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Oyster success in French Polyne-
sia
The Tahiti Pearl Regatta is probably the most famous
regatta in French Polynesia. This year over 50 yachts
took part, bolstered by eleven magnificent examples of
Oyster Yachts. The record entry for the regatta was
largely due to the arrival of the Oyster World Rally in
French Polynesia. Each year, Oyster Yachts organise
regattas exclusively for Oyster owners and their guests
and the lure of joining the fun in French Polynesia pro-
ved attractive to a number of Oyster Yachts from the
World Rally fleet, enabling a unique Oyster Class.
The Oyster contingent included: Amelie, Babe, Mariela,
Pandemonium, Proteus, Purusha, Satika, Sotto Vento,
Spent, Yantina and Wolfhound.
The Tahiti Pearl Regatta started from beautiful South
Pacific island of Raiatea. Situated between Bora Bora
and Tahiti, Raiatea is known as the 'sacred island', the
cultural heart of all Polynesia. The Island has a fascina-
ting history filled with legends, as well as the regions
most significant archaeological sites. The competitors
enjoyed two days of festivities including a night parade
at Uturoa harbour with a Polynesian show, including
traditional songs and dancing.
The race to Huahine Island was a memorable occasion;
the lush tropical island is arguably the most pictures-
que in all of French Polynesia. Steep mountains rising
above secluded bays with breath-taking emerald green
water and stunning sandy coves makes the island one
of the most sort-after locations in the South Pacific.
However, the island is very sparsely populated and can
only be visited by boat. Relaxing and stress free, Huahi-
ne is a place to find solitude and peace.
The race to Huahine was a lively affair with 20 knots of
easterly wind making for a fast passage. The final part
of the race was downwind, giving a spectacular spinna-
ker finale.
With an international Oyster fleet, the USA Oyster 82,
Pandemonium took line honours in the monohull class
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