01 / by Bosic
The moths, the reefs
and palm-trees.
Motu is a small island on the edge of a lagoon. We choose the landing and swimming stop with the captain. Weather, access to shore and permission from the owners are important.
French Polynesia
BORA
BORA
Polynesia on a private catamaran.
It's a very rare direction. My company.
3 900 €7 nights a person
01 / Island life
On the other.
The edge of the world.
In his circle.
French Polynesia in private format Sailing Man Premium.
Three islands, seven nights on Bali 4.2 and access to Polynesia from the water: Ta'a Coral Gardens, Bora Bora Mouth and the Raiatea culture. Every day, it opens up a different side of the archipelago.
We'll organize the route and coordinate the trip: help with the connections, coordinate the shore excursions and local guides. You have to choose your quarters and what you want to fill this week. We'll record the services and extra expenses before booking.
Do you live in the United States or do you spend the winter in Asia?
Welcome to the ship. I'll see you in Polynesia.
08days on the islands
07The night on the catamaran
BALI4.2 / plan for 2024-2025
REEFThe lagoons behind the coral reef
People who want to go back to the sea
The islands are changing.
Our mood is with us.
Jump in the water with the whole company. Stay on the shore until the last sunset. Get to know each other on board and plan your next meeting in a couple of days.
From the albums Sailing Man: Thailand / Element and Seychelles. Moments of our past travels.
In Polynesia, we're going to collect a new story.
A small company, in its own rhythm.
Field Notes / Pacific Ocean
Far away.
That's right.
That's why.
118 islands. The five archipelagos.
It's a very different pace of life.
French Polynesia is an island nation in the southern Pacific Ocean, connected to France and filled with its own Polynesian culture. Tahiti, Riataea, Taia and Bora Bora are members of the Society Islands.
Tahiti is meeting after a long flight. On the Riatea, we start our week sailing. And in Bora Bora, a reef separates the ocean wave from the lagoon with dozens of shades of blue. Passages and streams here require local knowledge; the route is chosen by the captain.
The moths, the reefs
02 / Small rituals
The taste of the islands.
Attention to detail.
Local fruits, coconut and Thai vanilla. On Ta, you can visit the producers, and on the shore, you can experience Polynesian cuisine. We'll arrange for the excursions in advance.
03 / Between the Sea Exits
Island off the coast.
The lagoon's out of water.
After snorkeling, a beach walk, a lunch with a view of the lagoon or a few hours by the water. We'll pick a restaurant and a private beach on your request; we'll arrange booking and pricing separately.
I 'm going to tell you .
The journey begins
It's the flowers.
Traditionally, Thai guests are greeted with fragrant floral necklaces. At Faah Airport, Fare Hei, craftsmen collect them by hand - including from tiara, a white flower that has become a symbol of the islands.
Flowers are given at the meeting, shrimp necklaces are given for goodbye. It's a lovely way to say, "I'm glad you're here". Such a meeting is arranged separately; details are agreed before the trip.
Inside the lagoon .
It's all right.
There's life beneath us.
Snorkeling with a coat is one of the strongest possible impressions of Bor-Bor.
With a local guide, we'll go to the right spots if visibility, flow and conditions permit. We're watching from a distance, not touching animals or corals. Mantes live on their own schedule: you can't promise a meeting.
Coral gardens, small fish and clear water make even a short trip with a mask a separate journey. The tour and its cost will be agreed in advance.
TAHITI / SURF CULTURE
Beyond the reef -
It's a different ocean.
Tahiti is one of the world's surfing legends. In 2024, the Olympic Games of Paris-2024 were held on the wave of Theahupo o.
You can experience this side of Polynesia before or after our week: stay in Tahiti and make a separate trip to the coast. Theahupo o is a challenging wave for experienced athletes; skiing is not included in the program of the catamaran.
The photo is of a surfer in Tahiti.02 / Our house on the water
BALI 4.2
Open space.
Space, light and sea from all sides.
For this trip, we're planning a fresh Bali 4.2 for 2024-2025: four two-seater cabins and four bathrooms. The large living room opens on the roof, and there's a private terrace in front.
We'll attach the specific board, year and equipment to the booking confirmation.
01 / Personal space
Waking up by the water itself
Two-bedroom cabin, big bed, natural light and a place for personal things. For the trip, we choose a four-door version with four bathtubs.
Discuss the cabin ↗
02 / Common house
A hotel with an open ocean.
The firm's Bali elevator door connects the saloon and the food terrace. It's a place where there's no breakfast, no long conversations, no dinner. Large windows retain the feeling of the sea even inside.
Discuss the cabin ↗
03 / Closer to the sea
Her terrace in every bay
Instead of a nasal net, Bali has a spacious rigid deck with soft resting places. You can grab a coffee, light a fire, or just watch the water change underneath you.
