Lifou
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Island description, etc.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
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Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Local forecasts are, of course, in French, but non-French speakers should find them relatively easy to understand. A very useful vocabulary can be found at How to Understand French Weather Forecasts for Sailors.
The main source of weather information for the area around New Caledonia is Meteo France Nouvelle-Calédonie. The marine section provides a 6 day forecast for the whole region, with details for each of the passes through the barrier reef.
Nouméa radio broadcasts the weather report in French on VHF 16, everyday at 6:30, 9:30, 15:15, 18:30.
There is a set of repeater channels allowing receipt of weather info anywhere in the country:
- Nouméa area: VHF 26
- Southern portion of the Grande Terre: VHF 28
- Isle of Pines and the Southern Lagoon: VHF 25
- Grande Terre North West coast: VHF 25
- Northern portion of Grande Terre: VHF 24
- Ouvea: VHF 23
- Lifou: VHF 26
- Maré: VHF 87
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
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Communication
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Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Check-in MUST be done at Noumea. But there is no need to bring your boat. The captain can go to Noumea by ferry (Mo+Fr) or plane (3 times daily) for the paperwork.
Berthing
There is a port in We with a small marina
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Lifou Marina (Marina de We)
BP 50 - 98820 Lifou
Tel:(+687) 45 10 62
Fax:(+687) 45 10 59
VHF Channel 67
[email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1100 and 1300-1600 (not reliable)
42 berths. Max.length 18m, max. draft 2.5m.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Also see each Port
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
Filling station with diesel, gasoline near the marina
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Wifi at Marina Lifou included in harbour fee
Laundry
In We, 20min walking
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
At the marina in We
Transportation
No public transport on the island. Hitchhiking is ok.
Car rental at the airport
Ferry (Mo+Fr) and planes (2-3 times a day) to Noumea
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Lifou at the Wikipedia
References
See New Caledonia.
Comments
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