Distracted

Sat Apr 11 18:41 2020 NZST
GPS: 36 37.327S 174 47.282E
Run: 38nm (68.8km)
Weather: N 5kts, CC 60%, Bar. 1014

Back in our berth, Gulf Harbour Marina, stunning trip back.


Thu Apr 9 19:31 2020 NZST
GPS: 36 46.540S 175 26.817E
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)
Weather: NE 5kts, dark, rain a couple of hours ago. Bar. 1010

Deep Cove, Whanganui Island, Coromandel . A bit rolly


Wed Apr 8 16:45 2020 NZST
GPS: 36 49.720S 175 26.556E
Run: 0.6nm (1.1km)
Weather: NW 10kts, Rain, CC 100%, Bar. 1009

Name Bay, Te Kouma Harbour, Coromandel. Moved for SW approaching fast. Not too happy about cooler weather, rain welcome.


Tue Apr 7 17:53 2020 NZST
GPS: 36 49.368S 175 26.037E
Run: 17.9nm (32.4km)
Weather: N 5kts, 30% CC, Bar. 1013

Squadron Bay, Te Kouma Harbour, Coromandel. Repositioned our lock down to await forecast weather at the weekend. Beautiful here.


Sun Apr 5 18:16 2020 NZST
GPS: 36 50.558S 175 06.683E
Run: 3nm (5.4km)
Weather: E 10kts, Bar. 1025, CC 50%.

Awaawaroa Bay, Waiheke Island. Another stunning sunset, or be it an hour early. Locked down at our usual address.


Fri Apr 3 19:53 2020 NZDT
GPS: 36 51.909S 175 09.455E
Run: 4.3nm (7.8km)
Weather: calm. CC 15%, Bar. 1019

Apuapu Bay, Ponui Isalnd. Stunning sunset over Auckland and Skytower.

Clean bum, much faster in lockdown. No mountain biking, or van.


Thu Apr 2 19:36 2020 NZDT
GPS: 36 48.150S 175 09.903E
Run: 2.4nm (4.3km)
Weather: W 10kts, CC 10%, Bar. 1016

Awakiriapa Bay, Waiheke Island. the lock down continues.

very good fishing here, we've doubled our success's, two fish, both returned.


Tue Mar 31 19:00 2020 NZDT
GPS: 36 50.166S 175 10.603E
Run: 1.8nm (3.3km)
Weather: calm, 20% cc, Bar. 1017.

Te Kawau Bay, Ponui Island.


Sun Mar 29 18:54 2020 NZDT
GPS: 36 51.559S 175 09.637E
Run: 2.4nm (4.3km)
Weather: ESE 10kts, Bar. 1020, CC 50%

Kauri Point, Ponui Island. Lockdown continues, still safe. Finding lots of chores.


Fri Mar 27 14:52 2020 NZDT
GPS: 36 50.015S 175 11.440E
Run: 6.2nm (11.2km)
Weather: SW 10kts, Bar. 1017, 95%CC, recent rain.

Chamberlains Bay, Ponui Island, lockdown this afternoon.


Thu Mar 26 19:30 2020 NZDT
GPS: 36 44.659S 175 10.413E
Run: 40.2nm (72.8km)
Weather: W, 10kts, 40% cc, bar. 1018

Hooked in Hooks Bay, Waiheke Island. Isolated, safely.


Mon Apr 22 9:06 2019 NZST
GPS: 36 10.731S 175 20.381E
Run: 32.7nm (59.2km)
Weather: variable, 100% cc, rain, Bar. 1022.6, water temp. 19.1c

Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier. Very pleasant Easter weekend. Great company.


Sun Jul 1 9:41 2018 NZST
GPS: 36 25.517S 174 50.277E
Run: 42.9nm (77.6km)
Weather: calm, 100%CC, Bar. 1030.7, water temp. 14.5C

Bon Accord Harbour, Kawau Island, NZ. Calm before the rain and NW.

out for the night, very pleasant. Amazing how many other boats came in here last night. All happy on good ship Distracted with diesel heater cranked up.


Sun Jun 3 8:25 2018 NZST
GPS: 36 49.313S 175 26.027E
Run: 2.6nm (4.7km)
Weather: E 10-15, CC 100% raining, Bar. 1014, Water temp. 15.2C.

Squadron Bay, Te Kouma Harbour, Coromandel. A dull wet morning, the strong NE has eased. The diesel heater is earning it's keep. A slow start this morning.


Sat Jun 2 9:18 2018 NZST
GPS: 36 47.258S 175 27.148E
Run: 1nm (1.8km)
Weather: variable 5kts (20kt NE, beyond point), 100% CC, Bar. 1023, occasional rain. Water temp. 16C.

Wool Shed Bay, Coromandel. Diesel heater not working quite as hard this morning. Nice winter cruising but not the same as June last year (New Cal).


Fri Jun 1 9:41 2018 NZST
GPS: 36 46.458S 175 26.818E
Run: 153nm (276.9km)
Weather: calm, Bar. 1025, water temp. 16.2C

Deep Cove, Whanganui Island, Coromandel. Stunning morning. Diesel heater being thrashed, good work out.


Thu Jan 4 14:35 2018 NZDT
GPS: 35 01.726S 173 45.885E
Run: 0.5nm (0.9km)
Weather: ENE 10-15 kts, CC 100% torrential rain at times, Bar. 1005, dropping. Water temp. 22.8C

Milford Island, Touwai Bay, Whangaroa Harbour. Sheltering from low pressure event, very comfortable here, decks are clean.


Tue Dec 19 19:43 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 01.472S 173 45.502E
Run: 124.6nm (225.5km)
Weather: SW 5kts, CC 50%, high cloud. Bar. 1013, water temp. 23.2C

Whangaroa Harbour, Milford Island (Wairaupo). A stunning return, beautiful evening, still, warm and peaceful.


Wed Nov 8 6:30 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 37.325S 174 47.283E
Run: 13.5nm (24.4km)
Weather: N 15-20kts, CC 100% rain, Bar. 1015, Water temp. 18.7C

Gulf Harbour Marina, safely back in our berth, trying to find reality.

Thanks to GHR for all their support.


Tue Nov 7 6:08 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 25.710S 174 49.111E
Run: 58.3nm (105.5km)
Weather: calm, CC 0%, Bar. 1024, Water temp. 16.2C

Mansion House Bay, Kawau Island. Cold trip down from Tutakaka. A lovely sheltered anchorage and strangely empty.


Mon Nov 6 6:26 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 36.966S 174 32.115E
Run: 38.4nm (69.5km)
Weather: SW 3 kt, CC 50%, Bar. 1020, Water temp. 16.2 C

Tutukaka Harbour, anchored for the night, very nice to be back here, although no flying fish, lots of penguins.


Fri Nov 3 18:33 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 9.19968s 174 9.43404e
Run: 11.3nm (20.5km)
Avg: 14.9knts
24hr: 358nm

Tied up and cleared. opua.


Fri Nov 3 17:48 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 18.871s 174 07.295e
Run: 87.8nm (158.9km)
Avg: 8.7knts
24hr: 209.7nm
Weather: NNW 8, CC 100%

Opua Marina, cleared, the first mate is happy and looking for a shower. Thanks to all.


Fri Nov 3 7:45 2017 NZDT
Speed:
8.2kts
knts
GPS: 34 11s 173 25e
Run: 157.3nm (284.7km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 158nm
Weather: N 20kts, CC 85%, Bar. 1022, Water temp. 17.9C, Sea 2.5-3.0 M gentle.

Almost abeam Cape Karikari, no land in sight. Thought water temp would be too low for flying fish but no, one on deck this morning and numerous scid marks on the dodger. Heater going inside Distracted this morning. 40 NM from BOI. A good fast arrival.


Thu Nov 2 7:51 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.0kts
knts
GPS: 32 16.251s 171 56.432e
Run: 160.9nm (291.2km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 160.9nm
Weather: 20kt NE, CC 90%, Bar 1021, Sea 2.5-3.0m E confused, Water temp. 19.1C

making good progress, 205nm from Opua, still at the rodeo. Sea & wind have eased overnight. Having to wear clothes, boots and socks not welcome.


Wed Nov 1 7:51 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.8kts
knts
GPS: 30 16.121s 170 33.036e
Run: 137nm (248km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 138.7nm
Weather: ENE 20-30kts, CC 100% frequent showers, Bar. Sea E 3-4mt confused

Not quite laying up to waypoint in BOI, wind was NE for a while last night but shifted back to ENE early this morning.

The old bucking bronko is going for it.


Tue Oct 31 8:09 2017 NZDT
Speed:
2.8kts
knts
GPS: 28 20.016s 170 03.325e
Run: 59.9nm (108.4km)
Weather: ENE 8 - 12 Kts, CC 70% heavy rain overnight, Bar. 1016, confused sea 2.5 - 3.0m NE

still in holding pattern, very rolly & uncomfortable overnight. Great day catching up on chores yesterday.


Mon Oct 30 7:42 2017 NZDT
Speed:
2.6 kts
knts
GPS: 27 29.219s 170 15.975e
Run: 79.8nm (144.4km)
Avg: 3.5knts
24hr: 83.3nm
Weather: ESE 8 kts, CC 95%, Bar. 1017, Sea 1.5-2.0 m SE long swell.

Have decided to slow down and wait for squash zone to pass ahead of us, very easy conditions at present, A good night going nowhere. Wind has recently changed from S-SSW to ESE. All well on board (eating too much).


Sun Oct 29 8:42 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.4 kts
knts
GPS: 26 50.969s 169 11.056e
Run: 158nm (286km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.1nm
Weather: 10-12kt ESE, CC 90%, Bar. 1018, Sea E 2m

slow night motorsailing to windward and trying to get some money in the bank.


Sat Oct 28 7:36 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.8kts
knts
GPS: 25 04.026s 167 35.502e
Run: 101.7nm (184.1km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 179.9nm
Weather: ENE 10kts, CC 15%, Bar 1018

On passage from Isle des Pins to Opua. Pleasant conditions, a mix of motor sailing and the real thing. Beautiful sun rise this morning. All good. One flying fish on deck this morning.


Fri Oct 27 18:01 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 23 36S 167 28E
Run: 65nm (117.7km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.7nm
Weather: E10-12, 1016, 25%cc

all is well. A good start.


Fri Oct 27 7:45 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.559s 167 26.452e
Weather: E 5 kts, CC 20% light shower , Bar. 1017, Water temp. 24.4C

Baie de Kuto, Ile des Pins. Another cruise ship yesterday. A beautiful morning to be leaving.


Thu Oct 26 8:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.559s 167 26.452e
Weather: SE 2 kts, CC 20% , Bar. 1018, Water temp. 24.4C

Baie de Kuto, Ile des Pins. Another cruise ship yesterday. A beautiful morning. One more trip to the bakery and the final pack up for the sail home.


Wed Oct 25 8:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.559s 167 26.452e
Weather: S 10-16 kts, CC 95% , Bar. 1018, Water temp. 24.8C

Baie de Kuto, Ile des Pins. Another cruise ship yesterday. A little rolly in here this morning.


Tue Oct 24 8:06 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.559s 167 26.452e
Weather: NE 2kts, CC 70% recent rain, Bar. 1017, Water temp. 24.4C

Baie de Kuto, Ile des Pins. Stunning anchorage,alive with turtles, a dugong or two? ( a dugong flipped in front of me yesterday morning while paddleboarding) Lots of fish and remora. Cruise ship in yesterday, many Aussies, interesting. Looking at a Friday departure to NZ.


Mon Oct 23 8:09 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.559s 167 26.452e
Run: 43.6nm (78.9km)
Weather: NNE 5kts, CC 50%, Bar. 1016, Water temp. 24.0C

Baie de Kuto, Ile des Pins. Stunning anchorage, great to be back. Fast sail from Ile Casy yesterday morning. Dinner aboard Aradonna last night, very nice, fun.


Sat Oct 21 21:58 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 21.417S 166 50.503E
Run: 26.4nm (47.8km)
Weather: calm, 50% CC, Bar. 1018, Water temp 24.4C

Ile Casy, Baie de Prony. Isle des Pins tomorrow.


Sat Oct 21 7:27 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.665s 166 26.234e
Weather: E 5 kts, CC 5%, Bar. 1021,

Port Moselle Marina, Noumea. A much quieter morning. Leaving for Prony this morning


Fri Oct 20 8:03 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.665s 166 26.234e
Weather: ENE 5 kts, CC 60% recent heavy rain, Bar. 1021, Water temp 25.2C

Port Moselle Marina, Noumea. A much quieter morning.


Thu Oct 19 8:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.665s 166 26.234e
Weather: SE 10-20 kts, CC 50%, Bar. 1021, Water temp 25.2C

Port Moselle Marina, Noumea. Still very breezy but hot by day. Very social.


Wed Oct 18 8:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.665s 166 26.234e
Weather: SE 10-15 kts, CC 90% recent rain, Bar. 1019, Water temp 25.2C

Port Moselle Marina, Noumea.


Tue Oct 17 7:57 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.665s 166 26.234e
Weather: ESE 10-15 kts, CC 80% recent rain, Bar. 1017, Water temp 25.2C

Port Moselle Marina, Noumea. Rain here late yesterday and overnight, no rain since August 4th, the locals are very worried, bush fires at Komac.


Mon Oct 16 7:54 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.665s 166 26.234e
Weather: ESE 7 kts, CC 25%, Bar. 1018, Water temp 25.2C

Port Moselle Marina, Noumea. Preparations for our trip back to NZ are well underway. Has been very breezy here.


Sat Oct 14 7:54 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.665s 166 26.234e
Weather: E 10 kts, CC 50% (mares tails), Bar. 1017, Water temp 24.8C -

Port Moselle Marina, Noumea. Our visitors are off back to NZ this morning, a great time had by all.


Fri Oct 13 7:51 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.665s 166 26.234e
Run: 13.9nm (25.2km)
Weather: E 10 kts, CC 40% (mares tails), Bar. 1019, Water temp 24.8C

Port Moselle Marina, Noumea. Parked with the locals, not the cruisers, for our sins. Off to do the tourist thing today, after a rig check. Visited the boatyard and Maritime Museum yesterday. The trip home is getting closer.


