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== Tongatapu Cruising Guide == | == Tongatapu Cruising Guide == | ||
- | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tongatapu, | + | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tongatapu, [[Tonga]]. |
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+ | '''Tongatapu Island''' is the main island of the Kingdom of [[Tonga]] and the location of its capital [[Nuku'alofa]]. '''Tongatapu Group''' is the name of the island group in which the island is located. '''Tongatapu Island''' is the country's most populous island, with approximately 71,260 residents (2006), 70.5% of the national population. Tongatapu is Tonga's centre of government and the seat of its monarchy. | ||
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- | + | {{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}} | |
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- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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- | == | + | ==Entrance== |
- | + | {{GreenText|If there is '''no''' ''port of entry'' in the island '''omit''' this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.}} | |
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===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
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- | === | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
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+ | {{GreenText|List anchorages '''except the ones covered under Offshore Islands''' below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]) We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable..}} | ||
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==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ||
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====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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- | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongatapu Tongatapu] on wikipedia | |
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Latest revision as of 10:17, 22 August 2018
Tongatapu Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tongatapu, Tonga.
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Tongatapu Island is the main island of the Kingdom of Tonga and the location of its capital Nuku'alofa. Tongatapu Group is the name of the island group in which the island is located. Tongatapu Island is the country's most populous island, with approximately 71,260 residents (2006), 70.5% of the national population. Tongatapu is Tonga's centre of government and the seat of its monarchy.
Cruising the region
Add any cruising recommendations. If not applicable delete this section.
Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
This section does not apply for most islands, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
If there is no port of entry in the island omit this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Berthing
Ports
List larger ports and harbors. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given port, create a dedicated page in the list for it (Port/Stop Template).
Note: Please indicate which ports are a port of entry.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports. Remove if not applicable.
Also see each Port.
Anchorages
List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template) We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable..
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.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
- Give details on water
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
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
References
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
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{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}
, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following:
See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].
If you do not use the above link, please remove it.
Comments
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