Comments for Pitufa.at https://www.pitufa.at Towards the Horizon Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:34:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Marine reserve in Matuku (Fiji)! by Christian https://www.pitufa.at/2023/06/marine-reserve-in-matuku-fiji/#comment-1376150 Christian Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:34:32 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=7693#comment-1376150 Thanks for your kind comment! Yes, marine reserves are the only way in times of overfishing to preserve the resources for the future. We hope that many more islands will become aware of the problem of overfishing and install marine reserves for sustainable fishing :-) Thanks for your kind comment! Yes, marine reserves are the only way in times of overfishing to preserve the resources for the future. We hope that many more islands will become aware of the problem of overfishing and install marine reserves for sustainable fishing :-)

]]> Comment on Clearance into FSM in Weno (Chuuk) by Christian https://www.pitufa.at/2025/12/clearance-into-fsm-in-weno-chuuk/#comment-1376148 Christian Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:32:22 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9343#comment-1376148 Hi, Weno was okay for us, correct fees and not too much hassle, but a few boats after us got ripped off (e.g. they were told they needed an agent who then overcharged them, or they got horrendous additional holiday fees just because they were anchored off Weno during the Christmas holidays even though they did not check in or out on one of the holidays...). I think if you're careful to deal with officials yourself and have the harbour master take you around the offices (they do this for free), you're okay in Weno. People who stopped in Ponape had a good time, but it was too far east for the wind we had up from PNG... We got the online cruising permit ahead and were asked for it in Kapingamarangi and Nukuoro, nowhere else. We stopped on pretty much all little atolls that lie along the way westwards and initially planned to stop in Yap as well, but that didn't work out, so we never cleared in/out there. Skipped Palau (too expensive) and went on to the Philippines. Hi,
Weno was okay for us, correct fees and not too much hassle, but a few boats after us got ripped off (e.g. they were told they needed an agent who then overcharged them, or they got horrendous additional holiday fees just because they were anchored off Weno during the Christmas holidays even though they did not check in or out on one of the holidays…).
I think if you’re careful to deal with officials yourself and have the harbour master take you around the offices (they do this for free), you’re okay in Weno. People who stopped in Ponape had a good time, but it was too far east for the wind we had up from PNG…

We got the online cruising permit ahead and were asked for it in Kapingamarangi and Nukuoro, nowhere else. We stopped on pretty much all little atolls that lie along the way westwards and initially planned to stop in Yap as well, but that didn’t work out, so we never cleared in/out there. Skipped Palau (too expensive) and went on to the Philippines.

]]> Comment on No more pirates in the Sulu Sea: friendly Pangutaran Island by Christian https://www.pitufa.at/2026/10/no-more-pirates-in-the-sulu-sea-friendly-pangutaran-island/#comment-1376144 Christian Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:26:05 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9730#comment-1376144 Thanks for your comment and kind words! We count ourselves lucky that we stopped in Pangutaran. Such a special place :-) Thanks for your comment and kind words! We count ourselves lucky that we stopped in Pangutaran. Such a special place :-)

]]> Comment on Marine reserve in Matuku (Fiji)! by kistianto Abdullah https://www.pitufa.at/2023/06/marine-reserve-in-matuku-fiji/#comment-1375672 kistianto Abdullah Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:44:30 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=7693#comment-1375672 What an inspiring and uplifting story! The decision by the islanders of Matuku to establish a permanent Tabu area shows such incredible vision and dedication to marine conservation. It’s a wonderful example of how local communities can lead the way in protecting marine life and ensuring sustainable fishing for generations to come. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful and encouraging news! <a href='https://unissula.ac.id' rel="nofollow">Unissula</a> What an inspiring and uplifting story! The decision by the islanders of Matuku to establish a permanent Tabu area shows such incredible vision and dedication to marine conservation. It’s a wonderful example of how local communities can lead the way in protecting marine life and ensuring sustainable fishing for generations to come.

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful and encouraging news!
Unissula

]]> Comment on Clearance into FSM in Weno (Chuuk) by Marianne Urth https://www.pitufa.at/2025/12/clearance-into-fsm-in-weno-chuuk/#comment-1375352 Marianne Urth Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:35:10 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9343#comment-1375352 Hi Birgit Sounds pretty difficult with that lady in Weno. We are planning to go next year from Solomon and then on to Guam and it looks like Chuuk is the easiest because it’s on the way but maybe we should consider Pohn Pei instead. Did you visit other atolls before and after? I’ve heard that’s what you do, they don’t keep a close eye. Which ones can you recommend? There’s very little info about Micronesia. Where did you find cruising tips and did you use Open CPN or just google maps and Navionics? Sorry for all the questions. Hi Birgit
Sounds pretty difficult with that lady in Weno. We are planning to go next year from Solomon and then on to Guam and it looks like Chuuk is the easiest because it’s on the way but maybe we should consider Pohn Pei instead. Did you visit other atolls before and after? I’ve heard that’s what you do, they don’t keep a close eye. Which ones can you recommend? There’s very little info about Micronesia. Where did you find cruising tips and did you use Open CPN or just google maps and Navionics? Sorry for all the questions.

