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samoa

A Samoan Detour

Questionable conditions make for an unexpected detour on the way to the Cook Islands.

freediving

Freediving in Tonga

Cruisers in Tonga discover freediving and are immediately hooked on the simple elegance of a healthy pastime.

vava'u

Race Time in Vava’u

Cruising boats of all stripes head out for a day of fun competition in the waters off Vava‘u, Tonga.

The Spell of Maupiti

When a mysterious dot in the South Pacific drew in a pair of sailors in, it didn’t take long for them to discover the charm of the island and its residents.

Lin and Larry Pardey

A Perfect Pacific Passage

In this excerpt from their latest book, Taleisin’s Tales, renowned sailors and authors Lin and Larry Pardey recount a near-perfect Pacific passage.

Makemo

Six Weeks in Makemo

An extended layover on Makemo lets a cruising couple sink into the rythms of life in the South Pacific.

Vanuatu

Passage to Vanautu

A sense of awe and wonder at being alone with the wind and sea returns for these cruisers on a passage to Vanuatu.

tonga

Unwinding in Tonga

After a long Pacific crossing, Tonga offers a welcome respite for cruisers making landfall for the first time in weeks.

samoa

A Samoan Detour

Questionable conditions make for an unexpected detour on the way to the Cook Islands.

freediving

Freediving in Tonga

Cruisers in Tonga discover freediving and are immediately hooked on the simple elegance of a healthy pastime.

vava'u

Race Time in Vava’u

Cruising boats of all stripes head out for a day of fun competition in the waters off Vava‘u, Tonga.

The Spell of Maupiti

When a mysterious dot in the South Pacific drew in a pair of sailors in, it didn’t take long for them to discover the charm of the island and its residents.

Lin and Larry Pardey

A Perfect Pacific Passage

In this excerpt from their latest book, Taleisin’s Tales, renowned sailors and authors Lin and Larry Pardey recount a near-perfect Pacific passage.

Makemo

Six Weeks in Makemo

An extended layover on Makemo lets a cruising couple sink into the rythms of life in the South Pacific.

Vanuatu

Passage to Vanautu

A sense of awe and wonder at being alone with the wind and sea returns for these cruisers on a passage to Vanuatu.

tonga

Unwinding in Tonga

After a long Pacific crossing, Tonga offers a welcome respite for cruisers making landfall for the first time in weeks.

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