Futuna Island
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Revision as of 19:50, 7 June 2011
Futuna Island
Historic details, etc.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
The small harbour of Leava offers shelter in all winds except SE-SW, although the swell is constant (BEWARE THE CORAL REEF IN THE HARBOUR). Alternatively, anchor off Alofi island in the channel.
Check-in facilities
Go ashore by dinghy to the "wharf" and check in with customs first (in the French Delegation building complex) and then the local gendarmerie (immigration). Both are within walking distance, south of the wharf.
Ports and Popular Stops
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
- Ava Leava. Anchor midway between inner port & starboard marks in 10m. Good holding but can be very rolly. If weather turns to the west get out straightaway.
Offshore Islands
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Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, etc.
- Interesting Tapa available. For a tour of the island and other help contact Teli Fatuimoana give him some lures or Kava etc. He lives in the house immediately south of the small stream running into Ava Leava.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Diesel available via jerry can. 161.5 francs/litre in 2010. Water available at wharf. US dollars very hard to change (bank opens 2 days/month). Cowafardis store in anchorage can arrange foreign exchange in limited amounts.
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From Futuna
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
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