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== Lifou, New Caledonia ==
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
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==Radio Nets==
 
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==Weather==
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Sources for Weather forecasts:
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'''Sources for Weather forecasts:'''<br/>
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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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==Approach and Navigation==
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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.
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==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)==
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Nouméa radio broadcasts the weather report in French on VHF 16, everyday at 6:30, 9:30, 15:15, 18:30.
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Check-in MUST be done at [[Noumea]].
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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There is a set of repeater channels allowing receipt of weather info anywhere in the country:
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===Ports===
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* Nouméa area:                                    VHF 26<br/>
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* Southern portion of the Grande Terre:          VHF 28<br/>
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* Isle of Pines and the Southern Lagoon:          VHF 25<br/>
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* Grande Terre North West coast:                  VHF 25<br/>
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* Northern portion of Grande Terre:              VHF 24<br/>
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* Ouvea:                                          VHF 23<br/>
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* Lifou:                                          VHF 26<br/>
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* Maré:                                          VHF 87<br/>
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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==Navigation==
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==Entrance==
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Check-in MUST be done at [[Noumea]].
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can go to [[Noumea]] by ferry (Mo+Fr) or plane (3 times daily) for the paperwork.
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==Berthing==
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There is a port in We with a small marina
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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===Lifou Marina (Marina de We)===
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BP 50 - 98820 Lifou<br/>
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Tel:(+687) 45 10 62<br/>
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Fax:(+687) 45 10 59<br/>
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VHF Channel 67<br/>
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Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1100 and 1300-1600 (not reliable)<br/>
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42 berths. Max.length 18m, max. draft 2.5m.
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Filling station with diesel, gasoline near the marina
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
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===Internet/WiFi===
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====Internet/WiFi====
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Wifi at Marina Lifou included in harbour fee
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In We, 20min walking
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At the marina in We
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No public transport on the island. Hitchhiking is ok.
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Car rental at the airport
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Ferry (Mo+Fr) and planes (2-3 times a day) to [[Noumea]]
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==Friends==
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==Forums==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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''See [[New Caledonia#References|New Caledonia]]''.
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Latest revision as of 07:50, 21 August 2018

World ▶ World_Cruising_and_Sailing_Wiki ▶ South Pacific ▶ New Caledonia ▶ Lifou

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Island description, etc.

Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.

Charts

Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.

Chart Source
Chart Number

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

Passages

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

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Check-in MUST be done at Noumea. But there is no need to bring your boat. The captain can go to Noumea by ferry (Mo+Fr) or plane (3 times daily) for the paperwork.

Berthing

There is a port in We with a small marina

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Lifou Marina (Marina de We)

BP 50 - 98820 Lifou
Tel:(+687) 45 10 62
Fax:(+687) 45 10 59
VHF Channel 67
[email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1100 and 1300-1600 (not reliable)
42 berths. Max.length 18m, max. draft 2.5m.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Also see each Port

Marine Stores

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

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

Filling station with diesel, gasoline near the marina

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Wifi at Marina Lifou included in harbour fee

Laundry

In We, 20min walking

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

At the marina in We

Transportation

No public transport on the island. Hitchhiking is ok.

Car rental at the airport

Ferry (Mo+Fr) and planes (2-3 times a day) to Noumea

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 New Caledonia.

Comments

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