Kelefesia GPS: 20 30.098S 174 44.381W Stunning but small rolly anchorage with room for three yachts max. The entrance can be trivky, navigate with care (Tonga cruising guide has good guidance). This spot is definitely worth the effort to... >>> View Map |
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Uoleva GPS: 19 51.017S 174 24.943W Anchorages are large and sheltered with good holding in sand. Uoleva has no village but a couple of resorts, the island's big enough though that you can still feel you have it mostly to... >>> View Map |
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Ha'afeva GPS: 19 56.46S 174 43.00W Anchor on the sheltered western side of the island near the wharf. This is an excellent all weather anchorage with a safe wide northern entrance. From here you can dinghy ashore and follow the road... >>> View Map |
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Whangamumu Harbour GPS: 35 15.0024S 174 17.8986E Always a favourite to come back to. This harbour has good holding on a muddy sandy bottom and is sheltered in any blow except northeasterlies. There is old whaling station ruins to wander around... >>> View Map |
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North Minerva Reef GPS: 23 39.433S 178 54.354W North Minerva Reef is the larger and most preferred of two large submerged atolls, popular as a stopover destination and place to await favourable weather for yachts in transit to Tonga or Fiji.... >>> View Map |
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Galoa Harbour GPS: 19 03.91S 178 10.63E Good protected anchorage. Reported to be unaffected by NW winds. >>> View Map |
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Vuda Point Marina, Fiji GPS: 17 40.86S 177 23.21e Marina and approved clearance station with haulout facilities, repair and maintenance and good general services. This is also a recognised cyclone shelter. >>> View Map |
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Waitepipi Bay GPS: 35 00.224s 173 43.957e Good calm anchorage, suitable in all winds except east and southeast. Good holding in 3-8 metres with sandy bottom. Climb up the hill on the southwest side of the bay for a greatview. >>> View Map |
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Rere Bay GPS: 35 00.526s 173 43.788e Good calm sheltered anchorage, especially for smaller vessels with draft <2m which can tuck in further. Good holding in 3-6 metres in muddy bottom. Exposed to east, southeast and westerly winds. >>> View Map |
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Waitapu Bay GPS: 35 02.616S 173 45.468E Calm shallow anchorage with good holding in muddy sandy bottom. Very sheltered, especially from southwest or northeast winds, exposed to northwest. >>> View Map |
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Touwai Bay GPS: 35 01.804S 173 46.124E This anchorage has deep water close to shore - anchor close for better shelter. Good holding on muddy sandy bottom. Exposed to southwest, west and northwest winds. Beware of the 2.2m shallow when... >>> View Map |
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Owhatanga Bay GPS: 35 01.405S 173 46.007E Sheltered anchorages can be found here for most winds except northwest. Good holding in broken shell, mud and sand and you can tuck in close to shore around most of the bay. Great spot for... >>> View Map |
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Stephenson Island GPS: 34 58.235S 173 46.753E This anchorage is sheltered in northwest, north and northeasterly winds but can be fairly exposed otherwise and open to northwest swells. The bottom is rocky with seaweed so lay your anchor... >>> View Map |
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Whangaihe Bay GPS: 34 59.736S 173 48.996E Good holding on sand and shingle bottom in 3-4 metres of water. Good shelter in all but northern quadrant winds. >>> View Map |
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Mahinepua Bay GPS: 34 59.928S 173 51.078E Moderate holding in sandy bottom. Well sheltered in all but eastern quadrant winds. Anchor in the middle of the bay as it gets too shallow for most towards the head of the bay. >>> View Map |
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Taiaue Bay GPS: 35 01.058S 173 51.924E Moderate holding in 4-5 metres of water on sandy bottom. Good shelter in southern quadrant winds. Exposed to north and northeasterly swells. Beware of the charted awash rock northwest of Omorere... >>> View Map |
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Motutapere Bay GPS: 34 58.368S 173 56.250E Day anchorage only for diving the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior. Moderate holding in 6-10 metres on weedy rock and sand bottom. Can be a bit rolly and is subject to northeast, south, and western... >>> View Map |
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Hamaruru Island GPS: 34 58.624S 173 56.775E Day anchorage only for exploring the Cavalli Islands, sheltered from northern quadrant winds. Moderate holding in 3-5 metres on weedy rock and sand bottom. >>> View Map |
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North Bay, Motukawanui Island GPS: 34 59.277S 173 56.641E Good anchorage in southerly conditions near the Rainbow Warrior dive site. Good holding in 8-9 metres on rocky sandy bottom. >>> View Map |
