There’s more Austrian boats than you’d think in the South Pacific, but as it’s such a wide area we don’t run into them very often. At the moment there are two others here in Raroia though and we’ve met up in the Southeastern ‘Austrian corner’. We met Alrisha (www.alrisha.at) in the Gambier last year already, but it’s the first time that we manage to catch… Continue reading »
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2020
29
Jun
2020
26
Jun
A perfect day for our 25th
For our 25th anniversary yesterday we had planned to spend a lazy day with Tuamotu entertainment (motu walk and snorkeling). Unfortunately it was grey with pouring rain, so we spent the day in front of our laptops, working as usually. At least we opened a bottle of red and cooked up a gourmet feast. Still a bit disappointing. Today we were rewarded with that perfect… Continue reading »
2020
20
Jun
Dawn on the wrong side
We’re in the trade wind belt, so the wind usually blows from somewhere between Southeast and Northeast. When a Northwesterly comes it’s normally during or at the onset of a depression or trough, but this time it slowly clocked from the Northeast to the Northwest with sunny skies because the trough is rather weak. We’ve used this unusual weather to explore the western side of… Continue reading »
2020
15
Jun
Approaching Raroia
Last night the wind turned into a light breeze–ideal timing or we would have arrived too early. Now we’re sailing down the western side of Raroia towards the pass, it’s a beautiful sunny morning, just a few tiny rainclouds around and we hope to catch one of them as Pitufa’s in dire need of a boatwash. In the shade of the island it’s calm, so… Continue reading »
2020
14
Jun
Fast passage
The fast ride goes on, fortunately it’s the tack heeling towards the galley, so cooking’s still okay… We’ve had the lure out since we left, just the right conditions for an oh-no-not-now fishy, but still no luck. Apart from that the fourlegged and twolegged crew are doing well. 100 nm to go!
2020
13
Jun
Fast sailing
The squally weather continues, not much fun, but at least we’re fast, averaging 6 knots. 235 nm to go!
2020
12
Jun
Unpleasant night
Last night one squall followed the other, keeping the watch busy. We had mostly 20 knots from the NE, gusting 30. Now conditions have settled a bit. 370 nm to go!
2020
11
Jun
Sunny day
It’s a sunny day, lighter winds, so we’re going a bit slower, but it’s very comfy sailing. 510 nm (out of 600) to go to Raroia!
2020
11
Jun
Sunny day
It’s a sunny day, lighter winds, so we’re going a bit slower, but it’s very comfy sailing. 510 nm (out of 600) to go to Raroia!
2020
10
Jun
Towards the Tuamotus
After a week of stormy, rainy weather we now have stable conditions again, so we set out today at noon for the Tuamotus! 15-20 Knoten aus ONO, Fahrt 5-6 Knoten
2020
02
Jun
Naked in the rain
After a long period of stable weather we saw a convergenze zone with rain and wind afterwards approaching, tucked in and prepared the rain collection system. During breakfast we heard heavy rain pounding on the island next to us and minutes later bucket-loads of water splashed on us. We could see hasty preparations on neighbouring boats–nobody wants to accumulate wet clothes, so people tend to… Continue reading »