Huahine is known among sailors as the nicest of the Society Islands there being only a few hotels and not many tourists. The market is very well stocked and the local Hinano beer was on sale for only $54 per case, marked down from $70. The island is very fertile and locally grown produce is available including excellent melons. The people are friendly and helpful.

Last evening we enjoyed an excellent dinner of Mahi Mahi at an oceanfront restaurant and watched as some local children performed native dances. Bob and Dana are staying ashore for a couple more days while I am working on boat projects and trying to get wifi internet access onboard.

The wind has been mostly calm with occasional gusts to 30 knots, especially at night. It is all due to the heating and cooling of the mountains and valleys of the island. A couple of boats were dragging their anchors last night so they moved this morning to find a better holding. Sand Dollar seems to be securely hooked to the bottom so I am sleeping well.