https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/SV-Terikah/ Here’s the link to our Predict Wind tracking page that will update our location as we travel.
Moving to our new anchorage, a gust of 47 knots hit us; one of the top gusts we have ever experienced! Tucked happily into Hanatefau anchorage on Tahuata island, anchor buried in sand, steep green-covered cliff walls blocking much of the wind. Into the water we went, clearly seeing our anchor dug and hidden…
We continue to explore the Marquesas islands, planning to spend about 4 weeks here before our next passage to the Tuamotus, about 500 miles away. Our trip across the Pacific Ocean is only about 1/3 complete and the next 6 months will be passage-making between island groups, each passage with its own challenges. Thankfully, we…
Cruising is best balanced with 50% work and 50% play; today was a day of play, a land tour with Kaoha Excursion Yoan (WhatsApp: 689-87-200-459) on Hiva Oa, which we highly recommend. This all-day tour was in a 4-door diesel manual transmission Toyota Hilux open back canvas-covered rig with double-bench seats (vehicle details from…