Tonga Record

Seven Yachts Equal

Traditionally, Papeete, Tahiti, is the magnet which draws cruis ing yachts together in large numbers in July. This year the coronation of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV of Tonga provided another strong attraction for boats within the South Pacific.

The seven yachts which filled the small boat harbour and anchored outside during the week of the festivities at Nukualofa equalled the record for the number in port at one time. The yachts were Mar Quesa, Ahea , Astrocyte, Ariadne, Tre k k a Caprice, Fiddlers Green and Rebel.

Further details about each yacht are given in these pages.