Monthly Archives: September 2019

Treasured moments with Tongan Humpbacks – The Video!

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Susie

There’s nothing quite like video footage to animate an event where photos cannot completely portray the whole experience. Such as the articulation of the fins, the rotating joint tilts the fin almost like tabs on an aircraft wing, they also … Continue reading →

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Swimming with The Gentle Giants of Tonga

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Susie

Our 170 mile sail south from Niuatoputapu to the Vava’u group of islands in the Kingdom of Tonga was a wet and bumpy one but we are, afterall, pretty much used to those conditions in the South Pacific. The Vava’u … Continue reading →

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A Warm Welcome in Niuatoputapu, Tonga

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Susie

Our weather window proved to be an absolute cracker, sailing from American Samoa to the northern-most group of Tongan islands was 42 hours of shear bliss. Sailing in a calm sea with very little swell and light winds, but just … Continue reading →

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Pitstop in Pago Pago, American Samoa

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Susie

The people of American Samoa are so very friendly, checking in was a delightful experience with all the officials.  The Port Authority staff were also very welcoming and we instantly knew we would enjoy our time here.  It was an … Continue reading →

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Saying Farewell to French Polynesia from Bora Bora

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Susie

We had a great break in the weather for our sail from Taha’a to Bora Bora, just half a days hop away.  That annoying southerly swell continued to roll us around on the downwind passage but at least the sun … Continue reading →

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