Monthly Archives: July 2019

Wanting more of Moorea

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Susie

Another night arrival in the Society Islands, but this time the channel through the reef had its leading lights in full working order.  After a pleasant sail from the southern end of Tahiti we made a midnight entrance into Moorea, … Continue reading →

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Total Protection – Tahitian Style

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Susie

Our passage from the atoll of Fakarava to Tahiti was bouncy and wet with a very confused sea caused by the meeting of two swells. A long south-west swell of 2.5 metres crossing with a short south-easterly caused by the … Continue reading →

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Fatu Hiva (Marquesas) Revisited

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Susie

Arriving in busy Tahiti brought two benefits, absolutely wonderful protection from strong winds and impressively big swells, and an Apple repair centre.  So I have finally got my computer fixed and retrieved my photos.    Fatu Hiva, the southern most … Continue reading →

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Two weeks in Paradise – The Tuamotus

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Susie

Leaving Nuku Hiva with a brisk 20 knot south easterly we decided to have one last night in the Marquesas at Ua Pou on the west coast before heading for the atoll of Kauehi. With an impressive swell  beam on, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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