Line Islands
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Revision as of 11:20, 19 September 2008
The Line Islands
Background
Historic details, etc.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
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Radio Nets
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Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Details?
Check-in facilities
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Ports and Popular Stops
Islands in the Group
| Atoll/Island/Reef | Island Area - km² | Lagoon - km² | Coordinates | Status |
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Northern Line Islands (Fanning's Group) | ||||
| Kingman Reef | 0.03 | 60 | 6°24′N, 162°24′W | United States unincorporated territory |
| Palmyra Atoll | 6.56 | 15 | 5°52′N, 162°6′W | United States incorporated territory |
| Teraina (Washington Island) | 14.2 | 2 | 4°43′N, 160°24′W | Kiribati Island Council |
| Tabuaerean (Fanning Island) | 33.7 | 110 | 3°52′N, 159°22′W | Kiribati Island Council |
| Kiritimati (Christmas Island) | c.322 | c.320 | 1°53′N, 157°24′W | Kiribati Island Council |
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Central Line Islands | ||||
| Jarvis Island | 4.45 | - | 0°22′S, 160°03′W | United States unincorporated territory |
| Malden Island | 39.3 | 13 | 4°01′S, 154°59′W | part of Kiribati |
| Filippo Reef | - | 1.5 | 5°30′S, 151°50′W | outside (EEZ) |
| Starbuck Island | 21 | 25 | 5°37′S, 155°56′W | part of Kiribati |
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Southern Line Islands | ||||
| Caroline Island | 3.76 | 2.5 | 9°57′S, 150°13′W | part of Kiribati |
| Vostok Island | 0.24 | - | 10°06′S, 152°25′W | part of Kiribati |
| Flint Island | 3 | - | 11°26′S, 151°48′W | part of Kiribati |
| Line Islands | 514,74 | 538 | ||
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
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Repairs
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
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