2026 Pacific Puddle Jump meeting in Shelter Bay

At Shelter Bay, the Pacific Puddle Jump seminar is where the crossing starts to feel real.

This in-depth session brings together the key knowledge every crew needs before pointing the bow west. From discovering French Polynesia—its Maohi culture, navigation traditions, archipelagos, and entry formalities—to the big-picture planning behind a safe South Pacific crossing, the seminar walks you through the journey step by step.

You’ll dive into weather patterns, seasonal timing, and routing strategies from both Panama and Mexico, including how to manage hurricane risk zones. The focus then shifts onboard, covering essential equipment, communications, downwind sails, spares, food storage, and the systems that matter most offshore.

Before departure, the seminar tackles critical boat checks and provisioning, from engines and rigging to electronics and readiness at sea. It also looks beyond the crossing, with insights into selling your boat in the South Pacific and understanding regional market realities.

The final chapter…