Thu Oct 12 8:03 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 28.600s 166 27.852e
Run: 28nm (50.7km)
Weather: ESE 18kts, CC 50%, Bar. 1020, Water temp. 23.6C

Ilot Amedee, still beautiful although a tad breezy and bumpy. Out unreliable Hidea outboard has failed us yet again, so not really possible to take our guest ashore. Onwards for the shelter and delights of Noumea today.


Wed Oct 11 7:57 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 23.223s 166 53.490e
Run: 39.7nm (71.9km)
Weather: E 6 kts, CC 30%, Bar. 1020, Water temp. 24.0C

Pointe Mere, Bonne Anse. A quiet but pleasant motor sail up from Ilse Des Pins yesterday, the hoped for winds didn't come to much. No fish. Very nice anchorage here, great view of sunset.


Tue Oct 10 8:03 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.420s 167 26.448e
Weather: ESE 5 kts, CC 50%, Bar. 1018, Water temp. 24.4C

Baie De Kuto, Ile Des Pins, still amazing, a visit around to Baie De Kanumera yesterday. Th Dugong has been making brief visits.


Mon Oct 9 8:24 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.451s 167 26.461e
Run: 1640.1nm (2968.6km)
Avg: 34.7knts
24hr: 833.9nm
Weather: E 2kts, CC 1%, Bar. 1019, Water temp. 23.6C.

Kuto, Iles Des Pins, New Caledonia. Nice moter sail down to Kuto from Ilse Casy yesterday, this place is still paradise, our guests don't want to leave.


Sat Oct 7 9:12 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 21.411s 166 50.514s
Run: 1706nm (3087.9km)
Avg: 66.8knts
24hr: 1603.5nm
Weather: S 2kts, CC 50%, Bar. 1022 ,Water temp. 24.4C

Ile Casy


Fri Oct 6 7:39 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.639S 166 26.399E
Weather: E 2kts, CC 20%, Bar. 1022, Water remp. 24.4C

Port Moselle, visitors arrived safely and now warm. Off to Prony this morning.


Thu Oct 5 8:06 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.639S 166 26.410eE
Weather: E 8kts, CC 30 %, Bar. 1023

Port Moselle marina. Friends arriving from NZ today. Has been very breezy.


Thu Oct 5 7:57 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.617s 166 26.396e
Weather: 20Se

came back yesterday in 35kts to collect guests.


Wed Oct 4 11:44 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.639S 166 26.410eE
Run: 26.3nm (47.6km)
Weather: ESE 10kts, CC 10%, Bar. 1023

Port Moselle, marina


Tue Oct 3 7:54 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 21.392S 166 50.514E
Run: 24.2nm (43.8km)
Weather: E 3kts, CC 70%, Bar. 1026, Water temp 24.0C

Ile Casy, Baie De Prony. Had a great sail from Ilot Ua. Witnessed a whale off Ilot Mato thrashing it's tale and blowing about every minute, this went on for about twenty minutes but got slower, not sure if whale was giving birth, bonking or what? never saw it's head (help please Dani). A fun evening with Masterplan and Jams, long overdue catchup. Breezy but hot.


Mon Oct 2 7:54 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 42.333s 166 48.608e
Run: 0.9nm (1.6km)
Weather: SE 15kts, CC 75%, Bar. 1023, Water temp. 23.8C

Ilot Ua, beautiful Ilot, named after our first grandson. The birds on the Ilot, while beautiful are very protective. A bit bumpy here this morning.


Sun Oct 1 9:57 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 42.473s 166 47.782e
Run: 4.8nm (8.7km)
Weather: W 5kts, CC 95%, Bar. 1021, Water temp 23.6C

Ilot Uatio. Another stunning Ilot and perfect for the weather conditions. Beautiful coral. After departing from Ilot Kouare we checked out the nearby barrier reef, Recif Neokouie, then out through Passe De Kouare and back, amazing colours and pipeline seas. Air temp. 26-27C during the day.


Sat Sep 30 8:15 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 46.639s 166 47.896e
Run: 1675.5nm (3032.7km)
Avg: 69knts
24hr: 1654.8nm
Weather: SSE 3kt, CC 10, Bar. 1020, Water temp. 23.6C

Ilot Kouare, stunning anchorage, water colours are amazing. Green flash number two for the season last night. Another hot day yesterday. Paddle boarding shortly.


Fri Sep 29 7:57 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 22.953s 166 54.914s
Run: 1674.5nm (3030.8km)
Avg: 70.4knts
24hr: 1688.6nm
Weather: SSE 2kts, CC 0%, Bar. 1022, Water temp. 22.4C

Anse Majic, Bonne Anse. Quiet spot, on mooring. Very hot yesterday, chilly overnight. Off to Southern Lagoon this morning.


Thu Sep 28 8:09 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 18.147s 166 51.379e
Run: 3.8nm (6.9km)
Weather: S 3kts, CC 85%, Bar. 1021, Water temp 23.6C

Baie Du Carenage, Prony, New Caledonia. Sheltered anchorage, good holding in red mud. Off to local warm pools this morning for weekly bath.


Tue Sep 26 8:09 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 21.389s 166 50.508e
Run: 8.1nm (14.7km)
Weather: WNW 3kts, CC 10%, Bar. 1022, Water temp 23.6C

Ile Casy, Baie de Prony, in the company of Aradonna, a favorite spot.

Had to leave Ilse Ouen, Baie de la Tortue yesterday. A local boat with three kanaks in it, was harassing the other three boats in the anchorage, when they came to us one jumped on board Distracted and was very aggressive when asked to get off, after lots of yelling and verbal abuse he ordered us to leave his island and left with his mates. We were not going to hang around. All a bit of a worry.


Mon Sep 25 8:09 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 27.470s 166 46.628e
Run: 6.8nm (12.3km)
Weather: ENE 8kts, CC 10%, Bar. 1022. Water temp. 23.2C

Baie De La Tortue, Ile Quen. Very pretty bay, a few turtles with remora stuck to them. Good holding and sheltered. The resort appears to have closed and aerodrome nearby may be in operation although we only saw one small plane and it was going the wrong way for a take off or landing. Warm by day, chilly nights.


Sun Sep 24 8:57 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 33.261s 166 47.764e
Weather: E 10-15kts, CC 70%, Bar. 1022, Water temp. 22.8C

Ilot Mato, stunning lagoon, beautiful blue green water, sheltered from sea, excellent holding.A bit breezy this morning. No paddle boarding this morning.Great result last night.


Sat Sep 23 7:03 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 33.261s 166 47.764e
Run: 29.2nm (52.9km)
Weather: SE-ESE 5kts, CC 50%, Bar. 1022, Water temp. 22.8C

Ilot Mato, stunning lagoon, beautiful blue green water, sheltered from sea, excellent holding. Not as much sea life as Amedee, or people and boats. More paddle boarding this morning.


Fri Sep 22 7:24 2017 NZST
Weather: variable, CC 20%, Bar. 1021, Water temp. 22.8C

Ilot Amedee, on a mooring, sheltered, great snorkling and paddle boarding. Amazing sea life, lots of turtles unfortunatly for them many have remora attched to them. Seagulls protected here and very nasty. Very warm by day.


Thu Sep 21 7:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 20.025s 166 24.369e
Run: 9.7nm (17.6km)
Weather: WSW 5kts, CC 70%, Bar. 1021, Water temp. 22.8C

Ilot Maitre, on a mooring, sheltered, great views and paddle boarding. The hotel rooms above the water are not very attractive, the coral is good and lots of turtles. A blanket and sheet last night.


Wed Sep 20 7:15 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 12.331s 166 20.722e
Run: 0.1nm (0.2km)
Weather: ENE 2kts, CC 70% scattered, Bar. 1022. Water temp. 22.4C

Baie Maa, New Caledonia. Spent yesterday at Ilot Signal, came back when seas got up late in the afternoon.Saw our first "Green Flash" for the season last evening. Off for a paddle.


Tue Sep 19 7:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 12.287s 166 20.726e
Run: 0.2nm (0.4km)
Weather: ENE 2kts, CC 40%, Bar. 1024. Water temp. 22.8C (brrr) -

Baie Maa, New Caledonia. Lovely sheltered anchorage.Very breezy yesterday, nice long walk. Off for a paddle.


Mon Sep 18 7:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 12.392s 166 20.596e
Weather: ENE 10kts, CC 90%, Bar. 1024. Water temp. 23.6C (brrr)

Baie Maa, New Caledonia. Lovely sheltered anchorage.Went to Aradonna for drinks and dinner, fun had by all. Off for a paddle.


Sun Sep 17 9:36 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 12.392s 166 20.596e
Run: 7.9nm (14.3km)
Weather: ENE 5kts, CC 40%, Bar. 1024. Water temp. 24.0C (brrr)

Baie Maa, New Caledonia. Lovely sheltered anchorage, a bit breezy yesterday but died out overnight. Aradonna came for drinks and dinner, fun had by all. Off for a paddle.


Sat Sep 16 8:21 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 16.631s 166 26.399e
Weather: SE 10kts, CC 70% recent rain, Bar. 1023, Water temp 24.8C

Port Moselle, Port De Noumea, New Caledonia. Out to cruise Southern Lagoon this morning after a visit to the market. Saturday is a special morning at the Noumea market.


Wed Sep 13 7:54 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 16.623s 166 26.405e
Run: 31.2nm (56.5km)
Weather: calm, 15% CC, Bar. 1023, water is smelly.

Port Moselle, Port de Noumea, New Caledonia. In a berth, cleared Customs, off to town to clear immagration this morning.And market delights.


Tue Sep 12 7:27 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 22.916s 166 54.882e
Run: 0.6nm (1.1km)
Weather: SW 4kts, CC 70%, recent rain, Bar. 1023, Water temp 22.4C

Anse Majic, Bonne Anse, New Caledonia. A trip to Lle Casy for the afternoon to feed the dog and back to Bonne Anse for the night and dinner with Per de Lune, onwards today.


Mon Sep 11 7:06 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 23.097s 166 54.339e
Run: 3.8nm (6.9km)
Weather: S 2kts, CC 80%, Bar. 1022, Water temp 22.4C

Baie Du Cap, Bonne Anse, New Caledonia. Time to catch up with old friends. A new anchorage for us, difficult to get a good hold but beautiful. A tad colder than we've been used to.


Sat Sep 9 10:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 21.173s 166 57.259e
Run: 60.8nm (110km)
Avg: 18.8knts
24hr: 451.3nm
Weather: SW 10 - 15kts, CC 50%, Bar. 1019, Water temp. 24.0 (cold)

Port Boise, New Caledonia. Very pleasant motor sail down from Lifou. Cleared biosecurity on beach at Baie de Gaactha, communicated via loud voices, novel.

Stopped outside Canal de la Havannah to let tsunami pass, non event but prudent. Looking for the elusive "Curried Prawns".


Sat Sep 9 7:34 2017 NZST
GPS: 23 13S 167 08E
Run: 158.5nm (286.9km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 155.2nm

waiting outside Havannah pass GrandeTerre.


Fri Sep 8 7:03 2017 NZST
GPS: 20 55.469s 167 05.006e
Run: 87.5nm (158.4km)
Avg: 3.6knts
24hr: 86.8nm
Weather: SE 4kts, CC 75%, Bar. 1019, Water temp. 24.4C

Baie de Gaatcha, Lifou, Iles Loyaute, New Caledonia. A good fast sail, arrived here about 1630 yesterday, stunning clear blue / green water. Good anchorage. Huge sleep.


Thu Sep 7 6:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
8.2kts
knts
GPS: 19 44.679s 167 34.487e
Run: 146.2nm (264.6km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 146.7nm
Weather: CC 90%, ESE 12-14kts, Bar. 1018, Water temp. 26.5C

On passage from Port Vila to Lifou. Very pleasant sail, departed Vila 1100 yesterday morning, full moon, boobie hitch hiker on mast top from 0000 - 0400.


Wed Sep 6 6:55 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.825 S 168 18.642E
Weather: E 5kts, CC 100% light drizzle, Bar. 1019, Water temp. 26.1C

Port Vila. Off to vote this morning, then depart for The Loyalties. Laundry returned to Yachting World.


Tue Sep 5 6:42 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.825 S 168 18.642E
Weather: calm, CC 30%, Bar. 1020, Water temp 25.7C

Port Vila, Efate. Preparing to depart tomorrow morning after voting at NZHC. All going well apart from laundry going missing last night.


Mon Sep 4 6:44 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.825 S 168 18.642E
Weather: ESE 2kts, CC 50% Bar. 1018, Water temp 26.1C

Port Vila, Efate. Amazing day here yesterday, new waterfront park opened by NZHC on Friday, kids of Vila really enjoying it, great effort by NZ.


Sat Sep 2 6:55 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.825S 168 18.643E
Run: 13.6nm (24.6km)
Weather: SE 3kts, CC 100% a lot of high light cloud, Bar. 1017, Water temp. 26.1

Port Vila, Efate. Back to prepare for departure to New Caledonia, possibly Wednesday after voting at NZHC. Spent yesterday afternoon at Mele Bay, a bit rolly.


Fri Sep 1 6:41 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 33.138S 168 16.758E
Weather: E 5kts, CC 85%, Bar. 1016, Water temp. 27.3C

Esema Bay, Port Havannah, Efate. Great watching turtles all around us yesterday, the odd small sea snake. To the north of our position are four large steel mooring bouys, unlit. Apparently hurricane moorings. Care should be taken if coming here at night.


Thu Aug 31 6:58 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 33.127S 168 16.779E
Run: 3.8nm (6.9km)
Weather: Calm, CC 100%, rain most of the night, Bar. 1017. Water temp. 27.3

Esema Bay, Port Havannah, Efate. Back to an old favourite anchorage.


Wed Aug 30 19:26 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 32.792S 168 20.213E
Run: 7.4nm (13.4km)
Weather: Light winds, rain

Port Charles, Undine Bay, Efate. We went around to Undine Bay today to check out the residential development, greeted by two sharks on the way into the small marina, but chose not to stay. Now back in Esma Bay. This morning after praising our anchorage it took us an hour to retrieve our anchor, caught on demolition dumpings, we don't recommend the anchorage we stayed in last night.


