We had a fabulous time in the Tuamotus but it was time for us to keep moving and head west.

Our next stop was Tahiti. Although we loved the island life, we were excited to enter back into civilisation. We also had another boat doing the same passage. It’s always nice to know there is another boat close by as it can feel very lonely on the open ocean.

The sail was simple and enjoyable with the winds the lightest we’ve seen for a while. With good conditions we made our way south towards Tahiti. The sky was clear for the passage, allowing for gorgeous sunsets each evening. The sky also came alive at night with incredible stars and a tiny sliver of moon, which would rise around 3am. Its amber glow appearing on the horizon like a warm smile. 

With clear blue skies, the visibility was incredible. Allowing us to see our first glimpse of Tahiti from over 50miles away. It’s huge volcanic structure emerging on the horizon. As we got closer we could even smell the land, a rich earthy smell which was a stark contrast to the salty air around us. 

Upon arrival you had to inform the harbour master, to ensure a safe passage past the airstrip. Once we had the all clear, we made our way towards the anchorage. Keeping a look out over head as we anxiously watched the sky for the next plane to land!  

Tahiti has a busy anchorage but there was plenty of space for everyone. We found a perfect little spot on the edge of the reef. We were the only monohull anchored this shallow, which surprised our new neighbours. However we are very confident in our depth gauge, having dealt with a large tidal range in the UK. After testing our holding, we were finally happy and able to explore! 

Rangiroa to Tahiti

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