Sailing through the Leeward Islands

Bora Bora is called the “Pearl of the Pacific,” Raiatea the “Sacred Island” and Taha’a the “Vanilla Island.” These are the three islands that make up the dreamy itinerary for the internationally recognized Tahiti Pearl Regatta. For four days the participants of the regatta enjoy seascapes of the open ocean and calm, emerald lagoons. While remaining a real challenge, the nautical event also basks in Polynesian warmth and hospitality. From this May 8th to 12th, over sixty crews, both Polynesian and international will come together to compete and approach the Leeward Islands by sea. Certainly these will be unforgettable moments with the horizons dominated by steep silhouettes of high islands rising out of blue water and fringed with white sand islets. Encompassing an area as large as Europe, French Polynesia’s islands with their varied and spectacular landscapes make the country an ideal location for ocean cruising.

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