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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)'' | ||
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Futuna_Island.png|350px]]Futuna Island | ||
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- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | + | {{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}} | |
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- | === | + | ==Communication== |
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+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Navigation== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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- | + | ===Ports=== | |
+ | {{GreenText|List larger ports and harbors. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given port, create a dedicated page in the list for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]).<br /><br />'''Note:''' Please indicate which ports are a ''port of entry''.}} | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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* 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. | * 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. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Yacht Services and Repairs== |
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- | + | ''Also see each Port''. | |
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+ | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
+ | ; Fuel | ||
+ | : 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 | ||
+ | ; Electricity | ||
+ | : {{MagentaText|Give details on electricity}} | ||
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+ | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
+ | ====Tourism==== | ||
+ | * 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 | ||
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- | + | * Interesting Tapa available | |
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- | == | + | ==Friends== |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Forums== |
- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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- | == | + | ==Links== |
- | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futuna_Island,_Wallis_and_Futuna Futuna Island] | |
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+ | {{GreenText|Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:}} | ||
+ | : {{GreenText|<code><nowiki>{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}</nowiki></code>, expands to}} | ||
+ | : {{GreenText|Rod Heikell, <cite>Greek Waters Pilot</cite>, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718}} | ||
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Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:07, 22 August 2018
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Futuna Island.
(Click links for more information) | |
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| [ADD GALLERY (Panoramio) Photo gallery] |
| [ADD CHARTLET (MapTech) Local chartlet] |
Futuna Island |
Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
This section does not apply for many islands, remove it if this is the case for this particular. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.
For islands that have their own page list them as shown below.
- [[Island1]]
- [[Island2]]
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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.
Entrance
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.
Berthing
Ports
List larger ports and harbors. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given port, create a dedicated page in the list for it (Port/Stop Template).
Note: Please indicate which ports are a port of entry.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports. Remove if not applicable.
Anchorages
- 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.
Yacht Services and Repairs
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
If services are included in specific port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it.
Also see each Port.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- 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
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- 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
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
- Interesting Tapa available
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
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
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
-
{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}
, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following:
See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].
If you do not use the above link, please remove it.
Comments
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