Wed Aug 30 6:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 36.317S 168 14.565E
Run: 1nm (1.8km)
Weather: SE 10-15kts, CC 30%, Bar. 1016, Water temp 27.3 C

Port Havannah, Efate. A construction site at this end of the bay, sheltered and good holding in sand.


Tue Aug 29 7:05 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 35.409S 168 14.547E
Weather: Calm, CC 70%, Bar. 1016, Water temp. 27.7C, rain overnight.

Richards Reef, Port Havannah, Efate. This spot is very special.


Mon Aug 28 10:28 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 35.422S 168 14.536E
Run: 3.9nm (7.1km)
Weather: ENE 7kts, CC 40%, Bar. 1016, Sea Temp. 27.3C

Richards Reef, Port Havannah, Efate. Saw a big fat dugong outside The Havannah while paddle boarding this morning, also numerous sea snakes resting on the reef.


Sun Aug 27 10:36 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 32.959S 168 16.960E
Run: 3.9nm (7.1km)
Weather: E 6kts, CC 40%, Bar. 1015, Water temp 27.3C

Esema Bay, Port Havannah, Efate. Great weather here, back to an old favorite anchorage.


Sat Aug 26 6:54 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 35.411s 168 14.541e
Run: 11.7nm (21.2km)
Weather: calm, 75% CC, Bar. 1015, Water temp 26.5C

Richards Reef, Port Havannah, Efate. Fantastic anchorage in easterly conditions, frinedly locals.


Fri Aug 25 6:52 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.825 S 168 18.642E
Weather: ENE 2kts, CC 50%, Bar. 1018. Water temp. 26.5C

Port Vila, off to Port Havannah this morning


Thu Aug 24 6:44 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.825 S 168 18.642E
Weather: ESE 5kt, CC 95%, Bar. 1019

Port Vila, still stocking up, visited NZHC, will vote there on 6th Sept.

Moorings now almost full in here (ICA)


Wed Aug 23 6:56 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.825 S 168 18.642E
Weather: ESE 5 kts, CC 100%, Bar. 1020 Water temp. 26.1

Port Vila, restocking, more boats arriving constantly.


Tue Aug 22 7:01 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.825 S 168 18.642E
Run: 12.8nm (23.2km)
Weather: ESE 5-7 kts, CC 50%, Bar. 1019 Water temp. 26.1C

Port Vila, Efate. Restocking and catching up with old friends


Mon Aug 21 5:28 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 35.117sS 168 12.931E
Weather: SW 8kts, CC 20%?, Bar. 1016, Water 26.5C

Port Havannah, Efate. Off to Port Vila this morning.


Sun Aug 20 9:02 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 35.136S 168 12.931E
Run: 57nm (103.2km)
Weather: SW-NW 3 kt, CC 30%, Bar. 1016, Water temp 26.5C

Lalepa Island, Port Havannah, Efate, Vanuatu. Amazing morning, warm, still and sunny. Great safe anchorage in westerly conditions. Good trip down from Epi yesterday, light easterlies went light westerlies, flat seas.


Sat Aug 19 7:31 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 16 46S 168 07E
Run: 3.2nm (5.8km)
Weather: 100%cc, E5

on passage Epi to Havannah harbour


Sat Aug 19 6:06 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 43.651s 168 08.627e
Run: 9.2nm (16.7km)
Weather: ENE-E 3kts, 35% CC, Bar. 1018, Water temp 26.1c

Revolieu Bay, Epi. Sheltered from swell behind reef. Off to Havannah Harbour soon.


Fri Aug 18 11:36 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 35.758s 168 09.652e
Run: 26.8nm (48.5km)
Avg: 4.3knts
24hr: 102.9nm
Weather: E-ENE 10kts, CC 75%, Bar. 1019

Lameh Bay, Epi. Great sail across for Malakula, spotted five whales breaching. Whistle stop for horse trading. Will move down to Revolieu Bay for early departure to Havannah in morning.


Fri Aug 18 5:21 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 25.577s 167 47.842e
Run: 0.5nm (0.9km)
Weather: calm, 50% CC, Bar. 1018, water temp 26.9C

Port Sandwich, Malakula. Moved slightly could not see Ambryn volcanoe last night. Stunning safe anchorage.YITsters gone. Amazing how French stripped Lamap on departure.


Thu Aug 17 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 25.800s 167 47.414e
Run: 3.2nm (5.8km)
Weather: variable, 25% CC, Bar. 1017

Port Sandwich, Malakula. Great view of one of Ambrin's volcanoes last night. Nice anchorage.


Wed Aug 16 6:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 28.160s 167 48.998e
Run: 5.4nm (9.8km)
Weather: SSE 10-15kts, 60% CC, Bar. 1016

Gaspard Bay, Maskelyne Islands, Malakula.


Tue Aug 15 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 32.047s 167 46.204e
Run: 18.7nm (33.8km)
Weather: S-SE 5kts, CC 50%, Bar. 1015

Awei Island, Maskelyne Isalands, Malakula. Happy Birthday to YITster Mike.


Mon Aug 14 6:27 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 34.682s 167 29.514e
Run: 7.6nm (13.8km)
Weather: SE 10kts, 100% CC rain, Bar. 1016

Caroline Bay, Malakula


Sat Aug 12 6:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 28.713s 167 26.499e
Weather: SE 10-15 kts, 60% CC. Bar. 1019

Lorlow, Metenovor Bay (SW Bay), Malakula.


Fri Aug 11 6:51 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 28.713s 167 26.499e
Run: 14.5nm (26.2km)
Weather: SE 15-20 kts, 50% CC, rain late yesterday. Bar. 1019

Lorlow, Metenovor Bay, Malakula. Anchored at Munvet Point yesterday, very sheltered but mozzies became issue late in day, YITsters became unsettled.


Thu Aug 10 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 16.469s 167 23.498e
Run: 24nm (43.4km)
Weather: SE 1 kt, 75% broken CC, Bar. 1017

Tisvel Bay, Malakula


Wed Aug 9 6:51 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 59.507s 167 10.966e
Run: 31.5nm (57km)
Weather: SE 3kt, 10% CC, Bar. 1017

Malua Bay, Malakula, Vanauatu


Tue Aug 8 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 32.130s 167 10.937e
Weather: NW 2 kts, 15% CC, Bar. 1018

Aore, Luganville, Santo.


Mon Aug 7 6:42 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 32.130s 167 10.937e
Weather: NW 4 kts, 50% CC, Bar. 1019

Aore, Luganville, Santo.


Sat Aug 5 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 32.130s 167 10.937e
Weather: SE 5 kts, 50% CC, Bar. 1016

Aore, Luganville, Santo.


Fri Aug 4 6:51 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 32.130s 167 10.937e
Weather: SW 3 kts, 100% CC light rain, Bar. 1016

Aore, Luganville, Santo. Town will be much safer today, cruise ship gone. Shopping can continue.


Thu Aug 3 6:57 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 32.112s 167 10.963e
Run: 10.1nm (18.3km)
Weather: calm, 20% CC, Bar. 1016

Aore, Luganville, Espiritu Santo


Wed Aug 2 6:51 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 34.995s 167 02.324e
Weather: NE 5kts, 20% CC, Bar. 1017

Andrews Point, Baldwin Cove, Espiritu Santo. Lovely anchorage, Tx GHR. The resort appears to be being rebuilt. A frenchman advised us this is a private bay, we could not go ashore but could stay the night. Onto Luganville this morning.


Wed Aug 2 6:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 34.995s 167 02.324e
Run: 17.9nm (32.4km)
Weather: NE 5kts, 20% CC, Bar. 1017

Andrews Point, Baldwin Cove, Espiritu Santo. Lovely anchorage, Tx GHR. The resort appears to be being rebuilt. A frenchman advised us this is a private bay, we could not go ashore but could stay the night. Onto Luganville this morning.


Tue Aug 1 6:57 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 37.255s 166 46.388e
Weather: E 10-15kts, 30% CC, Bar. 1018

Lisburn, Cape Mataavea, Espiritu Santo


Mon Jul 31 6:51 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 37.255s 166 46.388e
Weather: SE 5kts, 20% CC, Bar. 1018

Lisburn, Cape Mataavea, Espiritu Santo


Sun Jul 30 15:30 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 37.253s 166 46.385e
Run: 19.7nm (35.7km)
Weather: ESE 10kts, 25-30kt ESE outside, CC 100% light rain, Bar. 1016

Lisburn Anchorage, Cape Mataavea, Espiritu Santo. A spirited sail today 10 - 35kt S, 2.5 - 3.5m S sea, well worth the effort, first anchorage in a month with no roll and very sheltered. A lot to explore here. Could be here for a while.


Sat Jul 29 19:54 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 21.480s 166 39.464e
Run: 45.8nm (82.9km)
Avg: 3.6knts
24hr: 85.2nm
Weather: SW 5kts, 30% CC, Bar. 1015

Wusi Bay, Espiritu Santo. Another with two islands in it according to Navionics, not a one to be seen. A lovely sail down the coast.


Sat Jul 29 7:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 14 42.012s 166 34.277e
Weather: variable, CC 95%, Bar. 1011, SW sea 0.5m rolly

Wunpuko, Espiritu Santo


Fri Jul 28 15:27 2017 NZST
GPS: 14 42.012s 166 34.277e
Run: 55.1nm (99.7km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 167.6nm
Weather: SE 5kts, CC 100% rain, Bar. 1012

Wunpuko, Espiritu Santo


Fri Jul 28 7:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 14 08S 167 09E
Run: 24.5nm (44.3km)
Weather: 16SSE, 1.5mSE swell, 60%cc

on passage to the NW anchorage on Espiritu Santo


Thu Jul 27 7:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 13 55.629s 167 26.809e
Run: 8.2nm (14.8km)
Weather: ESE 10 -15kts gusty, CC 40%, Bar. 1011

Veutumboso, Vanua Lava


Wed Jul 26 7:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 13 49.616s 167 22.927e
Weather: SW variable 2 - 3kts , CC 95% recent rain, Bar. 1010

Sasar Waterfalls, Vanua Lava, Banks Islands. Paradise.


Tue Jul 25 6:57 2017 NZST
GPS: 13 49.616s 167 22.927e
Weather: NE 5 - 10kts , CC 30%, Bar. 1010

Sasar Waterfalls, Vanua Lava, Banks Islands. Paradise.


Mon Jul 24 7:12 2017 NZST
GPS: 13 49.616s 167 22.927e
Run: 0.1nm (0.2km)
Weather: SE 5 - 10kts , CC 100% rain, Bar. 1009

Sasar Waterfalls, Vanua Lava, Banks Islands. Paradise.


Sat Jul 22 19:36 2017 NZST
GPS: 13 49.542s 167 22.917e
Run: 12nm (21.7km)

Sasar waterfalls, Vanua Lava, beautiful, isolated and shared with two generous, small villages.


Sat Jul 22 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 13 52.451s 167 33.215e
Run: 8nm (14.5km)
Weather: SE 4kts, 50% CC, Bar. 1011

Sola Bay, Port Patteson, Vanua Lava.


Fri Jul 21 6:54 2017 NZST
GPS: 13 55.250s 167 26.625e
Run: 27.2nm (49.2km)
Weather: ENE 5kts, CC 40%, Bar. 1009

Veutumboso Bay, Vanua Lava.


Thu Jul 20 6:51 2017 NZST
GPS: 14 18.836s 167 25.885e
Weather: ESE 5kts, 10% CC, Bar. 1009

Kwetevut Bay, Santa Maria, moving on to Sola this morning


Wed Jul 19 7:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 14 18.824s 167 25.882e
Run: 55.1nm (99.7km)
Weather: S-SW 5kts, 100% CC light rain. Bar. 1011

Kwetevut Bay, Santa Maria Island. Great sail yesterday, 30kt as we approached Is. Nice anchorage, Tx GHR. Olivia with us


Tue Jul 18 6:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 02.156s 167 05.039e
Weather: S 5kts, CC 100%, Bar. 1012

Port Olry, Santo. Deparing for Santa Maria this morning, with Olivia


Mon Jul 17 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 02.172s 167 05.042e
Weather: variable 2kts, 100% CC rain, Bar. 1013

Malvoror Island, Thion, Port Olry, Santo


Sun Jul 16 8:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 02.168s 167 05.028e
Run: 7.8nm (14.1km)
Weather: variable, 100% CC recent rain, bar. 1013

Thion Island, Port Olry, Santo


Sat Jul 15 7:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 08.701s 167 06.915e
Weather: SW 7kts, 100% CC recent rain. Bar. 1013

Lonock Bay, Hog Harbour, Santo. Olivia One in company.


Fri Jul 14 6:39 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 08.695s 167 06.910e
Run: 0.5nm (0.9km)
Weather: SW 10kts, 100% CC recent rain. Bar. 1011

Lonock Bay, Hog Harbour, Espiritu Santo. Australian yacht Olivio nearby, too shy to talk to GHR.


Thu Jul 13 7:06 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 08.426s 167 07.249e
Run: 25.5nm (46.2km)
Weather: S 4kts, CC 30%, Bar. 1011

Champaigne Beach, Hog Harbour, Espiritu Santo. Stunning anchorage


Wed Jul 12 7:18 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 29.284s 167 14.826e
Weather: S 13kts, 90% CC, Bar. 1012

Palikulo Bay, 9 yachts here.


Tue Jul 11 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 29.284s 167 14.826e
Run: 0.1nm (0.2km)
Weather: S 10kts, 70% CC, Bar. 1013

Palikulo Bay


Mon Jul 10 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 29.337s 167 14.822e
Run: 5.3nm (9.6km)
Weather: SSE 10kts, CC 70%, Bar. 1012

Palikula Bay, Espiritu Santo


Sat Jul 8 6:51 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 32.125s 167 10.971e
Weather: E 5kts, CC 40%,red sky, Bar. 1012

Aore, Lugnaville, Espiritu Santo


Fri Jul 7 6:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 32.116s 167 10.998e
Weather: Variable 2kts, CC 60% ?, Bar 1011

Aore (on a mooring along from resort), Luganville, Espiritu Santo


Thu Jul 6 6:44 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 32.123sS 167 11.000eE
Run: 5.4nm (9.8km)

Aore, Luganville, Espirito Santo.

