Tag: Fakarava

  • Fakarava Part 2: Life in the Squash Zone

    Hirifa anchorage is the perfect place to weather a storm, which is why we moved and, ultimately, stayed put here for 10 days, much longer than anticipated.  First, the SPCZ (South Pacific Convergence Zone) was coming much too close, with it gusts of unpredictable winds and squalls.  Second, there was a major high and low…

  • Fakarava Part 1: Pushing Ourselves & Facing Fears

    Our overnight winter solstice passage from Tahanea to Fakarava atoll, full moon lighting up the night, sailing slowly over calm seas, watching the moonset and sunrise as Fakarava came into view.  It was a magical passage between these two atolls and an easy pass in where we anchored amongst bommies and friends, took a nap,…