Trans Pacific ("Puddle-Jump")

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The sailing passage from the Americas to Australasia (trans Pacific), affectionately known the "Puddle Jump" or "Milk-run"' is described in this section of the Cruising Wiki.

Trans-Pacific
East to West
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The Pacific is the largest of the oceans of the world.

Departure Points

Possible departures from:

Crossing the ITCZ

Route

The traditional route is commonly called "The Milk Run" by cruisers and roughly follows the route below (but not necessarily). The cruising passage can take anything from 4 months to many years, depending on how many stops you wish to make and how long those "stops" are for.

Passage Description

Describe this route please ....

Charts

List the charts required for this passage.

Weather Windows

The recommended period for passages from Mexican ports to the Marquesas is from the middle of March through to the end of April. During this time, the ITCZ normally lies between about 03N and 07N.

Climate & Weather Information

Expected climatic and weather conditions?

Sources of weather information for the Pacific.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

List radio Nets covering the Pacific.

Provisioning Points

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References

Books, guides, etc.

Forum Discussion Topics

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

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Experiences

Personal experiences of this passage.


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