Calm, CC 100% recent rain, Bar. 1011


Wed Jul 5 6:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 29.315S 167 14.852E

Palikulo Bay.

calm, CC 50%, recent rain. Bar. 1011


Tue Jul 4 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 29.304s 167 14.834e
Weather: SE 10kt, CC 40%, Bar. 1011

Palkulo Bay, Espiritu Santo


Mon Jul 3 6:54 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 29.301s 167 14.843e
Run: 50.5nm (91.4km)
Weather: SSE 6-9 kts, CC 60%, Bar. 1012

Palikulo Bay, Espiritu Santo


Sun Jul 2 7:06 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 16.539s 167 58.375e
Run: 12.7nm (23km)
Weather: SE 5-15kts, CC 85%, Bar. 1011

Vanihe Bay, Aoba


Sat Jul 1 6:54 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 22.571s 168 07.904e
Weather: variable 5kts, 100% CC recent rain. Bar. 1011

Asanvari


Fri Jun 30 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 22.570s 168 07.909e
Weather: SE 5-10kts, CC 40%, Bar. 1011

Asanvari


Thu Jun 29 7:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 22.561s 168 07.904e
Run: 20nm (36.2km)
Weather: 5-10ktS-SE, 90% CC, Bar. 1012

Asanvari, Maewo. A beautiful bay, sheltered from sea & wind anchorage. Unfortunately they lost their yacht club during the cyclone, reopen new club in July/August.


Wed Jun 28 6:54 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 39.921s 168 07.009e
Run: 8.9nm (16.1km)
Weather: 10kt ESE, 30%CC, Bar. 1012

Bwatnapne Bay, Ile Pentecote, Vanuatu.


Tue Jun 27 7:03 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 47.154s 168 09.702e
Run: 12.3nm (22.3km)
Weather: 2kt E, 100% CC, rain most of the night, Bar. 1012

Ranmawat (Waterfall Bay), Ile Pentecote. Well done ETNZ


Mon Jun 26 6:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 57.674s 168 11.342e
Weather: ESE 5-10kts, CC 40%, Bar. 1010, recent light rain

Homo Bay, Ile Pentecote, water & laundry day yesterday. Go ETNZ


Sat Jun 24 7:03 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 57.649s 168 11.349e
Run: 13.4nm (24.3km)
Weather: SE 5-10kts, CC 95%, Bar. 1009

Homo Bay, Ile Pentecote, Vanuatu. Nice fast sail away from volcanic cloud of Ambryn yesterday afternoon.


Fri Jun 23 7:12 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 08.466s 168 06.958e
Run: 29.7nm (53.8km)
Weather: Calm, CC 100% (probably all volcanic, almost fog), Bar. 1009

Ambryn, off village Ranon, very hot and humid still conditions, be very pleased when trades reappear.


Thu Jun 22 7:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 34.064s 168 10.451e
Run: 2nm (3.6km)
Weather: 6-7kt S- SW, 100% CC, Bar. 1010

Epi, Morevi Point, Olivia anchored next to us, a bit rolly.


Wed Jun 21 6:57 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 35.685s 168 09.798e
Weather: Calm, 100% CC, Bar. 1010. Very hot yesterday, water temp 29c, inside ventilated boat 29c

Laman Bay, Epi. Olivia One is anchored next to us. Great spot, visit from dugong and dolphins


Tue Jun 20 7:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 35.685s 168 09.798e
Run: 69nm (124.9km)
Avg: 2.8knts
24hr: 68.4nm
Weather: E 2-3kts, 10% CC, Bar. 1009

Lameh Bay, Epi. Olivia One is anchored next to us


Mon Jun 19 6:46 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 35.409S 168 14.547E

Vanuatu, Port Havannah, Samoa Point.

calm, 100% CC, Bar. 1011

Go ETNZ


Sat Jun 17 6:53 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 35.409S 168 14.547E
Run: 5nm (9.1km)

Port Havannah

Calm, 75% CC (high), Bar. 1013


Fri Jun 16 6:56 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 35.400S 168 19.14.520E
Run: 3.8nm (6.9km)

Port Havannah, Richards Reefs.

Calm, CC 80% (high), Bar. 1012

Good to back here after four years, new resort at Moso Village and super yacht onshore next to resort, had been anchored here 4 years ago.


Thu Jun 15 6:55 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 33.173S 168 16.636E
Run: 13.6nm (24.6km)

Port Havannah, Esema Bay

Calm, CC 40%, Bar. 1013


Wed Jun 14 6:57 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.781S 168 18.736E

Port Vila

Calm, 95% CC, Bar. 1014


Tue Jun 13 6:24 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.781S 168 18.736E

Port Vila

Calm, CC 50%? recent rain, Bar. 1014


Mon Jun 12 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.781S 168 18.736E

Calm, CC 60%, Bar. 1013.

Port Vila, stunning weather over the weekend


Fri Jun 9 6:35 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.781S 168 18.736E
Run: 60.3nm (109.1km)
Avg: 4.4knts
24hr: 105.3nm

Port Vila.

S 5kts, 40% CC, Bar. 1010


Thu Jun 8 16:51 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44.782s 168 73.7e
Run: 17.2nm (31.1km)
Weather: SW 8.0kts, CC 100%, Bar 1009. Water temp. 29C

Port Vila, Vanuatu. On mooring outside Yachting World. All cleared and under internet tree. Thanks to David and Patricia for all their help & humour.


Thu Jun 8 7:37 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 44S 168 58E
Run: 107.7nm (194.9km)
Avg: 4.5knts
24hr: 107.6nm
Weather: calm, 80%cc, 1009

in P Vila


Wed Jun 7 7:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.9
knts
GPS: 19 04S 168 07E
Run: 174nm (314.9km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 163.7nm
Weather: E10-15, E1.5m swell, 80%cc

Will keep the pedal down so 11.5 hours to Port Vila. gave us the news of the Americas cup crash and mast loss for NZ against UK in Bermuda. Poo


Tue Jun 6 6:06 2017 NZST
GPS: 21 34.377s 167 52.000e
Weather: E 5kt, CC 15%, Bar. 1012

Baie de Tadine, Mare, Iles Loyaute


Mon Jun 5 19:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 21 34.367s 167 52.007e
Run: 79.6nm (144.1km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 157.9nm
Weather: S 5kts, 50% CC, Bar. 1013

Baie de Tadine, Mare, Iles Loyaute


Mon Jun 5 6:54 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 21.202s 166 57.226e
Run: 7.9nm (14.3km)
Weather: calm, 5% CC, Bar. 1012

Port Boise, about to sail for Mare


Sun Jun 4 8:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 21.749s 166 49.826e
Run: 2.4nm (4.3km)
Weather: SW 2kts, CC 50%, Bar. 1013

Baie de Prony


Sat Jun 3 7:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 23.774s 166 49.29e
Run: 25.9nm (46.9km)
Weather: S 4kts, 60% CC, 1013

Anse Du Pilote, Canal Woodin.


Fri Jun 2 6:18 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 17.190s 166 26.041e
Weather: SW 15kt, 100% CC, bar. 1014

Baie de L'Orphelinat, Noumea, now cleared out


Thu Jun 1 6:03 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 17.218s 166 26.038e
Run: 8nm (14.5km)
Weather: NE 3kts, CC 50% ? still dark, Bar. 1013

Baie De L'Orphelinat, Noumea. The Australian invasion has arrived in town.


Wed May 31 6:36 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 12.410s 166 20.617e
Run: 0.2nm (0.4km)
Weather: E 5kts, CC 60%, Bar. 1015

Baie Maa, about to move to Noumea to clear out for Anatom


Tue May 30 7:15 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 12.583s 166 20.509e
Run: 16.7nm (30.2km)
Weather: E 2kt, 15% CC, Bar. 1017

Baie Maa


Mon May 29 7:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 04.777s 166 07.271e
Run: 1.5nm (2.7km)
Weather: E 2kts, CC 5%, Bar. 1016

Uitoe, Pointe Caouritta


Sun May 28 8:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 06.048s 166 07.034e
Run: 10.1nm (18.3km)
Weather: calm, 80% CC, Bar. 1015

Ile Ndukue


Sat May 27 8:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 11.640s 166 14.312e
Run: 8.1nm (14.7km)
Avg: 7.7knts
24hr: 185.1nm
Weather: water temp. 27.7C, blue sky, light SE

Ile Ronde, a little piece of paradise (yesterday)


Sat May 27 7:06 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 06.692s 166 08.968e
Run: 9.8nm (17.7km)
Weather: NE 5kts, CC 20%, Bar. 1014

Ile Abu, Baie De Uitoe


Fri May 26 7:12 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 10.479s 166 17.226e
Run: 7.4nm (13.4km)
Weather: NE 7kts, 60% CC recent rain, bar. 1011

Ile T'Ndu


Thu May 25 7:12 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 15.756s 166 13.299e
Run: 0.1nm (0.2km)
Weather: NW 10kt,95% CC, bar. 1010

Ilot Mbe Kouen


Thu May 25 7:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 15.718s 166 13.276e
Run: 8.3nm (15km)
Weather: E 3kts, 35% CC, bar. 1008. Water temp. 26.5C

Ilot Mbe Kouen, stunning anchorage.


Wed May 24 7:12 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 12.577s 166 20.280e
Run: 8nm (14.5km)
Weather: E 2kts, 15% CC, bar. 1010

Baie Maa, anchored here last night after a lovely afternoon at Ilot Te Ndu, got a bit rolly as the tide came up.


Tue May 23 7:06 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 16.599S 166 26.399E

Port Moselle, Noumea. Calm, 0% cc, bar. 1011


Fri May 19 15:07 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 16.599S 166 26.399E
Run: 34.8nm (63km)
Avg: 3.5knts
24hr: 83.7nm

Reef entry at Amedee @ 0745. Port Moselle Marina @ 1030.

Great trip.


Fri May 19 5:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.3kts
knts
GPS: 22 46.691s 166 28.730e
Run: 169nm (305.9km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 174.1nm
Weather: 25-30kt ESE, 100% cc, bar 1015. 2.5 -3.0m SE sea

16nm from Amedee entrance, should be in just after daylight


Thu May 18 5:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.2 kt
knts
GPS: 25 00.305s 167 35.080e
Run: 173.2nm (313.5km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 171.4nm
Weather: 15kt SE, 10% cc, bar 1018, 2.0m SE swell

sailing downwind trying to encourage more east from wind.


Wed May 17 5:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.3kt
knts
GPS: 27 27.334s 168 10.372e
Run: 144.8nm (262.1km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 147.6nm
Weather: 10-12 kt SW, sea slight, 15-20%cc, bar 1015 steady

motorsailed all night to windward in light NW. Now reaching in 10-12kt SW. seas have calmed right down. Life is fantastic.


Tue May 16 6:03 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.5kt
knts
GPS: 28 59.825s 169 46.992e
Run: 183.9nm (332.9km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 182.8nm
Weather: 20 -30kt NE, 100% cc ?, bar. 1014 dropping (down 5 from 2000 last night)

bumpy night trying to get over top of Norfolk Is before NW arrives.


Mon May 15 5:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.5kts
knts
GPS: 31 04.356s 171 42.352e
Run: 168.9nm (305.7km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 168.2nm
Weather: 10-15 ENE, slight sea, bar 1022 dropping (1024, 4hrs ago) 98% cc.

Pleasant motor sailing, sea has settled. Adverse current annoying. Beautiful moon lit night.


Sun May 14 5:48 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.5kts
knts
GPS: 33 18.926s 172 51.137e
Run: 148.4nm (268.6km)
Avg: 7.7knts
24hr: 184.1nm
Weather: S 15, swell SW 2.0m, bar 1022, cc 60%

unsettled sea, great to be back out here. good progress


Sat May 13 10:27 2017 NZST
GPS: 35 10.666S 174 08.624E
Run: 6.7nm (12.1km)

10kt SW, 5% cc, 1014

Cleared customs 0800, exiting BOI.

Stunning day to depart NZ


Mon May 8 15:47 2017 NZST
GPS: 35 16.379S 174 07.471E
Run: 11.3nm (20.5km)

Matauwhi Bay, Russell. Bay of Islands. Waiting patiently.


Sun May 7 15:14 2017 NZST
GPS: 35 11.943S 174 18.159E
Run: 11.7nm (21.2km)

Deep Water Cove, Bay of Islands


Sat May 6 17:34 2017 NZST
GPS: 35 21.734S 174 21.375E
Run: 35nm (63.4km)

E 5kts, 5%cc, 1024. stunning evening.

Teparapara Bay, Whangaruru Harbour


Fri May 5 14:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 35 50.876S 174 31.883E
Run: 43.5nm (78.7km)

15kt SW, 95% cc.

Urquharts Bay. Quick trip from Kawau


Mon May 1 17:46 2017 NZST
GPS: 36 25.562S 174 50.235E
Run: 35.8nm (64.8km)

Out of Gulf Harbour, anchored in School House Bay, Kawau Island. Waiting for TC 99P to decide where it's going.


Fri Feb 3 20:33 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 51.305s 175 11.886e
Run: 35.3nm (63.9km)

Bryants Bay, Ponui Island. Not nearly as exciting as Chameleon at sea. :position 36 51.305s 175 11.886e


Thu Jan 26 20:54 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 30.705s 174 43.604e
Run: 47.2nm (85.4km)

Otarawao Bay, Mahurangi Heads :position 36 30.705s 174 43.604e


Tue Jan 24 19:54 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 50.868s 174 31.791e
Run: 34.1nm (61.7km)

Urquharts Bay, Whangarei Heads :position 35 50.868s 174 31.791e


Sun Jan 22 13:18 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 22.635s 174 20.690e
Run: 1.4nm (2.5km)

Oakura Bay, Whangaruru Harbour :position 35 22.635s 174 20.690e


Fri Jan 20 13:18 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 21.522s 174 20.069e
Run: 7.8nm (14.1km)

Patunga Point, Whangaruru Harbour :position 35 21.522s 174 20.069s


Wed Jan 18 15:09 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 15.035s 174 17.785e
Run: 27.7nm (50.1km)

Whangamumu Harbour 35 15.035s 174 17.785e


Tue Jan 17 20:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 36.000s 174 32.189e
Run: 63.3nm (114.6km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.2nm

Pacific Bay, Tutukaka Harbour :position 35 36.000s 174 32.189e


Tue Jan 17 9:57 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 08.808s 175 26.578e
Run: 6.4nm (11.6km)

Omahungaiti Bay, Great Barrier Island :position 36 08.808s 175 26.578e


Thu Jan 12 19:39 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 10.896s 175 20.199e
Run: 9.7nm (17.6km)

Stony Bay, Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island.

