Author Archives: Dave
Makemo Part Two
Makemo After a few days anchored off the village we decided to sail west inside the atoll to find another anchorage. We had a great sail and found a nice place to anchor about 15 miles west. The next day we moved about two miles and anchored in front of a perfect south pacific beach. … Continue reading
Makemo
After spending a few days in Fatu Hiva we set sail for Makemo in the Tuamotus. Makemo Wiki The atolls of the Tuamotus are low lying coral rings, quite different from the Marquesas. Makemo, about three miles away: You need to time your arrival properly, the current in some of the passes can exceed six … Continue reading
Catching Up, Fatu Hiva
Hello Again! We are currently in Papeete, Tahiti after leaving the Marquesas and spending a few weeks in the Tuamotus. We have a lot to catch up on so here are some pics from the Marquesas… After spending too much time in Hiva Oa (loved it) we finally had a weather window to head south. … Continue reading
Moving On
Still here enjoying Hiva Oa! We are waiting on what? Yes, weather, again! We are going to attempt a trip south to Fatu Hiva and then we will move on to Makemo or Fakarava in the Tuamotus. Right now there is good weather, tomorrow, and when we check tomorrow, the good weather will arrive…tomorrow. We … Continue reading
Hiva Oa
We made it! …here: We departed Panama 26 March and arrived Hiva Oa 26 April, 31 days, 4014 miles! Box checked, mic dropped, (slow clap while we exit stage left). LOL! We had a few days of very light winds as we approached the equator: Approaching the equator in the middle of the night: We … Continue reading