Recent Updates
At Blue Lagoon, in the cruise ship anchorage but they only come Tues/wed so we are fine here. Went for fresh veggies from the farm this morning & now chilling in the bay.
Arrived safely in Hoga Island in the Wakatobi's. Will stay here for a few days R&R before moving up 30nm to Wangi Wangi.
Great sail from Debut . Exploring the old dutch town with its narrow streets and dutch buildings.
Anchored in Lolowei Bay, Ambae. Making our way back to Vila by zig-zagging against the strong SE winds.
Departing this morning for Debut, South Maluccas, Indonesia, via Torres Strait. 1000nm, eta 23/07. Running a sched, Magnet West, on 8122 at 2030 hrs UTC
Not much apparent wind so making slow progress. 150 Nm to go to Port Moresby.
Latest Yachts
ZMG2970 Deo Volente is a 14m centre cockpit ketch. A Hartley Tahitian built in Nelson, NZ. Nick & Roe purchased her in 2012, sailed to Brisbane July 2014. Returning to Nelson December 2019
Latest Anchorages
Great holding in 5-8m on sand and light seagrass. A bit rolly, particularly further out in the bay.
Mixed coral and sand bottom. 10-15m. Nice beach on this side of the island.
Tuck in behind the reef in 9m on sand for best protection from the sea.
Anchor in 15m or so in sand. We experienced light roll coming from two directions so little point setting the stern anchor.
There is plenty of room on sandy bottom on the northeast side of Lelepa Island.