Tahauku Bay is located on the South coast of the island Hiva Oa. All sailing vessels arriving in French Polynesia are to checked into the country with a Port Authority, a Gendarmerie, upon arrival. ‘Legally speaking’ we were supposed to make a […]
Monthly archives: July 2018
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A WARM WELCOME BY GENEROUS PEOPLE What a great place to make land fall after crossing the Pacific. Although the bay here is becoming more and more popular with cruisers, it still has the warm and welcoming feel of a small village. When you come ashore you find […]
TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS Thank you everyone for your lovely ‘CONGRATULATIONS’. All your words of encouragement, that we were able to receive, really made the trip. We appreciate you all taking the time everyday to send us something to cheer up the days. When you are way out to sea […]
Position: We made it. We have dropped anchor in the Bay of Virgins on the island of Fatu Hiva, French Polynesia. Our position anchored is: 10 27.879S 138 40.109W *Note: I am told you can copy and paste these coordinates into google earth and it will show you where we […]
Position: We are hanging out just off the island of Fatu Hiva, Marquesas, French Polynesia. I will explain why in a moment. Our position is: 10 11.26S 137 36.83W *Note: I am told you can copy and paste these coordinates into google earth and it will show you where we […]
Position: At out present speed the GPS says we will spot the island of Fatu Hiva, French Polynesia, in hours. Our position is: 09 52.98S 136 04.51W *Note: I am told you can copy and paste these coordinates into google earth and it will show you where we are. Mileage: […]