:position 36 10.896s 175 20.199e


Wed Jan 11 16:48 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 07.239s 175 29.596e
Run: 3.1nm (5.6km)

Raktu Island (Arid Island), The Cove :position 36 07.239s 175 29.596e


Wed Jan 11 9:21 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 09.869s 175 29.012e
Run: 30.4nm (55km)

Harotaonga Bay, Great Barrier Island (08 01 2017) :position 36 09.869s 175 29.012e


Sat Jan 7 12:45 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 36.103s 175 32.714e
Run: 4.9nm (8.9km)

Little Bay, Waikawau, Coromandel Peninsula.

Greeted by a smiley seal as we entered Little Bay, soon after anchoring we spotted a pod of Orca working the bay, guess the seal became lunch.

We made the local swimmers aware of the pod, most were in black wet suits.

No casualties, as of yet.


Thu Jan 5 19:39 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 40.218s 175 34.049e
Run: 13.8nm (25km)

Kennedy Bay, Coromandel Peninsula :position 36 40.218s 175 34.049e


Tue Jan 3 15:57 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 50.157s 175 42.449e
Run: 8.7nm (15.7km)

Whitianga Marina, Whitianga Harbour :position 36 50.157s 175 42.449e


Mon Jan 2 18:54 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 44.423s 175 48.572e
Run: 0.9nm (1.6km)

Matapaua Bay, Mercury Bay sition 36 44.423s 175 48.572e


Sun Jan 1 13:06 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 44.523s 175 49.487e
Run: 7.4nm (13.4km)

Humbug Bay, Mercury Bay tion 36 44.523s 175 49.487e


Sat Dec 31 14:57 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 38.328s 175 47.510e
Run: 19.7nm (35.7km)
Avg: 394knts
24hr: 9456nm

Momona Bay, Great Mercury Island (31 12 2016)


Sat Dec 31 14:54 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 31.201s 175 28.114e
Run: 19.7nm (35.7km)
Avg: 394knts
24hr: 9456nm

Port Charles, Coromandel (30 12 2016) After almost two weeks at Barrier catching up with cruising, racing and Wellington friends, time to purge the bodies.


Sat Dec 31 14:51 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 38.328s 175 47.510e
Run: 19.7nm (35.7km)
Avg: 4.8knts
24hr: 115.3nm

Momona Bay, Great Mercury Island.

:position 36 38.328s 175 47.510e


Sat Dec 31 10:45 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 31.201s 175 28.114e
Run: 19.1nm (34.6km)

Port Charles, Coromandel Peninsula After almost two weeks at Barrier catching up with cruising, racing and Wellington friends, time to purge the bodies.


Wed Dec 21 18:33 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 14.970s 175 23.893e
Run: 5.2nm (9.4km)

Whangaparapara Harbour, Great Barrier Island :position 36 14.970s 175 23.893e


Sun Dec 18 20:24 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 11.779s 175 19.893e
Run: 38.9nm (70.4km)

Smokehouse Bay, Great Barrier Island :position 36 11.779s 175 19.893e


Sat Nov 19 13:21 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 29.873s 174 44.518e
Run: 33.9nm (61.4km)

Big Bay, outside Mahurangi Harbour


Sun Oct 23 8:45 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 49.927s 175 11.383e
Run: 3.5nm (6.3km)

Chamberlains Bay, Waiheke Island


Thu Oct 20 16:36 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 47.288s 175 09.500e
Run: 8nm (14.5km)

Man O' War Bay, Waiheke Island.


Fri Oct 7 19:06 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 46.796s 175 00.818e
Run: 26.6nm (48.1km)

Oneroa Bay, Waiheke Island, anchored Fast sail to Oneroa Bay, Waiheke Island, 20 - 30kt westerly, sheltered, occasional showers.


Sun Aug 21 16:15 2016 NZST
GPS: 36 25.298s 174 50.277e
Run: 4.4nm (8km)

Kawau Island, Bon Accord Harbour. On mooring at Kawau Yacht Club, very nice evening, rain has stopped.


Fri Aug 19 16:12 2016 NZST
GPS: 36 28.476s 174 47.684e
Run: 36.4nm (65.9km)

Moturekareka Island.

Stunning winter afternoon. Good to be back out, water temp only 13degrees.


Sun Jun 5 16:16 2016 NZST
GPS: 36 40.536s 175 24.003e
Run: 7.3nm (13.2km)

Motuwi Island, Coromandel. Calm and cold, diesel heater working overtime. Stunning QB weekend weather.

:position 36 40.536s 175 24.003e


Fri Jun 3 17:15 2016 NZST
GPS: 36 46.440s 175 26.776e
Run: 41.3nm (74.8km)

Whanganui Island, Coromandel Nice winter cruising, cold but refreshing.


Sat May 7 17:44 2016 NZST
GPS: 36 28.153s 174 48.376e
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)

Motuketekete Island 36 28.153s 174 48.376e


Fri May 6 18:56 2016 NZST
GPS: 36 25.306s 174 50.260e
Run: 32.4nm (58.6km)

Kawau Island, Bon Accord Harbour, KBC.

Not far enough north, missed "Fusio" :position 36 25.306s 174 50.260e


Sun Apr 24 17:58 2016 NZST
GPS: 36 47.574s 175 11.595e
Run: 10nm (18.1km)

Pakatoa Island 7.574s 175 11.595e


Sun Apr 24 10:01 2016 NZST
GPS: 36 46.734s 175 00.780e
Run: 5.9nm (10.7km)

Oneroa Bay, Waiheke Island.

position 36 46.734s 175 00.780e


Fri Apr 22 18:21 2016 NZST
GPS: 36 42.878s 174 56.545e
Run: 0.7nm (1.3km)

Anchored in Woody Bay, Rakino Island :position 36 42.878s 174 56.545e


Mon Mar 28 8:54 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 43.145s 174 57.284e
Run: 16.3nm (29.5km)

Maori Garden Bay, Rakino Island Fifteen boats here, peaceful night, recent shower, calm.


Sun Mar 27 8:47 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 50.640s 175 12.208e
Run: 1nm (1.8km)

Bryants Bay, Poniu Island Another beautiful anchorage, only about 30 other boats to share with.


Sat Mar 26 10:24 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 49.958s 175 11.543e
Run: 16nm (29km)

Chamberlains Bay, Ponui Island Lovely anchorage, over one hundred boats agree, have caught up with some old friends.


Sat Mar 5 8:37 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 43.164s 174 56.457e
Run: 18.7nm (33.8km)

anchored in West Bay, Rakino Island light SE, clear sky, sun up. stunning morning.


Sat Feb 20 9:00 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 28.501s 174 47.699e
Run: 18.8nm (34km)

Moturekareka Island Lovely evening, one other yacht has just arrived to share this perfect anchorage. Now four others, beautiful morning.


Fri Feb 19 19:28 2016 NZDT

Lovely evening, one other yacht has just arrived to share this perfect anchorage.


Sat Feb 13 8:00 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 43.235s 174 56.435e
Run: 2.9nm (5.2km)

West Bay, Rakino Island. Beautiful morning. Bay chocker.


Fri Jan 29 19:06 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 45.034s 174 54.260e
Run: 25.8nm (46.7km)

Administration Bay, Motutapu Island. All to ourselves.


Fri Jan 8 17:38 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 23.375s 174 47.059e
Run: 2.9nm (5.2km)

Prospect Bay, Kawau Bay. rain stopped for now.


Thu Jan 7 20:59 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 25.124s 174 49.244e
Run: 87.7nm (158.7km)

Bon Accord Harbour, Kawau Island.

Great trip down from Bay of Islands


Sun Jan 3 19:42 2016 NZDT
GPS: 35 16.789s 174 07.896e
Run: 27nm (48.9km)

Pomare Bay, BOI. Pleasant sail down from Whangaroa.


Mon Dec 28 14:30 2015 NZDT
GPS: 35 01.746s 173 45.974e
Run: 40.5nm (73.3km)

Touwai Bay, Whangaroa Harbour, great trip up.


Sat Dec 26 14:44 2015 NZDT
GPS: 35 21.717s 174 21.423e
Run: 19.7nm (35.7km)

Teparapara Bay, Whangaruru Harbour


Wed Dec 23 19:42 2015 NZDT
GPS: 35 36.644s 174 31.755e
Run: 61.8nm (111.9km)

Tutukaka Marine, brief stop over.


Sat Dec 19 21:29 2015 NZDT
GPS: 36 12.308s 175 21.289e
Run: 42.7nm (77.3km)

anchored in Kiwiriki Bay, Great Barrier. Great sail, 20-25kt SW. Nice to be back.


Mon Nov 16 17:08 2015 NZDT
GPS: 36 37.321s 174 47.283e
Run: 14.1nm (25.5km)

Gulf Harbour Marina. The planning starts for the next adventure.


Sun Nov 15 14:15 2015 NZDT
GPS: 36 25.296s 174 50.276e
Run: 42.4nm (76.7km)
Weather: W 10kts, cc 95%

Kawau Island Yacht Club, one last night out


Sat Nov 14 20:19 2015 NZDT
GPS: 35 51.546s 174 32.023e
Run: 44.2nm (80km)
Weather: variable 10kts, cc 50%

anchored in Smugglers Bay, Bream Head.


Thu Nov 12 4:08 2015 NZDT
GPS: 35 18.848s 174 07.360e
Run: 151.6nm (274.4km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 167nm
Weather: W 2kts, dark

Opua, Q dock. Many thanks to David, Patricia and MetBob & of course YIT for a safe, slow uneventful trip.


Wed Nov 11 6:21 2015 NZDT
Speed:
4.6kts
knts
GPS: 33 22.155s 172 53.713e
Run: 157.2nm (284.5km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 155.3nm
Weather: SE 5-7, cc 100%, rain, bar ?

motor / sailing, approaching NZ, 60nm from North Cape. buzzed by RNZAF Orion yesterday afternoon.


Tue Nov 10 6:03 2015 NZDT
Speed:
7.0kts
knts
GPS: 31 36.854s 171 10.748e
Run: 172.1nm (311.5km)
Avg: 7.4knts
24hr: 177.9nm
Weather: NW 17kts, cc 80%, bar ?

approaching NZ, getting colder. nice sailing conditions this morning


Mon Nov 9 6:50 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.1kts
knts
GPS: 29 57.748s 169 00.528e
Run: 145.5nm (263.4km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 140.7nm
Weather: NW 5kts, cc 90%, bar 1021. long 1.0m E swell

motor! sailing, yesterday was a long day looking at Norfolk Is.


Sun Nov 8 6:01 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.4kts
knts
GPS: 28 18.829s 167 30.616e
Run: 140.9nm (255km)
Avg: 6knts
24hr: 144.7nm
Weather: NW 3kts, cc 100% (no stars), bar 1022, slight sea

motorsailing, more motor than sail. approaching Norfolk Island


Sat Nov 7 6:39 2015 NZDT
Speed:
6.0kts
knts
GPS: 26 41.202s 166 07.603e
Run: 142nm (257km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 155.8nm
Weather: ENE 10, 20% cc, bar. 1021

motorsailing, 160nm from Norfolk Is., stunning morning


Fri Nov 6 8:46 2015 NZDT
Speed:
6.7
knts
GPS: 24 38S 166 13E
Run: 22.1nm (40km)
Avg: 7.7knts
24hr: 184.1nm
Weather: ese15-18

Fri Nov 6 5:54 2015 NZDT
Speed:
7.0kts
knts
GPS: 24 24.602s 166 28.137e
Run: 134.6nm (243.6km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.2nm
Weather: SE 15-20kts, cc 40%, still dark, bar. 1017

very pleasant trip so far, lots of stars, bit chilly now. sea a little confused, SE 0.5


Thu Nov 5 8:32 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 40S 167 25E
Run: 1.6nm (2.9km)
Weather: 22C, ENE2, 1019

a lovely day to leave Kuto for Marsden Cove


Tue Nov 3 9:10 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.43044s 167 26.37486e
Weather: E5, 1023, 60%cc

were thinking about Th departure - before they heard the wx!


Mon Nov 2 8:37 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.43044s 167 26.37486e
Run: 0.1nm (0.2km)
Weather: E10, 1024, 20%cc

Fri Oct 30 16:26 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.474s 167 26.483e
Run: 41.4nm (74.9km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 112.3nm
Weather: S 10, cc 50%, bar. 1022

Baie de Kuto, Ile des Pins. Nice trip down, 10-12 S, overcast sky cleared.


Fri Oct 30 7:35 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 22 22.960s 166 51.901e
Run: 28.6nm (51.8km)
Weather: S 10kts, cc 70%, bar.1021

leaving Baie de Prony for Ilse de Pins


Mon Oct 26 17:43 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.750s 166 25.916e
Run: 7.6nm (13.8km)
Weather: SE 10kts, 30% cc, bar. 1019

anchored outside Port Mossell Marina, Noumea


Sun Oct 25 19:30 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 12.317s 166 20.662e
Run: 8.7nm (15.7km)
Avg: 87knts
24hr: 2088nm
Weather: SSE 10-15, cc 100% heavy rain. bar. 1022

Baie Maa, an old favourite, great afternoon out at Ilot Mbe Kouen.


Sun Oct 25 19:24 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 15.577s 166 13.272e
Run: 12.9nm (23.3km)

Ilot Mbe Kouen, beautiful day anchorage.

:position 22 15.577s 166 13.272e


Sun Oct 25 10:01 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 06.002s 166 07.035e
Run: 14.4nm (26.1km)
Weather: SW 7kt, cc 90% very low misty cloud, not wet, visability about 500m. bar. 1020

Ile Ndukue, light SW blowing in, may not stay.(1100hrs local)


Fri Oct 23 14:59 2015 NZDT
GPS: 21 57.787s 165 56.810e
Run: 16.1nm (29.1km)

Isle Puen, Point Moziman.

