Monthly Archives: May 2010

Baie d’Hakahetou, Ua-Pou

Posted on May 16, 2010 by KC2RIY

En route to Ua-Pou I tried hailing Whiskers a couple of times but received no response either time. Later on, to our delight, we heard them hailing us quite legibly. We said our hellos and checked where we each were … Continue reading →

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Baie Haavei, Ua-Huka

Posted on May 15, 2010 by KC2RIY

After washing ourselves down and filling our water containers we headed round the corner to Baie Haavei. We were treated to the sights of more red rocks this time enriched as the sun lowered in the sky as the day … Continue reading →

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Baie de Vaipaee, Ua-Huka

Posted on May 14, 2010 by KC2RIY

The sail over from Hiva-Oa to Ua-Huka was a breeze with the wind alternating between being off our beam and a reach. We arrived a good hour before sunset. The bay we arrived in reminds us of Arizona. Arid and … Continue reading →

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Change of plans

Posted on May 13, 2010 by KC2RIY

The notion that you’re free to go wherever you want, whenever you want in a sailboat is a myth. Well you can as long as the wind and weather lets you. We set sail this morning at first light assuming … Continue reading →

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Hapatoni & Bahia Hanamenu

Posted on May 12, 2010 by KC2RIY

Around 8am we went ashore to explore Hapatoni. This little village is less touched by modern life than the others we’ve seen. There was a communal area with poles carved in a local fashion as were one or two other … Continue reading →

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