Tag boatlife
We are now into week two of our lovely visit to Maupihaʻa. This stunning atoll has been a great spot for natural beauty as well as protection from some nasty lows that have moved through the area. As we shared… Continue Reading →
Weather continues to be a challenge for us here in the South Pacific. We have three destinations in mind: Niue, Tonga, and American Samoa. We’d be happy visiting any of the three. They are all in the same region, which… Continue Reading →
We arrived in Bora Bora on Father’s Day after a nice overnight sail from Tahiti. The pass into Bora Bora was calm and we easily navigated to the mooring field at the Bora Bora Yacht Club. In Bora Bora, there… Continue Reading →
I know, I know… The post is late. But we were busy! Sorry! Anyway, where were we? Oh yes, in a Tahitian holding pattern, waiting for our mainsail. We decided to rent a car again for a couple of days… Continue Reading →
Ia ora na from Tahiti where we are still waiting for the arrival of our new mainsail. I know, I know – there are worse places to be waiting 😂 but we are on a final countdown to when we must… Continue Reading →
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 in July, we need to be out of the country…. Continue Reading →
We arrived in Tikehau on Mother’s Day and were excited to be visiting a less traveled atoll. We had read that this atoll was known for the opportunity to snorkel and dive with manta rays so we were eager to… Continue Reading →
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 the weather didn’t cooperate. Happily, it’s a quick one-only 50… Continue Reading →
Cruising in the Tuamotu islands has been magical. While the sailing in and out of passes is nerve wracking, each and every island has been worth the worry. We now understand why some cruisers opt for a long stay visa… Continue Reading →
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. We’ve spent a lot of time in the water and… Continue Reading →