Monthly Archives: August 2010

Sightseeing in Hao

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Frank Taylor

I’ve had better Internet connectivity here in Niue, so I’ve been gradually updating our photo albums and reviewing content on the Tahina site. I realized I never did a summary of our visit to Hao where we watched the total … Continue reading →

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Capsized Anna Salvaged and Seen in Niue

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Frank Taylor

s/v Anna stored inverted on monthly supply ship to Niue Nearly a month ago we shared the surprising story of a 57′ catamaran called “Anna” that had reportedly capsized off Niue on the way to Tonga. It was surprising because … Continue reading →

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Niue Car Tour, Diving, and Whales

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Frank Taylor

One of the big attractions to Niue is that it is a prime breeding area for whales. We were expecting to see a lot from all the stories we had heard. Yet, when we arrived we heard only a few … Continue reading →

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Photos from Rarotonga

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Frank Taylor

We had a great time in Rarotonga. I uploaded a few photos of our experiences there. In the album below you can see the harbor where Tahina was parked, pictures of the island and hike through the mountains, views of … Continue reading →

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A Niue Experience

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Frank Taylor

Niue Harbor from Tahina – wharf on the left We arrived at Niue on Thursday afternoon after a 3.8 day sail from Rarotonga. Niue, which is pronounced “new-y”, is the world’s smallest single island nation. The island is geographically a … Continue reading →

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Blow out!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Frank Taylor

Yesterday afternoon we were having a very pleasant afternoon sail making 8+ knots with the spinnaker. We had been experiencing three beautiful days of sailing under nearly ideal conditions. No rain, just enough wind to move along nicely, and following … Continue reading →

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Towards Niue

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Frank Taylor

Our last days in Rarotonga were pretty busy. On Friday I had to get our clearance to leave the Cook Islands. The paperwork was pretty simple except we had to change our crew list to disembark Jason and Lara. They … Continue reading →

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Sights in Rarotonga and Plans for Niue

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Frank Taylor

We have had a great time visiting Rarotonga. Lots of beautiful places to see, and the inexpensive scooter transportation has been liberating. We traveled many miles around the roads and had a wonderful time on the back roads through rolling … Continue reading →

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New 360 Panorama of Bora Bora

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Frank Taylor

It’s about time I finally got another 360 Panorama processed and uploaded. These photos are really special because they give you an immersive experience from all directions: up, down, and all around at very high resolution. One of these days, … Continue reading →

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Reaching Rarotonga

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Frank Taylor

As Rarotonga appeared in the early morning light during our approach on Tuesday, I was surprised how rugged the terrain looked. The mountains were higher than expected with sheer cliffs, and some giant spires on them. And, since they are … Continue reading →

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