[password] Ridingmore[position] 16 28.015S 153 24.165W
[weather] light Southerlies- up to 8 knots
[speed] 2-7 knots[status] After a very relaxing few days swimming, snorkelling and enjoying the local food and beverages, we departed Bora Bora yesterday morning bound for New Zealand. We didn't get too far before being distracted by the crystal-clear waters of Maupiti- a small atoll 30 miles to the west of Bora Bora; we hove to 50m from shore in mirror-like conditions, and by all accounts the fish and coral life was stunning- lots of sharks and big fish, plus the bonus of the volcanic underwater topography providing a maze of coral and sponge covered caves and swim-throughs- a perfect way to finish our French Polynesian experience. Back on the road now in continuing mirror-like conditions with very little wind, leading to our slowest (yet most comfortable!?) 24 hours yet- about 100nm covered, mainly under motor. Crew are settling in well, and have been spoiled on their first night by the tranquility of the ocean, vibrant stars smeared across the night skies, and a glowing full-moon with which to navigate by- sailing at its most serene.. We'll continue to head west for another 1000 miles or so, before 'fanging a lefty' when the right weather system comes through to sling us home- see ya'll in a few weeks!

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