Tuvalu

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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tuvalu.

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Charts

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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.

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Passages

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Islands

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

Reefs

Communication

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Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

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Navigation

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Immigration & Customs

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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

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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

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

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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

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

Anchorages

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• Anchorage1 Anchorage1/wiki/Anchorage1 |  – anchorage |
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Transportation

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Friends

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Forums

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• Tuvalu Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

Links

• Tuvalu at the Wikipedia
• Tuvalu Travel Guide

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