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Alone in Nuclear Waters: Sailing to Rongerik Atoll [Ep. 183]

May 04, 2025 by Sailing Sweet Ruca |
Language: EN
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We’re back at sea—sailing thousands of miles from any major sailing hub, deep into the remote waters of the Marshall Islands. After saying goodbye to the 200-person community of Likiep, we raise anchor and set our course for the uninhabited atoll of Rongerik, a place with a haunting legacy of nuclear fallout—and a secret yacht club most sailors have never heard of.

Join us, Kate, Curtis, and Roxy the dog aboard SV Sweet Ruca, as we:

Navigate bommies and shifting currents out of Likiep Atoll

Set sails for a 150 nautical mile passage off-grid

Perform quick winch repairs mid-passage

Encounter distant AIS pings from fishing fleets and even Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior

Reflect on the tuna wars, ocean politics, and legacy of nuclear testing

Arrive at the isolated shores of Rongerik, where few have tread

🏝 From the legacy of Bikini Atoll to the tuna feeding frenzies around us, this leg of the journey is a mix of solitude, history, and mystery.

🎥 Don’t forget to subscribe to follow our journey across the Pacific and support our small boat making big adventures.

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#sailing #marshallislands #offgridliving #adventure #sweetRuca #nucleartesting #Rongerik #sailinglife #bluewatercruising

We’re back at sea—sailing thousands of miles from any major sailing hub, deep into the remote waters of the Marshall Islands. After saying goodbye to the 200-person community of Likiep, we raise anchor and set our course for the uninhabited atoll of Rongerik, a place with a haunting legacy of nuclear fallout—and a secret yacht club most sailors have never heard of.

Join us, Kate, Curtis, and Roxy the dog aboard SV Sweet Ruca, as we:

Navigate bommies and shifting currents out of Likiep Atoll

Set sails for a 150 nautical mile passage off-grid

Perform quick winch repairs mid-passage

Encounter distant AIS pings from fishing fleets and even Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior

Reflect on the tuna wars, ocean politics, and legacy of nuclear testing

Arrive at the isolated shores of Rongerik, where few have tread

🏝 From the legacy of Bikini Atoll to the tuna feeding frenzies around us, this leg of the journey is a mix of solitude, history, and mystery.

🎥 Don’t forget to subscribe to follow our journey across the Pacific and support our small boat making big adventures.

🌐 Follow our adventures elsewhere:
👉 https://www.sweetruca.com
💙 Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ruca
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rucasailing
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rucasailing

#sailing #marshallislands #offgridliving #adventure #sweetRuca #nucleartesting #Rongerik #sailinglife #bluewatercruising

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Kate and Curtis, the adventurous sailing racing couple who sold everything to set sail around the world via the capes aboard SV Sweet Ruca, a 2000 J Boats J/46 sailboat.

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