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==Oceania Cruising Guide== | ==Oceania Cruising Guide== | ||
An online cruising guide for yachts that are sailing around Oceania. | An online cruising guide for yachts that are sailing around Oceania. | ||
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| + | Oceania is a region centred on the islands of the tropical [[Pacific Ocean]]. Opinions of what constitutes Oceania range from its three subregions of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia to, more broadly, the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago. | ||
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| + | For the purpose of this cruising guide, we will define Oceania in one of its broadest definitions, which includes: | ||
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| + | * All of the islands of [[Micronesia]], [[Melanesia]] and [[Polynesia]] | ||
| + | * [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] | ||
| + | * [[New Guinea]] including [[Papua New Guinea]] and the [[Indonesia]]n province of [[Papua]] | ||
| + | * Other tropical [[Pacific Ocean]] islands such as [[Hawaii]] and [[Guam]] (although both are already included by the above definitions, as [[Guam]] is located in [[Micronesia]] and [[Hawaii]] is usually considered part of [[Polynesia]]. | ||
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Oceania Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts that are sailing around Oceania.
Overview
Oceania is a region centred on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Opinions of what constitutes Oceania range from its three subregions of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia to, more broadly, the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago.
For the purpose of this cruising guide, we will define Oceania in one of its broadest definitions, which includes:
- All of the islands of Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia
- Australia and New Zealand
- New Guinea including Papua New Guinea and the Indonesian province of Papua
- Other tropical Pacific Ocean islands such as Hawaii and Guam (although both are already included by the above definitions, as Guam is located in Micronesia and Hawaii is usually considered part of Polynesia.
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Countries and Islands in Oceania
American Samoa -> See also United States
French Polynesia -> See also France
Guam -> See also United States
New Caledonia -> See also France
United States of America (USA) (Hawaii)
See also:
Oceania Weather Information
General weather conditions in the region
Sources for weather information:
The following forecasters' websites are those that specifically provide Cruisers with weather related to daily activities and journeys - also provision has been made to cover Tropical Storms. As with many web-sites of this type - it may be necessary to navigate the site to acquire specific information. In addition, updates will be required to correct frequent changes to the URLS.
- Joint Typhoon Warning Centre
- Indian Meteorological Department - Sat Image
- Regional Synoptic Weather Chart
- Singapore Regional Satellite Image
- Fleet Numerical Model - Indian Ocean Surface Wind
- Indian Ocean Surface Pressure and Wave Height
- University of Wisconsin I.O. Storm Cells
- Buoy Weather 3 Day Wind and Sea Forecast- Andaman Sea
- Hong Kong Marine Forecast - KK waters and South China Sea
- Thailand Meteorological Department - Weather Forecasts - Pressure Charts
- SmartMet Download and view GRIB weather forecasts, current weather reports and satellite images
- NAVTEX stations an up to date database of all NAVTEX transmissions in the region
Regional Radio Nets
- Also see World Cruiser's Nets - Details, times and operating frequencies
References
Books, Guides, etc.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements).
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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