South Pacific — Blog — Fit2Sail

Posts in South Pacific

Pas de Suckage

Pas de Suckage

Those moments when life just overflows with excellence. We’ve got a term for that.

cruising, French Polynesia, joys of cruising, sailing, South PacificNica WatersAugust 26, 2025sailing, good times, cruising highlights Comments

Katiu! (Fifth Atoll for us . . .)

Katiu! (Fifth Atoll for us . . .)

Almost 2 weeks in Katiu, wherein we indulged in art and learned more about the local industries . . .

destinations, French Polynesia, South Pacific, TuamotusNica WatersAugust 19, 2025Katiu, Tuamotus, destinations, French Polynesia Comments

Makemo (Our Fourth Atoll)

Makemo (Our Fourth Atoll)

Our fourth atoll, different yet again!

anchoring, destinations, French Polynesia, South Pacific, TuamotusNica WatersAugust 12, 2025Makemo, atoll, Tuamotus, Anchoring life Comments

Raroia (Atoll number 3!)

Raroia (Atoll number 3!)

Almost a month (and 7 anchorages) in Raroia!

destinations, French Polynesia, South Pacific, TuamotusNica WatersJuly 28, 2025Tuamotus, French Polynesia, Destinations, RaroiaComment

Hao! (Atoll number 2)

Hao! (Atoll number 2)

2 weeks at Hao, our second atoll.

destinations, French Polynesia, South Pacific, TuamotusNica WatersJuly 8, 2025Tuamotus, cruising, destinations Comments

Timing Passes in the Tuamotus

Timing Passes in the Tuamotus

Deciding on the best time to leave an atoll is one thing. When to arrive is another. Timing the passes in the Tuamotus can be tricky business.

Tuamotus, South Pacific, passagesNica WatersJuly 1, 2025Raroia, Tuamotus Comments

The Varied Landscapes of the Marquesas

The Varied Landscapes of the Marquesas

Ahh, the fabled South Pacific. All green spearing peaks, lush with growth. . . Not quite so fast.

Marquesas, South Pacific, French Polynesia, destinationsNica WatersMay 5, 2025Landscape, geography Comments