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Revision as of 05:01, 7 October 2010

Contents

Tuvalu

Tuvalu
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Tuvalu
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Capital: Funafuti
Language: Tuvaluan (a Polynesian dialect), I-Kiribati (Gilbertese), English
Currency: $AU
Tuvalu is made up of 9 atolls.

Background

Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.

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

Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.

Special Navigation Notes

Any navigation notes here.

Local Radio 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

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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

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External Links

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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