Next stop: Rangiroa….
We bailed on going to Fakarava, and should arrive in the morning to Rangiroa. After finding out that Fakarava resort was shut down, and services limited (aka no restaurant, but maybe a “snack bar”, and unknown internet capacity), we turned right. Also helping was that the wind angle / sea state greatly improved when we came up 30 degrees. We had a couple great days sailing fast with white sails on a beam reach, but seas were festive – no water glasses left on the tables. After a couple days flying Big Blue in 12-15 kts, the wind finally crapped out last night about 10. Been motoring (and making ice) all day. Gorgeous out. Caught & released a pretty good size Marlin this afternoon, followed by brownies and homemade empanadas. Boys declared them top-notch bar food. They have a keen palate.
Looking forward to someone else cooking and doing the dishes. I’ve been on duty the last 91 of 93 meals. That is 455 bowls/plates – I’m ready for a time out.
This happens on airplane trips, too…always call ahead
Gil
Sue and I enjoyed a visit with your Mom yesterday, and what a bonus that you called while we were there! Sheesh looks remarkably well considering all she has been (and is going) through. Then dinner with Popeye at Legal Seafood — great food, no prep, no clean-up. Hope you get to do the same for a few days!
Love,
BB
Great to hear your voices the other day. We just checked ourselves into an awesome bungalow in Rangiora, had a two hour massage, and the boys cleaned the galley. Talk about a good day!
oxox
Ali
We’re just are enjoying your posts and look forward to future posts. We’ve been following S/V Leu Cat and S/V Delos for several years, and like their blogs, we find your posts informative and inspirational, as we too would like to maybe sail or motor away someday.
Thanks for following along on our crazy adventure!
🙂
Ali
Ali, congrats, my commendations, enjoy land ho again and some dining without your prep! Christine, PT at ORC.
Ali, you make my days just reading of your adventures… What a wonderful life changing trip for you all…. I read you posts to Tim and we have some good laughs and sometimes we gasp at your good and harrowing times. Safe travels and keep the blogs coming as we are watching your progress on the internet too.. Great App lets us see you at all times… Blessings…
Hello,
I’m Stephanie to Fakarava Yacht Services and I just read your article mentioning the atoll of Fakarava.
After your visit to Rangiroa, if you still have time, I invite you to visit our Fakarava atoll as already made fifteen yachts making parties of the Rally World Arc.
You can visit our website: http://www.fakayachtservices.com where you will find all the services we offer (including a free internet).
The village of north Rotoava Fakarava 6 offers snacks, crafts, shore excursions or sea. You also have an emergency, a post office (with a cash machine open 24/24) and 3 stores directly to the village.
Our atoll is classified biosphere reserve, respect for nature and the environment remains a priority for the population.
I hope I have convinced you and so to welcome you in a few days to Fakarava.
Regards,
Stéphanie
Hi Stephanie!
Thanks so much for your comment. We were heading your way from the Marquesas, but had heard through cruiser grapevine that the resort was closed down. That combined with funky wind angle had us veer off our track to Fakarava, launch the Parasailor downwind, and land in Rangiroa at the Kia Ora resort. We heard great things about the diving in and beauty of the Fakarava atoll and we’re sorry to have missed it. Unfortunately, we have already moved west into the Society Islands. If we had more time…..
Cheers!
Ali