Explore: Lamotrek & Ifalik (Outer Islands)
General Info
Lamotrek Atoll
Position: 07° 27.53’N, 146° 22.49’E
A small atoll with only a few islands, one of which is populated. People here speak Woleaian and the majority can also speak some English. See the report here about the island, especially details of their amazing canoe building project. Good anchorages are available inside the reef near the island.
Ifalik Atoll
Position: 07° 14.45’N, 144° 26.85’E
Another small atoll with only a few islands, one of which is populated. People here speak Woleaian and the majority can also speak some English. Ifalik is one of the most traditional islands of all the Neighboring Islands between Yap and Chuuk. The chief here is called Manu. There are mixed reports about the welcome here for cruisers. Good anchorages are available inside the reef.
