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We thoroughly enjoyed Tahanea, but we were having a boat issue and the clock is ticking on this trip so we moved on to Tahiti. We had a great weather window and were able to sail a good portion of the way but ended up on a flat calm when we arrived in Tahiti. …flat … Continue reading »

After enjoying Makemo for a few days we moved on to Tahanea. Tahanea is uninhabited for the most part. There is no permanent village, only a few camps that are used when people come to harvest coconuts. The water inside the atoll is amazingly clear and unlike Makemo there are only a few coral heads … Continue reading »

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 »

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 »

We made it! 4014 miles, 31 days, anchor down. Internet is a little challenging. Update when we can. … it’s beautiful here…