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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]]. |
[[Image:imagename.jpg|324px|thumb|right| '''Map''' - ''click for larger view'']] | [[Image:imagename.jpg|324px|thumb|right| '''Map''' - ''click for larger view'']] | ||
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'') | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'') | ||
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| - | | {{Coord| | + | | {{Coord|17|40|S|168|25|E|}} |
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| - | | [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt | + | | [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=-17.734817&ln=168.322033&z=5&k=0&a=1&tab=1&pl=all Photo gallery] |
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| - | | [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=- | + | | [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=-17.734817&lon=168.322033&scale=17716535&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=9406026&CFTOKEN=13910391&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet] |
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| - | + | ===Overview=== | |
| - | + | Efate is an island in [[Vanuatu]], in the [[South Pacific]]. | |
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| + | It is the most populous island in Vanuatu, and contains the national capital, [[Port Vila]]. | ||
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| - | + | ===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. | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
| - | + | See [[Vanuatu#Local_Radio_Nets|Vanuatu Radio Nets]]. | |
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| + | ''Also see [[World_MM_Nets|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
| - | + | 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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==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]]. | |
==Ports and Popular Stops== | ==Ports and Popular Stops== | ||
===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
| - | * | + | * [[Port Vila]] |
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
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| - | + | ====Havannah Harbour==== | |
| + | Note: Waiting for more information on this from some local sailors. | ||
==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
| - | + | 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== | ||
| - | + | See [[Port Vila]]. | |
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==Offshore Islands== | ==Offshore Islands== | ||
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===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
List places of interest, tours, etc. | List places of interest, tours, etc. | ||
| - | * | + | * Blue Lagoon. |
| + | * Mele Cascades. | ||
===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
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===Internet/WiFi=== | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
| - | + | See [[Vanuatu#Internet|Vanuatu Internet]]. WiFi coverage can only be expected in Port Vila but there is 3G coverage throughout Havannah Harbour. | |
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
| - | + | See [[Port Vila]]. | |
===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
| - | + | See [[Port Vila]]. | |
===Garbage Disposal=== | ===Garbage Disposal=== | ||
| - | + | See [[Port Vila]]. | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
| - | * | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efate Efate] on wikipedia. |
==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
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| - | '''Names''': [[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]] | + | '''Names''': [[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]], [[User:Delatbabel|Delatbabel]] |
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Revision as of 09:10, 22 September 2014
Efate Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Efate, Vanuatu.
 (Click links for more information)
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Overview
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
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart Number
Radio Nets
See Vanuatu Radio Nets.
Also see 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.
Details?
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
There is only one check in facility -- Port Vila. See Vanuatu Customs & Immigration.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
Anchorages
Havannah Harbour
Note: Waiting for more information on this from some local sailors.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
See Yachting World Vanuatu in Port Vila and also the section above on Havannah Harbour.
Yacht Services and Repairs
See Port Vila.
Offshore Islands
List Islands
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
- 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
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.
- Efate on wikipedia.
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:
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