Chapter 156: Boatwork in Exotic Tahiti
I wouldn't say we're "stuck" in Tahiti, but we are in a holding pattern. We only have 90 days allowed to us in French Polynesia, so by the first week…
Chapter 154: I Really Can’t Imagine It
We are winding up our time in the Tuamotus. We, as you read this, are underway to our final stop: Tikehau. We were supposed to make the trip yesterday, but…
Chapter 152: The Underwater World
Few words, more pictures in this post. The snorkeling in the Tuamotus has been fantastic. The water is crystal clear and the variety and amount of sea life is astounding.…
Chapter 150: April Fool!
Never sail on April Fools' Day. That's what we learned.We spent three wonderful days at Fatu Hiva. It is truly a paradise. There is nothing much there. Only two villages,…
Chapter 149: We Made It!!!
After 4200 nautical miles and 33 days, we have arrived at Hiva Oa in French Polynesia. Kim and I are still processing everything (and recovering), but I have a few…
Chapter 146: In Which Wind is Found
16 Days Siphoning fuel into our tanks That's how long we've been at sea now, in our quest to cross the Pacific Ocean. 16 days. We initially thought the passage…
Chapter 144: The One With Deja Vu
And we're off! Again. Trying to cross the Pacific. And so far, it feels very familiar. The first 24 hours We left Friday and the first day was just lovely.…