Belep
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Belep, New Caledonia
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It is recommended that on arrival in the Belep Islands you observe the Kanak tradition of approaching the Chief, presenting a gift and requesting permission to visit the islands. The local Maire (council chambers) can arrange this. The Maire is close to the OPT building and this is obvious from the telecommunications tower nearby. The Grande Chef is very welcoming. It would be useful if you could discuss football in French!
There are two main islands:
- Ile Art - with the main town of Wala
- Ile Pott
Charts
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Radio Nets
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Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Local forecasts are, of course, in French, but non-French speakers should find them relatively easy to understand. A very useful vocabulary can be found at How to Understand French Weather Forecasts for Sailors.
The main source of weather information for the area around New Caledonia is Meteo France Nouvelle-Calédonie. The marine section provides a 6 day forecast for the whole region, with details for each of the passes through the barrier reef.
Nouméa radio broadcasts the weather report in French on VHF 16, everyday at 6:30, 9:30, 15:15, 18:30.
There is a set of repeater channels allowing receipt of weather info anywhere in the country:
- Nouméa area: VHF 26
- Southern portion of the Grande Terre: VHF 28
- Isle of Pines and the southern lagoon: VHF 25
- Grande Terre North West coast: VHF 25
- Northern portion of Grande Terre: VHF 24
- Ouvea: VHF 23
- Lifou: VHF 26
- Maré: VHF 87
Caution: Ile Art appears to be a little (~0.3nm) east of its charted position on C-map charts. All dangers appear to be marked, but their position may not be exactly correct.
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
Check-in MUST be done at Noumea.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
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- Wala is the main town. There is a small enclosed harbour, but this is not suitable for anything larger than the local fishing boats. It is useful for landing a dinghy. Anchorage can be found in 5 - 6 metres in the middle of the bay. Look for the conspicuous church as a landmark. Baie de Wala may not be very sheltered in strong SEly winds.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
- Bonne Aiguade is a bay approximately 2 1/2 miles north of Wala. This is a much more sheltered anchorage in strong SEly winds.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- None
Yacht Services and Repairs
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Marine Stores
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- None
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
- None
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
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- Water
- Water may be available at Wala
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Offshore Islands
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Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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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
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External Links
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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:
- July 2010 - Pedro
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