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-	==Goro, New Caledonia==	+	{{IsPartOf|South Pacific|New Caledonia}}
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-	====Overview====	+
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		+	Port de Goro is a reef enclosed bay at the SE corner of Grande Terre on the north side of the Havannah Pass. The area is relatively exposed to the prevailing SE winds and so is best as an anchorage in westerly winds.  There is a small settlement in the area, but no shops or other facilities. The prime reasons for visiting this bay are the large waterfall, the mining ruins and the diving on the outer reef.
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	====Cruising the region====		====Cruising the region====
-	Filler text, please replace.	+	Port Goro is the first anchorage inside Havannah Pass.  You must clear Customs in Noumea before stopping anywhere in New Caledonia, so, unfortunately, stopping here when inbound is not an option.
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-	==Local Weather==	+	==Charts==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	; {{MagentaText|Source}}
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-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Weather==
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-	==Charts==	+	'''Sources for Weather forecasts:'''<br/>
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	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 [http://weather.mailasail.com/Franks-Weather/French-Marine-Weather-Terms How to Understand French Weather Forecasts for Sailors].
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-	==Radio Nets==	+	The main source of weather information for the area around New Caledonia is [http://www.meteo.nc/ Meteo France Nouvelle-Calédonie].  The [http://www.meteo.nc/mer/activites-nautiques marine section] provides a 6 day forecast for the whole region, with details for each of the passes through the barrier reef.
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''	+
-	*	+
-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	Nouméa radio broadcasts the weather report in French on VHF 16, everyday at 6:30, 9:30, 15:15, 18:30.
-	Details?	+
-	==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==	+	There is a set of repeater channels allowing receipt of weather info anywhere in the country:
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.	+
-	==Offshore Islands and Groups==	+	* Nouméa area:                                    VHF 26<br/>
		+	* Southern portion of the Grande Terre:          VHF 28<br/>
		+	* Isle of Pines and the Southern Lagoon:          VHF 25<br/>
		+	* Grande Terre North West coast:                  VHF 25<br/>
		+	* Northern portion of Grande Terre:              VHF 24<br/>
		+	* Ouvea:                                          VHF 23<br/>
		+	* Lifou:                                          VHF 26<br/>
		+	* Maré:                                          VHF 87<br/>
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		+	==Passages==
		+	{{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}
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		+	==Islands==
	List Islands		List Islands
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	==Communication==
		+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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-	====Anchorages====	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+
-	*	+	==Navigation==
		+	There are two entrances to Port de Goro,  Passe de Toemo and Passe de Goro.
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		+	'''Passe de Tomeo''' is the recommended entrance and is the first entrance you reach if coming from the west.  It is well marked and there is a clear channel to the anchorage.
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		+	'''Passe de Goro''' has the Goro light on the eastern side.  This light also marks the northern side of Havannah Pass.  Passe de Goro is well marked, but after passing through, you need to exercise caution in crossing Port de Goro to the anchorage as there are coral heads and shoal areas in the lagoon.
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		+	==Entrance==
		+	Not applicable - you must check in in [[Noumea]].
		+
		+	==Berthing==
		+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
		+	None.
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		+	==Anchorages==
		+	[[Image:Port_Goro_Waterfall.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Port Goro Waterfall''']]
		+	[[Image:Port_Goro_Dinghy_Landing.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Port Goro dinghy landing below the Waterfall''']]
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		+	* Anchor immediately off the obvious waterfall.  Be cautious not to go too far north or east as this area is surrounded by coral and you quickly run out of navigable  water.  If you go ashore directly in front of the waterfall, there is a dinghy entrance to a tiny inlet where you can leave your dinghy.  This is next to the road and the waterfall is on the other side of the road.
		+	[[Image:Goro_Ruins.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Mining ruins at Port Goro''']]
	==Yacht Repairs and Services==		==Yacht Repairs and Services==
	====Marine Stores====		====Marine Stores====
	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.		Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
-	*	+	* None
	====Repairs/Yards====		====Repairs/Yards====
-	*	+	* None
	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====		====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
	; Fuel		; Fuel
-	: fuel notes	+	: Not available
	; Water		; Water
-	: water notes	+	: Maybe if you are willing to haul water from the waterfall.
	; Electricity		; Electricity
-	: electricity notes	+	: None
	==Things to do Ashore==		==Things to do Ashore==
	====Tourism====		====Tourism====
	List places of interest, tours, etc.		List places of interest, tours, etc.
-	*	+	* Visit the waterfall and the mining ruins.
	====Grocery & Supply Stores====		====Grocery & Supply Stores====
-	*	+	None.
	====Eateries====		====Eateries====
-	*	+	* None
	====Internet/WiFi====		====Internet/WiFi====
-	Available?	+	No
	====Laundry====		====Laundry====
-	*	+	* None
	====Motorbike & Car Rentals====		====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
-	*	+	* No
	====Garbage Disposal====		====Garbage Disposal====
-	?	+	* No
	====Transportation====		====Transportation====
	Transportation (local and/or international)		Transportation (local and/or international)
-	*	+	* Unknown.
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-	==Routes/Passages To/From==	+
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+
-	*	+
-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==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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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==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'')
	*		*
-	==External Links==	+	==Links==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* {{wikipedia|Goro,_New_Caledonia}}
-	*	+
-	==References & Publications==	+	==References==
	Publications, Guides, etc.		Publications, Guides, etc.
	*		*
-	==Personal Notes==	+	{{Comments}}
	Personal experiences?		Personal experiences?
	*		*
-	====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''====	+	{{Verified by}}
-	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':	+	* August 2010 - [[User:Peter McHugh|Pedro]]
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Latest revision as of 07:45, 16 August 2018

