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==Pitcairn Islands Cruising Guide==
==Pitcairn Islands Cruising Guide==
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Pitcairn Islands.
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Pitcairn Islands.
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[[Image:Pitcairn_Island.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Approaching Pitcairn from the south.'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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[[Image:Pitcairn_Island.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Approaching Pitcairn from the south.'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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====Overview====
====Overview====
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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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[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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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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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====
====Cruising the region====
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==Climate & Weather==
==Climate & Weather==
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[[Image:Adamstown.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Adamstown viewed from the top of Pitcairn.'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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==Approaches and Navigation==
==Approaches and Navigation==
Any navigation notes here.
Any navigation notes here.
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==External Links==
==External Links==
* [http://www.government.pn/index.html Pitcairn Government Website]
* [http://www.government.pn/index.html Pitcairn Government Website]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcairn Pitcairn Island] Wikipedia article.
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcairn Pitcairn Island] Wikipedia article.
==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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Revision as of 20:49, 11 January 2013

Pitcairn Islands Cruising Guide

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

Pitcairn
Pitcairnmap.gif
Map - click for larger view
Pitcairnflag.png
Flag
Capital: Adamstown
World icon.png 25°4′S, 130°6′W
Language: English (Pitkern dialect)
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC-8
More notes about the country
Small info.png Latest News
Content - news items, etc.

Contents

Approaching Pitcairn from the south.
Click for larger view

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

Climate & Weather

Submit the climate & general weather details here.

Sources of weather forecasting here.

Charts

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

Approaches and Navigation

Any navigation notes here.

Local Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Arrival/Departure procedures

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Details?

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Ports & Popular Stops

External Territories

Offshore Islands

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.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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Names: Lighthouse, Pedro


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