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[[Image:Touho_Southern_Approach.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Approaching Touho from the south'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Touho_Southern_Approach.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Approaching Touho from the south'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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| + | Baie de Touho can be approached from the north or the east. Both entrances are through areas of reef which require some caution. Both approaches are well marked. | ||
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| + | The northern entrance is relatively wide and marked with a series of red bouys. After leaving the last red bouy, turn east and head towards the single conspicuous Cook's Pine and anchor in about 3 metres. | ||
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| + | If approaching from the south, the eastern entrance is reached first. Passe de L'Est is narrow at about 150m, but is well marked with red and green piles. Follow the channel around passed the marina and this will take you into the anchorage as described above. Be cautious of coral patches which lie to the north of the anchorage. | ||
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| + | Approach the marina from the west, just north of the anchorage. The entrance is very narrow and there is little space inside. If you wish to make use of the marina, it may be wise to anchor first and check on the available space by dinghy. | ||
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
Revision as of 10:54, 22 July 2011
Touho, New Caledonia
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Overview
Port de Touho is an excellent stopping point on the east coast of New Caledonia. The nearby Grande Passe De Touho provides good access to vessels contemplating a trip to the Loyalty Islands or returning from such a trip. There is a small marina for those not wanting to anchor out, a sheltered anchorage, a couple of small well stocked stores, a local market and a fuel station. There is good diving on the nearby reefs.
Cruising the region
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Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Charts
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- Chart No
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Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Baie de Touho can be approached from the north or the east. Both entrances are through areas of reef which require some caution. Both approaches are well marked.
The northern entrance is relatively wide and marked with a series of red bouys. After leaving the last red bouy, turn east and head towards the single conspicuous Cook's Pine and anchor in about 3 metres.
If approaching from the south, the eastern entrance is reached first. Passe de L'Est is narrow at about 150m, but is well marked with red and green piles. Follow the channel around passed the marina and this will take you into the anchorage as described above. Be cautious of coral patches which lie to the north of the anchorage.
Approach the marina from the west, just north of the anchorage. The entrance is very narrow and there is little space inside. If you wish to make use of the marina, it may be wise to anchor first and check on the available space by dinghy.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
You must check in at Noumea.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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- There is a small marina at Touho. It contains a single pier. There is a landing jetty for dinghies, with water available on shore by this jetty. From the marina, it is a 10 minute walk to town.
Anchorages
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List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
- Sheltered anchorage can be found on the eastern side of Baie de Touho between the marina and the town. Look for a single Cook's Pine (Araucaria Columnaris) as you approach. This is a good anchorage in the dominant SEly breeze, but is sheltered behind reefs for nearly all directions. The easiest dinghy landing is the small jetty within the marina.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
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- None
Repairs/Yards
- None
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Fuel is available at a fuel station in the town.
- Water
- Water can be obtained from the shore next to the dinghy landing jetty in the marina.
- Electricity
- None
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There are a couple of small grocery stores in the town. One is connected to the fuel station.
- The local market is Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 - 12:00.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
- No
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- No
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- There is an airport just outside the town to the south.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, 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.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 2010 - Pedro
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