30 April 2011 Takaroa, Tuamotus

The EJ's Voyage
Mike Everton-Jones
Sat 30 Apr 2011 22:22
We have arrived in the atoll of Takaroa, Tuamotus. 66hrs passage from the Marquises. A good passage with good winds, moderate seas.
 
This atoll is huge! We found a 10m patch to drop the anchor in. Otherwise it is very deep, 20m minimum. The entrance to the lagoon was impressive with big overfalls. We could have been in Scotland for a moment with the whirlpools!
 
The boys are blowing the dinghy up at the moment so we can have a wander ashore.
 
Will tell more tomorrow but just wanted to let you know that we have reached the Tuamotus!
 
Love
Catherine and Mike