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Northeast Bay, Motukawanui Island GPS: 34 59.504S 173 57.185E Fair weather anchorage best in western quadrant winds. Anchor in 6-8 metres in the middle of the bay on rocky sandy bottom. Beware of rocks either side or the anchorage and the awash Te Haumi Rock... >>> View Map |
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Horseshoe Bay, Motukawanui Island GPS: 35 0.762S 173 56.370E This shallow bay has moderate holding in the middle of he bay in 3m on sandy shingle bottom. Best in northeastern quadrant winds. Can be a bit rolly in norhterly and southerly swells. >>> View Map |
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Orokaraka Bay, Matauri Bay GPS: 35 2.490S 173 55.183E Good holding in 3-4 metres of water on sandy bottom. Best in southern quadrant winds. >>> View Map |
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Waiaua Bay GPS: 35 3.577S 173 55.787E Moderate holding on sandy bottom, well protected from northwesterly winds and swell. Exposed to southeast quadrant winds and swells. >>> View Map |
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Maratea Point, Poor Knights Islands GPS: 35 27.330S 174 43.939E Anchor in 12-20 metres on rocky ground just north of Maratea Point. Sheltered in easterly winds but otherwise exposed and can be rolly. No fishing - this anchorage is in a no-take marine reserve. >>> View Map |
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Sandagers Reef, Poor Knights Islands. GPS: 35 28.506S 174 44.162E Anchor in 12-20 metres on rocky ground. Sheltered in east and southeast winds but subject to northeast swells coming through the gap. No fishing - this anchorage is in a no-take marine reserve. >>> View Map |
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Maroro Bay, Poor Knights Islands GPS: 35 28.835S 174 44.182E Good anchorage in south and east quadrant winds with rocky bottom. No fishing - this anchorage is in a no-take marine reserve. >>> View Map |
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South Harbour, Poor Knights Islands GPS: 35 29.020S 174 44.641E This is a deep anchorage for sheltering in north and northwest winds. You will need to get close to the western shoreline to find anchoring sites in 15-30 metres on rocky ground. No fishing - this... >>> View Map |
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Labrid Channel, Poor Knights Islands GPS: 35 29.262S 174 44.390E Approaching from the west, anchor in the middle of the channel in 12-20 metres on rocky bottom. Best in northern quadrant winds, can be rolly especially from the east. No fishing - this anchorage... >>> View Map |
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Outu Bay GPS: 35 13.050S 174 18.554E Moderate holding in 6-8 metres on weedy rocky bottom among shingle and broken shell. Best in northerly and westerly winds. Can be rolly. >>> View Map |
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Te Toroa Bay GPS: 35 13.978S 174 17.604E Fair holding in 6-8 metres on weedy rocky bottom among broken shell. Best in westerly winds. Beware of submerged rock on the northern side of the anchorage. >>> View Map |
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Bland Bay GPS: 35 20.539S 174 21.406E Pretty bay with quite good shelter but can be a bit rolly, best in northerlies. Moderate holding in 6-8 metres on rocky bottom. Nice beach to walk along and explore the rocky outcrop at the eastern... >>> View Map |
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Puriri Bay, Whangaruru Harbour GPS: 35 21.932S 174 21.313E Eastern end of the large anchorage that joins up with Sandy Bay. Very good holding in in 2-4 metres on muddy sandy bottom. Great shelter from easterly quater winds and swell. >>> View Map |
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Sandy Bay, Whangaruru Harbour GPS: 35 21.264S 174 21.313E Huge anchorage, pick your spot depending on the conditions. Very good holding in a large area of 3 metres on muddy bottom. You can get closest to shore on the northern side of the bay. Well... >>> View Map |
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Mimiwhangata Bay GPS: 35 25.845S 174 25.052E Very good holding in 3-5 metres (eastern side) or 7 metres (western side) on sandy bottom, great shelter from all but north quadrant winds and swell. You can get a bit of shelter from then... >>> View Map |
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Motutohe Island GPS: 35 29.314S 174 28.033E Fair weather anchorage sheltered from south and east quadrant winds. Anchor in 3-4 metres on sandy bottom tucked in on the inside of Motutohe Island. >>> View Map |
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Wooleys Bay GPS: 35 33.572S 174 29.450E Good holding in 3-5 metres on sandy bottom. Best in south quarter winds but some shelter form east in the smaller Whale Bay on the eastern side also. Very picturesque bay with a walking track. >>> View Map |
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Matapouri Bay GPS: 35 33.675S 174 30.599E Very sheltered from all but east quadrant winds. Anchor in 3-5 metres off the beach in the middle of the bay, good holding on sandy bottom. >>> View Map |
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Tutukaka Harbour GPS: 35 37.029S 174 32.046E Sheltered from all winds. Good holding in 2-4 metres on muddy bottom. Subject to some roll from an easterly swell. There is a small township here and the base for dive charter companies serving the... >>> View Map |
