The World ARC fleet are getting back together again after a four weeks period sailing around Marquesas and Tuamotus Islands.
The boats have arrived in Tahiti in preparation for the World ARC Fleet Rendezvous that takes place over the next few days. All the boats have been in contact with an other boats during their free cruising of the Marquesas and Tuamoto Islands but this is the first time since Nuku Hiva that the whole fleet will meet again.
The islands of French Polynesia have a lot to offer and the participants have been enjoying these to the maximum.
Having arrived in Tahiti, the World ARC crews will enjoy a rendez-vous programme, based in the principal city of Papeete. Thursday 28th they will receive a briefing about the rest of the Society Islands and Tahiti Pearl Regatta a popular regatta that takes place in the islands of Raiatea Tahah and Bora Bora.
After a welcome speech from local authorities there will be a before a cocktail with the prize giving for Leg4 from Galapagos to Marquesas.
On Friday, an half day tour of the Island closes the programme of the Rendez Vous
From Sunday 10 yachts will move to Raiatea to participate in Pearl Regatta , the rest of the fleet will start cruising the Leeward Islands.
The next meeting is planned in Raiatea the 11th of may for the start of the next leg to Suwarrow-Niue-Tonga.
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