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“We poured our souls and funds into the ‘new’ Camara and after three and a half years had almost depleted both,” said Peter. more
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“We poured our souls and funds into the ‘new’ Camara and after three and a half years had almost depleted both,” said Peter. more
“Cruising for 16 years previously on a very small budget had already made us into a very solid team and was the best preparation for the rebuild project and all its challenges,” she adds. Launching Camara on Christmas Day 2015, they decided that Fiji was the ideal destination for their first season living aboard. After all the hard work, long hours and stress, they were desperate to enjoy the fruits of their labour. [links]
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“After nearly seven years of projects, building a house, having full time jobs and then the boat rebuild which we mostly did ourselves, we just needed to go sailing and have an easy holiday in a stunning location! Having been to Fiji three time previously we knew this was where we’d find everything we love in one easy place,” said Christina. [links]
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Kiriwina (Papua New Guinea)
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Experience the local cultures by attending dedicated cultural presentations and shows; visit villages; snorkel and dive the South Pacific's famously clear water; watch for wildlife or shop -- these are some of the top diversions throughout the South Pacific. here
What is the best time to cruise to the South Pacific? more
Kiriwina (Papua New Guinea)
More about the South Pacific
Imagine the ultimate paradise; you're likely to find it in the South Pacific. Reachable from Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific includes popular islands like Fiji, Bora Bora, Tahiti and Samoa as well as more remote stops that are diverse in culture, history, languages, geology and scenery. On a South Pacific cruise, you can enjoy relaxed beaches and some of the world's best water sports.
By far the most commonly traveled route is the first leg of the so-called Pacific Milk Run to the Marquesas. It's roughly 3,000 miles, depending on where you start from, and is typically mostly a broad reach or downwind. The best time for crossing on this route is March-April, so you arrive in the Marquesas near the end of the southern cyclone season. For most, this route will cross the equator and the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), where many boats experience calm or unsettled weather.
Once south of the ITCZ, the sail will be in mostly E-SE trade winds. Of course it's important to note that there are no possible stops along the way to break up the trip. Once in French Polynesia, three island groups are normally visited: the Marquesas, the Tuamotus and finally the Societies (Tahiti and her sister islands).
Options for avoiding the southern storm season and delaying your progress farther west include: staying in any place within 8° of the equator or anywhere north of it, hauling out at a cyclone-protected boatyard, and tying to a strong mooring in a protected storm anchorage. here
We've always found it curious that most North American sailors will spend years preparing for a dream trip to the South Pacific, but once they finally get started they'll race all the way to New Zealand or Australia in a single season.