Author Archives: Peter Rossin
Fakarava
Well back to the view out the window. We managed to arrive at Fakarava on slack water and the pass treated us well. Motoring down inside the atoll was a spectacular treat. Reminiscent of the Bahamas, this is a lighthouse … Continue reading
Big News
Son George and his galfriend joined us in the Tuamotus in Fakarava. Know I am jumping ahead, but while with us at the South Pass, they spent a night at a great small resort called Tetamuna Village – very romantic. … Continue reading
Tuamotus Itinerary
Sorry – no pictures this time but wanted to cover our plan for the Tuamtous. We arrived in Fakarava and had roughly 6 days before our son, George, and his girlfriend arrived. We decided to use the time to scope … Continue reading
The Tuamotus and Scanning Sonar
Our Furuno Scanning Sonar has gotten a real workout in the Tuamotus. To put this in perspective, the following is a screen shot of our Furuno chart program showing Rangiroa – the largest and most populated of the Tuamotus. The … Continue reading
Tuamotus Overview
After the Society Islands, our next ports of call are the Tuamotus. From Bora Bora to our first stop in Fakarava some 330 nautical away (1.5 days at our normal cruise). The Tuamotu archipelago consists of roughly 78 islands scattered … Continue reading
Maupiti Part 3
Before heading off to rent our bikes, we saw these three dogs swimming from the village across the lagoon to a small Motu. A goodly distance of over a mile. We we’re told by one of the villagers that this … Continue reading
Maupiti Part 2
A few more views as we motored down to the village. Iron Lady anchored off the village (always have to fit at least one shot of her in). Kim, Deb and I were off to town for a quick walkabout. … Continue reading
Maupiti Part 1
After Daria’s departure, we had one week left before Kim had to leave so it was agreed that we would head off to Maupiti (which we had been hearing wonderful things about) for 3 or 4 days and then back … Continue reading