]]> Comment on No more pirates in the Sulu Sea: friendly Pangutaran Island by Jocelyn Allip https://www.pitufa.at/2026/10/no-more-pirates-in-the-sulu-sea-friendly-pangutaran-island/#comment-1374950 Jocelyn Allip Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:49:10 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9730#comment-1374950 Good Day Ma'am,we are happy to see your post,as one of Pangutaran people and wife of the one of police officer here in our Island, I am glad that your journey went smoothly...God Bless you..best regard to your family...Thank you so much Good Day Ma’am,we are happy to see your post,as one of Pangutaran people and wife of the one of police officer here in our Island, I am glad that your journey went smoothly…God Bless you..best regard to your family…Thank you so much

]]> Comment on W side of Mindanao: Taguilon Bay by SailorRoute123 https://www.pitufa.at/2026/10/w-side-of-mindanao-taguilon-bay/#comment-1374098 SailorRoute123 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:44:38 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9705#comment-1374098 That specific maritime route presents a distinct risk profile. My experience shows that even far from the central conflict, local waters near the coast can still harbor unexpected dangers. That specific maritime route presents a distinct risk profile. My experience shows that even far from the central conflict, local waters near the coast can still harbor unexpected dangers.

]]> Comment on Photos of Takuu Island, Papua New Guinea by Aatiki Te O'Bessah Fifaia https://www.pitufa.at/2025/02/photos-of-takuu-island-papua-new-guinea/#comment-1367691 Aatiki Te O'Bessah Fifaia Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:35:48 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=8713#comment-1367691 Searching for old photos of tauu island Searching for old photos of tauu island

]]> Comment on 2 magical, but bouncy weeks on an uninhabited atoll by berita kampus https://www.pitufa.at/2026/01/2-magical-but-bouncy-weeks-on-an-uninhabited-atoll/#comment-1364527 berita kampus Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:25:40 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9393#comment-1364527 Ich finde es echt erstaunlich, dass so kleine Fische den Geruch ihres Heimat-Riffs erkennen und dadurch wieder nach Hause finden können. Ich finde es echt erstaunlich, dass so kleine Fische den Geruch ihres Heimat-Riffs erkennen und dadurch wieder nach Hause finden können.

]]> Comment on Cat-astrophy strikes: little Squeaky has broken his leg by Karen B https://www.pitufa.at/2026/09/cat-astrophy-strikes-little-squeaky-has-broken-his-leg/#comment-1364192 Karen B Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:34 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9663#comment-1364192 So sorry to hear about poor Sqeakys accident! Sending well wishes for him to have a speedy recovery. He’s a brave little sailor So sorry to hear about poor Sqeakys accident! Sending well wishes for him to have a speedy recovery. He’s a brave little sailor

]]> Comment on New Crew: meet Minnie Mouse and Squeaky! by Ossi & Vanessa https://www.pitufa.at/2026/08/new-crew-meet-minnie-mouse-and-squeaky/#comment-1360861 Ossi & Vanessa Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:09:09 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9640#comment-1360861 Hi Pitufa, We were told about your yacht by a friend and we believe it to be our earlier yacht we built in Brisbane and sailed to Europe in 1991 with our children Luke 15 & Tiina 13, then called "Venturer" . We had a very nice trip leaving Brisbane, sailing to Darwin, through Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Salalah, the Red Sea to Europe & around to England. Leaving our vessel in Europe where it was sold. We are very pleased to see that your enjoying Pitufa & the yachting world. We are currently in the Whitsundays enjoying sailing on our current yacht "OZ" . Have lots of fun. Vanessa & Ossi Hi Pitufa, We were told about your yacht by a friend and we believe it to be our earlier yacht we built in Brisbane and sailed to Europe in 1991 with our children Luke 15 & Tiina 13, then called “Venturer” .
We had a very nice trip leaving Brisbane, sailing to Darwin, through Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Salalah, the Red Sea to Europe & around to England. Leaving our vessel in Europe where it was sold.
We are very pleased to see that your enjoying Pitufa & the yachting world. We are currently in the Whitsundays enjoying sailing on our current yacht “OZ” . Have lots of fun. Vanessa & Ossi

]]> Comment on Back home on Pitufa! by Christian https://www.pitufa.at/2026/07/back-home-on-pitufa/#comment-1360722 Christian Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:58:02 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9623#comment-1360722 Hi, yes, home, sweet home! Hi, yes, home, sweet home!

]]> Comment on Back home on Pitufa! by BoatLifeFan https://www.pitufa.at/2026/07/back-home-on-pitufa/#comment-1356765 BoatLifeFan Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:23:18 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9623#comment-1356765 That sounds absolutely wonderful, it's amazing to see you guys settled back into life on Pitufa. I remember how much you were looking forward to this! That sounds absolutely wonderful, it’s amazing to see you guys settled back into life on Pitufa. I remember how much you were looking forward to this!

]]> Comment on Most projects on Pitufa done by Christian https://www.pitufa.at/2026/07/most-projects-on-pitufa-done/#comment-1356619 Christian Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:16:35 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9602#comment-1356619 Hi Steve, the replacement panel should soon arrive, then we'll be able to finally finish the project. I'll post pics, once it's done! Hi Steve, the replacement panel should soon arrive, then we’ll be able to finally finish the project. I’ll post pics, once it’s done!

]]> Comment on Most projects on Pitufa done by SailorSteve https://www.pitufa.at/2026/07/most-projects-on-pitufa-done/#comment-1335071 SailorSteve Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:38 +0000 https://www.pitufa.at/?p=9602#comment-1335071 That’s frustrating with the panel, thankfully you guys were able to still use them as a roof. Sounds like a busy summer on Pitufa! That’s frustrating with the panel, thankfully you guys were able to still use them as a roof. Sounds like a busy summer on Pitufa!

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