Hibiscus

Monday 23 February – For a few days we have been watching for the weather to go to the south of the Marquesas and we are not the only ones... there will be people on the water ... It's decided we raise anchor in the early afternoon under a beautiful sun, We expect to arrive the next morning.

Tuesday 20 January – The island of Ua Pou is at 25 Miles south of Nuku-Hiva. In 4 hours of navigation we are there..           The island is impressive with its gigantic "sugar loaves° ( or Necks )basaltics that stand before us, as we get into it…

16 January 2015: It is this morning that with Jacky, we will spend two days on the heights of Nuku-Hiva. The objective is to go to the "Grand Canyon" which is located northwest of Nuku-Hiva or "Desert Land"...

Saturday 3 January: Change of mooring... 5 miles east into Controller's Bay. The bay is deep and well protected and the anchor hangs well. Immediately we put the dinghy in the water and explore the bottom of the bay. The tide is almost high and we can enter the river that winds between the…

For New Year's Eve, Henry invited a troupe of dancers from Ua-Pou (island to 25 miles south) for a demonstration of HAKA. And of course the traditional buffet with lobsters, raw fish, goat, pig, chicken and lots of local vegetables....

Friday 12 December – We left Tahanea 24h ago and already the wind is capricious, The gusts follow one another followed by grains that force us to reduce the sail frequently. We continue our journey with a wind from the North East, Close... which is not the most comfortable! Cooking remains a feat and…

Wednesday 3 December 2014: 7H00 in the morning, We have just received confirmation that the SIM card of the satellite phone is activated – which is essential to communicate by email and especially to receive weather reports away from the coast. The timing is perfect!  the tide is low and the southern pass of Fakarava is…

Tuesday 25 November –  After 2 days of sailing the wind brings us in front of the southern pass of Fakarava – famous place for scuba diving. In the pass, Tetamanu Dive Center offers exceptional dives, In particular that of the shark wall.

8 November 2014 – Time flies and we have to think about heading towards the Marquesas before the hurricane season sets in. But before leaving Raiatea and the "Leeward Islands" a little tourism is necessary. Hibiscus is anchored at the bottom of Faaroa Bay, just at the mouth of the…