Calm waters, esmerald sea,
breathtaking views... and some tricky coursse for those not familiar
with coral reefs. Beside the passes of the lagoons, every one here
agrees that sailing in French Polynesia offers no major navigational
challenges. It really is all about fun and enjoying the wonderful landscape.
*Trade winds*
In Polynesia, the dominant winds blow from the east, with a northerly
touch between novembre and march, with speeds between 5 to 15 knots. The
dry season is between the month of April and October and the trade winds
take an more south easterly course. The Tahitians called it Mara'amu and
it has a very "Mistral " look, with gusts up to 40 knots. The Mara'amu
can blow for several days.
Another peculiar thing in French Polynesia is the tidal range. Fench
Polynesia is known for its Amphidromic point, where tides have no lunar
influence, only solar influence, with high tides at noon and midnight
every day.
The tahiti Pearl regatta competitors will also keep an eye on Venturi
effects caused by the high mountains, some of reach measure over 1 000
meters.
Program
Mercredi 16 mai -- Uturoa (Raiatea)
15h Régate d'entraînement (7 MN)
Jeudi 17 mai - manche 1 & 2
8h30 Raiatea > Bora Bora (27,3 MN)
14h30 Bora Bora Banana (4,5 MN)
Vendredi 18 mai - manche 3
8h30 Bora Bora > Taha'a (21,8 MN)
Samedi 19 mai - manche 4 & 5
8h30 Raiatea Banana (5,7 MN)
12h30 Tour de Taha'a (19 MN)
/*A terre :*/
Jeudi 17 mai, Hollywood party!
Hôtel le Méridien, Bora Bora
Cocktail, repas, présentation des équipages, musique, party.
Dresscode : «stars, strass & paillettes» ; Mouillage : face à l'hôtel
Vendredi 18 mai, polynesian night
Motu Céran, Taha'a
Fluo Coconut Challenge, Sunset Cocktail, four tahitien, show de danse,
Beach Party
Dresscode : «Fluo» Mouillage : au nord du motu Céran
Samedi 19 mai, soirée des équipages
Motu Pearl Village, Taha'a
Cocktail, remise des Prix, repas, défilé des équipages, concerts by
Raiatea Connection & Playful Robots, No Moon Party...
A 5h, pour les vaillants : Soupe à l'oignon ; Dresscode : «Déguisés» ;
Mouillage : au nord du motu Céran
*Photo : Tor Johnson*
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