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== Ouvea, New Caledonia ==
== Ouvea, New Caledonia ==
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==Charts==
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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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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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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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There is a set of repeater channels allowing receipt of weather info anywhere in the country:
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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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Latest revision as of 07:53, 16 August 2018

World ▶ World_Cruising_and_Sailing_Wiki ▶ South Pacific ▶ New Caledonia ▶ Ouvea

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Ouvea, New Caledonia

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Passe De La Baleine

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

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Details?

Entrance

Check-in MUST be done at Noumea.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Also see each Port

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

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
Give details on fuel
Water
Give details on water
Electricity
Give details on electricity

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

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

Links to relevant websites.

References

Publications, Guides, etc.

Comments

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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)



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