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7/31/2018

Things HAVE CHANGED.....

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SOUTH PACIFIC 2020!!!!

That was the plan for 2020... 


Never quite worked out but the plan was kinda like this...


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After our haul out and re-fit in Puerto Penasco in the Sea of Cortez we will work our way down to Puerto Vallarta by the beginning of February.

We have decided that we want to “jump” to the Marquesas from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  There are several reasons for that.
 
First we have some friends there we would like to see again and possibly take some people with us on this adventure.  Puerto Vallarta is an easy place to fly into for anyone coming to visit or join us as crew.
 
Next is that there is a large amount of resources available for the “Pacific Puddle Jump” and the epicenter for that is in Puerto Vallarta.  It becomes a good  way to meet some of the people who will be transiting that year.
 
Next is that it’s only 2800 miles to the Marquesas from Mexico, so it's "easy" from there right?
 
Soooo….
 


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Puerto Vallarta February and March
 
Puerto Vallarta is the largest gathering place for people heading off to the south pacific on the North American west coast.  This means that there are lots of seminars and talks and other resources available here. It’s also a great spot to meet some of the people who will be travelling on a similar path as we are.
 
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March/April – Off to the South Pacific!!
 
Finally!  2800 miles of open ocean.  For most it is the longest open ocean passage they will ever do.  

​This is a classic time to head out for the Marquesas. It’s early enough to maximize your time there but late enough to minimize the risk of storms.  Hopefully by now the trade winds have settled in and can make for a steady passage.

 
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May - The Marquesas

First landfall in the South Pacific. Majestic mountains.  Dramatic anchorages.

Then the tuamotus...

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May/June – Tuamotus
 
We plan to spend 6 weeks in the Tuamotus.  Much more remote than the rest of French Polenesia but it should have more snorkeling and diving which is what we are looking for!!
 
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Then Tahiti and Bora Bora

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June/July – Tahiti to Bora Bora
 
A little more well known and accessible but by now we will be ready for a bit more civilization.  
 

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Then Suwarrow in the COOK ISLANDS

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August – Suwarrow in the Cook Islands
 
We plan on hitting the northern Cook Island of Suwarrow.  A national park and a place many consider a highlight of their time in the south pacific.

Then Tonga

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September – Tonga
 
Some scuba and some snorkeling may be part of our trip here.

Then FIJI

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October – Fiji
 
Wrapping up the normal season with a month in Fiji.  We plan to re-group and re-assess our options here.  We can tackle some provisioning and final planning but I think the next step for us will be to head North towards

The MArshalls for the off season!!

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The Marshalls.  
 
1500 miles North.  This gets us north of the equator and out of the Cyclone zone. This way it lets us keep cruising for 6 more months…
 
We will keep you posted.
Carole Blaquiere
8/6/2018 08:29:55 am

Wow, what a great trip plan. I like that you are connecting with others that plan on making the same trip. I believe its the safest way to make that crossing.


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    Marc and Laura.  

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