REPLAY Pau Hana #6: provisioning for French Polynesia
Nica Waters, food nerd and long-term cruiser, joined us from her boat in the Gambiers to talk about provisioning for French Polynesia. She's been sailing for nearly a year in French Polynesia, and provisioned in most island groups.
In addition to prepping for French Poly, we talked about what's beyond FP, passage strategies, and how to organize for The Big Stock Up before you cross.
Find Nica at her blog, Instagram, and YouTube. She also has a provisioning course you can take online!
Links & useful information:
- Totem's provisioning resources page (note, developed for coaching community, references to TRU = Totem Raft Up / the community. Some info slightly dated!)
- fermented chili sauce recipe
- chutney recipe (easy canning, or refrigerate)
- powdered (freeze-dried) eggs
- dry yogurt starter packets
- DIY fizzy water maker: Totem's looks like this
- interested in canning? I have canning resources for you!
The Pau Hana Series is free of charge, honoring the cruising tradition of sharing knowledge and mutual support.
MEET Behan & Jamie, zoom series hosts
Hey, sailor!
We're Jamie and Behan from Sailing Totem. Previously we gave seminars in person to the fleet assembled in Mexico as they prepared for the big crossing to the Marquesas. Organizing this series is our response to the tragic passing of Mike Danielson: he hosted the fleet at his home in La Cruz, Mexico, where we collaborated on many seminars together over the years.
Sharing from our experience via Zoom is part of our DNA, something we've done for a decade as cruising coaches. With Mike's passing, this series felt like something we could do to carry on his spirit - despite our location on the far side of the Pacific. We hope you find it helpful!
More about us:
Our TRU Coaching service
Current location of our Stevens 47, Totem
