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Iles Sous Le Vent Pilot Guide Updated on July 2012 Iles sous le Vent Pilot guide Base DYC Raiatea Tel (689) 305 502 [email protected] Pre-Cruise Information MAEVA! Welcome to the beautiful cruising grounds of the "F VINI" displayed on the screen which means the Iles sous le vent, or The Leeward Islands. you are connected to Vini network. If your operator The following information will answer many of the is not in the list of Vini's international partners, you'll questions you might have about the area you will be just have to purchase a local temporary prepaid VINI visiting. This guide is often updated so ask for the last CARD (sold at the Tahiti Faa'a airport or in Papeete) electronic version at the base (one of the good rea- which you will insert inside your mobile phone. You sons to bring a laptop)with a pen drive or email re- can renew this card by buying a VINI CARD recharge quest. The base can also provide you the local charts card among the 150 retailing shops in French Polyne- on pdf file for further printings. sia. This subscription will assign you a temporary For further touristic information, we recommend the phone number (valid 3 months), supply you with website www.tahitiguide.com. voice mail and let you call anywhere. Be aware how- The Dream Yacht Tahiti Team ever, that given the rates to call abroad, it is better to receive calls than to make them. It is an ideal way to keep in touch with your friends and family back Dream Yacht Tahiti home... but use it cautiously. Marina d'Uturoa In the islands dial only the 6 numbers: i.e. 305 502 for Raiatea the base manager. tel 689 66 18 80 fax 689 66 18 76 mobile : Jerome 689 305 502 Internet email : [email protected] skype dyraiatea www.dreamyachtcharter.com The more comfortable access to internet in the is- Communication lands is a 3G plug (or a sim card for I phone or I pad) that provide internet on your own laptop using the You can call outside Polynesia from any island at the GSM mobile network : book it in advance at the DYC local post office. Tikiphone is the only provider of base. (Around 40 Euros/week, ideal to catch the mobile telephone communications in French Polyne- weather forecasts and emails, again one of the sia. Its network, called VINI, operates a GSM 900 MHZ good reasons to bring a laptop. There are 3 wifi network in the Society Islands, Tuamotu, Austral and service providers with access spots in the islands: Marquesas islands. Iaoranet: ww.iaoranet.pf So, bring your own GSM mobile phone along or rent Hot spot: www.wifitiki.com one from the base ( around 20 Euros/week). Before Mana : www.mana.pf leaving your country, call your phone provider’s Cus- tomer Service to make sure you have the Internation- Airline baggage al option. Upon your arrival in Tahiti, you will just need to switch on your mobile phone - you will see Base DYC Raiatea Tel (689) 305 502 [email protected] Excess luggage charge could be very expensive, espe- The island people are quite modest and dress up cially on the small planes between Papeete and Ra- when going to church. Ladies wear dresses and gen- iatea or the other islands. Please limit yourself to two tlemen wear long pants and a nice shirt. bags per person as light as possible. If you are over the limit you may have to pay excess baggage charges Currency on the small carrier serving Raiatea. Central Pacific Franc (CFP or XPF) is the local money Airlines company contacts (fixed rate with Euros: 1 euros = 119.33 CFP). Credit Air Tahiti Nui Tel: (689) 46 03 03 cards are widely accepted except by small businesses Fax: (689) 46 02 22 and restaurants. Amex are not accepted in many Email : [email protected] places including the Dream yacht office, Visa Master- Web : www.airtahitinui.com Card preferred. Most bank cards work at the banks’ Air Tahiti (689) 86 42 42 ATM machines, but it is often a good idea to notify Documents your bank at home of your departure to French Poly- nesia. A valid passport is required to enter Tahiti. No visas are required for American, Australian, British or Euro- pean citizens for a stay of less than 30 days. Citizens of other countries should check your Airline Company or ask their local French Consulate. Bank hours Bank of Tahiti 0745-1145 & 1400-1600 Bank of Polynesia 0730-1145 & 1400-1600 Bank of Socredo 0730-1500 Arrival in Raiatea Emergency Phone Numbers: Should you require transfers from the Airport to the Dream Yacht Charter base, please don’t hesitate to contact us or ask your