Checking-In in Hiva’Oa. The Island of Paul Gauguin
Atuona Bay, Hiva’Oa From Fatu Hiva we sail to the next Marquesian island some 45 nautical miles away- Hiva Oa. Hiva Oa is one of the largest and most populated islands in the Marquesas, and the Port of Atuona is one of the official ports of entry for yachts and ships. Here we check-in officially in French […]
Back to Nature in Fatu Hiva
. We sailed 3000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean. Our average speed- about 5-6 kts- the speed you have when you go jogging casually in the morning. We honestly thought that upon our arrival in the first of the Polynesian islands, we will have “crossed the ocean”. Not really. After 23 days of uneventful sailing, a few […]
Pacific Ocean Passage Days 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23
Day 18 May 15, 2016 – S 09 21’ 50’’ W 127 05’ 28’’ Dist to Dest 690 NM, GPS heading 265, wind E8-10 kts, cloudy, air temp 28 C Very calm sea. Slow progress with 3-4 kts. No fish. I cook potatoes with corned beef for lunch. We wish we had some fresh fruits […]
Pacific ocean Passage. Days 13, 14, 15, 16 &17
Day 13 May 10, 2016 – S 07 55’40’’ W 115 40’34’’ Dist to Dest 1373 NM, GPS heading 245, wind ESE 16-22kts, clear, air temp 26 C We are in the middle! Maya released the bottle with the messages (in four languages) shaped as a scroll wrapped in a fake 100-dollar bill to attract […]
Pacific Ocean Passage Days 9, 10, 11&12
Day 9 May 6, 2016 –S06 26’28’’ W 105 43’06’’ Dist to Dest 1974 NM, GPS heading 260, wind ESE 12-14kts, few clouds, air temp 27 C One third of the way! We are now time-traveling, going back in the past. 2012 nautical miles to destination- the year we left Canada and started this journey […]
Pacific Ocean Passage- Days 5, 6, 7 & 8
DAY 5 May 2, 2016 –S 04 29’24” W095 55’23’’ – Dist to Dest 2572NM, GPS heading 245, wind ESE 10-16 kts, clouds, air temp 26C The wind is picking up and we are making better progress with 6kts speed, the jib and mainsail on a broad reach. We headed more south the first couple […]
Pacific Ocean Passage -Days 2, 3&4
Cerro Azul DAY 2 April 29, 2016 – S01 28’49’’ W091 25’ 40’’ Dist to Dest 2887NM, wind 6-8kts, clear sky, air temp 25C. In the morning we can still see Cerro Azul behind us. The wind is too light and we are barely moving. All night we have been drifting with 1-2 knots. Sails […]
Pacific Ocean Passage – Day 1
Day 1 April 28, 2016. Position S 00 57’53” W 090 57’45” Isabela Island, Galapagos. Wind 5-8, swell 0, sunny, air temp 25C, distance to destination 2923NM. . We are lifting anchor on sail, without engines. Mainsail up, bring the anchor, drift backwards to open the wind angle, open the jib, sail away. Pretty simple […]
Is Galapagos Worth It ?
What to expect when visiting Galapagos especially if you are sailing there on your private yacht? What are some of the fees, regulations, restrictions and options? What are some of the animals you will see and which are the best places to visit? And ultimately, is it worth it going there at all? Overview The […]
People Along The way
Unexpected meeting with other cruisers S/V Cheers in Nazca, Peru. We spent almost two months backpacking in South America while our boat Fata Morgana waited for us at anchor in Bahia de Caraquez. From Ecuador to Chile, Bolivia, Peru and back, we hitchhiked, couchsurfed and took countless bus rides to many of the continent’s most […]
