Mokisha

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April's Return To Mokisha

07 April 2008 | Riatea, Tahiti
Colleen
New Pictures on the right under "Photo Gallery"

As 2008 arrived, my new year's resolution was to find a website where we could easily post pictures and update everyone on our adventures as we travel further west. Finally, I've found the perfect tool for us......welcome to Sailblog.com. One resolution down.....several more to go!
I thought I might start this blog with a ''year in review.'' Internet cafes were extremely slow in French Polynesia and very expensive so needless to say we didn't send out many updates and pictures this season. Tom however, did an excellent job of sending out the position reports as we crossed the Pacific Ocean.
Backing up a bit, we left Salinas, Ecuador in April and sailed to the Galapagos Islands. This was our second time in the Galapagos and we enjoyed it as much as the first time. We even saw locals who remembered us from before! We were able to see other sights that we had missed the first time & hike around the islands, enjoying the wildlife that are unique to the Galapagos. This year however, an underlying excitement bubbled just below the surface as we knew that we were on the fringe of experiencing a new frontier and that Tom's dream of crossing the Pacific Ocean was just on the horizon.
On May 21st, we sailed out of the harbor at San Cristobal Island and headed west. The day was calm, sunny and the water a deep blue. The days passed quickly as we fell into a routine. We kept in touch each morning with other cruisers via the single side band radio. Fishing became a source of entertainment along with reading and listening to music. For twenty-one days we never saw another boat. Weather for the most part wasn't bad. We did have about 8 days that I coined ''just wasn't in the brochure'' type of weather. 20-30 knots of wind and 16 ft seas. During that time our best day was a 198 miles! What a ride that was!
Finally, after twenty one days at sea we sighted our first landfall island - Nuka Hiva in the Marquesas. It was exhilarating to experience the satisfaction of conquering and safely crossing the Pacific Ocean. The next six months consisted of island hopping through the tropical, lush green island of the Marquesas to the virtually flat atolls of the Tuamotos. The Tuamotos became our vision of what cruising really is. Many of the anchorages were uninhabited. Crystal clear water and colorful fish darted about the boat. Palm trees and blinding white beaches beckoned us at each atoll. The snorkeling outstanding & the people warm and friendly. Regretfully, our visas were expiring & we had to move on to Tahiti. We then spent the rest of the season in Tahiti & her islands before heading home the end of October.
Now as the season approaches once again we are headed back to Mokisha. We've had a great trip home, although the time has sped by in a blink of an eye. We've enjoyed family, friends and Big Sur. More than likely our time away from the states will be longer this time and we hope to use this website to keep everyone update. In the photo gallery are our latest pictures from French Polynesia. Enjoy!

Colleen & Tom
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Vessel Name: Mokisha
Vessel Make/Model: Catalina 38
Hailing Port: Big Sur, Ca
Crew: Tom & Colleen
About:
Mokisha & her crew left California in January 2001. Since that time we've explored Mexico, the entire coast of Central America to Panama, often wandering inland to experience the rich cultures and intriguing ancient ruins left from past civilizations. [...]
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