#7A. FALKEN | Tahiti Cruising | Bora Bora

Tuesday, 28 May, 2025 | Moored off Bora Bora Yacht Club

Well the forecast wind was somewhat under estimated for our sail from Tahiti to Bora Bora. The sea state was also somewhat larger than expected but nonetheless the crew dug deep and we sailed our way through 20 hours to make landfall at 0800 yesterday.

The entrance to Bora Bora is very manageable with a predicted outflowing current and in the lee of the prevailing winds and sea. W head planned to use a mooring buoy just off of the Bora Bora Yacht club and there were plenty free when we arrived. As it transpires, anchoring is prohibited here and instead the Bora Bora mooring services manage 5 different sites and it costs just the equivalent of $30 US per night.

The Bora Bora Yacht Club is a separate entity but for a small fee allow dinghy dockage, showers, toilets, laundry and rubbish disposal. The cost is subtracted from the bill if you choose to eat at the restaurant, which we did and which was excellent.

Today the crew spent the morning ashore recovering from our fruity passage before a buffet lunch on board and then heading out to an organised snorkel safari. As I type this, I can hear them regaling tales of their adventure which took them around the entire island and which seemingly was a huge success for all.

Mary is prepping a dinner of fresh tuna steaks and new potatoes with salad as we make water and anticipate another spectacular sun set from Bora Bora.

- Emily