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====Overview==== | ====Overview==== | ||
- | + | Pouebo is a small settlement (pop 2,400) on the NE side of Grande Terre in New Caledonia. It offers good shelter from winds to the north and west, but is open to the east and north east. While Recif Muelebe offers some shelter in SEly winds, if these are strong, the anchorage is quite uncomfortable. There is a shop, fuel station and post office in the town. | |
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====Cruising the region==== | ====Cruising the region==== | ||
- | + | [[Image:Mont_Paine.jpg|right|thumb|300px|'''Mont Paine''']] | |
+ | [[Image:Cascade_de_Tao.jpg|right|thumb|300px|'''Cascade de Tao''']] | ||
+ | Traveling south, the next anchorage is [[Hienghene]], about 27 nm away. The section of coast to be traversed is most spectacular, with the highest mountain in New Caledonia, Mont Paine, rising steeply from the water. The stunnning Cascade de Tao plunges over huge rock escarpments, one of several large waterfalls on this section of coast. While the channels inside the reef are relatively narrow, they are well marked and it is worth the navigation challenges to stay close to this scenic coast. | ||
- | + | Traveling north, the next anchorage is [[Balade]] at a distance of 8 nm. If this rather exposed, but interesting, anchorage is not suitable in the conditions, it is a further 11nm to [[Baie de Pam]] which offers a very sheltered anchorage. | |
==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
- | + | Approaching from the north, Pointe Bailly is low but identifiable. A white church a little to the south of the anchorage is conspicuous. Note that the fringing reef extends some distance from the shore of the point. Red marker beacons are conspicuous on Recif Muelebe, clearly defining the southern edge of the bay. Anchor off the beach at the head of the bay. While there is a channel inshore of Recif Muelebe, it is only suitable for dinghy use. | |
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+ | There are two passes immediately south of Puebo which give access to Port Henry and an inner channel. The northern most is Passe De Tchevit. While this is adequately wide and deep, it is unmarked. Passe De Tiambuen, a short distance further south, has beacons on both sides, making it a more secure approach. | ||
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+ | Approaching from the south, care is needed to stay clear of Recif Muelebe as the furthest easterly extent of this reef is not marked and you are already in the bay when you reach the first red marker. | ||
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
- | + | You must clear Customs in [[Noumea]] before proceeding elsewhere in New Caledonia | |
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
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====Anchorages==== | ====Anchorages==== | ||
List details of all safe anchorages in the area. | List details of all safe anchorages in the area. | ||
- | * | + | [[Image:Recif_Muelebe.jpg|right|thumb|300px|'''Recif Muelebe''']] |
+ | * Pouebo anchorage is suitable when winds are from the west or north. It is somewhat exposed to NEly winds and Ely blow directly in to the bay. Recif Muelebe provides some shelter in the prevailing SEly winds, but if these become strong the anchorage chops up and becomes very uncomfortable. Consider taking a dinghy into the Pouebo River to access the village shops. | ||
+ | [[Image:Port_Henry.jpg|right|thumb|300px|'''Port Henry''']] | ||
+ | * Port Henry lies about 4 miles further south. In strong SEly winds it is just possible to tuck in behind a point and gain some shelter. While not ideal, this is a better spot than the Pouebo anchorage in these conditions. | ||
==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. | ||
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====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
- | * | + | * None |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
; Fuel | ; Fuel | ||
- | : fuel | + | : There is a fuel station in the town. |
; Water | ; Water | ||
: water notes | : water notes | ||
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
- | * | + | * There is a small shop in the town. |
====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
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====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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====Laundry==== | ====Laundry==== | ||
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
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====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
- | * | + | * Anchored in Pouebo in July 2010 in a strong south easterly. The anchorage was quite uncomfortable and after a brief stay we headed further south, entered through the marked Passe De Tiambuen and carried on inside the reef to the area of Port Henry. There is a small point near Ubati and this offered better (only just) shelter for an overnight anchorage. We anchored as close in to the shore as we could get. |
====''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'': | ||
- | * | + | * July 2010 - [[User:Peter McHugh|Pedro]] |
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Revision as of 02:41, 20 August 2011
Pouebo, New Caledonia
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Overview
Pouebo is a small settlement (pop 2,400) on the NE side of Grande Terre in New Caledonia. It offers good shelter from winds to the north and west, but is open to the east and north east. While Recif Muelebe offers some shelter in SEly winds, if these are strong, the anchorage is quite uncomfortable. There is a shop, fuel station and post office in the town.
Cruising the region
Traveling south, the next anchorage is Hienghene, about 27 nm away. The section of coast to be traversed is most spectacular, with the highest mountain in New Caledonia, Mont Paine, rising steeply from the water. The stunnning Cascade de Tao plunges over huge rock escarpments, one of several large waterfalls on this section of coast. While the channels inside the reef are relatively narrow, they are well marked and it is worth the navigation challenges to stay close to this scenic coast.
Traveling north, the next anchorage is Balade at a distance of 8 nm. If this rather exposed, but interesting, anchorage is not suitable in the conditions, it is a further 11nm to Baie de Pam which offers a very sheltered anchorage.
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 the north, Pointe Bailly is low but identifiable. A white church a little to the south of the anchorage is conspicuous. Note that the fringing reef extends some distance from the shore of the point. Red marker beacons are conspicuous on Recif Muelebe, clearly defining the southern edge of the bay. Anchor off the beach at the head of the bay. While there is a channel inshore of Recif Muelebe, it is only suitable for dinghy use.
There are two passes immediately south of Puebo which give access to Port Henry and an inner channel. The northern most is Passe De Tchevit. While this is adequately wide and deep, it is unmarked. Passe De Tiambuen, a short distance further south, has beacons on both sides, making it a more secure approach.
Approaching from the south, care is needed to stay clear of Recif Muelebe as the furthest easterly extent of this reef is not marked and you are already in the bay when you reach the first red marker.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
You must clear Customs in Noumea before proceeding elsewhere in New Caledonia
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- None
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
- Pouebo anchorage is suitable when winds are from the west or north. It is somewhat exposed to NEly winds and Ely blow directly in to the bay. Recif Muelebe provides some shelter in the prevailing SEly winds, but if these become strong the anchorage chops up and becomes very uncomfortable. Consider taking a dinghy into the Pouebo River to access the village shops.
- Port Henry lies about 4 miles further south. In strong SEly winds it is just possible to tuck in behind a point and gain some shelter. While not ideal, this is a better spot than the Pouebo anchorage in these conditions.
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
- There is a fuel station in the town.
- Water
- water notes
- Electricity
- electricity notes
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There is a small shop in the town.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
No
Laundry
- No
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- No
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
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?
- Anchored in Pouebo in July 2010 in a strong south easterly. The anchorage was quite uncomfortable and after a brief stay we headed further south, entered through the marked Passe De Tiambuen and carried on inside the reef to the area of Port Henry. There is a small point near Ubati and this offered better (only just) shelter for an overnight anchorage. We anchored as close in to the shore as we could get.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 2010 - Pedro
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