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April 30, 2020October 17, 2020 mattrademacher Culture, French Polynesia, Marquesas, Personal reflections

Marquesan Festival

(posted by Matt) I eagerly told friends and family that Jungin and I are going to the Marquesas. The usual reply was, “Where are the Marquesas again?” The Marquesas Islands are the furthest island group in the world from any continent. The islands are about 1,900 miles south of Hawaii, which puts them 500 miles … Continue reading Marquesan Festival

May 16, 2018October 17, 2020 mattrademacher French Polynesia, Tuamotus

Fakarava South Pass

(Posted by Matt) The sun is setting, and we haven't caught dinner. Tony's the days cook wants a consensus on a dinner plan. We are just off Katiu atoll on our way to Fakarava atoll. Katiu is where to big boss had his wedding party Regis told us about. Earlier as we sailed close by … Continue reading Fakarava South Pass

May 13, 2018October 17, 2020 mattrademacher French Polynesia, Tuamotus

Makemo

(posted by Matt) There are two sailboats outside the Raroia passage waiting for the strong current to subside. We study the size and movement of the passage waves and determine now is the best time to leave the lagoon go through to the open ocean. Jim tells me to radio the two boats to tell … Continue reading Makemo

May 7, 2018 mattrademacher Boat stuff, Culture, Tuamotus

Rarioa

After 4 days of living in a compartment pitching randomly in every direction, knowing what Jim meant by he had bruises on top of bruises, learning how to carefully think out ahead of time how to move 4 feet in the cabin without getting hurt. Now the sailboat rests in a tranquil paradise of this … Continue reading Rarioa

May 3, 2018 mattrademacher French Polynesia, Passages

Ua Pou to Rarioa

This entry was made by Matt Left the pointy volcanic islands of the Marquesas and sailed for 4 days south to the flat Tuomotus atolls. Just as we were leaving Ua Pou island we saw a cloud of various sea birds directly in front of us. The birds are feeding on a large school of … Continue reading Ua Pou to Rarioa

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