This opportunity was posted on March 9, 2013
[ Cancelled ] World ARC Leg 5 Tahiti to Tonga French Polynesia to Tonga ref 1588
Dan Bower wants 2 crew for Skyelark of London, Skye 51, 16m.
From Tahiti, French Polynesia to Neiafu, Tonga.
April 2017 to June 2017.
Leg 5: Tahiti, Society Islands, Bora Bora, Suwarrow, Nuie, Vavu'a, Tonga (1630nm) Tahiti has become known as a typical South Seas island paradise. Whilst the main city of Papeete is bustling and well populated, the interior of the island is uninhabited, filled with jagged peaks and gorges all covered in lush tropical vegetation. Close by on Moorea there are opportunities for mountain hiking, island tours and snorkelling with rays. We will also visit Raiatea, Tahaa and Huahine before stopping off at Bora Bora, which has been known as the most beautiful island on earth. It has massive twin peaks which create a wonderful skyline. Beautiful anchorages sit within the surrounding barrier reef. For those adventurous types, you can conquer the mountain or an easier option would be to take a helicopter tour. Biking round the island is also a great way to explore. We rendezvous with the other WARC yachts in Bora Bora on the 12th May and from there sail across in company to Suwarrow and then onto Niue. Suwarrow is an atoll only 9 miles by 11 which became known as a dream destination for those seeking a remote island on which to escape civilization. Tom Neale from New Zealand wrote a book describing his stay there as a hermit in the 1950s. It is an amazing place, home to a huge array of fish and the biggest manta rays you will have ever seen! A proper island paradise. In contrast, Niue Island is part of New Zealand with an area of 100 square miles, making it the largest raised coral island in the world. There is much to explore ashore including massive lime stone caves which are present both inland and along the coast, some of them nearly a mile deep. Diving is superb with underwater visibility of 30m or more. We conclude this leg in Vava'u in Tonga which is a 230 mile sail from Niue. This was our most popular leg in 2014 for a good reason! £4200 Please email us for more information. http://skye51.com
What roles/experience are needed (Crew 1): does not matter
What roles/experience are needed (Crew 2): does not matter
Sailing with a Rally: World ARC
I'm looking for (gender): either
Cabins/Sleeping : shared cabin-own bunk
Smoking on board: smoking allowed
Total people on board: 8
Crew roles: Crew will be fully involved with the running and sailing of the yacht.
Money: voyage cost $4200
Travel to and from boat: crew pays
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