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== Efate Cruising Guide ==
 
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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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====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.
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==
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==Weather==
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''See [[Vanuatu#Climate_.26_Weather|Vanuatu Weather]]''.
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''See [[Vanuatu#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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{{Note}}[[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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==Passages==
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''See  [[Port Vila#Passages|Port Vila]] and [[Vanuatu#Passages|Vanuatu]]''.
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===Iririki Island===
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This is the most obvious island from [[Port Vila]], because it's in the middle of Port Vila Harbour. It is entirely occupied by a resort, there are no other habitations on the island.
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| text= This is the most obvious island from [[Port Vila]], because it's in the middle of Port Vila Harbour. It is entirely occupied by a resort, there are no other habitations on the island.
It can be visited by ferry from Port Vila. There are hobie cats and other activities on the island, there is also a restaurant.  
It can be visited by ferry from Port Vila. There are hobie cats and other activities on the island, there is also a restaurant.  
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==Communication==
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''See [[Vanuatu#Communication|Vanuatu]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Navigation==
Assuming that you are heading for [[Port Vila]] as your first port of call, you can enter the wide '''Mele Bay''' from nearly any sea angle.  There is a lighthouse on the southern entry point, '''Pango Point''', and there are no obstacles or obstructions in the bay.
Assuming that you are heading for [[Port Vila]] as your first port of call, you can enter the wide '''Mele Bay''' from nearly any sea angle.  There is a lighthouse on the southern entry point, '''Pango Point''', and there are no obstacles or obstructions in the bay.
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After entering Mele Bay, follow the lead lines at 078T (066M) into the outer harbour of Port Vila.  From there see the notes on [[Port_Vila#Approach_and_Navigation|Approach to Port Vila]].
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After entering Mele Bay, follow the lead lines at 078T (066M) into the outer harbour of Port Vila.  From there see the notes on [[Port_Vila#Navigation|Navigation to Port Vila]].
Havannah Harbour has to be approached through the southern '''Hilliard Channel''' which is wide and deep and contains no obstructions.  There is no pass into or out of Havannah Harbour to the north, except for dinghies at high tide.
Havannah Harbour has to be approached through the southern '''Hilliard Channel''' which is wide and deep and contains no obstructions.  There is no pass into or out of Havannah Harbour to the north, except for dinghies at high tide.
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There is only one check in facility -- [[Port Vila]].  See [[Vanuatu#Customs_and_Immigration|Vanuatu Customs & Immigration]].
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There is only one check in facility -- [[Port Vila]].  ''See [[Vanuatu#Entrance |Vanuatu Entrance]]''.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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''See [[Yachting World Vanuatu]] in [[Port Vila]] and also the section below on [[#Havannah_Harbour]]''.
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''See [[Port Vila#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|Port Vila]] and also the section below on [[#Havannah Harbour|Havannah Harbour]]''.
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====Mele Bay====
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There is a small anchorage just north of [[#Mele_Island|Mele Island]], in Mele Bay.  This is about the only area in the bay where the depth is shallow enough to anchor, as depths range up to 300 metres in this otherwise sheltered bay.
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====Havannah Harbour====
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| text= There is a small anchorage just north of [[#Mele_Island|Mele Island]], in Mele Bay.  This is about the only area in the bay where the depth is shallow enough to anchor, as depths range up to 300 metres in this otherwise sheltered bay.
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Havannah Harbour (or Port Havannah) is a large calm water harbour and sailing ground on the north western side of Efate.  It lies between Efate to the east and the islands of Lelepa and Moso to the west.  There are huge amounts of anchoring space in Havannah Harbour where the depths allow, close to the shore on the eastern side of the harbour, all along the shore.  Up in the north east corner there is good anchoring room in shallower depths on sand.  The middle of the harbour is quite deep.