SSE 10-15, cc 15%, bar. 1018 :position 21 57 787s 165 56.810e


Thu Oct 22 20:41 2015 NZDT
GPS: 21 48.905s 165 45.169e
Run: 58.6nm (106.1km)

Ile Lebris, back in the south lagoon (1400hrs local), stunning sunset. great trip down the west coast.

SE 10kts, cc 75% very high, bar. 1018 (1830hrs local) :position 21 48.905s 165 45.169e


Wed Oct 21 15:47 2015 NZDT
GPS: 21 21.049s 164 59.362e
Run: 34.3nm (62.1km)

Ile Grimault, another early start, good trip. Currently SE 12, cc 30%, bar. 1019 :position 21 21.049s 164 59.362e


Tue Oct 20 19:52 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 57.847s 164 39.399e
Run: 34.1nm (61.7km)
Avg: 3knts
24hr: 73.1nm

Baie Chasseloup, nice trip from Koumac, left 0545 arrived 1200.

Had a fantastic time in Koumac, Nathalie & Sylvain took us to the open day at the Tiebaghi mine on Sunday and caving on Monday, very exciting. Many thanks.

current (1700) SSE 20kts, cc 90% , bar. 1018


Tue Oct 20 8:40 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 39S 164 15E
Run: 5.1nm (9.2km)
Weather: Se10, 1020

left Koumac for Chasseloup


Sat Oct 17 9:38 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 34.824s 164 16.448e

Koumac, waiting. weather; calm, 100% cc, fine, bar. 1020


Wed Oct 14 18:54 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 34.825s 164 16.448e
Run: 0.3nm (0.5km)
Weather: S 10kts, 100% cc, rain, bar. 1016

Koumac Marina.


Tue Oct 13 19:34 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 34.567s 164 16.482e
Run: 21.9nm (39.6km)
Weather: S 15-20kts, cc 50%, bar. 1014

Pointe Pandop, Anse de Koumac. early start to beat the trades, nice to return. Back in company of our new German friends on Ui.


Tue Oct 13 9:45 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 18.986s 164 04.790e
Run: 7nm (12.7km)
Weather: SE 15-20, cc 50%, bar. 1016 (1826hrs local, 12/10/15)

Ile Tanle, Baie de Tanle, bit breezy, makes Poum look very good


Sat Oct 10 9:57 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 13.608s 164 01.729e

Poum, NW New Cal.

SE10kts, cc 20%, bar. 1018 @ 0730 local, temp 23c.

We are enjoying being back at Poum, apart from being very sheltered it is also very beautiful. And listening to GH Radio, I think we're very sheltered. Last year we visited and decided the local attitude was very bad, as was the state of the town, tagging, all street lights broken, trash everywhere and the PO had been set alight. This year there is a new supermache / hardware / petrol / diesel station which has been completed and close to the wharf,is staffed by very helpful, friendly locals. There appears to be pride in the town now which is tidy and free of rubbish. We plan to stay here for a few days.


Thu Oct 8 16:03 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 13.593s 164 01.748e
Run: 17.8nm (32.2km)
Weather: S-SSE 5-10 kts, cc 75%, bar. 1017

Poum, very nice to be back in the pretty town, Good trip from Baie de Pam (50nm) ESE 15-20kt, turned S 10kt as we approached Poum.


Thu Oct 8 7:35 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 14.130s 164 18.236e
Weather: SSE 10kts, cc 20% (recent rain), bar. 1018

Baie de Pam


Wed Oct 7 15:58 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 14.134s 164 18.236e
Run: 52nm (94.1km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 152.2nm
Weather: E 10kt (25 outside), cc 15%, bar. 1018

Baie de Pam (Phwa Jiahot Paam) Good fast sail, 20-25kt ESE, maybe around to Poume tomorrow.


Wed Oct 7 7:46 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 40.834s 164 57.137e

Hienghene ESE 5kts, cc 90%, bar. 1019


Tue Oct 6 16:37 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 40.845s 164 57.138e
Run: 19.2nm (34.8km)
Weather: NE - SE 15-20kts, 15% cc, bar. 1018

Hiengene, a breezy trip.


Fri Oct 2 8:03 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 46.562s 165 13.857e
Run: 59nm (106.8km)
Weather: SE 5kts, cc 10%, bar. 1023

Touho, Baie de Touho, very pretty town, sheltered anchorage.


Thu Oct 1 7:41 2015 NZDT
GPS: 21 22.666s 165 52.736e
Weather: 5-10kts S-SE, cc 0%, bar. 1019

Baie Laugier, a very nice anchorage, visited Aoumou yesterday.


Wed Sep 30 8:10 2015 NZDT
GPS: 21 22.683s 165 52.699e
Run: 9nm (16.3km)
Weather: calm, cc 10%, bar. 1018

Baie Laugier, half along the east coast of Nouvelle Caledonie


Tue Sep 29 8:05 2015 NZDT
GPS: 21 27.946s 165 58.854e
Run: 32.3nm (58.5km)
Weather: calm, 20% cc, bar. 1017

Baie de Canala, Anse Fanny, Port Mackau


Mon Sep 28 8:07 2015 NZDT
GPS: 21 41.316s 166 25.370e
Run: 23.5nm (42.5km)
Weather: SE 5kts, cc 15%, bar. 1015

Anse Toupeti, Ile Toupeti, another beautiful, safe bay.


Sun Sep 27 11:15 2015 NZDT
GPS: 21 56.463s 166 40.129e
Run: 33nm (59.7km)

Baie De Kouakoue, picture perfect anchorage, very sheltered.


Fri Sep 25 17:40 2015 NZST
GPS: 22 23.792s 166 49.319e
Run: 22.8nm (41.3km)

anchored in Anse Du Pilote, Canal Woodin.

Left Noumea at midday, on our way to east coast of New Cal.

Great stop over in Noumea, caught up with many friends


Mon Sep 21 22:22 2015 NZST
No position sent.

Port Moselle, Noumea. cleared in. nice to be back


Sun Sep 20 15:34 2015 NZST
GPS: 22 18.778s 166 28.648e
Run: 23.5nm (42.5km)

Ile Uere. Great catch up with Aradonna last night and tonight.

Noumea to clear in the morning.


Fri Sep 18 14:17 2015 NZST
GPS: 22 21.408s 166 50.501e
Run: 39.4nm (71.3km)
Avg: 5.3knts
24hr: 128.1nm

Arrived at Ile Casy, Bae deProny 1115 NZST, great trip, tx to Gulf Harbour Radio and MetBob. Nice to be back.


Fri Sep 18 6:54 2015 NZST
Speed:
7.0kts
knts
GPS: 22 09.100s 167 24.960e
Run: 202.1nm (365.8km)
Avg: 8knts
24hr: 192.1nm
Weather: NE 10, cc 30%, bar. 1013

16nm from Havannah Pass, lovely morning, motorsailing.


Thu Sep 17 5:39 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.6kt
knts
GPS: 20 33.139s 170 02.671e
Run: 177.6nm (321.5km)
Avg: 7.7knts
24hr: 184.7nm
Weather: NE 10-12, cc 20%?, Bar. 1015

passing Anatom, motorsailing.


Wed Sep 16 6:34 2015 NZST
Speed:
7.1kt
knts
GPS: 19 16.039s 172 24.669e
Run: 207.6nm (375.8km)
Avg: 8.3knts
24hr: 199.2nm
Weather: E-ESE 15-20 kts, cc 50%, bar. 1015. 1-2m sea.

another good night, one tuck & stays'l. a bright planet? in the sky behind us this morning, not very high.


Tue Sep 15 5:33 2015 NZST
Speed:
7.0kt
knts
GPS: 18 27.711s 175 28.170e
Weather: 15 - 25kt SE - ESE, occasional rain, lightnin on horizon, 50%cc (maybe), bar. 1011 -

good nights sail on the way to Noumea, two tucks, stays'l


Tue Sep 15 5:26 2015 NZST
Speed:
7.0kt
knts
GPS: 18 27.711s 175 28.170e
Run: 137.2nm (248.3km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 175.8nm
Weather: 15 - 25kt SE - ESE, occasional rain, lightnin on horizon, 50%cc (maybe), bar. 1011

good nights sail on the way to Noumea, two tucks, stays'l


Mon Sep 14 10:42 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 17 38.499s 177 22.292e
Run: 1.5nm (2.7km)

cleared from Lautoka, on our way to New Caledonia


Sun Sep 13 13:27 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 38.421s 177 23.682e
Run: 9nm (16.3km)
Weather: WSW 10kt, 30% cc, bar. 1012

Saweni Bay, beautiful afternoon.


Fri Sep 11 8:03 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 46.238s 177 22.969e
Run: 15.6nm (28.2km)

Denerau, preparing to depart for New Caledonia on Monday


Mon Sep 7 18:39 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 44.309s 177 08.871e
Run: 11.5nm (20.8km)
Weather: SE 15kt, 75% cc, rain has stopped. bar. 1013

anchored off Likuliku Resort, Malolo Island, Fiji.


Fri Sep 4 17:47 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 36.444s 177 02.381e
Run: 1.1nm (2km)

Monuriki Island, Mamanuca Islands, stunning beach, snorkling and scenery.


Fri Sep 4 13:34 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 35.620s 177 02.830e
Run: 12nm (21.7km)
Weather: SE 5kts, 0% cc, bar. 1012

Monu Island, Mamanuca Islands, stunning day anchorage


Fri Sep 4 7:56 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 44.356s 177 08.857e
Run: 1.1nm (2km)
Weather: 85%cc, high cloud, S-SE 0-5kts, Bar. 1015

Liku Liku Resort, Malolo Island


Thu Sep 3 15:57 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 43.951s 177 09.765e
Run: 1.4nm (2.5km)

Malolo Island, near the village Yaro, sheltered from brisk southerly.


Mon Aug 31 8:52 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 45.039s 177 09.170e
Run: 15.2nm (27.5km)
Weather: SE 5kts, 15% cc, bar. 1015

Tropocana, Malolo Island.


Sun Aug 30 7:41 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 46.238s 177 22.965e
Run: 8.9nm (16.1km)

Denerau, Fiji. Mike and Dani on their way back to NZ. Distracted moving on for more adventures.


Thu Aug 27 14:17 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 38.543s 177 23.683e
Run: 26.3nm (47.6km)
Avg: 3.7knts
24hr: 87.9nm
Weather: 20%cc NW 5knots. Sunny :D

Saweni Bay after a nice sail from Navandra bay. Gorgeous day for the move. Just about to have a nice pizza for lunch and jump in for a swim!


Thu Aug 27 7:06 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 27.545s 177 02.708e
Run: 41.5nm (75.1km)
Weather: SE 10kts, cc 5% , bar. 1014

Navandra, very pleasant night, not the usual roll, a little breezy from the SW for a while last night.


Sun Aug 23 14:03 2015 NZST
GPS: 16 56.569s 177 21.948e
Run: 12.4nm (22.4km)
Weather: S 5kts, 100%cc, light rain, bar. 1011

Nanuya-Sewa, Blue Lagoon, a lot of neighbours.


Sat Aug 22 20:45 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 05.755s 177 16.064e
Run: 1.1nm (2km)
Weather: 5knts variable, 45%CC 1014baro

Moved from Vunayawa Bay to near vomo reef to get out of the roll. Went for a walk to east side of the island and saw a lovely old couple and gave them a gift of chocolate (whittaker's of course!) and tinned corned beef.


Fri Aug 21 15:19 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 04.989s 177 16.606e
Run: 1.3nm (2.4km)
Weather: ESE 10kt, 20% cc, bar 1012

Vunayawa Bay, Naviti.

Sevusevu complete at Somosomo Village


Fri Aug 21 12:06 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 05.811s 177 15.856e
Run: 5.9nm (10.7km)
Weather: Calm, high cloud cover, 1014 bar

Snorkelling with these guys (see photos) this morning in Manta Pass, now at Somosomo Bay, Naviti. time for Sevusevu.


Large pregnant female manta
Large pregnant female manta
Fri Aug 21 8:59 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 09.538s 177 12.172e
Run: 15.1nm (27.3km)
Weather: NE - E 5kts, cc 25%, bar. 1013

Cuvu Bay, Naviti, Yasawas.


Wed Aug 19 17:34 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 21.980s 177 07.915e
Run: 21.6nm (39.1km)
Weather: NE 5kt, 10% cc, bar. 1013, 29c, water temp 28c

NW Kuata, Waya, nice trip up from Mana.


Tue Aug 18 10:44 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 40.687s 177 06.357e
Run: 5nm (9.1km)

Mana Island, Fiji


Sun Aug 16 16:29 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 44.296s 177 08.823e
Run: 3.3nm (6km)
Weather: S 5kt, cc 100%, bar. 1009

Likiliki


Sun Aug 16 8:34 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 46.378s 177 10.945e
Run: 2.4nm (4.3km)
Weather: S 5-10, 100% cc, rain. bar. 1012

Musket Cove for AB game and two birthdays


Sat Aug 15 12:18 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 45.037s 177 09.213e
Run: 15.1nm (27.3km)
Weather: 60% cc, 5kt W, Bar.1012, 28c.

back in Paradise


Fri Aug 14 6:30 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 46.278s 177 22.908e
Run: 9.1nm (16.5km)
Weather: calm, 75% cc, bar. 1013

Denerau Marina, picking up VIPs'


Mon Aug 10 18:15 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 38.454s 177 23.674e
Run: 59nm (106.8km)
Weather: 20kt S, 30% cc. bar. 1009

long day from Nana I Ra to Saweni Bay, mix of conditions from 20kt S to nil to 25kt S. Saweni flat water but breezy. Plenty of sun all day, no rain.


Sun Aug 9 16:47 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 18.235s 178 12.99e
Run: 44nm (79.6km)
Weather: calm, 95% cloud cover, bar. 1006

Nana I Ra, wet trip with very little visability at times, spotted two whales, nice calm reef entry with good sun


Sat Aug 8 14:32 2015 NZST
GPS: 16 58.147s 178 46.935e
Run: 38.7nm (70km)
Weather: 5.0kt S, 100% cc, low visability. Bar. 1005

Nadi Bay,Nasavu, Fiji. Pleasant but wet run from Savusavu.


