Penrhyn

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-	{{IsPartOf|South Pacific|Cook Islands}}	+	{{IsPartOf|Pacific Ocean|South Pacific|Cook Islands}}
-	==Penrhyn==	+	{{TOC block}}
-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption]]	+
-	===Background===	+	{{Infobox
-	Historic details, etc.	+	| lat= -9.005556 | lon= -157.969444
		+	| name= Penrhyn
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		+	| imagetext= {{Magenta|Map or Picture of Island}}
		+	| summary= '''Penrhyn''' atoll (also called Tongareva, Mangarongaro, Hararanga, and Te Pitaka) is an island in the northern group of the Cook Islands in the south Pacific Ocean. The northernmost island in the group, it is located at 1,365 km (848 mi) north-north-east of the capital island of [[Rarotonga]], 9 degrees south of the equator. Its nearest neighbours are Rakahanga, and [[Manihiki]], approximately 322 kilometres (200 mi) to the southwest.
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-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	==Charts==
		+	''See [[Cook Islands#Charts|Cook Islands]]''.
-	===Charts===	+	==Weather==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	''See [[Cook Islands#Weather|Cook Islands]]''.
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-	===Communication===	+	==Passages==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	''See [[Cook Islands#Passages|Cook Islands]]''.
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-	===Weather===	+	==Islands==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	''See [[Cook Islands#Islands, Ports, & Anchorages|Cook Islands]]''.
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Communication==
-	*	+	Monitor VHF channel 16. The local authorities usually will contact you when they see you.
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		+	''Also see [[Cook Islands#Communication|Cook Islands]]''.
	==Navigation==		==Navigation==
-	Details?	+	The {{mark|type= waypoint|name= Takuua|lat=-8.9404|lon=-157.93221|zoom=15}}, on the NE, and the {{mark|type= waypoint|name= Taruia| lat=-8.96038|lon=-158.05161|zoom=16}}( marked), on the NW, passages into the laggon are easy to navigate in reasonable weather conditions.
-	===Check-in facilities===	+	==Entrance==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc.	+	[[{{PAGENAME}}]] has a "port" of entry/exit for Cook Islands. For details ''see [[Cook Islands#Entrance|Entrance: Cook Islands]]''.
-	===Ports and Popular Stops===	+	==Berthing==
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-	*	+	There are no ports in [[{{PAGENAME}}]]  but there is a village: {{mark|type= officials|name= Omaka |lat=-8.97812|lon=-158.05338|zoom=15}}, on the western rim of the atoll, where the local authorities reside and you can clear the formalities. There is a dock here and a yacht may anchor off but only with calm weather.
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-	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===	+
-	Submit Marina details.	+
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	==Anchorages==		==Anchorages==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	{{poi | lat= -8.96528|lon=-158.05229
-	*	+	| type= anchorage
-	*	+	| name=S of Taruia passage
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		+	| text= It is located outside of the laggon, on its W side and near {{mark|type= officials|name= Omaka |lat=-8.97812|lon=-158.05338|zoom=15}}. Anchor in 12 to 5 m depth.
		+	}}
-	===Tourism & things to do ashore===	+	{{poi | lat= -8.95319|lon=-157.93134
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+	| type= anchorage
-	*	+	| name=Te Tauta
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		+	| text= It is located inside the laggon S of the {{mark|type= waypoint|name= Takuua|lat=-8.9404|lon=-157.93221|zoom=15}} passage. Anchor in about 10 m depth, sandy bottom.
		+	}}
-	===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===	+	==Amenities==
-	*	+	None.
-	===Laundry===	+	==Provisioning==
-	*	+	In {{mark|type= officials|name= Omaka |lat=-8.97812|lon=-158.05338|zoom=15}} village.
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-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	==Eating out==
-	*	+	{{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.}}
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		+	: {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
-	===Eateries===	+	==Transportation==
-	*	+	''See [[Cook Islands#Transportation |Cook Islands]]''.
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-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	==Tourism==
-	Available?	+	====History====
		+	{{Green|Give a short history of the island.)}}
-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+	====Places to Visit====
		+	{{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
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-	===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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	==Friends==		==Friends==
-	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.	+	''See [[Cook Islands#Friends|Cook Islands]]''.
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	==Forums==		==Forums==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	''See [[Cook Islands#Forums|Cook Islands]]''.
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	==Links==		==Links==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* {{Wikipedia}}
-	*	+	* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/CookIslands/Penrhyn Noonsite]
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		+	==References==
		+	''See [[Cook Islands#References|Cook Islands]]''.
	{{Comments}}		{{Comments}}
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		+	* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) January, 2019 {{Istioploos2}}
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Latest revision as of 19:36, 7 January 2019

Charts

See Cook Islands.

Weather

See Cook Islands.

Passages

See Cook Islands.

Islands

See Cook Islands.

Communication

Monitor VHF channel 16. The local authorities usually will contact you when they see you.

Also see Cook Islands.

Navigation

The Takuua/wiki/Penrhyn#Takuuawaypoint Takuua [[Penrhyn#Takuua|Takuua]] 08°56.424'S, 157°55.933'WTakuua-8.9404;-157.93221 , on the NE, and the Taruia/wiki/Penrhyn#Taruiawaypoint Taruia [[Penrhyn#Taruia|Taruia]] 08°57.623'S, 158°03.097'WTaruia-8.96038;-158.05161 ( marked), on the NW, passages into the laggon are easy to navigate in reasonable weather conditions.

Entrance

Penrhyn has a "port" of entry/exit for Cook Islands. For details see Entrance: Cook Islands.

Berthing

Ports

There are no ports in Penrhyn but there is a village: Omaka/wiki/Penrhyn#Omakaofficials Omaka [[Penrhyn#Omaka|Omaka]] 08°58.687'S, 158°03.203'WOmaka-8.97812;-158.05338 , on the western rim of the atoll, where the local authorities reside and you can clear the formalities. There is a dock here and a yacht may anchor off but only with calm weather.

Anchorages

Amenities

None.

Provisioning

In Omaka/wiki/Penrhyn#Omakaofficials Omaka [[Penrhyn#Omaka|Omaka]] 08°58.687'S, 158°03.203'WOmaka-8.97812;-158.05338 village.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

• Location1

Name/wiki/Penrhyn#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27eatingout Name [[Penrhyn#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.dddName; description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Transportation

See Cook Islands.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.)

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

See Cook Islands.

Forums

See Cook Islands.

Links

• Penrhyn at the Wikipedia
• Noonsite

References

See Cook Islands.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Penrhyn and this page's details validated:

• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) January, 2019 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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