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Revision as of 12:14, 6 March 2016
Tuvalu Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tuvalu.
| Tuvalu | |
 Tuvalu Click for larger view | |
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| Capital: | Funafuti  8°31′S, 179°13′E
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| Language: | Tuvaluan (a Polynesian dialect), I-Kiribati (Gilbertese), English |
| Currency: | Tuvaluan Dollar, Australian Dollar (AUD) |
| Timezone: | UTC+12 |
| Tuvalu is made up of 9 atolls. | |
Overview
Cruising the region
Climate & Weather
The climate is warm with the mean annual temperature of 29deg., with a average annual rainfall of 3.000mls. It rains on over half the days of the year, usually heavy downpours followed by bright sunshine. The Trade winds blow from the east for most of the year but strong West winds blow (with heavier rain) in the hurricane season from November to April. Tuvalu is near the hurricane "zone" and storms can appear with little warning. The rest of the year is stable, humid, tropical weather.
Sources for weather information:
Charts
- BA766 Ellice Islands (Tuvalu)
- BA968 Fiji to Tuvalu
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see: World Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.
Immigration & Customs
Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.
Visas
Embassy of Tuvalu, 16 Gorrie Street, Suva, Fiji. Telephone: 679.301.355.
Health
- A general Hospital exists on Funafuti, full medical and dental services are available.
Security
Details?
Notes
- CREDIT CARD services are not available anywhere in Tuvalu so visitors are advised to travel with travellers cheques. Overseas payment amounts of over $2000 need exchange control approval.
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Ports & Anchorages
Submit Ports and stop-overs
Atolls in the Group
- Nanumea
- Niutao
- Nanumaga
- Nui
- Vaitupu
- Nukufetau
- Funafuti
- Nukulaelae
- Niulakita
Reefs
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, Guides, etc.
Links to Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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