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==Yate, New Caledonia== | ==Yate, New Caledonia== | ||
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| - | + | Yate lies on the south east coast of New Caledonia and is the first significant anchorage north of Havannah Passe, lying just 12nm up the coast. It provides sheltered anchorage in a river mouth and there are two small settlements providing some facilities. There are a couple of small shops at Wao, as well as a Maire (local council office), a local market and a new Tourism Information Centre. There is another shop at the Yate Power Station site further up river. | |
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[[Image:Yate_Entrance.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''A yacht entering Yate'''<br />''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Yate_Entrance.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''A yacht entering Yate'''<br />''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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From Yate it is 13 nm south to the entrance to Canal De La Havannah. Note that the Passe is strongly tidal and slack water is the preferred entry time - see the Approach and Navigation notes on the [[Noumea]] page. | From Yate it is 13 nm south to the entrance to Canal De La Havannah. Note that the Passe is strongly tidal and slack water is the preferred entry time - see the Approach and Navigation notes on the [[Noumea]] page. | ||
==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
'''Sources for Weather forecasts:'''<br/> | '''Sources for Weather forecasts:'''<br/> | ||
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Local forecasts are, of course, in French, but non-French speakers should find them relatively easy to understand. A very useful vocabulary can be found at [http://weather.mailasail.com/Franks-Weather/French-Marine-Weather-Terms How to Understand French Weather Forecasts for Sailors]. The main source of weather information for the area around New Caledonia is [http://www.meteo.nc/ Meteo France Nouvelle-Calédonie]. The [http://www.meteo.nc/mer/activites-nautiques marine section] provides a 6 day forecast for the whole region, with details for each of the passes through the barrier reef. | Local forecasts are, of course, in French, but non-French speakers should find them relatively easy to understand. A very useful vocabulary can be found at [http://weather.mailasail.com/Franks-Weather/French-Marine-Weather-Terms How to Understand French Weather Forecasts for Sailors]. The main source of weather information for the area around New Caledonia is [http://www.meteo.nc/ Meteo France Nouvelle-Calédonie]. The [http://www.meteo.nc/mer/activites-nautiques marine section] provides a 6 day forecast for the whole region, with details for each of the passes through the barrier reef. | ||
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
Reefs fringe the entrance of Riviere Yate on both sides, but, so long as you stay clear of these, there are no isolated dangers.Once inside the entrance, follow the obvious red and green beacons and anchor east of the low road bridge which limits further navigation up the river. Leads should bear 283 degrees T at the entrance. These can be hard to see. | Reefs fringe the entrance of Riviere Yate on both sides, but, so long as you stay clear of these, there are no isolated dangers.Once inside the entrance, follow the obvious red and green beacons and anchor east of the low road bridge which limits further navigation up the river. Leads should bear 283 degrees T at the entrance. These can be hard to see. | ||
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
You must check in with Customs at Noumea before proceeding anywhere else in New Caledonia. | You must check in with Customs at Noumea before proceeding anywhere else in New Caledonia. | ||
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==Berthing Options== | ==Berthing Options== | ||
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====Anchorages==== | ====Anchorages==== | ||
| - | + | [[Image:Yate Anchorage Sketch.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Yate anchorage'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | |
| - | [[Image:Yate Anchorage Sketch.jpg| | + | [[Image:Yate_Bridge.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Yate Bridge, with the anchorage beyond'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
| - | [[Image:Yate_Bridge.jpg| | + | [[Image:Yate_Wharf_Ruins.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Wharf ruins by the anchorage'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
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* An obvious anchorage lies off a ruined wharf, just west of the mouth of the Petite Riviere Yate, which enters from the south. The anchorage is sheltered from swell, but would be exposed to easterly winds. The navigable section of the river is quite narrow here and care should be taken to avoid the shoal area off Pointe Chocolat. | * An obvious anchorage lies off a ruined wharf, just west of the mouth of the Petite Riviere Yate, which enters from the south. The anchorage is sheltered from swell, but would be exposed to easterly winds. The navigable section of the river is quite narrow here and care should be taken to avoid the shoal area off Pointe Chocolat. | ||
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; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
| - | [[Image:Yate_Power_Station.jpg| | + | [[Image:Yate_Power_Station.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Yate Power Station'''<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
| - | [[Image:Yate_Tourism_Centre.jpg| | + | [[Image:Yate_Tourism_Centre.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''The opening of the tourism centre at Wao'''<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
