The Molokai Hoe, the world’s longest running outrigger canoe race having first started in 1952 & regarded as the World Championship of 6 man (3 change) outrigger racing is an event eagerly awaited each year across the globe. This 66km race crosses some of the world’s most dangerous waters – the Kaiwi Channel – Kaiwi […]
It would border on the impossible for a surf-ski paddler to imagine anything better than the Maraamu Surf Ski Race. This international championship is conducted annually between Tahaa & Bora Bora in some of the world’s most beautiful ocean waters during the period of the maraamu (the predominant southerly wind at the time) ensuring exceptional […]
The unofficial world championship of open water outrigger paddling for women, the Na Wahine O Ke Kai (Women of the Water) from Molokai to Oahu across the Kaiwi channel has been cancelled. Although the impact of Tropical Storm Niala was cited it would appear that the decision was ‘taken in the interest of certain less than […]
Bora Bora enjoys good year round deep-sea fishing with blue marlin, tuna, yellow fin tuna, mahi mahi, trevally, wahoo, skipjack & jacks amongst others all readily available. It’s a magical place to fish as the off-shore views back to the islands are stunning – this is some of the world’s best ocean scenery. Add to […]
The election of Miss Bora Bora is always eagerly awaited & this year was no exception. A large & enthusiastic crowd was on hand filling to capacity the massive white marquee which sits at water’s edge in Bora Bora’s principal village of Vaitape. This was an interesting year in that not only was the 39th crowning of […]
Tahiti Pearl Regatta – 2015 Update The Tahiti Pearl Regatta – 2015, the 12th consecutive running of this the largest & most prestigious sailing event of its kind in the South Pacific, will get under way on 28th April & run, well sail, through to 2nd May. The event will bring together 35-40 boats, 16 of […]
The Waterman Tahiti Tour, makes its debut in 2014, extending the Bora Bora Ironmana Liquid Festival, now in its 14th consecutive year, to a National event with International competitors. The event is staged at the stunning Sofitel Marara Resort built by the famous cinematographer Dino De Laurentiis during the filming of ‘Hurricane’. Mia Farrow, Jason Robards, Max […]
The Molokai Hoe is an ‘ultimate’ race – the ultimate test of physical strength, mental endurance, determination, teamwork & strategy in a battle against the extreme elements that the sea can produce. The event flowed from a dream of a certain Albert Minvielle & 2014 will mark the 62nd consecutive year on which the event […]
The Maraamu Surf Ski Race, a major event on the World Surf Ski Championship circuit, gathers the very best of the world’s kayakers in a thrilling 38km dash in the world’s best down-wind blue water ocean race. Run annually, the 2014 Championship marked the 6th running of this prestigious event; a spectacular outing starting at […]
The Tiare Anei flower grows uniquely on the foothills of Mt Pahia in Bora Bora; a flower strongly anchored in Bora Bora legend. Fortunately the flower was spared in the devastating fires which ravaged Mt Pahia in September 2013 & prevent to this day the ability to fully climb this magnificent mountain. The Tiare Anei […]