Tahuata and recovering
Skye Blue sailing
Stephen and Malene
Tue 11 Jul 2023 03:45
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Kaoha,
Got all the formalities sorted fairly eassily in Hiva Oa
- thank you Sandra - and washing done - again thank you Sandra - and moved on to
Tahuata, the island just south of Hiva Oa. The island was lovely, the anchorage
outside the breakwater not so much, so decided to leave, although could easily
have spent more time. Had the treat of watching the Aranui 5 - cruise
ship/supply vessel arrive before we left! That is a spectacle not to be missed
and thank you to Poppy for adding to the entertainment.
As we lifted the anchor, Stephen hurt his hand and given
we needed some R&R anyway, we are here for a few days. It is lovely and
flat here and the hold is good and so are the neighbours. The popped by
with fresh caught fish the other day - it must have been big as the pieces they
gave us were enough to feed us for a couple of days!
Getting the boat cleaned and sorted out and shaking all
the mold out. Panama City must have been a damp and warm affair as we need to
sunbeam just about everything that has been tucked away for the passage! UV is a
great thing when you want it! It's all good now and no damage done. Even got my
hands into some black mold remover which is probably up there in least liked
things along with chlorinated swimming pools! But it does the job.
Stephen's hand is on the mend and tomorrow we might try
to put diesel in the port tank. Managed easily to get diesel in Hiva Oa. None of
this "no supplies possible/ don't count on getting diesel unless you have
prebooked with the copra boat" stuff. You can get mostly any needed supplies
here and the rest can be shipped from Tahiti.
Greetings from Ivaivanui Bay,
9:54.8664S 139:06.5990W
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