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==Tuvalu Cruising Guide==
==Tuvalu Cruising Guide==
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tuvalu.
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tuvalu.
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====Overview====
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====Cruising the region====
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===Climate & Weather===
===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.
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:
Sources for weather information:
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===Charts===
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===Special Navigation Notes===
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===Ports & Anchorages===
===Ports & Anchorages===
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Submit Ports and stop-overs
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===References & Publications===
Books, Guides, etc.
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/tuvalu.html Tuvalu Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
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===Personal Notes===
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Revision as of 20:20, 14 June 2011

Tuvalu Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tuvalu.

Tuvalu
Tuvalu.jpg
Tuvalu
Click for larger view
TuvaluFlag.jpg
Flag
Capital: Funafuti
World icon.png 8°31′S, 179°13′E
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

Contents

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

Special Navigation Notes

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.

Approach and Navigation

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Ports & Anchorages

Submit Ports and stop-overs

Atolls in the Group

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  • 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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