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==Navigation Charts== | ==Navigation Charts== | ||
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| - | : | + | : NZ 1406 -- South Pacific Ocean, Western Portion. |
| - | : | + | See also the larger scale LINZ charts which cover much of the South Pacific. |
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| + | * US published charts covering much of the sea area of this route are available from [http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA], Office of Coast Survey. | ||
| + | * Admiralty charts are available from many chart retailers, and an on line catalogue can be found at [http://www.ukho.gov.uk/ProductsandServices/Leisure/Pages/ADMIRALTY-Leisure.aspx Admiralty Leisure] | ||
| + | * For electronic charts compatible with OpenCPN see the [http://opencpn.org/ocpn/chart_sources OpenCPN chart sources] page. | ||
==Weather and Winds== | ==Weather and Winds== | ||
Revision as of 01:58, 24 August 2014
South Pacific Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for sailing in the South Pacific.
The South Pacific (sometimes synonymous with Oceania, or sometimes Oceanica) is a geographical, often geopolitical, region consisting of numerous lands—mostly islands in the South Pacific Ocean and vicinity.
Oceania
Oceania or Oceanica 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.
- Land Information NZ
- NZ 1406 -- South Pacific Ocean, Western Portion.
See also the larger scale LINZ charts which cover much of the South Pacific.
Note that many other chart sources are available, both electronic and paper.
- US published charts covering much of the sea area of this route are available from NOAA, Office of Coast Survey.
- Admiralty charts are available from many chart retailers, and an on line catalogue can be found at Admiralty Leisure
- For electronic charts compatible with OpenCPN see the OpenCPN chart sources page.
Weather and Winds
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
Currents & Tides
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Countries, Ports, Anchorages, and Islands
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)
West Papua -> See also Indonesia
See also:
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages & best timing, etc. (E - West & W - East)
- Trans-Pacific ("Puddle-Jump") Passage Notes - East to West
External Links
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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