Author Archives: Susie

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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Saying Tata to Taha’a

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Susie

Next on our Society Island itinerary is the beautiful island of Taha’a, it actually lies within the same protective coral reef as its larger sister island Raiatea and they may even have been a single island many moons ago. We … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Huahine

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Susie

After a very lively overnight sail from Moorea we entered the easy Avapehi pass in through Huahine’s protective reef and headed to Avea Bay on the south western tip of the island. There are a lot of charter boats in … Continue reading →

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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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