cruising kids
taiohae, nuku hiva ~ old friends reunited
June 1, 2013 Amidst the retrieval of our propane tank, as we arrived in Nuku Hiva, we were also seeing old friends for the first time in a year. We had met s/y Yindee Plus last summer in Maine, and had kept in touch with them ever since. When we left Maine, we were supposed … Continue reading
tahuata, best beach & manta rays
May 22 – 29, 2013 The anchorage in Hanamoenoa Bay, Tahuata was one of our most favorite places. Manta rays would frequent the bay, there was a beautiful sandy beach where the kids could swim and play, and we received enough rain to fill our water tanks and do all of our laundry. During our … Continue reading
tahuata, hiva oa, and back
May 20 – 21, 2013 It was nearing sunset when we arrived in Hanamoenaoa Bay at Tahuata. As we were sailing towards the bay, we couldn’t help but notice the large Customs vessel anchored near the entrance. Since we weren’t officially cleared into the French Polynesia yet, we were a tad nervous about our stop … Continue reading
fatu hiva ~ a marquesan experience
May 16 – 21, 2013 Fatu Hiva is a beautiful island with beautiful people. Although, I have to admit I was a bit intimidated when we first landed at the dock. The waterfront was swarming with young adults, boys and girls, who were either playing soccer or doing soccer exercises. I felt small and weak … Continue reading
big swell brings clean hulls
May 15, 2013 As excited as we were, our first steps onto the beautiful island of Fatu Hiva were going to be a difficult task and would have to wait. A large swell was beginning to roll into the anchorage, creating a large breaking wave at the shore. While the dinghy dock was behind a … Continue reading
fatu hiva ~ the most beautiful landfall
May 14, 2013 Never in our lives, could we have imagined just how breathtakingly beautiful Fatu Hiva, a remote island in the southern Marquesas, would be. As we approached the Baie des Vierges (Bay of Virgins), we stared in amazement at the gorgeous and rugged landscape. While enjoying this absolute beauty, we also began to … Continue reading
Protected: when all you see is ocean & sky
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georgetown dolphin
January 2013 There was a small dolphin that frequented our anchorage at Stocking Island near Georgetown. One day, we saw other kids swimming, and the dolphin approached them. We immediately jumped into the dinghy and rode over to see the dolphin up close. Justine and Colin jumped in for an even closer look, as well. … Continue reading
georgetown
January 4 – 13, 2013 After tons of fun at Rudder Cut Cay, it was time to get ourselves to Georgetown where we would set ourselves up for departure from the Bahamas. s/v Eye Candy headed for Georgetown, as well. The Georgetown area and its neighboring islands are well known for being a place where … Continue reading
santa came to town
December 24, 2012 On Christmas Eve, Santa Clause rode into Staniel Cay Yacht Club on a sport fisher. Prior to his arrival, all cruising kids were invited for game and craft activities (face painting, cookie decorating, pin the nose on the snowman, bean bag toss, and other various crafts). Following the activities, all the kids … Continue reading
