Tongatapu to The Port of Refuge; Tight Angle Sailing in Tonga.
The standard visa for Tonga was 31 days and we did not apply for an extension, therefore we had a … Continue reading Tongatapu to The Port of Refuge; Tight Angle Sailing in Tonga.
So Long Niue, We Are Sailing to the Kingdom of Tonga.
We left Niue on May 25, 2024 and set our course for Tonga which was about 320 nautical miles away. … Continue reading So Long Niue, We Are Sailing to the Kingdom of Tonga.
NIUE ~ The Biggest Coral Atoll You Have Never Heard Of.
The last post I made was about our passage to Niue from French Polynesia. I mentioned that choosing Niue as … Continue reading NIUE ~ The Biggest Coral Atoll You Have Never Heard Of.
French Polynesia Is In The Rear View Mirror. It’s Time To Sail To The Island Nation Of Niue.
I must admit that after months of not writing, it feels great to pick up the computer and record our … Continue reading French Polynesia Is In The Rear View Mirror. It’s Time To Sail To The Island Nation Of Niue.
U.S., Canada, Mexico, French Polynesia, Niue, Tonga, Fiji. What’s Next for Ticket to Ride?
Phew, I am really behind on our blog, but things have been a little busy around here. Not like the … Continue reading U.S., Canada, Mexico, French Polynesia, Niue, Tonga, Fiji. What’s Next for Ticket to Ride?
The Whirlwind of 2024 ~ Cyclone Threats, Travel Interruptions, Passages, Projects and Sailing to New Countries.
In this post, I am stepping back to the beginning of 2024 so I have a record of all that … Continue reading The Whirlwind of 2024 ~ Cyclone Threats, Travel Interruptions, Passages, Projects and Sailing to New Countries.
Sailing 1160nm Across the Pacific Ocean to Reach the Tiny Country of Niue
We recently said goodbye French Polynesia which had been a major item on our sailing “bucket list.” We had an … Continue reading Sailing 1160nm Across the Pacific Ocean to Reach the Tiny Country of Niue
Circumnavigating Nuku Hiva and Watching an Impressive Display of Cooperation
As we whiled away our time in the Marquesas after the Matavaa Festival, Frank and I decided to circumnavigate Nuku … Continue reading Circumnavigating Nuku Hiva and Watching an Impressive Display of Cooperation
The 14th Matavaa Festival Is Celebrated In “The Land of Men”
The rugged, mountainous islands of the Marquesas are referred to as Te Henua ‘Enata which translates into “the land of … Continue reading The 14th Matavaa Festival Is Celebrated In “The Land of Men”
Like a Boomerang, We Keep Returning to Amanu
November 2023, we visited the atoll of Amanu for the third time since arriving in French Polynesia. Many sailors skip … Continue reading Like a Boomerang, We Keep Returning to Amanu
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