Fri Jul 31 7:02 2015 NZST
GPS: 16 46.686s 179 19.978e
Weather: 90% cc, 5kt ESE.(very local), bar. 1010

Savusavu, Fiji. Copra Shed Marina. No (good) HF service.

Have a great holiday David & Patrica, hope the flight doesn't last too long.


Mon Jul 20 15:36 2015 NZST
GPS: 16 46.684s 179 19.980e
Run: 147.1nm (266.3km)
Avg: 4.5knts
24hr: 108.7nm
Weather: S 6kts, cc 20%, bar. 1013

Arrived in Savusavu this morning, great trip


Sun Jul 19 7:08 2015 NZST
Speed:
8.0kts
knts
GPS: 16 34.844s 178 27.314w
Run: 167.5nm (303.2km)
Avg: 6.9knts
24hr: 165.1nm
Weather: 15-20 kt E, cc 25%, 1.2m E sea, bar. 1013

approaching Eastern Explorer Group, Fiji. Nice sailing conditions.


Sat Jul 18 6:47 2015 NZST
Speed:
7.5kt
knts
GPS: 16 14.8s 175 57.2w
Run: 146.6nm (265.3km)
Avg: 6knts
24hr: 144.8nm
Weather: E 15-20kt, CC 10 %, 1.5m ESE sea, Bar. 1014

on passage from Nuiatoputapu to Savusavu ETA Monday AM.


Fri Jul 17 6:29 2015 NZST
GPS: 15 56.447s 173 46.172w
Weather: ESE 10 - 15kts, CC 70%, bar. 1014

Niuatoputapu, departing 1200 for Savusavu


Thu Jul 16 6:42 2015 NZST
GPS: 15 56.442s 173 46.169w
Weather: ESE 15-20, CC 50% (100% to North or our position), Bar. 1013

Niuatoputapu, Tonga.


Wed Jul 15 6:42 2015 NZST
GPS: 15 56.437s 173 46.165w
Weather: SE 10-15, CC 50%, bar. 1013

Niuatoputapu, Tonga. Beautiful Island, recovered well from 2009 Tsunami.


Tue Jul 14 7:52 2015 NZST
No position sent.

leaving Friday from Nuituputapu to Savusavu, eta Monday


Tue Jul 14 6:39 2015 NZST
GPS: 15 56.440s 173 46.166w
Run: 6.2nm (11.2km)
Weather: SE 15-25kts, cc 90% currently showers, rain has been heavy. Bar. 1013.

Niuatoputapu Harbour, Niuatoputapu, Tonga. Flat water, good holding. Wind generator working well.


Mon Jul 13 7:40 2015 NZST
Speed:
6.5kt
knts
GPS: 16 00.804s 173 42.830w
Run: 186.8nm (338.1km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 173.7nm
Weather: SE 20-25, 90% cc, rain all night. bar. 1014

approaching Niuatoputapu,6nm out, Tonga.


Sun Jul 12 5:51 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 41.992s 174 01.852w
Run: 4.1nm (7.4km)
Weather: SE 5-10kts, 90% cc, bar. 1015

Port Maurelle, Vavau


Sat Jul 11 6:33 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 39.774s 173 58.933w
Run: 2.6nm (4.7km)
Weather: SSW-S 10-15kts , cc 100% rain all night, bar. 1014

Nieafu, Vavau


Thu Jul 9 6:31 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 41.848s 173 59.908w
Run: 4.5nm (8.1km)
Weather: calm, 10% cc burning off, bar. 1012

Malafakalave, Vavau. great weather yesterday but NE prevented stopping at southern islands.


Tue Jul 7 6:23 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 42.047s 173 55.812w
Run: 2.1nm (3.8km)
Weather: 6kt ESE, 40% cc (already burning off), bar. 1013.

Kenutu Isalnd, Vavau. absolutely beautiful. the Pacific breaks against the island in an amazing display. Great to watch from top of island, someone has built a platform up there.


Mon Jul 6 6:29 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 41.234s 173 57.567w
Run: 2.2nm (4km)
Weather: 5kt ESE, 60% cc, bar. 1013

Mafana Island, Vavau


Sat Jul 4 6:31 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 39.785s 173 58.939w
Run: 4.1nm (7.4km)
Weather: E 5-10kts, 75% cc, bar. 1013

Neiafu, Vava'u. GO THE HURRICAINES. watching TV at Mangos tonight.


Fri Jul 3 6:24 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 41.996s 174 01.885w
Run: 4.7nm (8.5km)
Weather: E 10-20kts , cc 30%, bar. 1012

Port Maurelle, Vavau. Stunning weather yesterday. Full moon and Venus & Jupiter made for a spectacular night.


Wed Jul 1 9:39 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 44.954s 174 04.896w
Run: 6.5nm (11.8km)
Weather: ESE 10, 15% cc, bar. 1016

Avaldu Island, Vavau, beautiful anchorage, amazing colours, white beach.


Wed Jul 1 6:35 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 41.861s 173 59.920w
Weather: 0-5kt variable, 5% cc, bar. 1015

Malafakalava, Vavau. Very sheltered, stunning anchorage, lots of bird life & batts (no bugs)


Mon Jun 29 6:35 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 41.854s 173 59.921w
Run: 1.1nm (2km)
Weather: SE 5kt, 70% cc, bar. 1016

Malafakalava, Vavau, stunning anchorage, very sheltered


Fri Jun 26 6:55 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 42.570s 173 59.199w
Weather: 5-10kt SE (has been much breezer during night) 75% cc, bar.1014

Afo, Vavau


Wed Jun 24 6:29 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 42.584s 173 59.193w
Run: 3.2nm (5.8km)
Weather: W-SW 5kt, 100% cc, heavy rain. bar. 1007

Afo (11), Vavau


Sat Jun 20 6:29 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 39.783s 173 58.941w
Run: 8.8nm (15.9km)
Weather: S 5-10, 95% cc, bar. 1015

Neiafu, Vavau. on a mooring for a few days


Fri Jun 19 6:24 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 43.345s 174 06.080w
Weather: SE 15-20 kts (higher recently), 70% cc, bar. 1014

Vakaeitu Island (16) Vavau, no whales in here yet, saw one whale on arrival Tuesday.


Thu Jun 18 6:35 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 43.340s 174 06.078w
Weather: SE 15-25, 50% cc, bar.1012

Vakaeitu Island, no.16, Vavaua, breezy night


Wed Jun 17 6:25 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 43.352s 174 06.086w
Run: 62nm (112.2km)
Avg: 2.6knts
24hr: 61.7nm
Weather: SE 5kts, 50% cc, bar. 1010

Vakaeitu Islaand, Vavau. Good trip up yesterday


Tue Jun 16 6:19 2015 NZST
Speed:
7.5kts
knts
GPS: 19 35.790s 174 18.930w
Run: 5.4nm (9.8km)
Weather: 15-20kt ESE, 50% cc, bar 1011

sailing to Vavau, nice night at Haano Is.


Mon Jun 15 17:28 2015 NZST
GPS: 19 40.297s 174 17.474w
Run: 14.9nm (27km)
Weather: ESE 12, 50%cc, bar. 1012

Haano Island, Setila. more Ha'apai beauty.


Mon Jun 15 6:21 2015 NZST
GPS: 19 51.088s 174 25.076w
Weather: E 5kts, 80% cc. bar. 1012

Uoleva Island, Ha'apais'. Rolly night, rain yesterday afternoon and early evening


Sat Jun 13 6:19 2015 NZST
GPS: 19 51.089s 174 25.078w
Weather: E-ENE 5-10kts, 100% cc, drizzle, bar. 1012

Uoleva Island, now five yachts here.


Fri Jun 12 6:26 2015 NZST
GPS: 19 51.073s 174 25.078w
Weather: E 15-25, 40% cc, bar. 1015

Uoleva Island, interesting Whale Watch / Eco tourism locla buisness's, including Yacht Club bar.


Thu Jun 11 6:27 2015 NZST
GPS: 19 51.075s 174 25.077w
Weather: ESE 10-20, cc 60% recent rain. bar. 1014

Uoleva Island, now four yachts here, small community growing


Wed Jun 10 6:26 2015 NZST
GPS: 19 51.067s 174 25.071w
Run: 38.7nm (70km)
Weather: SE 15, 50% cc, low & very high cloud. bar.1014

Uoleva Island, Ha'apai Group, beautiful sandy beach.


Tue Jun 9 6:19 2015 NZST
GPS: 20 16.594s 174 48.274w
Run: 23.9nm (43.3km)
Weather: SW5-10, cc 70%, bar. 1012

Nomuka Ika, squall last night, filled forward tank. Congrats to Carl & Heather


Mon Jun 8 6:33 2015 NZST
GPS: 19 56.451s 174 42.924w
Weather: NE 15, cc 50%, bar. 1013

anchored at Haafeva Is, a bit bouncy this morning.


Sat Jun 6 17:30 2015 NZST
GPS: 19 56.436s 174 42.926w
Run: 6nm (10.9km)
Weather: ESE 10kts, 50% cc, bar. 1015. water temp 27.5C

Haafeva Is., Ha'apai's. Another stunning Tonga anchorage, we love this place.


Sat Jun 6 6:22 2015 NZST
GPS: 20 01.330s 174 41.140w
Run: 2.4nm (4.3km)
Weather: ESE 10kts, 40% cc, bar. 1015

O'ua Is., Ha'apais'.


Fri Jun 5 6:26 2015 NZST
GPS: 20 02.888s 174 42.584w
Run: 16.9nm (30.6km)
Weather: NNE 2, cc 15%, Bar. 1014,

Beabea Is, stunning anchorage. no internet tree.Paradise. Bindy and I have now both read Anna Kirtlan's book "Which Way Is Starboard Again" a fantastic read. Well done Anna.


Thu Jun 4 6:30 2015 NZST
GPS: 20 16.549s 174 48.332w
Weather: NE 2-3kts, cc 20%, bar. 1013, water temp 27c

Nomuka Ika, another magic day and night


Wed Jun 3 6:38 2015 NZST
GPS: 20 16.542s 174 48.346w
Weather: SE 3-5kts, 50% cc, bar 1014

Nomuka Ika,stunning sunrise, amazing moon last night


Tue Jun 2 6:46 2015 NZST
GPS: 20 16.528s 174 48.333w
Run: 16.2nm (29.3km)
Weather: 5-10kt SSE, 25% cc, bar. 1013

Nomuka Ika, beautiful anchorage, peaceful night.


Mon Jun 1 6:43 2015 NZST
GPS: 20 30.109s 174 44.412w
Run: 51nm (92.3km)
Weather: S 5-10, 50% cc, bar. 1012

Kelefesia Is. fast rip from Nuku'alofa yesterday, very small anchorage here, very rolly night.


Sat May 30 6:40 2015 NZST
GPS: 21 07.554s 175 09.737w
Weather: E 0-5kts, 100% cc, rain, bar 1014

Pangaimotu, Nuku'alofa. torrential rain during the night, lightening and wind from all directions about 15-20kts.

Hopefully off tomorrow if visability is ok.


Fri May 29 6:41 2015 NZST
GPS: 21 07.540s 175 09.746w
Weather: 95% cc, recent rain. 15-20kt SE. bar. 1016

Pangaimotu, Nuku'alofa. rain most yesterday and last night.

seven other yachts anchored here. cruise ship in yesterday


Thu May 28 6:29 2015 NZST
GPS: 21 07.537s 175 09.746w
Run: 1.8nm (3.3km)
Weather: SE 10-15, cc 90%, recent rain. bar 1016

visa extension granted


Wed May 27 6:41 2015 NZST
GPS: 21 07.024s 175 11.290w
Run: 1.8nm (3.3km)
Weather: SE 15kt, 100% cc, high. Bar 1016

still anchored at Pangaimoto, Nuku'alofa. Visa extension today maybe.


Mon May 25 6:40 2015 NZST
GPS: 21 07.552s 175 09.700w
Weather: rain, SW 10, bar.1015

still anchored at Big Mommas' Yacht Club


Fri May 22 6:47 2015 NZST
GPS: 21 07.527s 175 09.725w
Weather: 25% cc, mid hieght. S 7.0kt, bar 1016. water 25c

waiting for visa extensions, could be worse places to wait.


Wed May 20 6:59 2015 NZST
GPS: 21 07.533s 175 09.731w
Weather: 5kt SE, bar 1016,cc 25% mostly high.

Anchored in Nuku'alofa harbour, diesel fill up day, today


Mon May 18 7:32 2015 NZST
GPS: 21 07.5126s 175 09.6931w
Run: 0.2nm (0.4km)
Weather: 10-115SSW, 50-60%cc, 1012

prompted a talk on mare's tails in the sub tropics


Sat May 16 17:14 2015 NZST
GPS: 21 07.529s 175 09.917w
Run: 50.4nm (91.2km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 111nm
Weather: SE 0-5, 75%cc, bar. 1009

anchored in Nuku'alofa Harbour, quiet and still, arrived about 1500, hopefully clear in Monday.


Sat May 16 6:20 2015 NZST
Speed:
6.5kts
knts
GPS: 21 51.194s 175 06.851w
Run: 175.1nm (316.9km)
Avg: 7.4knts
24hr: 177.2nm
Weather: E 10-15 all night, now E 5-10, cc 80% low (sky full of mares tales' yesterday, early afternoon) swell E 1.5m medium frequency. bar 1012 dropping slowly.

motorsailing on & off, intermittent rain. Tongatapu this afternoon, maybe.


Fri May 15 6:37 2015 NZST
Speed:
6.5kts
knts
GPS: 24 18.737s 175 46.669w
Run: 130.6nm (236.4km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 167.8nm
Weather: NE10kt, cc 75% mid, SW swell 1.0m long, bar 1016, recent squalls.

motorsailing on & off, warm. water temp 25.7c


Thu May 14 11:56 2015 NZST
Speed:
7.4kts
knts
GPS: 26 07.951s 176 20.406w
Run: 109.8nm (198.7km)
Avg: 19.5knts
24hr: 467.8nm
Weather: SE 8, cc 5% high, long 1.0 SW swell, bar 1016

oops fat finger syndrome, or ready for bed. Stunning morning.