Discuss the cabin ↗
04 / The Best View
Deck for the golden hour .
The recreation area upstairs offers views of the lagoon and the islands. During the day they read and watch the sails, and at night they encounter the soft Polynesian light.
Discuss the cabin ↗Room tour shows the Bali 4.2. Photographs of the manufacturer with easy styling; the decoration of the chosen board may differ.
Between the transitions
The sea has
It's their little rituals.
A long breakfast at the common table. A book in the shadow of a sail. A conversation that starts in the daytime and goes on unnoticed until the evening.
Footage from Sailing Man's past travels. Our catamaran for Polynesia is in the room tour upstairs.
03 / Example program
Eight days
Between the lagoons.
Ryathea → Taia → Bora Bora → Taia → Ryathea
Papayette on Tahiti is the international destination. From there, we fly to Riateia, where the sea section begins. Three days around Bora Bora, an island program on Ta and a return to base on February 26 - with stock before the catamaran is delivered.
February in Polynesia is warm and humid. Tropical rains, strong winds and cyclone systems are possible. The schedule changes according to the forecast; one day in the lagoon serves as a weather reserve.
Islands of the Society / 17° south latitude
From Papet -
to the lagoons of Bora Bora.
Sailing Man / FIELD NOTES
It's a pattern without scale. The shoreline is simplified, Tahiti is approximated for ease of reading. Seas and parking lots are weather-specific.
To the Catamarans
February 18-19 · Pappeete → Ryatée. Flight to Tahiti, the night after the road and the domestic flight. This is the recommended reserve before landing on February 20th; tickets, hotel and transfer are agreed separately.
0120th of FebruaryRiatea · Bay of ApuI'm going to the hospital. Welcome to the ship .
Meet me at the base at Rayatea: accommodation in the quarters, acquaintance with the captain and instruction. After catamaran reception - short exit to the Bay of Apu on Ta'a. First dinner on board and night at an agreed parking lot in the shared lagoon of the two islands.
About 3-6 miles · up to 1.5 hours. The time is approximate.
We'll stay in the marina late and leave in the morning.
02February 21Ta · coral gardensThat's it. Vanilla and Coral Gardens
We're going down Ta'a to the west side of the island. We're choosing a coral garden at Tau Tau Motte on condition that the local guide helps with the flow and entry into the water. On the shore, you can visit a vanilla plantation or a pearl farm. Stay at the agreed-upon secure parking lot near Ta.
About 10 to 18 miles · 2-4 hours. The time is approximate.
If the currents are strong near the coral garden, we'll choose a sheltered bay and a walk along the shore.
03February 22Ta → Bora BoraI'm going to go with you. Across the reef to the lagoon
In the morning, we leave Ta'a Lagoon and head for Bora Bora. The ocean crossing ends with the entrance through the Tevanaue Passage from the west side. Inside the reef is a different color of water and the first panoramic view of the island. In the evening - Waitape Beach or dinner on board; we stay at the permitted parking lot.
About 25 to 35 miles · 5-7 hours. The time is approximate.
The passage is tolerated if the wind, waves or visibility prevents the light from entering the lagoon.
04February 23Bor-Bora · lagoonThe lagoon. Mants and coral gardens
It's a day to get acquainted with underwater Polynesia. We'll arrange an outing with a local guide to the mante and coral gardens. Animals are not fed or touched; meeting is not guaranteed. The rest of the day we leave for a short walk along the lagoon and shore.
About 5-12 miles · 1-3 hours. The time is approximate.
A coastal walk replaces water activity with poor visibility or strong winds.
05February 24thBor-Bora · free dayI'm going to Motu. Another side of Bora Bora.
At the catamaran or with a local guide explore another sector of the lagoon - access depends on depth and conditions. We can land on the moat and have lunch on the beach by prior arrangement. It's a busy day, so if the forecast gets worse, we'll go back to Ta' earlier, keeping the supply to deliver the boat.
Inside the lagoon is 0-10 miles. The time is approximate.
If the forecast gets worse, we'll start returning to Ta'a a day early.
0625th of FebruaryBor-Bora → TaSailing back to Ta.
In the morning, we say goodbye to Bora Bora and return to Ta. On a long transition, you can stay behind the steering wheel next to the captain. In the evening, we pick a secure parking lot, have dinner, and watch the lights on the shore.
About 25 to 35 miles · 5-7 hours. The time is approximate.
The time of departure and passage through the reef is determined by the captain. If you're back on the 24th, we'll spend the day in a shared lagoon.
07February 26thTa → RiateaI'm going to the hospital. The history of the islands and the final dinner
We're back to home base without much ocean crossing. If there's time, we'll go down the Riatea to the Taputapuatea complex. Fuel, quiet bills, and one last dinner together. We're staying at the base so we don't have to depend on the sea in the morning.
