Taiohae’s intact tikis were impressive
The best tikis on Niku Hiva Continue reading Taiohae’s intact tikis were impressive
Heiva in Tahiti and the Marquesas
Heiva celebrations were a feast for the eyes and ears in Tahiti and Niku Hiva Continue reading Heiva in Tahiti and the Marquesas
Night hunting lobsters, Tahuata/Hapatoni
Hunting lobster in French Polynesia under a new moon Continue reading Night hunting lobsters, Tahuata/Hapatoni
How To: Re-install your boat’s beautiful picture windows
For those looking for a step-by-step How To for re-installing boat picture windows Continue reading How To: Re-install your boat’s beautiful picture windows
Windlass broke just when we needed it but we made it to French Polynesia!
We made it to French Polynesia in 30 days! Continue reading Windlass broke just when we needed it but we made it to French Polynesia!
Less than 8 hours left & sh*t happens
Less than 12 hours to go, and we’re ready for land for sure. Continue reading Less than 8 hours left & sh*t happens
80% of the way observations
Never try to take down a Parasailor in 31 kts wind Continue reading 80% of the way observations
Save a boat, win an award!
Emergency at sea; the boat was taking on water Continue reading Save a boat, win an award!
Fish killer, fruit & veg killer, 50% there & almost famous!
Fish killer While I’d love to fish more, we have completely full freezers with other proteins and veg, so I have to pace myself. We caught a small mahi mahi and were able to successfully pull the hook out and … Continue reading Fish killer, fruit & veg killer, 50% there & almost famous!
We just crossed the line, morphing from Polywogs to Shellbacks!
What is the connection between the equator and shellbacks? Traditional mariner lore (see great Naval History and Heritage Command blog here), is that a sailor is considered a Polywog until she crosses the line, eg the Equator. At that point, … Continue reading We just crossed the line, morphing from Polywogs to Shellbacks!