Port de Goro is a reef enclosed bay at the SE corner of Grande Terre on the north side of the Havannah Pass. The area is relatively exposed to the prevailing SE winds and so is best as an anchorage in westerly winds. There is a small settlement in the area, but no shops or other facilities. The prime reasons for visiting this bay are the large waterfall, the mining ruins and the diving on the outer reef.

Cruising the region

Port Goro is the first anchorage inside Havannah Pass. You must clear Customs in Noumea before stopping anywhere in New Caledonia, so, unfortunately, stopping here when inbound is not an option.

The Cruising Guide to New Caledonia mentions Chief Attiti as a contact. Sadly Charles Attiti passed away in 2004. His grave can be found a short walk from the anchorage at Port Boise.

Charts

Source

Chart Number - Chart Name

Chart Number - Chart Name

Source

Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

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
  

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

List Islands

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

There are two entrances to Port de Goro, Passe de Toemo and Passe de Goro.

Passe de Tomeo is the recommended entrance and is the first entrance you reach if coming from the west. It is well marked and there is a clear channel to the anchorage.

Passe de Goro has the Goro light on the eastern side. This light also marks the northern side of Havannah Pass. Passe de Goro is well marked, but after passing through, you need to exercise caution in crossing Port de Goro to the anchorage as there are coral heads and shoal areas in the lagoon.

Entrance

Not applicable - you must check in in Noumea.

Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

• Anchor immediately off the obvious waterfall. Be cautious not to go too far north or east as this area is surrounded by coral and you quickly run out of navigable water. If you go ashore directly in front of the waterfall, there is a dinghy entrance to a tiny inlet where you can leave your dinghy. This is next to the road and the waterfall is on the other side of the road.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

• None

Repairs/Yards

• None

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Not available

Water

Maybe if you are willing to haul water from the waterfall.

Electricity

None

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

• Visit the waterfall and the mining ruins.

Grocery & Supply Stores

None.

Eateries

• None

Internet/WiFi

No

Laundry

• None

Motorbike & Car Rentals

• No

Garbage Disposal

• No

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

• Unknown.

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

• Goro at the Wikipedia

References

Publications, Guides, etc.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. Personal experiences?

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Goro and this page's details validated:

• August 2010 - Pedro

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