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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.

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Tuamotus, South Pacific, passagesNica WatersJuly 1, 2025Raroia, Tuamotus Comments
When the Ship Comes In
When the Ship Comes In

The ship came in! Literally, that is.

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boat life, cruising food, destinations, food, French Polynesia, provisioning, TuamotusNica WatersJune 23, 2025provisioning, food Comments
Welcome to Amanu!
Welcome to Amanu!

In almost 2 weeks we anchored in a few different spots. Surprisingly, they were all so different!

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destinations, French Polynesia, TuamotusNica WatersJune 16, 2025Tuamotus, Amanu, French Polynesia Comments
Taco Tuesday On Board!
Taco Tuesday On Board!

Taco Tuesday when you’re solely on pantry ingredients? Bring on black bean and sweet potato tacos!

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boat cooking, cooking aboard, cruising food, dinner, food, galley, recipesNica WatersJune 9, 2025recipe, food, galleyComment
Next Island Group, Unlocked! (Tuamotus!)
Next Island Group, Unlocked! (Tuamotus!)

4 days and 500 miles later, we’re in a totally different world.

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destinations, French Polynesia, TuamotusNica WatersJune 3, 2025Tuamotus, French Polynesia, passages Comments
Grocery Shopping, Marquesas Style
Grocery Shopping, Marquesas Style

When it comes to grocery shopping, there are multiple ways to get it done in the Marquesas.

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cruising food, destinations, French Polynesia, Marquesas, provisioningNica WatersMay 26, 2025food, provisioning, grocery shoppingComment
NoForeignLand - an excellent resource for cruisers!
NoForeignLand - an excellent resource for cruisers!

When you want local knowledge but are not a local, NoForeignLand is an excellent cruiser-focused resource.

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cruising, cruising community, cruising resources, destinationsNica WatersMay 19, 2025resources, NoForeignLandComment
Applying for a Long Stay Visa for French Polynesia

How to apply for a Long Stay Visa for French Polynesia from Panama.

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paperwork, practical tipsNica WatersMay 11, 2025Visa, French Polynesia Comments
Water Catching FTW
Water Catching FTW

Water water everywhere. Even with a watermaker, it’s great to catch water when it rains!

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boat life, DIY, Life aboard, practical tipsNica WatersMay 9, 2025laundry, water Comment
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