Rarotonga
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==Ports and Popular Stops== | ==Ports and Popular Stops== | ||
| - | + | ===Avatiu Harbour=== | |
| - | + | [[File:avatiu_cut.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Harbour Entrance at Avatiu]] | |
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| + | Avatiu is the only port and main harbour in Rarotonga, near the main town of Avarua. The entrance has recently been widened and dredged, and so entry is fairly simple. The photo to the right shows the entrance cut. | ||
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| + | [[File:avatiu_harbour.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Harbour at Avatiu]] | ||
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| + | The next photo shows the harbour, to the west of the entrance. | ||
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| + | ===The Mooring=== | ||
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| + | [[File:the_mooring.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Mooring near Avana]] | ||
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| + | The Mooring is to the east of the island near Avana. Moorings are available for hire here and are cheaper than berths in the main harbour. There is an excellent fish cafe on the beach which does a highly recommended fish sandwich. | ||
==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
Revision as of 22:34, 24 March 2014
Rarotonga
Background
Historic details, etc.
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Charts
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Radio Nets
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Weather
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Check-in facilities
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Ports and Popular Stops
Avatiu Harbour
Avatiu is the only port and main harbour in Rarotonga, near the main town of Avarua. The entrance has recently been widened and dredged, and so entry is fairly simple. The photo to the right shows the entrance cut.
The next photo shows the harbour, to the west of the entrance.
The Mooring
The Mooring is to the east of the island near Avana. Moorings are available for hire here and are cheaper than berths in the main harbour. There is an excellent fish cafe on the beach which does a highly recommended fish sandwich.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
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Tourism & things to do ashore
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Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
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Internet/WiFi
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Repairs
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Transportation
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Routes/Passages To/From
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References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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