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| text= Havannah Harbour (or Port Havannah) is a large calm water harbour and sailing ground on the north western side of Efate.  It lies between Efate to the east and the islands of Lelepa and Moso to the west.  There are huge amounts of anchoring space in Havannah Harbour where the depths allow, close to the shore on the eastern side of the harbour, all along the shore.  Up in the north east corner there is good anchoring room in shallower depths on sand.  The middle of the harbour is quite deep.
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'''Havannah Beach and Boat Club''' is around {{Coord|17|34.42|S|168|14.78|E}} with some moorings, marina berths and good shelter.  They have toilets and showers ashore and a small yacht charter operation.  Moorings cost 1000 vatu per day.  Contact phone: 7799077 or 5553578
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{{mark | lat= -17.573667 | lon= 168.246333 | type= buoy | name= Havannah Beach and Boat Club| zoom 13}} with some moorings, marina berths and good shelter.  They have toilets and showers ashore and a small yacht charter operation.  Moorings cost 1000 vatu per day.  Contact phone: 7799077 or 5553578
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Port Havannah has quite a bit of WWII history attached to it.  Some is discussed on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Havannah the wikipedia page].  There is a small WWII museum on the eastern shore containing a few odd relics of the era.
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Port Havannah has quite a bit of WWII history attached to it.  Some is discussed on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Havannah The wikipedia page].  There is a small WWII museum on the eastern shore containing a few odd relics of the era.
The snorkelling close to shore is very good.  Large amounts of coral and fish can be spotted.  Crayfish can also be found although with the amount of coral around they have many hiding holes and can be difficult to catch.  Sea anemones and their associated colourful clown fish are fairly common and will delight any children familiar with the film ''Finding Nemo''.
The snorkelling close to shore is very good.  Large amounts of coral and fish can be spotted.  Crayfish can also be found although with the amount of coral around they have many hiding holes and can be difficult to catch.  Sea anemones and their associated colourful clown fish are fairly common and will delight any children familiar with the film ''Finding Nemo''.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mele_%28island%29 Mele Island] (also known as Hideaway Island) is in Mele Bay, not too far from Port Vila. There are regular charter boat trips from Port Vila that visit the underwater post office on the island, which is what the island is best known for.  There is also [http://hideaway.com.vu/ a resort] on the island and regular dive tours which run to the resort and the surrounding marine park. Anchoring room is available to the north of the island.
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| text= [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mele_(island) Mele Island] (also known as Hideaway Island) is in Mele Bay, not too far from Port Vila. There are regular charter boat trips from Port Vila that visit the underwater post office on the island, which is what the island is best known for.  There is also [http://hideaway.com.vu/ a resort] on the island and regular dive tours which run to the resort and the surrounding marine park. Anchoring room is available to the north of the island.
Lesser known is that the Mele islanders are distinct from most of the rest of the ni-Vanuatu population, in that they are Polynesian rather than Melanesian.
Lesser known is that the Mele islanders are distinct from most of the rest of the ni-Vanuatu population, in that they are Polynesian rather than Melanesian.
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===Lelepa & Moso Islands===
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These islands form the northern and western edges of Havannah Harbour.  There is apparently an anchorage on the north western side of Lelepa Island but I'm not sure that it would have any advantages over anchoring in Havannah Harbour.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nguna Nguna Island] forms the north eastern edge of '''Undine Bay''' on the north coast of Efate.  There are anchorages off its north western corner.
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| text= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nguna Nguna Island] forms the north eastern edge of '''Undine Bay''' on the north coast of Efate.  There are anchorages off its north western corner.
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This island is off the north eastern corner of Efate.  There is a reported anchorage just off its western shore.
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Efate
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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.

