Tuvalu

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		+	==Facilities==
		+	Also see each ''port'' above.
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		+	====Water====
		+	{{Green|Give details on water for any ports that provides it. If there are no water outlets just enter "None".}}
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		+	{{Green|If you have the GPS coordinates of a water outlet. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the <nowiki>"|lat=" & "|lon="</nowiki> entries,}}
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		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port1}}| type= water | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta|water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
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		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port2}}| type= water | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta|water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
		+
		+	====Electricity====
		+	{{Green|Give details on electricity outlets for any ports that provides them. If there are no electricity outlets enter "N/A (Not Available)".}}
		+
		+	{{Green|If you have the GPS coordinates of the electricity outlet area. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the <nowiki>"|lat=" & "|lon="</nowiki> entries,}}
		+
		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port1}}| type= electricity | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
		+
		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port2}}| type= electricity | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
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		+	====Toilets====
		+	{{MagentaText|?}}
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		+	====Showers====
		+	{{MagentaText|?}}
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		+	====Laundry====
		+	{{MagentaText|?}}
		+
		+	====Garbage====
		+	{{MagentaText|?}}
		+
		+	==Supplies==
		+	====Fuel====
		+	{{Green|Give details on water for any ports or nearby stations that provides it. If there are no fuel pumps in the island just enter "None".}}
		+
		+	{{Green|If you have the GPS coordinates of a fuel station. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the <nowiki>"|lat=" & "|lon="</nowiki> entries,}}
		+
		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Station1}}| type= fuel | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
		+
		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Station2}}| type= fuel | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
		+
		+	====Cooking gas====
		+	{{Green|Give details on cooking gas (''Camping Gaz'', butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None".}}
		+
		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Suplier1}}| type= cooking | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
		+
		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Suplier2}}| type= cooking | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
		+
		+	====Chandlers====
		+	{{Green|Submit addresses and contact details of chandlers and other marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. If there not any in the island just enter "None".}}
		+
		+	{{Green|Submit addresses and contact details of chandlers and other marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. If there not any in the island just enter "None".}}
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		+	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Chandler1}}| type= chandler | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| chandler location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}
		+
		+	==Services==
		+	====Repairs====
		+	{{Green|List repair services. If no or limited repair services are available on the island write "None" or "Limited".}}
		+
		+	{{Green|If repairs are included in every port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it.}}
		+	''Also see each Port''.
		+
		+	{{Green|If repairs are specific ports or by individual mechanics provide specific information as follows:}}
		+
		+	{{mark | type= service  |name= {{Magenta|Yard or Mechanic's name}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. ++XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: {{email|[email protected]}}}}.}}
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		+	====Internet====
		+	{{Green|Are any internet or WiFi connections available in the island? If so where?}}
		+
		+	====Mobile connectivity====
		+	{{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS  in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}}
		+
		+	====Vehicle Rentals====
		+	{{Green|Are cars, motorbikes, and bicycles available for rent? If so give the name, location, tel number of the rental outlets.}}
		+
		+	{{mark| type= car |name= {{Magenta|Rental establishment}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}, Email: {{email|[email protected]}} }}.
		+
		+	==Provisioning==
		+	{{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..}}
		+
		+	{{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name1}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
		+
		+	{{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name2}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
	==Transportation==		==Transportation==
-	{{GreenText|List transportation to other countries, etc.}}	+	{{Green|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}
		+	*
		+	*
		+
		+	==Eating out==
		+	{{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)}}
		+	* Location1
		+	: {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
		+	* Location2
		+	: {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
		+
		+	==Tourism==
		+	====History====
		+	{{Green|Give a short history of the island.)}}
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		+	====Places to Visit====
		+	{{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
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	* [http://www.southpacific.org/text/tuvalu.html Tuvalu Travel Guide]		* [http://www.southpacific.org/text/tuvalu.html Tuvalu Travel Guide]
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		+	==References & Publications==
		+	{{Green|Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:}}
		+	: {{Green|<code><nowiki>{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}</nowiki></code>, expands to}}
		+	: {{Green|Rod Heikell, <cite>Greek Waters Pilot</cite>, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718}}
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		+	* {{Reference|Author|Title|Publisher|ISBN number}}
		+	* {{Reference|Author|Title|Publisher|ISBN number}}
		+
		+	{{Green|You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing <nowiki> {{MagentaText|xx}}</nowiki>,  the following: }}
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		+	''See [[<span style="color:Magenta">Country or Region</span>#References_&_Publications|<span style="color:Magenta">Coutry or Region</span>]]''.
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		+	{{Green|If you do not use the above link, please remove it.}}
	{{Comments}}		{{Comments}}
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	{{Contributors|[[user:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]]}}		{{Contributors|[[user:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]]}}
-	[[Category:Countries]]	+	[[Category:Countries]]  [[Category:Island Countries]]

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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tuvalu.

Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.

Charts

BA

766 - Ellice Islands (Tuvalu)

968 - Fiji to Tuvalu

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:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

• Nanumea
• Niutao
• Nanumaga
• Nui
• Vaitupu
• Nukufetau
• Funafuti
• Nukulaelae
• Niulakita

Reefs

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Navigation

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.

Berthing

Use this section to name ports and anchorages. Remove this section if this information is covered in "Islands" and/or Regions pages (above). List ports and harbors. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given port, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).

• Port1 Port1 /wiki/Port1 |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – marina |
• Port2 Port2 /wiki/Port2 |  – harbour ||  – needs data |

List small ports and provide 1-2 paragraph description. We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports and Islands above. Remove if not applicable.

• Marina1 Marina1/wiki/Marina1
• Marina2 Marina2 /wiki/Marina2 |  – needs data |

Anchorages

List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).

• Anchorage1 Anchorage1/wiki/Anchorage1 |  – anchorage |
• Anchorage2 Anchorage2/wiki/Anchorage2 |  – anchorage ||  – needs data |

List small anchorages and provide 1-2 paragraph description. We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.

Facilities

Also see each port above.

Water

Give details on water for any ports that provides it. If there are no water outlets just enter "None".

If you have the GPS coordinates of a water outlet. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

Port1/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort1.3C.2Fspan.3Ewater Port1 [[Tuvalu#Port1|Port1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort1; water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Port2/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort2.3C.2Fspan.3Ewater Port2 [[Tuvalu#Port2|Port2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort2; water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Electricity

Give details on electricity outlets for any ports that provides them. If there are no electricity outlets enter "N/A (Not Available)".

If you have the GPS coordinates of the electricity outlet area. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

Port1/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort1.3C.2Fspan.3Eelectricity Port1 [[Tuvalu#Port1|Port1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort1; electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Port2/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort2.3C.2Fspan.3Eelectricity Port2 [[Tuvalu#Port2|Port2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddPort2; electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Toilets

?

Showers

?

Laundry

?

Garbage

?

Supplies

Fuel

Give details on water for any ports or nearby stations that provides it. If there are no fuel pumps in the island just enter "None".

If you have the GPS coordinates of a fuel station. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

Station1/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStation1.3C.2Fspan.3Efuel Station1 [[Tuvalu#Station1|Station1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStation1; fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Station2/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStation2.3C.2Fspan.3Efuel Station2 [[Tuvalu#Station2|Station2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStation2; fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Cooking gas

Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None".

Suplier1/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ESuplier1.3C.2Fspan.3Ecooking Suplier1 [[Tuvalu#Suplier1|Suplier1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddSuplier1; gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Suplier2/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ESuplier2.3C.2Fspan.3Ecooking Suplier2 [[Tuvalu#Suplier2|Suplier2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddSuplier2; gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Chandlers

Submit addresses and contact details of chandlers and other marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. If there not any in the island just enter "None".

Submit addresses and contact details of chandlers and other marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. If there not any in the island just enter "None".

Chandler1/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EChandler1.3C.2Fspan.3Echandler Chandler1 [[Tuvalu#Chandler1|Chandler1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddChandler1; chandler location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Services

Repairs

List repair services. If no or limited repair services are available on the island write "None" or "Limited".

If repairs are included in every port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it. Also see each Port.

If repairs are specific ports or by individual mechanics provide specific information as follows:

Yard or Mechanic's name/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EYard_or_Mechanic.27s_name.3C.2Fspan.3Eservice Yard or Mechanic's name [[Tuvalu#Yard or Mechanic's name|Yard or Mechanic's name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddYard or Mechanic's name; description, location, tel. ++XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: [email protected].

Internet

Are any internet or WiFi connections available in the island? If so where?

Mobile connectivity

Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?

Vehicle Rentals

Are cars, motorbikes, and bicycles available for rent? If so give the name, location, tel number of the rental outlets.

Rental establishment/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ERental_establishment.3C.2Fspan.3Ecar Rental establishment [[Tuvalu#Rental establishment|Rental establishment]] DD.ddd, DD.dddRental establishment; description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: [email protected].

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..

Store name1/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3Eprovisions Store name1 [[Tuvalu#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStore name1; description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Store name2/wiki/Tuvalu#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name2.3C.2Fspan.3Eprovisions Store name2 [[Tuvalu#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.dddStore name2; description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)

• Location1

Name/wiki/Tuvalu#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27eatingout Name [[Tuvalu#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddName; description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

• Location2

Name/wiki/Tuvalu#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27eatingout Name [[Tuvalu#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddName; description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.)

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

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".

Forums

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

• Tuvalu Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

Links

• Tuvalu at the Wikipedia
• Tuvalu Travel Guide

References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}, expands to

Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718

• Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
• Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following:

See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].

If you do not use the above link, please remove it.

Comments

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