Penrhyn - Docking
Takuua and Taruia passes are not difficult to navigate unless passage is attempted during extreme weather conditions. The lagoon has numerous coral patches, but with good light, they are easy to see and many are marked with poles.
There are no longer any pearl or oyster farms in the lagoon.
The anchorage in front of Omaka village is in about 40ft in sand and coral but can be rough if there is a strong Easterly blowing.
One good sandy patch near Omoka is at 08°58.7′ S, 158°03.1′ W.
Omoka has a small inner harbor for small fishing boats just north of the commercial wharf. This provides a safe and secure place for leaving the dinghy.
Both north and south of Te Tautua Village there are sandy anchorages in about 20ft which are much more protected.
Last updated: September 2011
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