About 8-15 miles · 2-3 hours. The time is approximate.
The car ride depends on the time of return. Priority is fuel and base.
08February 27thRyattea · returnLanding on the Ryattea. Next up is Tahiti
We'll have breakfast, pack up and rent a catamaran under the terms of the charter. You can then return to Tahiti or extend your trip to the islands. The international flight is more convenient to plan with a reserve, starting February 28.
No planned sea crossing. The time is approximate.
The time of delivery and the flight Ryatia - Tahiti will be agreed upon confirmation of the boat.
It's a travel plan, not a navigation manual. Parking spots, corridors in the reef and coastal activities are specified by the captain according to local briefing and weather. Meeting animals depends on nature.
Sailing Man / After the ZAKAT
The day is coming to an end.
The story goes on.
Seychelles / from our travel album04 / How to get there
Meet us
I'm going to the Riatea.
Through Tokyo or the U.S. to Tahiti, then a short flight to Raiatea.
The international airport is Papeete, PPT. The island to land on the catamaran is Raiatea, RFP. The flight takes about 40 minutes between them. Don't confuse Riatea with Bora Bora Airport.
We recommend that you be in Polynesia on February 18-19, and in Riateia on February 19. The international return flight is better to choose February 28 or later. All dates are local.
Los Angeles .
or San Francisco .
There is a direct flight from LAX to Air Tahiti Nui in Papet, from SFO - French bee. For those of you who live in the States, it's a simple entrance to the journey: there's an internal flight to Ryattea.
Air Tahiti Nui ↗ French bee ↗Through Tokyo
Narita .
From Bangkok and other Asian cities, we're taking flights to Narita, NRT. From there, Air Tahiti Nui flies directly to Papet. We're comparing flight days, baggage, and the need to exit the transit zone.
Tokyo is Tahiti ↗Route
under your papers .
We're taking the road through an affordable hub to Tokyo and then on to Tahiti. The alternative is through the U.S. if the documents allow such transit. From Moscow, you'll usually need a few transfers; convenience is assessed throughout the route.
Help with the flight. ↗Tickets are paid separately. Specific flights, fares and connections are selected for the departure city and passport. On the way through Tokyo, we cross the date line: the return journey takes additional calendar days.
05 / Before the trip
We 'll help .
I'm on the road.
Do I need a visa to Japan?+
If the connector requires departure to the city, baggage collection or airport change, we check the conditions for your passport. We'll help you with the Japanese visa and the paperwork. For transit without departure, the rules depend on flights and airports; the issuance of a visa is decided by the consulate.
What about a visa to Polynesia and transit to the United States?+
French Polynesia is not part of the Schengen area. You need to check your citizenship and existing visas or your residence permits separately: some documents have exceptions. For transit through the U.S., you usually need a proper U.S. visa or a right to the Visa Waiver Program. We'll check the entire route before we buy tickets.
The French Visa Rules ↗Do you need experience in yachting?+
I'm not going to. It's a trip with the captain. You can take part in the management, ask questions and try something new, or just relax. We're going to pick a comfortable rhythm for the transitions.
What does Premium mean?+
A rare destination, a small company on Bali 4.2 and personal travel preparation: from picking connectors to coordinating the coastal program. It's a camera format with your wishes in mind. The board, service and estimate are attached before payment.
Can I go alone or with my company?+
I'm going to. You can join us alone, you can come in together, or we can talk about a whole cabin. We'll help you pick a location and get to know the team before we go.
Sailing Man / BORA BORA PREMIUM
Your February .
In Polynesia.
20–27 February 2027
3 900 €
for a person / 8 days and 7 nights
Write to Anton, and we'll discuss the cabin, the convenience of the flight, and the details of this week.
I want to go to Bora Bora. ↗The flights are separate. Before you pay, you'll receive a statement of cost, on-site estimate, confirmation of the boat and booking conditions. Food, parking and activity are agreed on this schedule.
Photographs and materials
The first screen - Thomas StadlerThe beach of Bora Bora - Move your spirit with Elena- What ? The Bora Bora lagoon - Fabien BellangerSurfing in Tahiti - FABE collage- What ? Photos of the mood: Maxim Berg (Seychelles) Nipanan Lifestyle (coconuts), Commission of the European Communities (Mants) These illustrations don't document the route or past trip. Used by Unsplash LicenseThe framing, color and grain have been changed. Tiare - Verodemortillet / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0The processed version of this photo is distributed under the same conditions. Sources on the location: airport of Tahiti, Tourism in Tahiti, ISA / Paris 2024- What ? Room tour: BALI catamarans- What ? Sailing Man is based on local routes . The Moorings and Tahiti Yacht Charter- What ? Photographs show the direction and model of the boat; the particular board is specified when booking.
