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==Voh, New Caledonia== | ==Voh, New Caledonia== | ||
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====Overview==== | ====Overview==== | ||
- | + | Baie Chasseloup is a sheltered anchorage in the NW of New Caledonia. The anchorage is about 6 km from the town of Voh, which makes access to facilities difficult unless you have transport. There is a pleasant beach front inshore from the anchorage and a road leading to Voh, but no regular transport and no facilities of any sort nearby. | |
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====Cruising the region==== | ====Cruising the region==== | ||
- | + | If you are travelling north on the west coast of New Caledonia, once you reach Baie Chasseloup it is possible to stay inside the barrier reef for the rest of the way up the coast. If you are travelling south on the coast, from here on for the next 80nm , you must travel outside the barrier reef to get between anchorages. | |
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+ | Heading south, exit through Passe Du Duroc and travel about 9 nm south along the reef and re enter through Passe de Kone. Once inside the reef, there is a well marked track which will take you to Ille Koniene. This is really only useful as an overnight stopping point. | ||
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+ | Heading north, the next significant stopping point is [[Koumac]], about 32 nm away. This can be undertaken inside the barrier reef. While there is a significant amount of reef dodging to be done, all dangers are charted and marked, provided you stick a relatively direct route. It is easy to see from chart sounding densities that specific tracks have been well examined, but it can be assumed that you venture outside those tracks at your own risk. | ||
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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
- | + | Approaching from seaward, Passe Duroc is deep and half a mile wide. There are a number of ore port facilities nearby, so navigation markers are good. | |
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+ | Once through the Passe, keep to the north as there is a large shoal area (Le Grand Ronfleur) immediately to the right of the track to Baie Chasseloup. There is a green starboard marker off Pointe Te Giboudot, which allows you to clear the reefs that extend from this point. Continue allong the north coast until you pass a white monument on the shore. There are a number of occupied moorings in the bay. | ||
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
- | + | You must clear Customs at Noumea before progressing elsewhere in New Caledonia. | |
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
- | * | + | * None |
====Anchorages==== | ====Anchorages==== | ||
+ | [[Image:Baie_Chasseloup_Anchorage.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Baie Chasseloup Anchorage'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
List details of all safe anchorages in the area. | List details of all safe anchorages in the area. | ||
- | * | + | * Anchor off the beach in Baie Chasseloup, just outside the moorings. There is a ramp and jetty on the eastern side of the bay. The jetty appears to be used by tugs that escort ore carriers. Approaching from seaward, look for a white monument on the shore and continue passed this to the area of moorings. It is straight forward to land a dinghy on the beach. |
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | ||
- | * | + | * None |
====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
- | * | + | * None |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
; Fuel | ; Fuel | ||
- | : | + | : Would have to be brought from Voh |
; Water | ; Water | ||
- | : | + | : A tap on the beach |
; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
- | : | + | : Not available |
==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
- | + | * Voh is a pleasant little town if you can get there from the anchorage (about 6km) | |
- | + | [[Image:Heart_of_Voh.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Heart of Voh'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | |
+ | * There is a track from Voh that climbs steeply up a nearby hill. From the lookout at the top of the hill, you can see the "Heart of Voh", a unique natural mangrove formation. The climb takes about an hour. Ask at the Maire in Voh for directions. While the "Heart" is probably best seen from an aircraft directly overhead, the view of Voh and the surrounding countryside more than justifies the climb. | ||
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
- | * | + | * Market and small shop in Voh. |
====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
- | * | + | * None |
====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
- | + | None | |
====Laundry==== | ====Laundry==== | ||
- | * | + | * None |
====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
- | * | + | * None |
====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
- | + | No | |
====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
- | * | + | * No transport to Voh. |
==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==== | ====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
- | * | + | * June and July 2010 - [[User:Peter McHugh|Pedro]] |
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Revision as of 13:26, 17 August 2011
Voh, New Caledonia
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Overview
Baie Chasseloup is a sheltered anchorage in the NW of New Caledonia. The anchorage is about 6 km from the town of Voh, which makes access to facilities difficult unless you have transport. There is a pleasant beach front inshore from the anchorage and a road leading to Voh, but no regular transport and no facilities of any sort nearby.
Cruising the region
If you are travelling north on the west coast of New Caledonia, once you reach Baie Chasseloup it is possible to stay inside the barrier reef for the rest of the way up the coast. If you are travelling south on the coast, from here on for the next 80nm , you must travel outside the barrier reef to get between anchorages.
Heading south, exit through Passe Du Duroc and travel about 9 nm south along the reef and re enter through Passe de Kone. Once inside the reef, there is a well marked track which will take you to Ille Koniene. This is really only useful as an overnight stopping point.
Heading north, the next significant stopping point is Koumac, about 32 nm away. This can be undertaken inside the barrier reef. While there is a significant amount of reef dodging to be done, all dangers are charted and marked, provided you stick a relatively direct route. It is easy to see from chart sounding densities that specific tracks have been well examined, but it can be assumed that you venture outside those tracks at your own risk.
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart No
- Chart No
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Approaching from seaward, Passe Duroc is deep and half a mile wide. There are a number of ore port facilities nearby, so navigation markers are good.
Once through the Passe, keep to the north as there is a large shoal area (Le Grand Ronfleur) immediately to the right of the track to Baie Chasseloup. There is a green starboard marker off Pointe Te Giboudot, which allows you to clear the reefs that extend from this point. Continue allong the north coast until you pass a white monument on the shore. There are a number of occupied moorings in the bay.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
You must clear Customs at Noumea before progressing elsewhere in New Caledonia.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- None
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
- Anchor off the beach in Baie Chasseloup, just outside the moorings. There is a ramp and jetty on the eastern side of the bay. The jetty appears to be used by tugs that escort ore carriers. Approaching from seaward, look for a white monument on the shore and continue passed this to the area of moorings. It is straight forward to land a dinghy on the beach.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
- None
Repairs/Yards
- None
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Would have to be brought from Voh
- Water
- A tap on the beach
- Electricity
- Not available
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- Voh is a pleasant little town if you can get there from the anchorage (about 6km)
- There is a track from Voh that climbs steeply up a nearby hill. From the lookout at the top of the hill, you can see the "Heart of Voh", a unique natural mangrove formation. The climb takes about an hour. Ask at the Maire in Voh for directions. While the "Heart" is probably best seen from an aircraft directly overhead, the view of Voh and the surrounding countryside more than justifies the climb.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Market and small shop in Voh.
Eateries
- None
Internet/WiFi
None
Laundry
- None
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- None
Garbage Disposal
No
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- No transport to Voh.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June and July 2010 - Pedro
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