Adavaci Passage and the Western Side of VanuabalavuBA
Adavaci Pussage provides access to the lagoon on the western side of Vanuabalavu but it requires a lengthy approach through the reefs and is not an easy route. There is a beacon on the southern side of the entrance and a course of 066 approx. on the south-eastern end of Yanucaloa provides a fair lead, but good visibility is essential. The opening over the lip is narrow and only carries about 8 metres of water. Safe passage may be made down the western side of Vanuabalavu as far as the village...
I Susui
About 3 miles south-east from lomaloma is the island and village of Susui, with a population of about 100. The anchorage off the village on he eastern side of the bay. a little to east of the school, is in sand in a depth of about 5 to 8 metres. It is well protected from the prevailing weather and has a fine sandy beach. The senior member of the village is the Tui Susui. Although the village also has a Turaga ni Koro, it is to he former that one should present the scvusevu. The anchorage is a...
Vanuabalavu The Exploring lslesBA
At the northern end of the Lau Group is a collection of six islands, named on British charts The Exploring Isles. They are sunounded by a large barrier reef and. outside the Yasawas, provide some of the best beaches and cruising in Fiji. The largest of the islands is Vanuabalavu. At its northern end is a large freehold plantation that is cunently being redeveloped as a privately owned, exclusive, marine-oriented tourist resort. Al the present time, in line with the Provincial Council decision...
Hurricane Hole 1
The pilot describes the area between the south-western side of Ovalau and the north-eastern side of Moturiki as a good hurricane refuge. A yacht can tuck well into Wainaloka Bay and anchor in 5 metres, mud. Once in the area cast of Moturiki steer 112 with the left tangent of Ladoyalewa, in transit with the left tangent of Yanuca Lailaa. When l adotagane bears 237 , put it astern and steer 057 for the anchorage. There is a dinghy landing in the northern curve of the bay that gives access to the...
Naidi Bay
Hie Namale Plantation Resort is situated on the eastern headland of Naidi Bay, only about 5 miles by road from Savusavu, along the Hibiscus Highway. The bay is about 15 miles by sea. The entrance to the bay is directly north from the sea for the centre of the gap between two headlands. The anchorage is sand and mud, in 3 to 5 metres with excellent holding. A yacht owned by the resort will often be seen at anchor in the bay. Unfortunately the bay is often subject to residual swell from the...
Contents
Preface to the 2nd. Edition. vti Chapter 2 - Rules, Regulations and Customs 11 Documentation Required on Arrival 13 Proforma of HM Customs Supplementary Information 14 Responsibilities Of The Skipper 16 Chapter 3 - Navigation in Fijian Waters 27 Part Two - Suva,The Central and Eastern Division Nukulau Passage And Eastward 44 Chapter 5 - Kadnvu and The Great Astrolabe Reef 45 Toba Ni Korolevu to Ucuna Naigoro 55 Ucuna Naigoro to Ono or Kavala 56 Ono and The Great Astrolabe Reef 60 Chapter 6 -...