Monthly Archives: July 2015

Tara and Nate got married today.      

Time to fly back to the States for Tara’s upcoming wedding.

Tom from Desire saves me. I moved the boat back to the Marina Taina to secure it at the mooring balls during my upcoming trip home. There was no wind to speak of at Marina Papeete, but as I approached … Continue reading →

There was apparently a parade in town, but afterward, people said it was a military parade and not much to see. I was awakened by a knock on the hull. It was the crew from Macushla asking if I wanted … Continue reading →

No water on the dock, so I moved the boat to another. Spent the day working on the boat. Pulled out the small bilge pump and the float switch assembly and cleaned them both. Ops normal. I also cleaned the … Continue reading →

Moved the boat to Marina Papeete. It’s right in front of town, perf. On the dock it was like a class reunion. Not sure I can name them all, but some of the boats included; Full Circle, Wairoa, French Curve, … Continue reading →

09 July – Depart Rangiroa for Tahiti 10 July – Perfect conditions, 15-20 knots of wind and mellow seas. 11 July – Again, perfect conditions, 15-20 knots of wind and mellow seas. I can see the lights of Papeete reflected … Continue reading →

I went diving again today. The plan was to look for sharks, especially a hammerhead, then drift in the channel flying along like you have magic powers. We had one dolphin fly by. It was a mom and two babies, … Continue reading →

Arrive Rangiroa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia SUP to shore. Met Yannec, owner of Eluthera Dive    Lunch on the deck overhanging the channel. Orange chairs. Met Andreas (sp) from Heidelberg. Sunset dive. 1:06. The plan was dolphins first, then at sunset … Continue reading →

01 July – Finally a believer in alternator voodoo. 02 July – Depart Nuku Hiva for the Tuamotus 03 July – Light winds, flat seas. Weird fake moonlit soundstage ocean. 04 July – More light winds, more flat seas. 05 … Continue reading →