agent. Gendarmerie/ police station In case of an early flight, ask the taxi to bring you to Raiatea Bora Bora Huahine Tahaa the hotel Hawaiki Nui for a breakfast at the swimming 66 31 07 67 70 58 68 82 61 65 64 07 pool. You baggage can be stored at the base. If your Air Tahiti flight is delayed or re-scheduled, Hospital please call us so we can prepare your arrival and re- Raiatea Bora Bora Huahine Tahaa schedule your transfer. At the marina you will have 66 35 03 67 70 77 68 82 18 65 63 31 ample time to stow your luggage and provisions be- fore commencing a boat check-out and chart briefing. Fishing Gear & Kayaks Churches A limited number of kayaks and Fishing rods are avail- Protestant church Sunday 1000-1100 able for rent at our marina. It is advisable to book Catholic Church Saturday 1800-1900 them by contacting us or your agent at least few Sunday 0800-0900 weeks in advance Fishing gear if available for hire Base DYC Raiatea Tel (689) 305 502 [email protected] through Dream Yacht Charter. During your passage Uturoa is the best place for self provisioning with a between the islands you will find tuna, mahi-mahi and morning market and 3 minimarkets (One open on thazards, which can be caught and they are all good Sunday mornings) to eat. Do not eat any coral fish as they could be poi- Re-provisioning: Please try to reprovision on a week- day as it is difficult to find fresh produce on the weekend. Call the Dream Yacht Charter base at least one day before you intend to pick up your supplies so that all will be prepared on your arrival at the marina. Scuba Diving sonous (Ciguatera). Bring your SCUBA certification card , your mask, stab and regulator. We can help you organize your dives. Medical Some dive shop will allow you to rent the equipment if you have the proper certification and plan to dive with two or more people. There is a pharmacy on each of the Leeward Islands Contact except for Tahaa where there is only a small clinic and Jean Pierre et Valoux, Niyaty 689 791054 a doctor. In Raiatea there are three private doctors www.niyaty-plongee.com and a regional hospital. In Huahine and Bora Bora HemisphereSub, Farid or Julien at hemis- there is a free health center. [email protected] tel 689 72 19 52 Hospitals are open 24 hours a day. Free health center There are scuba diving companies on Raiatea, Tahaa, hours are from 0730 to 1200 and 1400 to 1730 during Bora Bora and Huahine. Visit this site the week. Saturday hours are from 0730 to 1130. Be http://www.tahiti-diving.com for all info on diving the sure to bring any necessary prescription drugs with ISLV. you. Provisioning Things to bring Provisioning in Polynesia is expensive and self- Travelling light is recommended. In your luggage you provisioning can be a waste of your precious charter should have some of the following items: time. We recommend that you pre-order your provi- Clothing: make it simple! A pair of long pants, shorts, sioning - just send us the completed list, we will take skirts, T-shirts, 2 or 3 swimming suits, a sweater, rain- care of the shopping and have it stowed onboard the coat, wide brim sun hat or cap, deck shoes & foot- yacht on the day of your arrival. wear for wearing in the water or on the reef barrier. Vegetables: try to fit your meals with the local prod- Don’t forget sunglasses (polarized are helpful), lip ucts; potatoes do not grow up in the islands, but ex- protection & sunscreen. Foul weather gear: You will cellent papayas and local roots. probably experience rain at some stage during your Sea food: Buy your fish, crabs and lobsters direct from charter, so you may wish to bring your wet weather the fishermen when possible (like on the dock near by gear. the DYC base: Elise tel 79 28 87 or in Fare). Wave the Dress code: Women should not wear bathing suits in fishermen when you see some at sea, they will be the villages. Remember locals are not used to seeing happy to sell you their catch. semi - nude people outside, so please keep T-shirt Ice: order some ice with your prov as no ice at the and shorts handy when in the villages or near inhabit- marina. Ice available at the stores and fuel stations ants. in town. Snorkeling gear: Basic masks, fins and snorkels are provided. However, if you have your own you may prefer to bring them with you. Base DYC Raiatea Tel (689) 305 502 [email protected] Misc: Bring your Driving license, Padi certificate, cell Stop the boat at least 30 meters away for dolphins, 50 phone, laptop, credit cards.
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