in [[Vanuatu]], in the [[South Pacific]].
Efate is an island in [[Vanuatu]], in the [[South Pacific]].
It is the most populous island in Vanuatu, and contains the national capital, [[Port Vila]].
It is the most populous island in Vanuatu, and contains the national capital, [[Port Vila]].
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The main areas worth visiting on Efate Island are [[Port Vila]], Mele Bay, and Havannah Harbour (or Port Havannah).  These are described below.  There are also some anchorages adjacent to offshore islands.
The main areas worth visiting on Efate Island are [[Port Vila]], Mele Bay, and Havannah Harbour (or Port Havannah).  These are described below.  There are also some anchorages adjacent to offshore islands.
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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See [[Vanuatu#Local_Radio_Nets|Vanuatu Radio Nets]].
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
==Weather==
==Weather==
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See [[Vanuatu#Climate_.26_Weather|Vanuatu Weather]]. Note that Efate is part of the '''Shefa''' province of Vanuatu and so the local weather for Shefa will indicate the weather for Efate.
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''See [[Vanuatu#Climate_.26_Weather|Vanuatu Weather]]''.
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Note that Efate is part of the '''Shefa''' province of Vanuatu and so the local weather for Shefa will indicate the weather for Efate.
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==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
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==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)==
==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)==
There is only one check in facility -- [[Port Vila]].  See [[Vanuatu#Customs_and_Immigration|Vanuatu Customs & Immigration]].
There is only one check in facility -- [[Port Vila]].  See [[Vanuatu#Customs_and_Immigration|Vanuatu Customs & Immigration]].
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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==Berthing Options==
===Ports===
===Ports===
* [[Port Vila]]
* [[Port Vila]]
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''See [[Yachting World Vanuatu]] in [[Port Vila]] and also the section above on Havannah Harbour''.
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====Havannah Harbour====
====Havannah Harbour====
Note: Waiting for more information on this from some local sailors.
Note: Waiting for more information on this from some local sailors.
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See [[Yachting World Vanuatu]] in [[Port Vila]] and also the section above on Havannah Harbour.
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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See [[Port Vila]].
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''See [[Port Vila]]''.
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==Things to do Ashore==
==Things to do Ashore==
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* Blue Lagoon
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* Blue Lagoon.
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* Mele Cascades
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* Mele Cascades.
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See [[Vanuatu#Internet|Vanuatu Internet]].  WiFi coverage can only be expected in Port Vila but there is 3G coverage throughout Havannah Harbour.
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S''ee [[Vanuatu#Internet|Vanuatu Internet]]''.  
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WiFi coverage can only be expected in Port Vila but there is 3G coverage throughout Havannah Harbour.
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''See [[Port Vila]]''.
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See [[Port Vila]].
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''See [[Port Vila]]''.
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==External Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efate Efate] on wikipedia
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efate Efate] on wikipedia.
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==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==
Personal experiences?
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
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Efate Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Efate, Vanuatu.

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Efate is an island in Vanuatu, in the South Pacific.

It is the most populous island in Vanuatu, and contains the national capital, Port Vila.

Cruising the region

The main areas worth visiting on Efate Island are Port Vila, Mele Bay, and Havannah Harbour (or Port Havannah). These are described below. There are also some anchorages adjacent to offshore islands.

Charts

Source
Chart Number - Chart Name
Chart Number - Chart Name
Source
Chart Number - Chart Name

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Vanuatu Weather.

Note that Efate is part of the Shefa province of Vanuatu and so the local weather for Shefa will indicate the weather for Efate.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Approach and Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.


Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)

There is only one check in facility -- Port Vila. See Vanuatu Customs & Immigration.

Berthing Options

Ports

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

See Yachting World Vanuatu in Port Vila and also the section above on Havannah Harbour.

Anchorages

Havannah Harbour

Note: Waiting for more information on this from some local sailors.

Offshore Islands

This section does not apply for most islands, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.

Yacht Services and Repairs

See Port Vila.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

  • Blue Lagoon
  • Mele Cascades

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

See Vanuatu Internet.

WiFi coverage can only be expected in Port Vila but there is 3G coverage throughout Havannah Harbour.

Laundry

See Port Vila.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

See Port Vila.

Garbage Disposal

See Port Vila.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Routes/Passages To/From

List 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

References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following:

See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].

If you do not use the above link, please remove it.

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:


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Names: Lighthouse, Haiqu, Delatbabel


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