* Visit the Yate Power Station. This involves a dinghy trip about 1 nm upstream. The power station is a hydro electric facility built around 1958 and runs off water from the huge Lac de Yate, an artificial lake created by the Barrage de Yate. Visiting the dam would be interesting, but would require road transport. | * Visit the Yate Power Station. This involves a dinghy trip about 1 nm upstream. The power station is a hydro electric facility built around 1958 and runs off water from the huge Lac de Yate, an artificial lake created by the Barrage de Yate. Visiting the dam would be interesting, but would require road transport. | ||
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
| - | [[Image:Wao_Market.jpg| | + | [[Image:Wao_Market.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Setting up for market at Wao'''<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
| - | [[Image:Yate_Shop.jpg| | + | [[Image:Yate_Shop.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''The Yate shop and fuel station'''<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
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* A small grocery and hardware store at Wao | * A small grocery and hardware store at Wao | ||
* There is a small shop which sells fresh bread from the back of a home - it is east of the hardware store and down a side road (ask around!) | * There is a small shop which sells fresh bread from the back of a home - it is east of the hardware store and down a side road (ask around!) | ||
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Yate, New Caledonia
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Yate lies on the south east coast of New Caledonia and is the first significant anchorage north of Havannah Passe, lying just 12nm up the coast. It provides sheltered anchorage in a river mouth and there are two small settlements providing some facilities. There are a couple of small shops at Wao, as well as a Maire (local council office), a local market and a new Tourism Information Centre. There is another shop at the Yate Power Station site further up river.
Click for larger view
Cruising the region
From Yate it is 13 nm south to the entrance to Canal De La Havannah. Note that the Passe is strongly tidal and slack water is the preferred entry time - see the Approach and Navigation notes on the Noumea page.
Local Weather
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Local forecasts are, of course, in French, but non-French speakers should find them relatively easy to understand. A very useful vocabulary can be found at How to Understand French Weather Forecasts for Sailors. The main source of weather information for the area around New Caledonia is Meteo France Nouvelle-Calédonie. The marine section provides a 6 day forecast for the whole region, with details for each of the passes through the barrier reef.
Nouméa radio broadcasts the weather report in French on VHF 16, everyday at 6:30, 9:30, 15:15, 18:30.
There is a set of repeater channels allowing receipt of weather info anywhere in the country:
- Nouméa area: VHF 26
- Southern portion of the Grande Terre: VHF 28
- Isle of Pines and the Southern Lagoon: VHF 25
- Grande Terre North West coast: VHF 25
- Northern portion of Grande Terre: VHF 24
- Ouvea: VHF 23
- Lifou: VHF 26
- Maré: VHF 87
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart No
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Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Reefs fringe the entrance of Riviere Yate on both sides, but, so long as you stay clear of these, there are no isolated dangers.Once inside the entrance, follow the obvious red and green beacons and anchor east of the low road bridge which limits further navigation up the river. Leads should bear 283 degrees T at the entrance. These can be hard to see.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
You must check in with Customs at Noumea before proceeding anywhere else in New Caledonia.
Berthing Options
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
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Click for larger view
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- An obvious anchorage lies off a ruined wharf, just west of the mouth of the Petite Riviere Yate, which enters from the south. The anchorage is sheltered from swell, but would be exposed to easterly winds. The navigable section of the river is quite narrow here and care should be taken to avoid the shoal area off Pointe Chocolat.
With care (it's shallow), you can take a dinghy into Petite Riviere Yate and land on the southern bank. It is then a short walk to the east to the village of Wao, with its few shops and facilities.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Fuel may be obtainable from the Yate Village shop, but this lies a mile upstream of the road bridge and so is accessible only by road or dinghy.
- Water
- Nothing convenient
- Electricity
- No
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Click for larger view
Click for larger view
- Visit the Yate Power Station. This involves a dinghy trip about 1 nm upstream. The power station is a hydro electric facility built around 1958 and runs off water from the huge Lac de Yate, an artificial lake created by the Barrage de Yate. Visiting the dam would be interesting, but would require road transport.
- There is a new tourism centre in Wao
Grocery & Supply Stores
Click for larger view
Click for larger view
- A small grocery and hardware store at Wao
- There is a small shop which sells fresh bread from the back of a home - it is east of the hardware store and down a side road (ask around!)
- There is a brand new market building next to the Tourism Centre. Market days are Wednesday and Friday.
- There is a store and fuel station at the Yate Power Station site (up the hill, passed the power station). Note that this store closes between 12:00 and 14:30. It is a 1 nm dinghy trip up the river to the Power station.
Eateries
None.
Internet/WiFi
N/A (Not Available).
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
N/A.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- There is a road link to Noumea
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2010 - Pedro
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