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Sailing Destination: Tahiti
The Islands of Tahiti are a spectacular selection
of ex-volcanic islands and Atolls strewn lazily across the grand
South Pacific Ocean. The best cruising grounds are the Windward
and Leeward islands of the Society Islands with names like Bora
Bora, Huahine, Raiatea, and Moorea. These are the boater's dream
come true with crystalline waters in sheltered coral lagoons overlooked
by rugged volcanic peaks.
The Best Cruising months
are April through to November.
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Sample Itinerary:
7 Night / 8 Days
Day 1 Raiatea Base to Tahaa
Day 2 Tahaa to Huahine
Day 3 Huahine
Day 4 Huahine to Tahaa
Day 5 Tahaa to Bora Bora
Day 6 Bora Bora
Day 7 Bora Bora to Raiatea
Day 8 Raiatea to Raiatea Base
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Provisioning:
A large supermarket is close-by to the base in
Raiatea for self provisioning and the base personnel will help
you transfer it from the supermarket to the boat. Supermarkets
are closed on Sundays. Visa & Mastercard credit cards are
accepted at most supermarkets and restaurants.
Restaurants & Bars:
There are not a lot of restaurants/bars in this
area. Tahaa has 2, Huahine about 5, Raiatea about 4 and Bora Bora
about 8. Some restaurants place moorings in front of their restaurants
for sailors to pick-up.
Travel Access:
There are 5 airlines servicing Papeete Tahiti
from Los Angeles and 1 from Oakland.
There is then a short domestic flight from Papeete
to Raiatea.
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Weather:
Air Temp
Dec April 81°
May Nov 79°
Winds
Jan Mar; E to NE
April Dec; SE to NE
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Cruising Taxes:There
are no cruising or departure taxes in Tahiti.
Currency:
The local currency is the CFP (Central Pacific
Franc). US $ are not accepted.
CFP should be bought at the bank at the Papeete
airport on arrival.
Travel Documents:
A valid Passport is required for US citizens
to visit Tahiti.
Language:
French is the main language, but english is spoken in many service
industries and hotels.
Charter Times:
Charter times start and finish at 12:00 Noon
any day of the week.
One Way Charters:
Charters can commence in Papeete (Is. of Tahiti)
and finish in Raiatea for an extra fee.
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