THE TUAMOTUS ARCHIPELAGO The Tuamotus consist of 78 atolls stretched in band over 1000 nm miles. This is the largest band of atolls in the world. They are the opposite of the Marquesan islands. While the Marquesan islands have high volcanic mountains, the islands of the Tuamotu atolls rise only […]
Yearly archives: 2018
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TAIOHAE BAY, NUKU HIVA Taiohae is one of the best places to stock up on fresh vegetables and fish before heading off on a longer voyage. The humans stopped in to do just that and got delayed when they found out the place was hosting a big ‘bi-annual’ music festival. […]
We enjoyed our visit to the little anchorage on the northwest coast of Nuku Hiva, Haahopu Bay, but there is not a lot to entertain you here. We were impressed with the crystal clear waters of the west coast so we thought it would be nice to visit another anchorage […]
THE ANCHOR COMES OFF THE BOTTOM FINALLY Oh, it is hard to leave a lovely anchorage, but there is always something new to see around the corner. We finally defeated INERTIA and lifted the anchor out of the sandy bottom of Anaho Bay in search of Nuku Hiva’s west coast. […]
WE HAVE NOT MOVED? I can not believe that 4 weeks has snuck by since we arrived in Anaho Bay. And yes, we have not moved. It must be a beautiful spot! Yes it is, but it is also a great calm anchorage to get lots of work done on […]
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY Giving the copper coat antifouling a good buff to slow any growth on the underside of the boat Even anchored in the beautiful bay of Anaho can be a drag if it is all work and no play. But I need not have worried about […]