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| - | + | ===Overview=== | |
| - | + | Samoa is a country comprising two main islands, '''Savai'i''' and '''Upolu''', as well as several smaller islands (some inhabited, some not). '''Upolu''' contains the main city, [[Apia]], and approximately 75% of the population. '''Savai'i''' is the larger of the two main islands and offers some exotic island scenery as well as a few sheletered anchorages, notably '''Asau Bay'''. | |
| - | + | In 1997 the country's name was changed from '''Western Samoa''' to '''Samoa''' although the name '''Western Samoa''' is still used by some people, specifically residents of [[American Samoa]] immediately to the east. | |
| + | In 2009 the country changed the side of the road on which vehicles drive -- Samoans now drive on the left side of the road in line with many other countries in the region (the exception being [[French Polynesia]]). | ||
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| + | In 2011 Samoa moved from the East to the West side of the intenrational date line, moving forwards one day. This means that it is now on the same side of the date line as [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]], and shares a time zone with [[Tonga]]. [[American Samoa]] is still on the east side of the date line, in line with the USA and [[French Polynesia]]. | ||
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| + | Samoa's currency is the '''Tala''', with one tala approximately equal to 50c Australian / US. Prices in tala are indicated with a '''$''' sign in Samoa, meaning that some prices can seem quite high if you equate those with dollars, but are in fact quite cheap. Expect to pay between 4 and 6 tala for a beer in most bars, and 15 tala is considered a reasonable price for a cafe meal. Locally grown produce can be quite cheap, for example 5 tala will buy a few coconuts or a bunch of bananas. | ||
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| + | Samoans are a welcoming people and will go out of their way to help visitors. | ||
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| - | + | ===Cruising the region=== | |
| - | + | Despite limited facilities in some places, even compared to other South Pacific nations, it is well worth visiting Samoa. A cruising route through the northern or southern [[Cook Islands]] can easily accomodate Samoa as a stop on the way to [[Fiji]] or even [[Tonga]], or onwards to [[Vanuatu]]. | |
| - | + | There is a marina in [[Apia]] with some facilities and several anchorages on the northern side of each of the main islands. | |
| - | + | ==Climate & Weather== | |
Submit the climate details and sources of weather forecasting here. | Submit the climate details and sources of weather forecasting here. | ||
| - | + | ==Charts== | |
; Source | ; Source | ||
: Chart | : Chart | ||
| - | + | ==Special Navigation Notes== | |
| - | + | See [[Apia]] | |
| - | + | ==Local Radio Nets== | |
''Also see'': [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]] | ''Also see'': [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]] | ||
| - | + | There are no radio nets specific to Samoa. The harbour master in [[Apia]] harbour maintains a regular if not constant listening watch on VHF 16. | |
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| - | + | ==Arrival/Departure procedures== | |
| - | + | [[Apia]] is the only port of entry or departure. See under [[Apia]]. | |
| - | + | ==Immigration & Customs== | |
| - | + | See [[Apia]]. | |
| - | + | ==Visas== | |
| - | + | A 60 day visa is offered to all visitors. This can only be extended in special circumstances. | |
| - | + | ==Health & Security== | |
| - | + | See [[Apia]]. | |
| - | + | ==Ports & Anchorages== | |
| - | + | * [[Apia]] | |
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| - | + | ==Islands== | |
| - | + | Main Islands | |
| - | * | + | * Upolu |
| + | * Savai'i | ||
| - | + | ==Cruiser's Friends== | |
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family". | Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family". | ||
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| - | + | ==References & Publications== | |
Books, etc. | Books, etc. | ||
* | * | ||
| - | + | ==Links to Forum Discussions== | |
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/samoa.html Samoa Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum] | * [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/samoa.html Samoa Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum] | ||
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| - | + | ==External Links== | |
| - | + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoa Samoa] on wikipedia. | |
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Revision as of 19:16, 3 August 2014
Samoa Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Samoa.
| Samoa | |
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| Capital: | Apia  13°50′S, 171°45′W
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| Language: | Samoan, English |
| Currency: | Tala (WST) |
| Timezone: | UTC+13 |
| More notes about the country | |
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Overview
Samoa is a country comprising two main islands, Savai'i and Upolu, as well as several smaller islands (some inhabited, some not). Upolu contains the main city, Apia, and approximately 75% of the population. Savai'i is the larger of the two main islands and offers some exotic island scenery as well as a few sheletered anchorages, notably Asau Bay.
In 1997 the country's name was changed from Western Samoa to Samoa although the name Western Samoa is still used by some people, specifically residents of American Samoa immediately to the east.
In 2009 the country changed the side of the road on which vehicles drive -- Samoans now drive on the left side of the road in line with many other countries in the region (the exception being French Polynesia).
In 2011 Samoa moved from the East to the West side of the intenrational date line, moving forwards one day. This means that it is now on the same side of the date line as Australia and New Zealand, and shares a time zone with Tonga. American Samoa is still on the east side of the date line, in line with the USA and French Polynesia.
Samoa's currency is the Tala, with one tala approximately equal to 50c Australian / US. Prices in tala are indicated with a $ sign in Samoa, meaning that some prices can seem quite high if you equate those with dollars, but are in fact quite cheap. Expect to pay between 4 and 6 tala for a beer in most bars, and 15 tala is considered a reasonable price for a cafe meal. Locally grown produce can be quite cheap, for example 5 tala will buy a few coconuts or a bunch of bananas.
Samoans are a welcoming people and will go out of their way to help visitors.
Cruising the region
Despite limited facilities in some places, even compared to other South Pacific nations, it is well worth visiting Samoa. A cruising route through the northern or southern Cook Islands can easily accomodate Samoa as a stop on the way to Fiji or even Tonga, or onwards to Vanuatu.
There is a marina in Apia with some facilities and several anchorages on the northern side of each of the main islands.
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate details and sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
- Source
- Chart
See Apia
Local Radio Nets
Also see: World Cruiser's Nets
There are no radio nets specific to Samoa. The harbour master in Apia harbour maintains a regular if not constant listening watch on VHF 16.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Apia is the only port of entry or departure. See under Apia.
Immigration & Customs
See Apia.
Visas
A 60 day visa is offered to all visitors. This can only be extended in special circumstances.
Health & Security
See Apia.
Ports & Anchorages
Islands
Main Islands
- Upolu
- Savai'i
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, etc.
Links to Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Samoa on wikipedia.
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