Sailing in French Polynesia

Sailing the Windward Islands in Polynesia
The Biotherm II under sail

French Polynesia's Windward islands offer world class sailing and private boat chartering and touring opportunities and the island of Tetiaroa is a favorite among many yachtsmen.

It's close proximity to Tahiti, yet total solitude and immense beauty also make it a popular and exotic sailing and touring destination among travelers.

If you're not sailing there on your own boat, you'll be choosing among Tetiaroa's sailing charters and yachting choices that make it their business to take you to the island.

For most, this island defines more than any others an "island paradise" and is a wonderful boating and sailing experience in Tahiti Polynesian waters. The breathtaking beauty of it's white sand beaches in contrast with the rich azure blue waters of a thousand colors will not be soon forgetten...
   
This page is your starting guide for exploring the pristine waters of Tetiaroa and beyond.
 

SAILING & BOAT CHARTERSSailing Raiatea Waters


Most companies offering Tetiaroa as a sailing or boat charter destination operate out of Moorea and Tahiti islands.


Typical tours involve cruising around the island for a relaxing afternoon while snorkeling, picture taking, swimming and picnicking, or visiting the hotel there. Most are one or two day excursions unless you're on a package island charter with extended lodging arrangements.    

Below is a list of sailing and boat charter companies for you to experience these waters with:



 

BIOTHERM II
Based in the Taina Marina, Tahiti
P.O. Box 13 944- 98717 Punaauia- TAHITI
Telephone- (689) 77.80.89, Fax- (689)41.04.09
Contact: Mr. Pierre-Philippe TRICOTTET
60 ft. racing Trimaran, Maximum capacity: 18 passengers.
Cruising to and around: Tetiaroa, and Moorea Islands
POLYNESIE YACHT CHARTER
Based on Papeete waterfront, P.O. Box 20589, Papeete- TAHITI
Telephone/ Fax- (689) 45.17.14
Contact: Mr. Michel & Mr. Guy FROISSARD
Fleet: 1-Motor yacht 68', Capacity: 8 passengers.
Boarding quay: Papeete or islands- depends on cruise.
Cruising to and around: All Polynesian islands including Tetiaroa. In addition to cruising, we also scuba dive, deep sea fish and windsurf from our boat!
PACIFIC CHARTER (TAHITI CAT)
Departing out of Moorea and Tahiti, P.O. Box 1239, Papetoai- MOOREA
Telephone- (689) 77.39.77, Fax- (689) 56.20.69, Contact: Mr. Jean Michelle RAFFIN
Rapid cruiser takes you to Tetiaroa from Moorea in only 1 1/2 hours! Day or half day trips. Minimum 12 passengers.
Cruising to and around: Tetiaroa, Moorea and Tahiti.

MARINAS & HARBORS

The island of Tetiaroa has no Marinas or harbors to speak of other than the facilities at the Tetiaroa Island Resort. There, you can anchor your boat only for a few hours unless you're a regular visiting tour boat or have permission to do so longer from the owners. Due to the fact that this wonderful island is actually privately owned, (by Marlon Brando), boaters and yachtsmen shouldn't expect to be able to stay long here as surprise visitors!



BOATYARDS, BUSINESS, & SERVICES

Tetiaroa also has no boatyards or yachting services to speak of other than the facilities at the Tetiaroa Island Resort. It is our understanding that there you can use the payphone or fill up with water, but won't find any marine parts or services for your boat.
The closest boating services, boatyards, and parts businesses, etc. can be found in nearby Papeete, Tahiti...
Details and info on those facilities coming soon...



CHARTS

Nautical chart of the LeewardsThere are many places to buy current, up to date charts for Tetiaroa and surrounding Polynesian islands, and any sailor worth his salt knows that having up to date charts is always well worth the investment. Unfortunately, finding good charts for use on the internet is not an easy process...

So far, TST has only aquired one nautical chart (slightly out of date, yet good quality) for useage on any of our sailing pages and it is for the Leeward Islands of the Society Island Archipelago. Of course, Tetiaroa is a Windward island, so it won't really help you with this area much except as a general point of interest.


Here are two places we know of to purchase charts for Tetiaroa and the area:

YACHTWORLD.COM
Online yachting superstore.
Boats for sale, boats for charter, boating yellow pages, charts, discussion forums, news and weather, finance and insurance.
WEST MARINE
PO Box 50070, Watsonville, CA 95077-0070 USA
1-800-BOATING
Clothing, elecronics, fishing,boats and motors, deck hardware, charts, plumbing, electrical, anchoring & docking, trailers, seating & covers, interior, cabin & galley, safety, navigation, books & videos, and more.
CHARLIES CHARTS
Experience your world... Polynesian sailor's choice of quality charts. Also, a bookstore, photos and sketches, and more

Specify: Windward Island group of the Society Island Archipelago- French Polynesia.



WEATHER

TST is discovering the boater's and yachtsmen's most popular choices for dependable and accurate online weather forecasting for sailing and boating in the Polynesian islands.

For French speaking sailors and yachtsmen: CYCLONE.PF
(website in french)

For English speaking sailors and yachstmen: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

Note: If any sailors or yachtsmen out there have more or better weather related links, please tell us about them!


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