Anchorage· Raivavae· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Vaiuru Bay Anchorage (Raivavae)
23° 52.2′ S · 147° 38.3′ W
A small bay in the fringing reef near Vaiuru, about 150 m across, where Pitufa rode out strong north winds on two anchors.
Practical
Waypoint 23°52.2'S 147°38.3'W, 10 m, muddy (Pitufa). They used two anchors in a Bahamian moor in strong N wind; gusts can come over the mountains from SE and SW. Tight swinging room. NOTE: since 2022 yachts are reportedly restricted to Rairua; ask first.
Best for
Strong-north-wind refuge (if permitted)
Nearby
- Roulotte Tapurani (Vaiuru, Raivavae)0.3 NM away
- Raivavae Fuel and Water0.7 NM away
- Raivavae Marae (Route Traversiere)0.7 NM away
- Clarisse's Tifaifai (Raivavae)0.8 NM away
- Pension Vaimano Table (Vaiuru, Raivavae)0.8 NM away
- Mt Hiro Hike (Raivavae)1 NM away
- Teri the Sculptor (Anatonu)1 NM away
- Anatonu Anchorage (Raivavae)1.1 NM away
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