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In August 2013 we sailed 800 miles from the wintery Gambier islands to the Marquesas, the northernmost island group of French Polynesia. We spent about 3 weeks in the spectacular Bay of Virgins on Fatu Hiva.

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1/50: On our way north from the Gambier Islands.
2/50: A 7-day passage
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4/50: We mostly had around 25kn winds from the south-east and only used our poled-out Genoa.
5/50: Baie des Vierges on Fatu Hiva.
6/50: The discoverers named this bay Bai de Verges (Phallus bay)...
7/50: ...later, the missionaries turned Verges into Vierges (Virgins).
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9/50: Many cruiser call this the most beautyful bay in the Pacific.
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11/50: The Aranui III, a combined cargo/passenger ship, brings tourists and supplies.
12/50: Demonstration of how Monoi, the local coconut oil, is made.
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16/50: Cruiser gathering at the only minimarket
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25/50: Giorgio took us around the Island on his boat Hoa Motu.
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38/50: The village of Hanavave
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41/50: The overdue winch service...
42/50: Air lock prototype for lemon cider fermentation
43/50: Giorgo buying a Tiki from Temo
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