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Ensemble - Day 97 (Saturday 14 April): Rangiroa



Greetings from yacht Ensemble.

We have just done the overnight passage from Manihi to Rangiroa atoll. This is the second largest atoll in the world - stretching more than 100nm.... and there is a nice resort with cocktail bar and restaurant just opposite where we've anchored. Brizo, Samsara, Mr Blues and Serendipity are all anchored here as well.

Yesterday we spent the day snorkelling and having a look at the quaint village on Manihi. We were very nervous about getting the anchor up - and it took a couple of attempts but we finally got it up (nearly tipping the dinghy in the process). We also broke the girdle clip for the anchor rope - so with all the hastles we were glad to make it through the channel and get away by 4pm.

Magali made a lovely dinner of gnochi.

The overnight sail was good - with decent winds and at a useable angle. We arrived at the Rangiroa entrance at 8am and were through the channel and anchored without incident.

So a couple of days rest here before we head off to Papeete.

Cheers

Dave & Magali

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