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

See Vanuatu.

Weather

See Vanuatu Weather.

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

Passages

See Port Vila and Vanuatu.

Islands

Iririki

Iririki/wiki/Efate#Iririki
Island icon Iririki [[Efate#Iririki|Iririki]] 17°44.693'S, 168°18.566'E

This is the most obvious island from Port Vila, because it's in the middle of Port Vila Harbour. It is entirely occupied by a resort, there are no other habitations on the island.

It can be visited by ferry from Port Vila. There are hobie cats and other activities on the island, there is also a restaurant.

Communication

See Vanuatu.

Navigation

Assuming that you are heading for Port Vila as your first port of call, you can enter the wide Mele Bay from nearly any sea angle. There is a lighthouse on the southern entry point, Pango Point, and there are no obstacles or obstructions in the bay.

After entering Mele Bay, follow the lead lines at 078T (066M) into the outer harbour of Port Vila. From there see the notes on Navigation to Port Vila.

Havannah Harbour has to be approached through the southern Hilliard Channel which is wide and deep and contains no obstructions. There is no pass into or out of Havannah Harbour to the north, except for dinghies at high tide.

Entrance

There is only one check in facility -- Port Vila. See Vanuatu Entrance.

Berthing

Ports

Key to symbols: || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage ||
  • Port Vila Port Vila /wiki/Port_Vila | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

See Port Vila and also the section below on Havannah Harbour.

Anchorages

Mele Bay

Mele Bay/wiki/Efate#Mele_Bay
Anchorage icon Mele Bay [[Efate#Mele Bay|Mele Bay]] 17°41.607'S, 168°15.707'E
There is a small anchorage just north of Mele Island, in Mele Bay. This is about the only area in the bay where the depth is shallow enough to anchor, as depths range up to 300 metres in this otherwise sheltered bay.

Havannah Harbour

Havannah Harbour/wiki/Efate#Havannah_Harbour
Anchorage icon Havannah Harbour [[Efate#Havannah Harbour|Havannah Harbour]] 17°33.558'S, 168°15.821'E

Havannah Harbour (or Port Havannah) is a large calm water harbour and sailing ground on the north western side of Efate. It lies between Efate to the east and the islands of Lelepa and Moso to the west. There are huge amounts of anchoring space in Havannah Harbour where the depths allow, close to the shore on the eastern side of the harbour, all along the shore. Up in the north east corner there is good anchoring room in shallower depths on sand. The middle of the harbour is quite deep.

Havannah Beach and Boat Club/wiki/Efate#Havannah_Beach_and_Boat_ClubBuoy icon Havannah Beach and Boat Club [[Efate#Havannah Beach and Boat Club|Havannah Beach and Boat Club]] -17.573667°zoom′13, 168°14.780'E with some moorings, marina berths and good shelter. They have toilets and showers ashore and a small yacht charter operation. Moorings cost 1000 vatu per day. Contact phone: 7799077 or 5553578

Port Havannah has quite a bit of WWII history attached to it. Some is discussed on The wikipedia page. There is a small WWII museum on the eastern shore containing a few odd relics of the era.

The snorkelling close to shore is very good. Large amounts of coral and fish can be spotted. Crayfish can also be found although with the amount of coral around they have many hiding holes and can be difficult to catch. Sea anemones and their associated colourful clown fish are fairly common and will delight any children familiar with the film Finding Nemo.

Mele Island

Mele Island/wiki/Efate#Mele_Island
Anchorage icon Mele Island [[Efate#Mele Island|Mele Island]] 17°41.608'S, 168°15.803'E

Mele Island (also known as Hideaway Island) is in Mele Bay, not too far from Port Vila. There are regular charter boat trips from Port Vila that visit the underwater post office on the island, which is what the island is best known for. There is also a resort on the island and regular dive tours which run to the resort and the surrounding marine park. Anchoring room is available to the north of the island.

Lesser known is that the Mele islanders are distinct from most of the rest of the ni-Vanuatu population, in that they are Polynesian rather than Melanesian.

Lelepa & Moso Islands

Lelepa & Moso Islands/wiki/Efate#Lelepa_.26_Moso_Islands
Anchorage icon Lelepa & Moso Islands [[Efate#Lelepa & Moso Islands|Lelepa & Moso Islands]] 17°32.989'S, 168°14.152'E
These islands form the northern and western edges of Havannah Harbour. There is apparently an anchorage on the north western side of Lelepa Island but I'm not sure that it would have any advantages over anchoring in Havannah Harbour.

Nguna Island

Nguna Island/wiki/Efate#Nguna_Island
Anchorage icon Nguna Island [[Efate#Nguna Island|Nguna Island]] 17°25.533'S, 168°19.333'E
Nguna Island forms the north eastern edge of Undine Bay on the north coast of Efate. There are anchorages off its north western corner.

Emao Island

Emao Island/wiki/Efate#Emao_Island
Anchorage icon Emao Island [[Efate#Emao Island|Emao Island]] 17°29.217'S, 168°28.263'E
This island is off the north eastern corner of Efate. There is a reported anchorage just off its western shore.

Amenities

See Port Vila.

Provisioning

See Port Vila.

Eating out

See Port Vila.

Transportation

See Port Vila.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

  • Blue Lagoon
  • Mele Cascades


Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Vanuatu References & Publications.

Comments

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