North and Central Pacific

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NORTH AND CENTRAL PACIFIC CRUISING GUIDE

Currents of the Pacific Ocean. Click for larger view

The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. Its name is derived from the Latin name Mare Pacificum, "peaceful sea", bestowed upon it by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. It extends from the Arctic in the north to Antarctica in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west and the Americas in the east. At 169.2 million square kilometers (65.3 million square miles) in area, this largest division of the World Ocean – and, in turn, the hydrosphere – covers about 46% of the Earth's water surface and about 32% of its total surface area, making it larger than all of the Earth's land area combined. The equator subdivides it into the North Pacific Ocean and South Pacific Ocean. The Mariana Trench in the western North Pacific is the deepest point in the Pacific and in the world, reaching a depth of 10,911 metres (35,798 ft).

Submit details about the sailing in the area, etc.

Central Pacific Charts

Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Weather

List sources for weather information

Countries

Islands and Groups

Passages

Popular passages & best timing, etc. (E - West & W - East)

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences


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