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The Gambiers and Australs Compendium The Gambier & Australs Compendium A Compilation of Guidebook References and Cruising Reports IMPORTANT: USE ALL INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT AT YOUR OWN RISK!! Rev 2021.3 – July 23, 2021 Please send us updates to this guide! Keep the Gambier and Australs compendium alive by being a contributor. We are especially looking for information on places where we have no cruiser information and new information on existing content. It’s easy to participate and will help many other cruisers for years to come. Email Soggy Paws at sherry –at- svsoggypaws –dot- com. You can also contact us on Sailmail at WDI5677 The current home (and the most up to date) version of this document is: http://svsoggypaws.com/files/#frpoly If you found this compendium posted elsewhere, it might not be the most current version. Please check the above site for the most up to date copy and remember, it will always be free! Page 1 Revision Log Many thanks to all who have contributed over the years!! Rev Date Notes 2021.3 July 23, 2021 Air Tahiti “Seniors” discount Updates from Ari B, Grace of Longstone, and Sugar Shack. Removed 2021.2 April 2021 weather section and linked to new French Polynesia Weather document. 2021.1 January 2021 Updates on Ravivae and Tubuai from s/v Chugach 2020.1 June 1, 2020 Reorganization of compendium and updates from s/v Sugar Shack. 2019.5 March 2020 Information on the Australs from s/v Pitufa 2019.4 June 6, 2019 Gambier updates from Chugach. 2019.1 January 22, 2019 Added section on Ciguatera 2018.4 September 20, 2018 Updates in several places by Jacaranda 2018.2 Aug. 14, 2018 Added hyperlink to Marine Protected Areas in French Polynesia. 2017.3 March 23, 2017 Referencing the new Tahiti Cruiser’s Guide online. … Many updates… 2010.0 June 2010 Original version by Soggy Paws and Visions of Johanna I would like to extend a Huge Thanks to Christine Mitchell of s/v Sugar Shack for updating and compiling this Compendium, Chuck Hoolihan of s/v Jacaranda for his unfailing dedication to cruisers’ information in French Polynesia, Dave on Perigee for updating and formatting the weather section, and Birgit and Christian of s/v Pitufa for their huge contribution of information for this Compendium Page 2 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 7 1.1 ORGANIZATION OF THE GUIDE ............................................................................................................................. 7 1.2 CLEARANCE AND VISA GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................................... 7 1.2.1 Entry Procedures for EU Citizens .............................................................................................................. 7 1.2.2 Entry Procedures for non-EU Citizens ....................................................................................................... 7 1.2.3 The French Polynesia Bond (Repatriation Guarantee) ............................................................................. 8 1.2.4 Long Stay Visa .......................................................................................................................................... 9 1.2.5 Do I Need an Agent? ................................................................................................................................ 9 1.2.6 Clearing Out of French Polynesia ........................................................................................................... 10 1.2.7 Vessels Length of Stay ............................................................................................................................ 11 1.2.8 Custom Patrols ....................................................................................................................................... 11 1.2.9 Arriving and Departing Crew ................................................................................................................. 11 1.3 MANEUVERING AND ANCHORING IN THE GAMBIER ................................................................................................ 11 1.3.1 Marine Protected Areas Guide: .............................................................................................................. 11 1.3.2 Anchoring around Coral ......................................................................................................................... 12 1.3.3 Using Out-Island Moorings .................................................................................................................... 13 1.3.4 Navigation in Areas with Coral .............................................................................................................. 13 1.4 WEATHER ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 1.5 YACHTSMEN SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................... 14 1.5.1 Cooking Gas (Propane/Butane) ............................................................................................................. 14 1.5.2 Fuel (Diesel/Gasoline) ............................................................................................................................ 15 1.5.3 Trash & Recycling ................................................................................................................................... 15 1.5.4 Water ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 1.6 GENERAL SERVICES .......................................................................................................................................... 16 1.6.1 Air Tahiti................................................................................................................................................. 16 1.6.2 Bank / ATMs (Money) ............................................................................................................................ 16 1.6.3 Marine Supplies (Boat Parts) ................................................................................................................. 17 1.6.4 Importing Parts Duty-Free – Yacht in Transit ......................................................................................... 17 1.6.5 Shipping Items In or Out of French Polynesia ........................................................................................ 18 1.6.6 Flying Stuff into French Polynesia on Air Tahiti ...................................................................................... 19 1.6.7 Shipping Items between islands ............................................................................................................. 19 1.6.8 Concierge Services (Delivery from Tahiti to outer Islands) ..................................................................... 20 1.6.9 Online Delivery Service to Outer Islands ................................................................................................ 21 1.6.10 Supply Ship Schedules ........................................................................................................................ 21 1.6.11 Medical & Prescriptions ..................................................................................................................... 23 1.6.12 Provisions (Groceries) ........................................................................................................................ 23 1.6.13 Trading .............................................................................................................................................. 24 1.6.14 Translation Services ........................................................................................................................... 24 1.7 COMMUNICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 24 1.7.1 VHF Channels ......................................................................................................................................... 24 1.7.2 SSB Nets ................................................................................................................................................. 25 1.7.3 Telephones and Cell Phones ................................................................................................................... 26 1.7.4 Wifi / Internet Access ............................................................................................................................. 27 1.7.5 News ...................................................................................................................................................... 27 1.8 GETTING VISITORS IN AND OUT ......................................................................................................................... 28 1.9 DIVING .......................................................................................................................................................... 29 1.10 FESTIVALS ...................................................................................................................................................... 29 1.11 PEARLS AND PEARL FARMS ..............................................................................................................................
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