Stranded in Tahiti

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We had an amazing time in the Marquesas, visiting Ua Pou after Nuku Hiva. We departed in high spirit and after 2.5 days sailing we were about to drop the sails and motor into Manihi part of the Tuamotu Archipelago. We were all really looking foorward to seeing the atolls, diving and snorkelling with a visibility of 50m and more. Anyway we discovered that the boat would not move so after a bit of tweaking, Neil went under boat to look at propeller to discover that it was not there. So we had to bypass all of the islands and head straight for Tahiti, to source parts and make repairs. We got a tow into Papeete harbour from a commercial tug and are due to be here for about 8-10 days while we wait for parts and repairs.

So here are some more Deliverance 3 pics to keep you all informed of what we are up to.

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Photos

Nuku Hiva
Making our way up a river at Hakatea, tied dingy to a palm tree and went for a 4 hr trek.

Hakatea
Stunning scenery on the trek

Trek in Hakatea
These photos show how dramatic and beautiful the Marquesas are, this is the same trek in Nuku Hiva.

Ahuei Waterfall
Enjoying a fresh fruit picnic after a swim in the waterfall pool with the shrimps and eels.

Nuku Hiva Hakatea
Yet more stunning views

Stone Statue
This little fella was hiding in the woods on our trek

New Crew Member
Marga on the bow as we enter Taioa Bay and getting used to life at sea.

Ua Pou
The Deliverance 3 Crew treking again on another island taking in the spectacular views from the pinnacles on top of Ua Pou.

Swimming again
Maga and Lynne enjoying a refreshing swim in the Manfred Waterfall Pool in Ua Pou.

Hakahau Bay
Mike hanging out with the local boys after they freed our dingy rope from a rock on the dock.

Passage repairs
Jane and Marga repairing the jib to get us to Tahiti.

What no propeller
Neil discovers our propeller is missing causing us to bypass the Tuamotu.

Back Up Team
The girls look on in disbelief at the propeller during the passage from Marquesas, taking some photos to check the damange.

Getting a tow in
Getting a tow in from port authority to Papeete Harbour, Tahiti.