2002 Tahiti Cruise Notes
September 7 - 14, 2002
Leeward Islands of French Polynesia
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Actual trip was counter-clockwise around Raiatea 2 nights, then to Bora-Bora for 3 nights, then finally to Tahaa for 2 nights |
The Leeward Isles of the Society Islands chain, often referred to as the outer islands of Tahiti, are lush, verdant and sun-kissed. A cluster of volcanic islands are dominated by craggy mountainous terrain, skirted by costal lowlands and surrounded by an encircling reef. Inside the reef, water is flat as a pond. Inter-island passages are more challenging, in open ocean. Fun! |
Tahiti Sailors
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Boat Berthing
 | 41 ft Hugh Gregg, Becky Failor, Roger Pepin, Diane Gruber, and Carl Myerholz |
| 43 ft Joe + Dorian Martinka, Dan Geiszler, Jan Johnson, Jeff Dunham and Michelle Krick |
Official Positions
| Skippers: Joe and Hugh |
| First mates: Dan and Becky (Dan served as skipper for half the trip) |
| Cruise purser and Chef: Carl |
| Hors D'ouerves and Drink Meisters: Dan and Michelle |
| DJ and Dance Lead: Michelle |
| Interpreter: Roger |
| Yoga Master: Dorian |
| KidSitter Angel: Barbara (Joe's mom)) |
| Motor Scooter Commanders: Jan and Dorian |
| Cruise DiveMaster: Carl |
Sailboat Information
| Two boats for this trip.... | |
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SunSail SunOdyssey 43DS, a spacious and unique sloop with a raised salon to see outside. 6 person crew. Name of "Almandin" Skipper: Joe Click for specs |
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SunSail Oceanis 400, a sleek sloop with low swim platform and easy sail handling. 5 person crew. (It was actually upgraded upon arrival to a 41 foot SunOdyssey called "DaVinci" Skipper: Hugh Click for specs |
Sailing TimesBest sailing is the dry winter months between April and November. Then, winds are dependable, temperatures in the comfortable 70s and unsettled weather is infrequent. Trade winds are 13-18 knots year-round.
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