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''See [[Tonga]]'' | ''See [[Tonga]]'' | ||
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| + | On entering the harbour, if this is a first entry into Tonga, yachts should call Vava'u Radio on VHF 26. You may/may not receive a reply. | ||
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| + | Berthing for Internalional Clearance | ||
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| + | Do not tie to the main ferry pier (the one perpendicular to the shore) - the ship's vertical rubber fendering makes it impossible to fender a yacht. Go alongside the fisherman's pier just before it and in busy times be prepared to let fellow sailors raft up. You may be asked for a small fee for use of the pier that belongs to the fishermen. | ||
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| + | Berthing Note: It is important you have your fenders high up on low tide (port side) as there is an overhanging edge which yachts with low freeboard could slide under. In strong winds blowing you onto the pier it can be difficult to get off. If you feel that docking here would be unwise, take a mooring buoy further inside the harbour and proceed directly to the officials who are usually understanding if you say it is dangerous. | ||
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
Revision as of 01:41, 28 March 2016
Neiafu, Tonga
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Overview
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"Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom comprising 176 islands with a surface area of about 750 square kilometres scattered over 700,000 square kilometres of the South Pacific. Tonga stretches over about 800 kilometres (500 mi) in a north-south line about a third of the distance from New Zealand to Hawaii. Tonga is south of Samoa and east of Fiji.
Cruising the region
"Neiafu is on the southern coast of Utu Vava'u, the principal island of the Vava'u archipelago in northern Tonga. With the opening of The BoatYard here in August/September 2015 - a brand new yacht haulage and hard stand facility - Tonga will now have facility for boats to haul out and stay during cyclone season.
Cafe Tropicana is now hosting an AIS Receiver on behalf on www.marinetraffic.com. Data can be seen on the website free.
Be aware that Vava'u has 3 FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices). Read this article for their positions as well as Navigational Marker postions.
In Neiafu VHF CH 26 is the cruisers' channel with booster aerials which allow you to use this channel throughout the Vava'u group. In season a cruiser's net operates at 0830 each morning.
Location: 18°41' 60 S 174°1' 60 W?"
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart No 822 Vava'u Group
- Chart No 82 Tongan Group
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- n Neiafu VHF CH 26 is the cruisers' channel with booster aerials which allow you to use this channel throughout the Vava'u group. In season a cruiser's net operates at 0830 each morning.
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Approach
Call the harbourmaster at "Neifu Marine & Ports" on VHF 26 (he also monitors VHF 16), and he will give you directions within the port.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
See Tonga When entering Tongan waters, fly the Q flag.
On entering the harbour, if this is a first entry into Tonga, yachts should call Vava'u Radio on VHF 26. You may/may not receive a reply.
Berthing for Internalional Clearance
Do not tie to the main ferry pier (the one perpendicular to the shore) - the ship's vertical rubber fendering makes it impossible to fender a yacht. Go alongside the fisherman's pier just before it and in busy times be prepared to let fellow sailors raft up. You may be asked for a small fee for use of the pier that belongs to the fishermen.
Berthing Note: It is important you have your fenders high up on low tide (port side) as there is an overhanging edge which yachts with low freeboard could slide under. In strong winds blowing you onto the pier it can be difficult to get off. If you feel that docking here would be unwise, take a mooring buoy further inside the harbour and proceed directly to the officials who are usually understanding if you say it is dangerous.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Neiafu is a well protected and safe harbour - a good place to be during the cyclone season. There are a number of moorings to be rented on either side of the main wharf. If you prefer to anchor, stay well away from the moorings.
A number of different companies control the moorings in the Neiafu port:
- Aquarium Cafe. VHF 16, Phone 70493
- Beluga. VHF 9, Phone 70327
- Sailing Safaries. VHF 16, Phone 70650
- The Moorings. VHF 72, Phone 70116
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- fuel notes
- Water
- water notes
- Electricity
- electricity notes
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
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References & Publications
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Comments
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