On the hard in Tahiti
We had not planned to take Noxoma out of the water this year. Last time we were on the hard
Category: Sailing
Passage: Marquesas to Tuamotus
Our passage from Hiva Oa in the Marquesan archipelago to the Raroia atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago was around 420
Passage: Galapagos – French Polynesia
Sailing across the Pacific is probably the longest stretch we will ever sail in one go. 3,000 nautical miles, which
Passage: Panama City – Galapagos
Finally we headed out the 900 nm from Panama City to Galapagos. Seven weeks on the Pacific side of Panama
Panamanian coast – Pacific side
As we have applied for a long stay visa for French Polynesia, we have to wait 4-6 weeks for them
Panama Canal transit
Transiting the canal is definitely a big milestone for us. We are now leaving the Caribbean, which is one of
Landfall in the Caribbean
January 23, 2023: we finally make landfall in the Caribbean!!! We arrived in Scarborough, Tobago to check in, and went
Crossing the equator to the Northern hemisphere
The passage from Fernando de Noronha to French Guiana was our longest so far, 1,300 nm in distance. It took
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Passage: Walvis Bay – St. Helena island
St. Helena island is truly a natural phenomenon. After nine days of sailing 1,200 nautical miles in areas with 5.000
Passage: Lüderitz – Hottentot Bay – Walvis Bay
Lüderitz has treated us very well, but after a week, we feel the urge to travel north and hopefully find
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