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Tahiti Flotilla – October 2026

Sail through the emerald peaks and turquoise lagoons of Raiatea, Taha’a, and Bora Bora on our Tahiti Sailing Flotilla — a guided week that blends effortless island hops, vibrant coral gardens, and authentic Polynesian culture. Snorkel pristine reefs, relax on palm-lined motu sandbars, visit black pearl farms, and enjoy sunset cocktails under open skies while your lead boat provides daily guidance and support.
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AIS data flow delay diagram highlighting potential failure points in maritime communication: ship, satellite, internet.

AIS Safety vs Internet AIS: The Critical Difference Sailors Miss

AIS is one of today’s best safety tools—and one of the most misunderstood. AIS targets on your chartplotter aren’t the same as the ones in phone apps, and that difference matters. In this article, I break down how AIS really works, why some targets vanish, how vessels end up online, and the key distinction between AIS as an onboard safety system vs. an internet tracking tool.
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