Tahiti
ICC RYA
Day Skipper
2
Sailing experience level

Remote, exotic, relaxing

The impossibly remote and endlessly alluring French Polynesian islands were one of the last places on Earth to be settled by humans. Today, the year-round trade winds and mild, consistent climate makes Tahiti a year-round sailing destination.

A Tahitian sailing vacation is no coastal cruise, with many of French Polynesia’s islands spread tens or even hundreds of miles apart. Experienced ocean sailors will relish the opportunity to sail the calm waters of the South Pacific in search of island-hopping adventure, encountering welcoming, traditional island communities, dramatic volcanic scenery and incredible oceanic wildlife along the way. 

Our base is found at Raiatea, a small island in the center of French Polynesia. Thousands of miles from the nearest large landmass, Raiatea is surrounded by the countless tiny, remote islands of the South Pacific. Dive the circuit of reef that surrounds Raiatea and neighbouring Taha’a and come face to face with Polynesia’s remarkable marine life. Sheltered from swells but open to the strong trade winds, Raiatea's self-contained lagoon offers truly excellent sailing. 

 

Suggested bareboat itineraries

A beautiful, fully provisioned yacht, your nearest and dearest on-board and the promise of untold sailing adventures on the South Pacific—that’s the reality of a bareboat charter vacation in French Polynesia. Experienced sailors will relish the opportunity to set sail from Raiatea for some boundless ocean sailing, with no itinerary other than that you’ll set yourself.

Tahiti one-week bareboat

  • Black pearl farms
  • Diving coral reefs
  • Enchanting Bora Bora
  • Consistent trade winds
  • Ancient Polynesian temples
  • Tiny islets, tropical beaches
Itinerary details

Experience required

Sailing experience level
2
At least 10 days or 200 miles as skipper on an equivalent size yacht

Our intermediate sailing destinations, Level 2 sailing areas offer a greater challenge for sailors more comfortable on the open water. Enjoy strong winds and longer spells of open water sailing, suitable for more experienced skippers.

Skippered Holiday

Try a skippered holiday

  • Relax and let your skipper take charge
  • Be as hands on or laid back as you like
  • Learn from an expert skipper
  • Gain local knowledge and recommendations
  • Peace of mind and safety on the water
  • Discretion and privacy when you need it
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Sailing conditions

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Bora-Bora Airport
January887524011E
February887522014E
March887515011E
April887511011E
May867310014E
June84725013ESE
July82707013ESE
August84706014E
September84725014E
October84739013E
November867316014E
December867520011E

Address

Marina Apooiti

BP 165

98735 Uturoa

Raiatea, French Polynesia

00689 877-77003

Base opening hours

Mon-Sun: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Nearest airport
Raiatea International