(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
On the road to the Marquesas Festival
(posted by Marine) In November, Jim accepted 2 new crewmates on Akela : Nico and me, Marine, two dive instructors from Fakarava, dreaming to come back to the Marquesas Islands for the festival on Ua Pou in December. The first step was Tetamanu, in the south of Fakarava to dive with the gang on two … Continue reading On the road to the Marquesas Festival
Ua Pou
Our last island to visit in the Marquesas was Ua Pou (pronounced like Wa-Poo). This is one of the smallest islands, diamond shaped with 40 square miles. But it is the tallest island, with dagger-like amazing spires that extend to 4000 ft. Much of the 2000 population live in the town of Hakahau. We spent … Continue reading Ua Pou
Nuku Hiva
The main island of the Marquesas is Nuku Hiva, roughly 10 x 15 miles with over 3000 people. On the south side of the island, there are 3 large, lush valleys. The center one is Taiohae which has 2/3 of the population as well as the being the government seat for the Marquesas. As the … Continue reading Nuku Hiva
Ua Huka
Ua Huka is a small island of 30 square miles due East of Nuku Hiva, with only 3 tiny towns and 600 people total. We stayed on the southern coast at Ua Huka 5 days before returning to Nuku Hiva to resupply baguettes and pick up Matt. With Tony aboard, we set sail for Ua … Continue reading Ua Huka
Pictures from Fatu Hiva
Here are some pictures from Fatu Hiva. I'll add comments if I can get connect to the www.
Fatu Hiva
The island of Fatu Hiva is 40 miles upwind from Tahuata. We made the trip motor-sailing, using the power from the diesel engine to get upwind with the mainsail pulled in tight to give stability. Of course it’s possible to sail a boat upwind without the engine by tacking. The boat never goes directly upwind, … Continue reading Fatu Hiva
Sail Akela 