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==Pitcairn Islands Cruising Guide==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Pitcairn Islands.
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===Background===
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====Overview====
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcairn Pitcairn] Island is one of the most isolated communities on the planet.  The island is a tiny volcanic remnant, some 300nm from the nearest populated island group.  It has a population of around 50.
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===Climate & Weather===
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There is no sheltered anchorage and it is impossible to safely leave a vessel untended.  Landing on the island is difficult at the best of times and can be impossible.
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====Cruising the region====
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Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
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; BA
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: 991 Plans in the South Pacific Ocean (Pitcairn)
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===Special Navigation Notes===
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[[Image:Adamstown.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Adamstown viewed from the top of Pitcairn.''']]
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Approaches and Navigation==
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* [http://www.government.pn/index.html Pitcairn Government Website]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcairn Pitcairn Island] Wikipedia article.
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[[Category:Islands - United Kingdom]]

Latest revision as of 12:11, 15 August 2018

World ▶ South Pacific ▶ Pitcairn

Contents

Pitcairn Islands Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Pitcairn Islands.

Pitcairn
25°4′S, 130°6′W Chart icon.png
350
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Map
Pitcairnflag.png
Magnify-clip.png
Flag
Capital Adamstown
Language English (Pitkern dialect)
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Time zone UTC-8
Calling code ?
Approaching Pitcairn from the south.

Overview

Pitcairn Island is one of the most isolated communities on the planet. The island is a tiny volcanic remnant, some 300nm from the nearest populated island group. It has a population of around 50.

There is no sheltered anchorage and it is impossible to safely leave a vessel untended. Landing on the island is difficult at the best of times and can be impossible.

Cruising the region

Charts

BA
991 Plans in the South Pacific Ocean (Pitcairn)
Adamstown viewed from the top of Pitcairn.

Weather

Submit the climate & general weather details here.

Sources of weather forecasting here.

Islands

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Approaches and Navigation

Any navigation notes here.

Arrival/Departure procedures

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Details?

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Berthing

External Territories

Health

Submit any health warnings/information.

Security

Details?

Transportation

Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.

Cruisers' Friends

Contact details of "Cruisers' 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

Books, Guides, etc.

Comments

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