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Timshel - En route to Tuamotus



The Tuamotus are atolls where the original central island has completely sunk, leaving the fringing coral reef forming the lagoon. We set off from Ua Pou Tuesday lunchtime, got some wind once clear of the island. Some dolphins came to play. Wednesday rather variable winds - had to gybe several times as found ourselves heading in completely the wrong direction as wind changed, slow progress in light winds, becalmed a couple of times. By daylight Thursday got steadier wind, beam to broad reach and good progress. The morning SSB net has started again - thanks to Misto and Laura Dawn for organising, so we have heard from quite a few boats. Most seem to be on their way to Fakarava, as are we - this island was recommended by local guru Cameron. Apart from Aurora Polaris who seem to have arranged to pick up friends at an island without a pass into the lagoon. At some point we will have to fine tune our arrival for correct daylight/tidal conditions for entry into the lagoon.

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