
Specifically we are at Nukualofa the capital of Tonga.
Big mama yacht club tonga. A couple of days later we set off to Nuku Alofa the capital of Tonga where we have been preparing the boat for the passage to New Zealand. Since leaving Tonga to do a travel nursing assignment and then moving to New Zealand to work full time and have the kids in school I have to be. This rule has been in place since 15 February 2020.
Receive the latest information on upcoming events and. Simply relax in the sun or try snorkelling on the coral reef and diving off the shipwreck and finish up by sampling a tasty lunch at Big Mamas yacht club. Its only 125 nautical miles from Nukualofa and is better and more sheltered.
Big Mama Yacht Club Pangaimotu Island Kingdom of Tonga. Across the harbour from Nukualofa is the little island of Pangaimotu the home of Big Mammas Yacht Club. The whole island can be circumnavigated by foot in 20mins.
We ended up spending 10 days anchored off Big Mamas yacht club on Pangaimotu and departed on June 7th for Kelefesia island after stocking up on fresh supplies and clearing out of customs. 174 islands and this group has 30-46 islands. Okay okay Im officially way over a year behind on my posts.
ANCHORAGE This is designated yacht anchorage. Secure in all weather except strong westerlies. Located near Big Mama Yacht Club at south corner of the island.
Anchorage is well sheltered during SE-E-NE-N winds. In Tonga you can take a boat trip to swim with magnificent graceful humpback whales between July and October. Spend a day on the pristine beaches of Pangaimotu island just a 10 minute boat trip from Tongatapu.