Solomon Islands

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==Solomon Islands==
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===Overview===
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==Charts==
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===Cruising the region===
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==Weather==
==Weather==
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==Charts==
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==Passages==
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==Special Navigation Notes==
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==Islands==
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Any navigation notes here.
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{{Image right| Solomon_Isles.jpg| Nggela (Florida Islands)<br />Photo: Jim Lounsbury}}
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==Local Radio Nets==
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The Solomons are made up of over 900 islands - the important ones for cruisers are:
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Gizo
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** [[Gizo Town]] (Port of entry)
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* Liapari
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** [[Liapari]]
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* New Georgia
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**[[Noro]] (Port of entry)
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* Guadalcanal
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** [[Graciosa_Bay|Graciosa Bay (Ndende Island, Santa Cruz)]]
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** [[Honiara]] (Port of entry)
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* Florida Islands
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**[[Roderick Bay]]
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* Russell Islands
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** [[Yandina]] (Port of entry)
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Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
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==Navigation==
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==Communication==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Arrival/Departure procedures==
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==Entrance==
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Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.
Vessels MUST make their first stop at an official Port of Entry.
Vessels MUST make their first stop at an official Port of Entry.
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==Immigration, Visas & Customs==
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===Immigration, Visas & Customs===
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===Immigration===
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====Immigration====
Full and lengthy (up-to-date) details at: [http://www.commerce.gov.sb/Divisions/Immigration/Immigration_Requirements.htm Solomons Immigration Website]
Full and lengthy (up-to-date) details at: [http://www.commerce.gov.sb/Divisions/Immigration/Immigration_Requirements.htm Solomons Immigration Website]
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Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
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==Ports & Anchorages==
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==Berthing==
''See each Island/Port listed below''
''See each Island/Port listed below''
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==Islands==
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==Transportation==
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[[Image:Solomon_Isles.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Nggela (Florida Islands)<br>Photo: Jim Lounsbury. ''Click for larger view'']]
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The Solomons are made up of over 900 islands - the important ones for cruisers are:
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* Gizo
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** [[Gizo Town]] (Port of entry)
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* Liapari
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** [[Liapari]]
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* New Georgia
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**[[Noro]] (Port of entry)
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* Guadalcanal
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** [[Graciosa_Bay|Graciosa Bay (Ndende Island, Santa Cruz)]]
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** [[Honiara]] (Port of entry)
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* Florida Islands
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**[[Roderick Bay]]
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* Russell Islands
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** [[Yandina]] (Port of entry)
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==Cruiser's Friends==
==Cruiser's Friends==
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
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==References & Publications==
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==Forum Discussions==
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==Links to Forum Discussions==
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==Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Islands Solomon Islands] on wikipedia.
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* [http://www.visitsolomons.com.sb/ Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau]
* [http://www.visitsolomons.com.sb/ Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau]
* [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/solomon-islands Solomon Islands] on Lonely Planet
* [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/solomon-islands Solomon Islands] on Lonely Planet
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{{Contributors|[[User:Kestrahl|Kestrahl]]}}
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Revision as of 18:32, 2 May 2016

World ▶ South Pacific ▶ Solomon Islands

Contents

Solomon Islands
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Solomon Islands
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Flag
Capital Honiara
Language English, Pijin
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar
Time zone ?
Calling code ?

Add here any background, cruising, and brief historical comments.

Charts

Source
Chart Number - Chart Name
Chart Number - Chart Name
Source
Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

Submit the climate and general weather details.

Sources of weather forecasting information:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

Nggela (Florida Islands)
Photo: Jim Lounsbury

The Solomons are made up of over 900 islands - the important ones for cruisers are:

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Entrance

Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.

Vessels MUST make their first stop at an official Port of Entry.

Immigration, Visas & Customs

Immigration

Full and lengthy (up-to-date) details at: Solomons Immigration Website

Customs

Details?

Fees and Charges

  • Immigration = (and date)
  • Port Fees =
  • Clearance =
  • Quarantine =
  • Exit fee =

Restrictions

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Health & Security

Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.

Berthing

See each Island/Port listed below

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Cruiser's Friends

Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".

Forum Discussions

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

Links

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