We left Savai’i on schedule, which meant that we were once again planning our departures based on formalities rather than[…]
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A catalog of our journeys on the high seas
We left Savai’i on schedule, which meant that we were once again planning our departures based on formalities rather than[…]
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We sailed over to Savai’i from the airport anchorage of Upolu, a nice pleasant day sail. We anchored in a[…]
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Having finally been issued our cruising permit, we sailed along the north coast of Upalu from Apia, and anchored off[…]
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We mentioned passing this parade in our main Upalu post. This was the day before the Miss Samoa pageant, and[…]
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Dance contests, bands, food and craft booths, what a lucky time to arrive in Samoa! The country had just reopened[…]
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Our first experience in Samoa, in presage of many to come, was being asked to wait. In particular, despite giving[…]
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We went to sea again, and the Authorities quickly understood my protest and turned off the noise box. We had[…]
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Our first day of sailing was lovely. We had the spinnaker up in light-moderate wind, and we were cruising along[…]
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Several people had told us about this island’s nickname, Boring-Boring: apparently the majority of the tourism funnels through resorts, and[…]
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We had intended a day sail to the twin islands of Taha’a and Raiatea, but the weather was not cooperative.[…]
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