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2015
15
Jan

The environmental impact of cruising

We always found it very unfair, when we heard that states/islands had restricted anchoring for cruising boats, because we’re convinced that cruise ships, freighters, fishing boats and other big vessels do much more damage, but get away with it due to their financial role. Observing the behaviour of cruising yachts for a few seasons now around French Polynesia, we must unfortunately admit that they do… Continue reading »

2015
15
Jan

Exploring the north

We’ve had northwesterly winds plus sunny, blue skies now for several days, which is very unusual, but ideal for a visit to the northern corner. After the grey weather period we had, we enjoy the summer weather to the fullest. That’s something we’ve really learned in the Gambier: carpe diem–seize the day, you can never be sure how long the sun will be out! In… Continue reading »