Where the Flies are
L'Esprit de la Mer
Dr Chris Bates
Wed 24 Apr 2013 02:47
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This morning the anchorage became rather
rolly.After swimming to scrape the rest of the goose barnacles from the hull and
cleaning the water log I set sail for Tahuata.Swimming is slighty risky I
believe because of absence of reef to keep sharks away.But I did notice the
localkids .
Tahuata is only 6nm and an easy sail.On the lee
side I passed superb coves but already occupied with yachts so I kept on
to Anse Hanamiai and anchored by myself off a most picturesce village .The
setting is superb.High cliffs with a smal beach and a valley full of palms going
into the mountain behind.Centre of the beach is a tiny red roofef church.Will go
ashore in the morning.
For any sailors who may reed this I shall put
together some comments on the Pacific crossing if there is a demand.Let me know
via my home e mail or yachting monthly scuttlebut.This will be when I eventually
have internet myself.
chris
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