​The adventures of
Saecwen and her crew

There are so many shades of blue in Tahiti. The dark iridescent blue of the drop offs where the reefs that surround the island meet the ocean; the lighter blue of the protected inner lagoons which provide the perfect playground for the va’a (outrigger canoe); the greenish blue where the shallow water covers patches of sand providing a convenient rest stop for the Papeete swimming club who do a daily 2km swim to the reef and back; and of course the azure blue of the sky when

Crew blog from Elisenda Pascual, our dear friend from Catalonia who joined Saecwen from Fakarava in the Tuamotos to Tahiti. Some stories that start in our dreams, in our imagination, long before we embark on them. This is my story of Saecwen, the majestic vessel that was home for several weeks while discovering the remote Pacific islands. Ever since Charlie and Heloise invited me to join them for a part of their adventure, I felt a deep sense of excitement. I knew something

Saecwen’s six weeks exploring the blue lagoons of the Tuamotus of French Polynesia has been one of the most exquisite experiences of our adventures to date. We have been at anchor in 15 different spots on five of the 80 plus atolls that make up this unique archipelago situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The wildlife above and below the waterline has been stunning and the people we have met have been incredibly warm and generous. Saecwen at anchor in Tahanea Once we