Papeete

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Contents 1 Papeete 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Weather 1.5 Approach and Navigation 1.6 Arrival and Departure 1.6.1 Local Official Contacts 1.7 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.8 Anchorages 1.9 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.10 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.11 Laundry 1.12 Grocery & Supply Stores 1.13 Eateries 1.14 Internet/WiFi 1.15 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.16 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.17 Repairs 1.18 Garbage Disposal 1.19 Transportation 1.20 Routes/Passages To/From Papeete 1.21 References & Publications 1.22 Cruiser's Friends 1.23 Forum Discussions 1.24 External links 1.25 Personal Notes 1.25.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 2 Contributors to this page 3 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Papeete

Background

Papeete ("water from a basket") is the capital of French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune (municipality) of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, of which Papeete is the administrative capital. The French High Commissioner also resides in Papeete. It is the primary center of Tahitian and French Polynesian public and private governmental, commercial, industrial and financial services, the hub of French Polynesian tourism and a commonly used Port of call. The Windward Islands are themselves part of the Society Islands.

Charts

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Radio Nets

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Weather

Local weather conditions?

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Approach and Navigation

Papeete port is located at 17°32'S and 149°35'W. he Pass is indicated by two lighted buoys (Red left returning). Alignment is marked by two green occulting range lights mounted on red and white towers and oriented at 149°. Current normally sets outward and can be dangerous for small yachts with heavy North swell. Contact Port control before entering the pass on VHF channel 12 or SSB 2638 Khz.

Arrival and Departure

• Contact the Port Captain on VHF 12 or 2683 kHz. before entering or leaving Papeete harbour.
• On arrival you are required to report first to Immigration, then to Customs and then to the Harbour Master's office. These are all in the Bureau des Yachts on the waterfront.
• Any pets aboard have to be microchipped, have an ID number and have a valid vaccination certificate against rabies, paraovirus, canine distemper, infectious hepatitis and leptospirosis. You can get an application for an Import Permit from the French Polynesian Minister of Agriculture, B.P. 2551, Papeete, Tahiti 98713. Ph: 689 504455 or 689 504460

It is necessary to obtain permission from the Harbour Master if you wish to cruise further than 50 miles from Tahiti.

All vessels proceeding to or from Taapuna or Taina Marina must request permission to cross the airfield axis east or west by calling "Vigie" on VHF 12 at least 10 minutes before passage.

On departure, yachts must clear out at Customs and Immigration and obtain a clearance certificate from the Harbour Master.

Note: Laurent Bernaert of "Polynesia Yacht Services" offers assistance to cruisers including help with formalities and clearance. Email

Local Official Contacts

• Customs: (Mon-Thurs 0700-1445, Fri 0700-1330). Ph: +689 420122
• Harbour Master: (Mon-Thurs 0715-1130 and 1215-1600, Fri 0715-1130 and 1215-1500). Ph: +689 505451 and 505482, Fax: +689 433612
• Immigration: Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1330-1600). Ph: +689 424074, Fax: +689 424074

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Papeete Yacht Quay - Mooring is made stern-to with anchors - Depth 3 to 15m. Water and electricity (20 Amp plugs - 220V - 60Hz) are available. The quay has been refurbished in 1997 and offers a convenient access to downtown. It is however located on a busy sea front road and is noisy, polluted and rather unsafe, though it is noted that security has recently been upgraded. Contact Yacht Master, Gerard TEIVA. Ph: 50 5454 - Fax 43 3612 - VHF 12. Tariff: ?
• Marina Taina

Anchorages

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Tourism & things to do ashore

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Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Laundry

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

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Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

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Repairs

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From Papeete

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, 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

Links to relevant websites.

• Marina Taina

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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