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Photo Dump, Gambiers mostly
Photo Dump, Gambiers mostly

No words, just pictures

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cruising, destinations, French Polynesia, nature, South Pacific, GambiersNica WatersMarch 17, 2026photos, Gambiers Comments
BBQ, Gambiers-style
BBQ, Gambiers-style

When you’re invited to join a celebratory lunch that involves a traditional earth oven, you don’t decline!

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cruising, destinations, exploring the dream, French Polynesia, Gambiers, joys of cruising, South PacificNica WatersMarch 10, 2026Gambiers, Cruising, French PolynesiaComment
The President Came to Town!
The President Came to Town!

When the President comes to town, there are some festivities to be had.

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cruising, exploring the dream, French Polynesia, Gambiers, joys of cruising, South PacificNica WatersFebruary 24, 2026President of French Polynesia, Gambiers, special occasions, French Polynesia, Right place right time Comments
Diesel Drums
Diesel Drums

Fueling up in the Gambiers is a slightly involved affair . . .

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boat projects, cruising, DIY, French Polynesia, Life aboard, practical tips, South PacificNica WatersFebruary 17, 2026diesel, fuel fill, French Polynesia, cruising life, Gambiers, South PacificComment
East from Tahiti
East from Tahiti

When your ultimate goal is almost 1000 miles to windward, you choose your hops carefully.

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cruising, destinations, French Polynesia, South PacificNica WatersFebruary 3, 2026passages, French Polynesia, Gambiers, Tuamotus, SocietiesComment
French Polynesia Provisioning Considerations
French Polynesia Provisioning Considerations

“Wishing I had” doesn’t change things, but maybe it’ll help someone else!

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cruising advice, cruising food, food, French Polynesia, practical tips, provisioning, South PacificNica WatersJanuary 19, 2026food, provisioning, stocking upComment
Tahiti Christmas
Tahiti Christmas

Sometimes life hands you an opportunity that’s just hard to pass up. Christmas in Tahiti with the family was one for the books!

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family, French Polynesia, memories, South PacificNica WatersJanuary 13, 2026family, Christmas 2025, Tahiti, holidays Comments
Tikehau, the 12th atoll!
Tikehau, the 12th atoll!

A dozen anchorages at our twelfth atoll . . . pretty good serendipity!

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boat life, destinations, French Polynesia, South Pacific, TuamotusNica WatersDecember 15, 2025Tuamotus, highlights, cruising highComment
Thanksgiving 2025
Thanksgiving 2025

Thanksgiving aboard: the joys and challenges!

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boat life, hard parts of cruisingNica WatersDecember 14, 2025Thanksgiving, foodComment
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