Category Archives: Technology

Spherical 360 Photo of Three Sisters Up Close

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Frank Taylor

We took the trail to the Three Sisters where you can stand right at the base of the first rock (closest to the cliffs). As soon as I was coming down the stairs, I knew this was the place I … Continue reading →

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Solar Power Boost

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Frank Taylor

Tahina has seven 80-watt solar panels on top of our bimini roof. This has always given us a nice way to compensate for some of our electrical energy use each day (primarily our freezer and refrigerator). We recently upgraded our … Continue reading →

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Photos of our Entrance to Sydney Harbour

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Frank Taylor

It’s taken me all morning, but I’ve finally processed the photos from our grand entrance into Sydney Harbour. We left Broken Bay at 7:30 AM and motored our way south in very light southwinds. The winds picked up as we … Continue reading →

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N’Ga Peak 360 Panorama

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Frank Taylor

Yesterday we posted the story of our hike up to N’Ga Peak (or Pic N’Ga in french) here on the Iles des Pins in New Caledonia. While we were up there, I took a 360 panorama at the top. Today … Continue reading →

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Lithium Ion Batteries for Boating

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Frank Taylor

Electric power is a very important part of our lives on Tahina. It is what gives us a convenient lifestyle not unlike what we were used to before we began traveling around the world and living on the water. We … Continue reading →

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Fiji Tracks and More in Google Earth

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Frank Taylor

One of our main objectives on the Tahina Expedition is to thoroughly document where we are traveling with Google Earth and other geo-spatially aware tools. We are sharing photos, locations, and tracks with other travelers so they can learn more … Continue reading →

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Newest 360 and Map Update

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Frank Taylor

While we were visiting the area of the Nanunanu passage, we climbed a lookout point above the old closed-down resort of Nanamu-i-Ra. In the post about our visit there (with photos), I posted a wide panorama (seen here) of the … Continue reading →

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Moving to Yasawas

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Frank Taylor

Today we are departing at dawn for a sail to the Yasawas. The Fiji Routes map has been updated slightly to reflect our current plans. We’re traveling today with s/v Jackster and s/v Stray Kitty to an island in the … Continue reading →

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First 360 Panorama in Fiji

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Frank Taylor

The other day, before we left Viani Bay, I took a 360 panorama from Tahina’s deck. What’s really cool is that I just realized I’m the first 360Cities photographer to publish a 360 for all of Fiji! I’ll have to … Continue reading →

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The Boating Life: Kindle Reading

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Frank Taylor

The most favorite adage of the cruising life is that it really means “repairing your boat in exotic locations“. We certainly have spent a few days repairing a few things on Tahina since we arrived in Fiji. Just a few … Continue reading →

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