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Whale Bay GPS: 35 10.112S 174 6.586E Moderate holding in 3-5 metres on sandy shingly bottom. Best shelter from north quadrant winds. Can be a bit rolly. >>> View Map |
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Rangihoua Bay GPS: 35 10.249S 174 5.763E Moderate holding on sandy bottom, best in 3-5 metres on the northeastern side of the bay in north quadrant winds or at the southern end of he bay in westerlies. Can be rolly from north and... >>> View Map |
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Opito Bay GPS: 35 11.644S 174 2.477E Safe anchorage in strong winds to shelter from all but south quadrant winds with good holding in a muddy bottom. >>> View Map |
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Moturoa Island GPS: 35 12.400S 174 4.564E Good holding in a muddy bottom, calm and sheltered to all but northwest quadrant winds. Beware of rocks close to shore. >>> View Map |
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Paihia GPS: 35 16.798S 174 5.843E Shallow anchorage with good holding in muddy sandy bottom. Beware of traffic around the busy wharf and cable lines in the southeast. >>> View Map |
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Uruti Bay GPS: 35 16.721S 174 8.062E Good holding on a muddy bottom. Calm and sheltered from all but westerly winds. Inside the bay is very shallow so anchor at the mouth. >>> View Map |
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Matauwhi Bay GPS: 35 16.121S 174 7.642E Poor holding in muddy bottom. Protected from all but south quadrant winds. >>> View Map |
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Kororareka Bay, Russell GPS: 35 15.790S 174 7.205E Good holding in a muddy bottom but with lots of boat traffic. >>> View Map |
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Roberton Island, Motuarohia Island GPS: 35 14.034S 174 10.114E Good holding in 3-5 metres in the northwest side of the bay. Good shelter from all but south quadrant winds. >>> View Map |
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Mangahawea Bay, Moturua Island GPS: 35 13.260S 174 11.019E Moderate holding in sandy bottom. Anchor in the middle of the bay. Good shelter from all but west quarter winds. Exposed to northwesterly swells. >>> View Map |
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Waipao Bay, Moturua Island GPS: 35 13.736S 174 11.374E Moderate holding in sandy bottom with some weed. Anchor in 3 metres in the middle of the bay. Exposed to southwest wind and swell. Beware of the awash rock at the north end of the bay. >>> View Map |
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Awaawaroa (Pipi) Bay, Moturua Island GPS: 35 13.584S 174 11.965E Good bay for sheltering from strong winds from all but the south quarter. Good holding in muddy sandy bottom in 3-4 metres near the head of the bay. >>> View Map |
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Waiwhapuku Bay, Moturua Island GPS: 35 13.097S 174 11.634E Moderate holding in sandy bottom, anchor in 2-3 metres in the middle of the bay. Best shelter in west quarter winds. >>> View Map |
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Sunset Bay, Motukiekie Island GPS: 35 13.004S 174 11.888E Good shelter from all but west quarter winds. Bottom is a mixture of mud, sand and rocks. Look out for rocks close to shore and on the westernside of the northern channel when approaching. >>> View Map |
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Waewaetorea Bay, Waewaetorea Island GPS: 35 12.143S 174 12.698E Good holding in 3-5 metres in sandy bottom with broken shell. Sheltered from all but westerly winds. Exposed to northerly swells. Beware of rocks near the middle as you approach the channel. >>> View Map |
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Waewaetorea Passage GPS: 35 12.596S 174 13.246E Moderate holding in 4-5 metres on sandy shingle bottom. Good shelter from east and south quarter winds. Both bays here are good for anchoring but beware of the awash rock at the northern end of the... >>> View Map |
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Otaio Bay, Urupukapuka Island GPS: 35 12.835S 174 13.435E Good holding in 3 metres on muddy sandy bottom. Good shelter from all but southwest quarter winds. Anchor in the middle of the bay as it is very shallow towards the head. >>> View Map |
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Paradise Bay, Urupukapuka Island GPS: 35 12.835S 174 13.435E Anchor near the head of the bay in 2-5 metres to get the best shelter from all but west quarter winds. Can be exposed to westerly swells. >>> View Map |
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Urupukapuka Bay, Urupukapuka Island GPS: 35 13.258S 174 14.356E Good shelter from north and west quadrant winds. Anchor in sandy bottom on the southern side of the bay unless you have a very shallow draft. Can be a little rolly. Good access to great walks on... >>> View Map |
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Opunga Cove GPS: 35 15.551S 174 12.480E Good holding in 3-4 metres on muddy bottom. Great anchorage in east quarter winds. >>> View Map |
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Orokawa Bay GPS: 35 15.226S 174 11.972E Good holding in mud and broken shell bottom. Good shelter in all but south quarter winds. >>> View Map |
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Te Angamate Bay GPS: 35 15.268S 174 11.590E Good holding in mud and broken shell bottom, well sheltered from easterly and northerly winds. Subject to westerly swell. >>> View Map |
