Trans Pacific ("Puddle-Jump")
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Revision as of 05:38, 17 June 2011
The sailing passage from the Americas to Australasia (trans Pacific), affectionately known the "Puddle Jump" or "Milk-run"' is described in this section of the Cruising Wiki.
Trans-Pacific East to West | |
The Pacific is the largest of the oceans of the world. |
Departure Points
Possible departures from:
- United States
- Mexico (........)
- Panama Canal
- South America
Crossing the ITCZ
Route
The traditional route is commonly called "The Milk Run" by cruisers and roughly follows the route below (but not necessarily). The cruising passage can take anything from 4 months to many years, depending on how many stops you wish to make and how long those "stops" are for.
- Panama
- Galapagos
- Marquesas Islands
- French Polynesia
- Cook Islands
- Samoa
- Tonga
- Fiji
- And westward to New Zealand and Australia
Passage Description
Describe this route please ....
Charts
List the charts required for this passage.
Weather Windows
The recommended period for passages from Mexican ports to the Marquesas is from the middle of March through to the end of April. During this time, the ITCZ normally lies between about 03N and 07N.
Climate & Weather Information
Expected climatic and weather conditions?
Sources of weather information for the Pacific.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
List radio Nets covering the Pacific.
Provisioning Points
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References
Books, guides, etc.
Forum Discussion Topics
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Experiences
Personal experiences of this passage.
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