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The iconic sailing rally from the Americas to French Polynesia
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The adventure of a lifetime

across the pacific

For 28 years, the Pacific Puddle Jump has invited sailors to take part in one of the most storied passages on the planet — a bridge between time-honored ocean tradition and the tools and safety today’s cruisers expect.

More than a route across an ocean, it’s an entry into a different rhythm — shaped by culture, nature, and the pure freedom that comes when the horizon is your compass.

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PPJ 2026 live tracking

follow the fleet in real time

Powered by PredictWind — track every boat as it crosses the Pacific, with reliable weather-based positioning for a safer, more engaging passage.

Plan your crossing

choose your level of support

Two ways to sail with us — pick the membership that matches your crossing.

★ Everyday membership

Manava
“welcome” — your all-access membership
€30 / month
Everything on one platform: community, exclusive webinars, the full video library, your boat on the live tracker, plus weather & formalities help.
Includes
  • Full PPJ platform access
  • Community, live chat & crew/boat matching
  • Exclusive webinars & full video library
  • Added to the live fleet tracker
  • Weekly weather briefings & formalities help

choose Manava

Aupuru
“support, care” — 24/7 bluewater assistance
€2,500 / month
A unique 24/7 assistance service for bluewater cruising — dedicated custom support, formalities, repairs, maintenance and more.
Everything in Manava, plus
  • 24/7 bluewater cruising assistance
  • Dedicated custom support
  • Formalities & clearance handled
  • Repairs & maintenance coordination
  • Provisioning, logistics & more

choose Aupuru

🔒 Tell us which programme fits your project and we will come back to you personally. See full plans →

Buying a catamaran? Aupuru is on us.

Buy your boat through Sail Tahiti — the South Pacific’s leading dealership (Excess, Beneteau & Lagoon) — and we’ll cover your Aupuru membership (full support) for your first season, plus luxury concierge across French Polynesia.

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The rally

your journey, month by month

From the start line in Panama to the grand finale in Tahiti — jump to any stage.

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The 2027 Pacific Crossing Planning Guide

Everything we wish every crew knew before casting off — weather windows, the French Polynesia clearance checklist, provisioning, and a month-by-month timeline.

✓ Departure-window & weather planner
✓ French Polynesia clearance checklist
✓ Boat-readiness & provisioning lists

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registration for 2027 is open

The 2026 fleet is already crossing — follow them live, and reserve your own place for the 2027 trade winds season. Choose your plan and step straight in with full support.

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From the origins

the most modern sailing rally

Founded by Latitude 38 editor Andy Turpin, the Pacific Puddle Jump has always been about freedom, conviviality, discovery and safety.

A history of freedom +
What began as an informal gathering of bluewater dreamers grew into a modern, well-supported rally — yet at its heart it remains a community of adventurers united by the call of the Pacific.
Sailing to Tahiti: you can do it! +
With modern navigation support, real-time tracking and a vibrant community, this legendary rally makes your dream Pacific crossing safe, exciting and unforgettable.
The support every sailor needs +
From weather routing to clearing into French Polynesia, our team helps with the parts of a transpacific that worry crews most — so you arrive ready, not exhausted.
Sail Tahiti & PPJ: the Polynesian symbiosis +
Since 2026, Sail Tahiti — the South Pacific’s leading catamaran dealership — has organized the Pacific Puddle Jump, bringing local knowledge and a 100% sailor-led team to the rally.

Live the experience

get inspired

From traditional Polynesian sailing canoes to modern catamarans — sail to French Polynesia through our videos.

🔒 Not a member? You’ll see a 30-second preview. Manava & Aupuru members watch every full video.

⏱ 30s preview

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From the origins to the modern rally
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Preparing for a transpacific
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The Tahiti-Moorea Rendez-vous

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