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Pareanui Bay GPS: 35 14.996S 174 11.706E Good holding in muddy sandy bottom in 5 metres in the middle of the bay close to shore. Good shelter from east quarter winds though southeasterlies can funnel across. >>> View Map |
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Putakokota Bay GPS: 35 14.983S 174 12.145E Good shelter in southwest quarter winds at the western end of the bay in 5-8 metres on muddy bottom. >>> View Map |
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Parorenui Bay GPS: 35 14.780S 174 13.608E Good holding in muddy bottom. Good shelter in all bot north quadrant winds. Keep well clear of the rocks off both headlands when coming and going from this bay. Excellent spot to shelter from... >>> View Map |
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Parekura Bay GPS: 35 15.222S 174 14.916E Good holding in 2-5 metres on muddy bottom. Shelter can be found in this bay from all but northerly winds and northwesterly swells though some wind can funnel through. >>> View Map |
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Omakiwi Cove GPS: 35 14.417S 174 14.630E Good holding in muddy sandy bottom in 3-5 metres. Sheltered from all but west quarter winds. >>> View Map |
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Kaingahoa Bay GPS: 35 13.953S 174 15.308E Good holding in 3m on muddy bottom near the mouth of the bay after which the bay shallows out to less than one metre. Good shelter from south to east quadrant winds. >>> View Map |
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Oke Bay GPS: 35 13.679S 174 15.975E Good holding in 3-5 metres on sandy bottom just offshore. Sheltered from west quarter and southerly winds though the southeasterly flows around the hills. >>> View Map |
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Maunganui Bay, Deep Water Cove GPS: 35 11.574S 174 18.183E Moderate holding in sandy bottom, best anchoring in 5-10 metres at the head of the bay in the northeast of this cove. There is also an anchorage in the southeastern part of the cove. Sheltered from... >>> View Map |
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Mistletoe Bay, Inner Queen Charlotte, NZ GPS: 41 13.572s 173 58.294e A nice sunny anchorage, reasonably well sheltered in a Northerly, plenty of room to swing. Around 8m of water and a sandy bottom. >>> View Map |
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Chaucer Bay, Bay of Many Covers, Inner Queen Charlotte, NZ GPS: 41 10.456s 174 9.579e A narrow entrance between submerged rocks. Holding OK in 10-15m water. >>> View Map |
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Savusavu GPS: 16 46.65s 179 19.99e Very comfortable all weather anchorage, moorings are plentiful throughout the bay plus a few stern-to berths available. >>> View Map |
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Beveridge Reef GPS: 20 01.00s 167 45.00w Beveridge Reef, a submerged atoll in Niue's EEZ. The reef encloses a lagoon about 4x2 nm. Entrance is on the western side and is about 7m deep. Trade winds here are from the southeast, the... >>> View Map |
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Saweni Bay GPS: 17 38.68s 177 23.53e Well protected an all but northerly. Beach and road access to Lautoka township (cab). >>> View Map |
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Cuvu Bay Naviti GPS: 17 09.538S 177 12.172E Good in NW - E, holding good. close to Mantaray Pass >>> View Map |
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Somosomo bay East Vomo Reef GPS: 17 05.755s 177 16.064e Sheltered from the roll at 1$ bay. Good NE to Southerly >>> View Map |
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Cukuvou Harbour, Yandua Island GPS: 16 48.979s 178 17.105e Sheltered from most winds. Good holding on sand at 7m. >>> View Map |
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Nanuya-Sewa, Blue Lagoon GPS: 16 56.573s 177 22.055e Beautiful calm anchorage, protected from swell and all but southerly winds, good holding. Good snorkelling and long white beaches. >>> View Map |
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Denarau GPS: 17 45.536s 177 23.146e Good spot for picking up / dropping off friends from airport if local marinas full. >>> View Map |
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Monu Island, Mamanuca Islands GPS: 17 35.620s 177 02.830e good in light winds and slight sea, day ancohage >>> View Map |
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Monuriki Island, Mamanuca Islands GPS: 17 36.444s 177 02.381e good in settled conditions and southerly sector winds, good holding >>> View Map |
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Loltong Bay, Pentecost Island, Vanuatu GPS: 15 32.704s 168 08.828e calm, inside reef, sand, good holding >>> View Map |
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Nabouwalu Village GPS: 18 53.244s 178 27.857e Well protected, very welcoming village (sevu sevu should be done) >>> View Map |
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Vunisea GPS: 19 02.92s 178 09.30e Good shelter exept from W to N. Good holding in about 6m between shallowith reefs so good visibility or Google Earth images vital for pilotage, though Navionics charting seems reasonably accurate.... >>> View Map |
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