Your Essential Guide to the Shores and Marinas of Fiji
The main hub for international travellers, this bustling multi-cultural town and offers an array of things to do and see and places to eat.
While established in 1947 as a “Government Station”, Nadi was established as our tourist hub in the 1960’s as home to Fiji’s international airport and the gateway to the popular Mamanuca and Yasawa group of islands. More info here…
We all know that even with everything checked, checked and triple checked, nautical disasters DO happen. The Government of Fiji is upgrading current RCC protocol and procedures. They aim to have a centralized RCC FIJI established within 2015. Please stay tuned for updates as they occur, but for now, the following procedure remains firmly in place.
Comprising over 300 islands lying wholly within the tropical south-west Pacific ocean, Fiji enjoys a tropical maritime climate without great extremes of heat or cold.
By virtue of its location close to the equator and within the Pacific, the El Nino – Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is the dominant influence on climate variability in Fiji.More info here…
While the state ultimately retains ownership of the ocean and her resources, the people of Fiji have been given tenure and the right to fish for subsistence from allocated areas of coral reef referred to as ‘iQoliqoli’.More info here…
In Fiji’s early sailing history, sea battles involving hundreds of canoes were frequent, with control of the seaway as the major objective.
One of the most elaborate and beautiful artifacts of Oceania, is the mighty Drua. The Drua inspired both fear and awe, and was a true masterpiece.More info here…
The Fijian culture is likely to be wildly different to your own. It may take some time to get used to, but if you arrive with an open mind and heart, you will love every second of your stay in our beautiful country and probably make some incredibly loyal, lifelong friends.
It all depends on your mood and attitude.
Time in Fiji moves according to meals and the tide because scheduling of events usually depends on these things. There is no rush unless it is extremely urgent. Things happen on ‘Fiji Time’ a term you will gradually become at one with.More info here…
Some 465 kilometers North of Fiji rests the beautiful volcanic island and islets of Rotuma. A glance at the map shows Rotuma as an isolated speck (a mere 13km by 4km island) in the vast Pacific Ocean, observed to be at the crossroads of Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia.
National Trust of Fiji’s mission is to consolidate, enhance and reinforce the role of the National Trust of Fiji in the conservation, protection,sustainable management and research of Fiji’s natural and cultural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the peoples of Fiji,the Pacific Islands and the world. Fiji’s natural and cultural heritage is valued and protected for future generations.More info here…
You must advise Customs at least 24 hours prior to your expected departure and then berth your yacht in a port of entry/exit. You are required by officials to sail your yacht to the Port where you wish to apply for departure clearance.
You must not leave your yacht at a Marina or Yacht Club and travel by land to your chosen departure Port.