Maupiha’a French Polynesia close traffic incident with a WHALE!!! / Sailing Aquarius #45

Crazy waves leaving Maupiti rocks Aquarius! The bad weather, and large waves continue during the 110 mile overnight crossing from Maupiti to Maupiha'a… This is one of the toughest crossings we have ever made!!! For a few hours after arriving the Maupiha'a shoreline, we zig zag around wondering if the pass safe to enter. Looking at 35Kts of wind, and a known current of 4kts to 6kts in the pass, we seriously debate not entering Maupiha'a, and continuing onto Palmerston. But, we had a few deliveries to make in Maupiha'a. It wasn’t easy, but we made it. And man was it was worth it!! With no expectations at the time of our arrival, we found Maupiha'a was an Island paradise. Just watch and see!!

We made friends with the locals, and some of the cruisers... We were also invited to a few feasts of lobster, and coconut crab. MM MM Good!

It was a beautiful day when we had to leave Maupiha'a, and Zivile was on the bow with the camera to show how narrow the pass.... And just when we are out of the pass a whale breaches 4 meter in front of Aquarius! That was so close and so scary! OMG - YOU HAVE TO SEE IT!!

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