cruisin wrote:
Or bonjour, but locals here seem to prefer their own lingo, so when in
Rome...
We had a pretty fast trip, at least for this old wide-body cruising
boat. Left Puerto Vallarta April 1 at 0600 and arrived Hiva Oa April
23 same time. I think that's 22 days? Not too bad for over 2800
miles, but admittedly the favorable 1+ knot current we enjoyed most of
the way helped some.
Finally got to an island with not only internet, but wifi, so I am
sitting in the cockpit at anchor here in Taiohae Bay, enjoying a
pretty decent bottle of French wine, and just thought I'd let you know
the weather is here, and wish you were beautiful, or something like
that.
More about the trip and some pics if I ever get them uploaded (having
a little trouble getting on) www.sailinglinks.com/notes.htm
Now you can go back to politics and meow stuff...

Best,

Mike

s/y (only s/v if a commercial vessel) Arabella
www.sailinglinks.com

Hey Mike! Wow! I didn't think you'd get there that fast! Is Barbie on
her way out now? You lucky duck, getting to do this...what a blast you
must be having...Pau for real...

On May 2, 7:05 pm, katy wrote:
cruisin wrote:
Or bonjour, but locals here seem to prefer their own lingo, so when in
Rome...
We had a pretty fast trip, at least for this old wide-body cruising
boat. Left Puerto Vallarta April 1 at 0600 and arrived Hiva Oa April
23 same time. I think that's 22 days? Not too bad for over 2800
miles, but admittedly the favorable 1+ knot current we enjoyed most of
the way helped some.
Finally got to an island with not only internet, but wifi, so I am
sitting in the cockpit at anchor here in Taiohae Bay, enjoying a
pretty decent bottle of French wine, and just thought I'd let you know
the weather is here, and wish you were beautiful, or something like
that.
More about the trip and some pics if I ever get them uploaded (having
a little trouble getting on)www.sailinglinks.com/notes.htm
Now you can go back to politics and meow stuff...

Best,

Mike

s/y (only s/v if a commercial vessel) Arabella
www.sailinglinks.com

Hey Mike! Wow! I didn't think you'd get there that fast! Is Barbie on
her way out now? You lucky duck, getting to do this...what a blast you
must be having...Pau for real...

Yep, it's way cooler than virtual voyaging, and yep, I do feel like a
pretty lucky lil ducky.
Barbie has her ticket, which she somehow got for only $500 some, and
will be flying into Papeete the same day my crew flys out, 31st of
May.
Sorry she's missing the Marquesas, though, because they are really
beautiful islands with mostly pretty wonderful people.
I'll let you know about the Tuamotus- some say they are great, but
they won't have the dramatic beauty these high islands have.
Getting Chanteuse out much?

It's great to hear from you Mike, glad to know you had a safe & fast
passage.

Hey Mike! Wow! I didn't think you'd get there that fast! Is Barbie on
her way out now? You lucky duck, getting to do this...what a blast you
must be having...Pau for real...

cruisin wrote:
Yep, it's way cooler than virtual voyaging, and yep, I do feel like a
pretty lucky lil ducky.

Yeah but your boat doesn't have square topsails!


Barbie has her ticket, which she somehow got for only $500 some, and
will be flying into Papeete the same day my crew flys out, 31st of
May.
Sorry she's missing the Marquesas, though, because they are really
beautiful islands with mostly pretty wonderful people.

How many other cruising boats in the anchorage?
I hear a lot of places in the South Pacific are getting crowded.


I'll let you know about the Tuamotus- some say they are great, but
they won't have the dramatic beauty these high islands have.

The Marquesas are unique and beautiful... I envy you Mike!

Getting Chanteuse out much?

They are getting out sailing a few times, it's been a windy spring
here. I miss having a sprit boat, but hopefully that will be corrected
next spring when we get back. Looking forward to hearing more from you
all!

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

cruisin wrote:
On May 2, 7:05 pm, katy wrote:

cruisin wrote:

Or bonjour, but locals here seem to prefer their own lingo, so when in
Rome...
We had a pretty fast trip, at least for this old wide-body cruising
boat. Left Puerto Vallarta April 1 at 0600 and arrived Hiva Oa April
23 same time. I think that's 22 days? Not too bad for over 2800
miles, but admittedly the favorable 1+ knot current we enjoyed most of
the way helped some.
Finally got to an island with not only internet, but wifi, so I am
sitting in the cockpit at anchor here in Taiohae Bay, enjoying a
pretty decent bottle of French wine, and just thought I'd let you know
the weather is here, and wish you were beautiful, or something like
that.
More about the trip and some pics if I ever get them uploaded (having
a little trouble getting on)www.sailinglinks.com/notes.htm
Now you can go back to politics and meow stuff...

Best,

Mike

s/y (only s/v if a commercial vessel) Arabella
www.sailinglinks.com

Hey Mike! Wow! I didn't think you'd get there that fast! Is Barbie on
her way out now? You lucky duck, getting to do this...what a blast you
must be having...Pau for real...


Yep, it's way cooler than virtual voyaging, and yep, I do feel like a
pretty lucky lil ducky.
Barbie has her ticket, which she somehow got for only $500 some, and
will be flying into Papeete the same day my crew flys out, 31st of
May.
Sorry she's missing the Marquesas, though, because they are really
beautiful islands with mostly pretty wonderful people.
I'll let you know about the Tuamotus- some say they are great, but
they won't have the dramatic beauty these high islands have.
Getting Chanteuse out much?


yes, but sailing North Carolina is pretty tame after years of stormy old
Lake Michigan...I think there was one white cap 2 weeks ago..mostly flar
waters but good steady winds without the turbulent gusting...being able
to sail all winter is a great thing...