P. 62 - French Nuclear Tests: First sentence, delete "but the area south of...continues to remain off limits to cruisers" and insert "and the islands of Mururoa and Fangatauta remain off limits to cruisers."

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P. 82 - Toau, Passe Otugi: Iso red range lights in line (242.8º) have been established on a coral head in the lagoon located about 2 miles southwest of the pass. Their characteristics are: 4s10m6M and 4s6m6M. Details are found on French Chart 7456.

P. 82 - Toau, Passe Fakatahuna: A quick flashing light is located on the southern tip of an exposed coral bank about .5 miles west of the entrance and several other flashing green and red lights mark the route to an anchorage used by local vessels. See French Chart 7456 for details.

P. 82 - Toau, Anse Amyot: Range lights in line (100.8º) have been established on the coral bank at the inner end of Anse Amyot off the southern tip of Motu Matarina. Characteristics of the inner (eastern) range light are Fl.G.4s8m5M, while the outer (western) range light shows Fl.G4s6m5M. A red marker on the northern side of the basin lies about 125m east of the northern end of the coral bank at the entrance to the pass. About 200m south of the red marker a green marker indicates the northern edge of the shoal area on the southwestern side of the clear water. Details are found on French Chart 7456.

P. 84 - Fakarava, Fakarava Passe Garue (Garuae/Ngarue): Delete the first sentence and insert: A green flashing light is on the islet on the south side of the channel. On the sketched drawing delete the light shown on the island on the north side of the entrance. About 1.1 miles northeast of Passe Garue is a light with the following characteristics: Fl.5s30m19M. A lighted beacon marks the south end of Recif. Pufana, located about 1.25 miles east of the pass. Details are found on French Chart 7456.

P. 114a + 114b provide details re: Passe de Taunoa, Tahiti Y.C. and the anchorage SW of Pointe Venus. To obtain this new page send a SAS envelope to the publisher.

P. 13 Introduction - Add: Transit of Vessels in the Vicinity of International Airports: Papeete, Tahiti: Chanel de Faaa (P. 114, para 5) - The runway at the international airport has been enlarged to cope with Airbus 300 and Boeing 757 airplanes. The skipper of a vessel with a height of more than 5m (15 ft.) planning to transit Chenal de Faaa in either direction between Papeete Harbor and the Taina/Maeva area must call "Papeete Port Control" on International VHF Ch 12 when reaching a boundary line marked with yellow buoys and a large sign in French and English. The skipper must request permission to traverse Chanel de Faaa and a response in English will be made. Papeete Port Control will tell the captain to stand by while a call is made to the Air Traffic Control Tower to determine if heavy air traffic is expected. After clearance with the air traffic controller Port Control will call the vessel and tell the skipper to proceed or wait, depending on expected air traffic. If a small plane such as a Piper Cub is landing then permission will be granted but if a wide-bodied aircraft is expected the vessel will be told to wait.

The best time to transit Chenal de Faaa is around noon when there is little international air traffic. From about 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. the departure of numerous international flights make this the least desirable time to approach the restricted area.

Raiatea Airport ( P. 140): A system similar to that established when transiting Chanel de Faaa near Papeete has been implemented in the vicinity of the Raiatea International Airport. When crossing the imaginary extended runway line of the airport a vessel of more than 5m (15 ft.) in height must call Raiatea Airport Control on VHF Ch 16 to request permission to cross the flight path. This affects all boats heading from the eastern estuaries to the Raiatea Carenage area and vice versa. Those vessels passing through the eastern fairways proceeding north to Tahaa are not affected.

P.68: Squirrel Cove - Add to sixth Para: Additional services include showers and a laundromat. Liquor and propane are available at the store. The Island Craft Store and Cove Restaurant are just beyond the store. First-class meals are served daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For reservations call (250) 935-6350, website: cortesisland.com/squirrelcove.

P. 82-83: Yuculta and Dent Rapids - Big Bay update: Para 4, Delete fifth and sixth sentences and insert the following information:

The Stuart Island Community Association (SICA) has refurbished the public wharf and offers 180m (600 ft.) of moorage, with plans to expand to 330m (1000 ft,) by June, 2006. Moorage fees are $1.00 per foot and reservations can be made by calling (250) 202-3625. Facilities include water, restrooms, showers and postal services. An easy trail leads through the forest to Eagle Lake. Dogs must be kept on leash if they are likely to chase the deer.

Arrangements can be made at the store for water taxis that connect the area to Campbell River and air service (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) is provided by CorilAir, telephone (205) 287-8371. Fishing guides provide tours of the area as well as serious fishing. The store plans to carry dairy products, fresh produce, baked goods and gift items.

P. 106: Duncanby Landing: New ownership has resulted in the docks being doubled in size (space is now available for mega-yachts), the addition of an excellent restaurant and bar overlooking the bay, internet service, all manned by a friendly, helpful staff.

P. 78, 79: Yuculta Rapids and Dent Rapids: Big Bay Resort has been privatized and no longer offers services of any kind to cruisers.

In Mexico Charlie's Charts are available from Vilma Habelloecker who has an office on the second floor of the Shopping Center in Paradise Village (Nuevo Vallarta) and another one between "I" and "J" dock in Marina Vallarta (Puerto Vallarta).

P. 84 - Humboldt Bay (Eureka): Moorage for mega-yachts is available from the Eureka Public Marina on the 200 ft. "Bonnie Gool Guest Dock" located on the south side of the Inner Reach (opposite docks G, H, and I of Woodley Is. Marina). Lettering of Dock B of the Public Marina has been changed as follows: the dock labeled "Guests" is now H Dock, the first long dock on the NE side of B is now I, followed by J, and the long end tie alongside Eureka Channel is now dock K. Moorage rates are 35 cents per foot or $7 per day, whichever is greater.

P. 84 - Humboldt Bay (Eureka): Para 4, insert after the third sentence: "The Public Marina monitors VHF Ch 62 from May through October." The next sentence should read, "For dock assignment call (707) 268-1973 or Fax (707) 441-4040."

P. 180 - Dana Point: Para 4, line 3: Delete (714) 496-2242 and insert (949) 496-6137. Para 5: the second and third sentences should read, "Dana Point Marina has transient slips available for 43 vessels under 25m (43ft.) and......" A few larger vessels can be accommodated on end ties; reservations are recommended and can be made up to six month in advance."

P. 79: Brookings: Delete the fuel dock shown in the northern basin. The fuel dock is across from the Coast Guard station, adjacent to the pump out shown in the sketch near the entrance to the southern basin.