gambier islands

Hi -
I'm leaving around May 1st to sail from So. California to the South Pacific. Our first landfall will be the Gambier Islands,
which are east and a bit south of the Society Island group (Tahiti, Moorea, etc.). It is a relatively remote group of islands, within
a protective atoll and, from what research I've been able to do thus far, is still today what Tahiti was like 50 years ago. I'm goiing
on a very well-found, proven boat with good friends - all of whom have extensive sailing experience.
I'd love to hear from anyone who has visited these islands by boat, or otherwise, within the past couple years.

Thanks very much - J.B.

jb.seatuner@mac.com

Haven't been to the Gambiers but spend half the year in the South Pacific, as crew on various boats and delighted to hear of others doing the same. Leaving this week for NZ then Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomons and PNG for the season. Have you tried asking on the real sailing forums like Cruiser Log, 7knots....?

A couple of tips: take a few good books. Pack some secret sweet treats to hide away and share, nothing beats a surprise; take a few 'nonsense' items - funny card game game, 'Happy Birthday' banner, party CD. Don't forget a big bottle of sunscreen and a protective sun-shirt for when snorkelling, wear a HAT, caps just don't give enough protection. If there's space on board, I always take a bag of clothes to give away on remote islands too. Oh! Just read your profile so you know all this stuff.....

Enjoy.........

Do crosspost to the Life on the Ocean Waves-

If I could get rid of the kids and ditch the husband, I would love to make this trip. Could I be a stowaway- please please?

I sailed a bit around there last year. But #2 is right, repost on Ocean Wave....

Ed