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EAST PACIFIC CRUISING GUIDE
Background (Pacific Ocean)
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. Its name is derived from the Latin name Mare Pacificum, "peaceful sea", bestowed upon it by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. It extends from the Arctic in the north to Antarctica in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west and the Americas in the east. At 169.2 million square kilometers (65.3 million square miles) in area, this largest division of the World Ocean – and, in turn, the hydrosphere – covers about 46% of the Earth's water surface and about 32% of its total surface area, making it larger than all of the Earth's land area combined. The equator subdivides it into the North Pacific Ocean and South Pacific Ocean. The Mariana Trench in the western North Pacific is the deepest point in the Pacific and in the world, reaching a depth of 10,911 metres (35,798 ft).
Submit details about the sailing in the area, etc.
East Pacific Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Weather
General weather for the region?
List sources for weather information:
Countries
List bordering countries (pages will be made for each)
Offshore Islands and Groups
Passages
Popular passages & best timing, etc. (E - West & W - East)
- Crossing the ITCZ
- Pacific Passage Notes - East to West
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences.
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