Thu May 14 6:18 2015 NZST
Speed:
6.7kt
knts
GPS: 27 34.567s 175 35.778w
Run: 192.5nm (348.4km)
Avg: 8.1knts
24hr: 194.7nm
Weather: 5-10kt S,20% cloud cover, mid height, 1.0m SW swell (long), bar. 1016

another stunning night, motor sailing, clear skies, lots of stars and much warmer (less gear), water temp 23.2c


Wed May 13 6:34 2015 NZST
Speed:
8.6kts
knts
GPS: 28 35.340s 178 32.185w
Run: 199.5nm (361.1km)
Avg: 8.3knts
24hr: 198.5nm
Weather: 80% cc, high and low (frontal cloud just passed over NE direction) bar 1012, NW 15-23kts

fast sailing all night,good progress.


Tue May 12 6:27 2015 NZST
Speed:
6.7kt
knts
GPS: 30 49.867s 179 22.264e
Run: 157nm (284.2km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 158.5nm
Weather: WSW - W 6kts. cc 40% mid height, 1.0m long ENE swell, water temp 21 degrees.

another lovely night, getting warmer, stopped engine for 2hrs during night but wind faded, had to restart. Life is great.


Mon May 11 6:41 2015 NZST
Speed:
6.2kt
knts
GPS: 32 39.294s 177 46.653e
Run: 143.2nm (259.2km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 160.3nm
Weather: cc 40% mid height,5kt WSW - SW, bar 1011

motor sailing, very pleasant conditions, water getting warmer,21 degrees.


Sun May 10 9:15 2015 NZST
Speed:
6.6kts
knts
GPS: 34 15.585s 176 12.409e
Run: 145nm (262.5km)
Avg: 3.9knts
24hr: 92.6nm
Weather: 40% cloud cover, 10kt SW, bar 1012, 0.5m S swell on low E swell.

motor sailing,light SW going the same way as us.


Fri May 8 19:41 2015 NZST
GPS: 35 50.859s 174 31.873e
Run: 78.4nm (141.9km)
Weather: W 5kts, bar 1005, raining, has been all day.

in Urquharts Bay for the night. will clear from Marsden Cove in the morning, Tonga bound.


Sat Apr 4 16:45 2015 NZDT
GPS: 36 50.532s 175 12.426e
Run: 6.7nm (12.1km)
Weather: NW 5-10, cloud cover 75%, bar. 1018

Bryants Bay, Ponui Island


Fri Apr 3 19:33 2015 NZDT
GPS: 36 44.905s 175 10.501e
Run: 8.6nm (15.6km)
Weather: W 5kt, Bar 1023. 3% cloud cover

Hooks Bay, Waiheke Island.


Sun Jan 25 22:20 2015 NZDT
GPS: 36 52.302s 175 09.730e
Run: 2.6nm (4.7km)
Weather: E10kts, clear sky, bar. 1018

Ponui Island, between Green Bay & Apuapu Bay


Sat Jan 24 19:09 2015 NZDT
GPS: 36 50.955s 175 07.415e
Run: 34nm (61.5km)
Weather: N 5kt, no sea, bar. 1019

Little Bay, Waiheke. Very pleasant, great sun and view of Skytower.


Fri Jan 2 17:47 2015 NZDT
GPS: 36 28.489s 174 43.488e
Run: 71.9nm (130.1km)
Avg: 3.3knts
24hr: 79.3nm
Weather: cc 25%, SW 5-8kts, bar. 1018

Ngaio Bay, Mahurangi. Dinghy trip to Warkworth, fun, nice beer.


Thu Jan 1 20:02 2015 NZDT
GPS: 35 26.075s 174 45.918e
Run: 31.2nm (56.5km)
Weather: CC 10%, WSW 10, bar 1016

Goldsworthy Bay, happy new year to all


Tue Dec 30 22:30 2014 NZDT
GPS: 35 50.663s 174 32.019e
Run: 35.1nm (63.5km)

Urquharts Bay, nice trip down from Whangaruru via Tutukaka, farewell to Dani & Mike.


Sun Dec 28 12:58 2014 NZDT
GPS: 35 21.453s 174 21.255e
Run: 6.2nm (11.2km)
Weather: Sunny, hot 40% cloud 5-10SE

Stopped for the night in Whangaruru harbour. Glorious day, flat anchorage with lots of launches rafted up next to us.


Captain and Admiral making lunch
Captain and Admiral making lunch
Anchored in Whangaruru harbour
Anchored in Whangaruru harbour
Fri Dec 26 16:17 2014 NZDT
GPS: 35 25.850s 174 25.051e
Run: 14.5nm (26.2km)
Weather: SE 10 - 12. 95%cloud cover. Bar. 1023. Flat sea

Mimiwhangata, Whangaruru Bay. Full onboard YIT testing team.


Payoff, Mimiwhangata
Cruising with the original YITsters
Old Salts
Dani in the sun
The Captain
Tue Dec 23 12:53 2014 NZDT
GPS: 35 37.024s 174 32.094e
Run: 15.9nm (28.8km)

Pacific Bay, Tutukaka Harbour


Mon Dec 22 15:00 2014 NZDT
GPS: 35 50.785s 174 31.811e
Run: 44.1nm (79.8km)

Urquharts Bay


Sun Dec 21 8:57 2014 NZDT
GPS: 36 26.263s 174 49.641e
Run: 12.9nm (23.3km)

Dispute Cove, Kawau Island


Sun Nov 23 19:11 2014 NZDT
GPS: 36 37.338s 174 47.311e
Run: 13.5nm (24.4km)

moored in Gulf Harbour Marina, planing our next adventure, many thanks to Gulf Harbour Radio, Metbob and Mike and Dani (YIT) for a safe, fun trip Blue sunny skies and light winds


Fri Nov 21 19:14 2014 NZDT
GPS: 36 25.730s 174 49.150e
Run: 45.1nm (81.6km)
Avg: 3.6knts
24hr: 86.4nm
Weather: Cold, 20% cloud cover, a lot of haze. Bar. 1018

anchored at Kawau Island, Mansion House Bay, cleared in Marsden Cove this morning, great experience, nice people. About to be joined by family from Snells Berach.

Great trip home. YIT gets better & better for all, thanks Mike.


Fri Nov 21 6:42 2014 NZDT
Speed:
7.0kts
knts
GPS: 35 47.938s 174 36.584e
Run: 179.1nm (324.2km)
Avg: 7.7knts
24hr: 185nm
Weather: 30% cloud cover, a lot of haze.WSW 6. Bar. 1020. Sea flat.

approaching Bream Head. Clearing at Marsden Cove. Did I mention the cold


Thu Nov 20 7:28 2014 NZDT
Speed:
7.5kts
knts
GPS: 33 50.992s 172 31.772e
Run: 195.7nm (354.2km)
Avg: 8.1knts
24hr: 195nm
Weather: 15-20 SSW, 50% cloud cover, bar. 1017, SW swell 3-4m, messy on top

bumpy night, cold, boots, socks & beanie. Good sailing last 24hrs.


Wed Nov 19 7:23 2014 NZDT
Speed:
5.8kts
knts
GPS: 31 28.250s 170 42.250e
Run: 148.3nm (268.4km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 157.3nm
Weather: 6-10kt SSW, 20% cloud cover, bar. 1015. sea slight

motorsailing to windward, able to lay up to Cape Brett, wind coming around to SW for now. Bloody cold.


Tue Nov 18 8:45 2014 NZDT
Speed:
5ms
knts
GPS: 30 05S 168 48E
Run: 7.2nm (13km)
Avg: 5.3knts
24hr: 126.3nm
Weather: 30%cc, 1.5m sw swell, 5SW wind

eta AKL friday pm


Tue Nov 18 7:23 2014 NZDT
Speed:
5.0kt
knts
GPS: 30 00.162s 168 43.473e
Run: 179.6nm (325.1km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 181.2nm
Weather: SW 5kts, 40% cloud cover (97.5% 30minutes ago), bar. 1012, 1.5m W easy swell.

motor sailing, rain (not happy putting on wet weather gear)


Mon Nov 17 7:36 2014 NZDT
Speed:
7.1kt
knts
GPS: 27 26.774s 168 11.596e
Run: 182.8nm (330.9km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 183.3nm
Weather: 40% cloud cover, bar. 1012, 15-20NNW, slight sea

motor sailing since 1600 Saturday, motor off @ 0300, up on coarse a little.


Sun Nov 16 7:40 2014 NZDT
Speed:
5.6kt
knts
GPS: 24 53.004s 167 27.869e
Run: 153.9nm (278.6km)
Weather: 5kt ENE, 5% cloud cover, red sky & mares tails to N at dawn, 1.0m SE long swell, bar. 1014 rising.

Departed Isle des Pins 0630 local yesterday. Very pleasant night, no wind, burning diesel. Trip started quickly, SE-ESE 15kts but died out by 1600 local time. Still motoring.


Sun Nov 9 19:41 2014 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.443s 167 26.447e
Run: 43.5nm (78.7km)
Weather: @ 1500, 30% cloud cover, S - SE 15, bar 1014

Baie de Kuto, Ile des Pins, interesting trip down,SW 5 turned SE 25 half way. Awaiting departure later in week, maybe.


Sat Nov 8 19:55 2014 NZDT
GPS: 22 23.744s 166 49.288e
Run: 25.8nm (46.7km)
Weather: SW 10kts, 40% cloud cover, bar. 1014

Anse du Pilote, Ile Ouen, Canal Woodin, on our way south for a departure next week.


Sat Nov 1 18:09 2014 NZDT
GPS: 22 17.185s 166 26.112e
Run: 8nm (14.5km)
Weather: SE 15-20kt, cloud cover 5%, bar. 1017

on Yvonne T's mooring, thanks Ian, Baie De L'Orphelinat, Noumea.


Wed Oct 29 20:19 2014 NZDT
GPS: 22 12.670s 166 20.445e
Run: 30.5nm (55.2km)
Weather: @1100, bar. 1019, SE10, start of sea breeze, 5% cloud cover.

stunning early morning motor to Baie Maa, here for a few days. Sea temp 25.5C.


Tue Oct 28 19:19 2014 NZDT
GPS: 21 57.784S 165 56.783E
Run: 39.2nm (71km)
Avg: 3.6knts
24hr: 87.3nm
Weather: 20% cloud cover, SE 15 (sea breeze), bar 1018

Pointe Moziman, Ile Puen, back in the southern lagoon, magic trip down from Bourail.


Tue Oct 28 8:33 2014 NZDT
GPS: 21 37.368s 165 27.460e
Run: 35.5nm (64.3km)
Weather: 20% cloud cover, 5kt NE, bar. 1018

back in Baie De Bourail, stunning, on our way south, lovely trip.


Fri Oct 24 20:12 2014 NZDT
GPS: 21 21.146s 164 59.338e
Run: 34.3nm (62.1km)
Weather: SE 25-30, bar.1020, 50% cloud cover. 2.0m SE swell, 1.0 - 1.5 sea on top outside reef.

Ile Grimault, Port De Mueo. Very nice to be back here, may stay a few days until breeze goes east.


Thu Oct 23 19:46 2014 NZDT
GPS: 20 57.867s 164 39.432e
Run: 36.5nm (66.1km)
Weather: 25% cloud cover, bar. 1017, SE 25kt

Baie Chasseloup, again, long trip south.


Mon Oct 20 15:41 2014 NZDT
GPS: 20 34.579s 164 16.477e
Run: 22nm (39.8km)
Weather: S-SE 20-25, bar. 1020. 75% cloud cover, lots of mares tails again this morning.

anchored in Koumac, breezy trip down, might be here for a few days.


Sun Oct 19 20:13 2014 NZDT
GPS: 20 18.911s 164 04.751e
Run: 6.9nm (12.5km)
Weather: variable, 80% cloud cover, bar. 1019

anchored Ile Tanle, 20kt SE most of day


Fri Oct 17 16:21 2014 NZDT
GPS: 20 13.642s 164 01.781e
Run: 8.2nm (14.8km)
Weather: 95% cloud cover, bar 1018, ENE, 10-15kts

anchored at Pointe Bouemanda, Poum-Plage


Thu Oct 16 16:53 2014 NZDT
GPS: 20 09.611s 163 55.474e
Run: 11nm (19.9km)
Weather: E12-18kt, 20% cloud cover, bar. 1018

Ile Neba (Neeva), Awolo. Anchored off a beautiful white beach with palms, flat sea.


Wed Oct 15 20:47 2014 NZDT
GPS: 20 16.821s 164 02.077e
Run: 25.6nm (46.3km)
Weather: 5% cloud cover, bar. 1020, variable wind, bit of a roll.

Baie Du Croissant (Baie D'Ohope), stunning scenery on motor sail from Koumac, greeted by an excited pod of long nose dolphins as we approached Ile Tanle, they entertained us for about half an hour. Departed in no wind, by midday we had a 20kt NE.


Mon Oct 13 17:10 2014 NZDT
GPS: 20 34.506s 164 16.402e
Run: 36.5nm (66.1km)
Weather: 70% cloud cover, 15kt SSE-S, bar. 1016

anchored in Anse De Koumac, nice trip up inside the lagoon.


Sun Oct 12 17:57 2014 NZDT
GPS: 20 57.824s 164 39.399e
Run: 34.3nm (62.1km)
Weather: 20-25kt SSE, 50% cloud cover, bar 1011.

anchored in Baie Chasseloup, off Pte Giboudot, very breezie here, flat water. Left Ile Grimault at 0530, great sail north in 15-25 SE, checked out Ile Koniene on the way, no shelter.


Fri Oct 10 17:58 2014 NZDT
GPS: 21 21.058s 164 59.345e
Run: 35.5nm (64.3km)
Weather: 3kt SSE, bar 1010, 95% cloud cover.

anchored at Ile Grimault (Pwananyieen), Baie De Mueo. Very nice. Interesting trip, 100m visability in light rain, 15-20 S at times, brilliant sunshine other times.


Thu Oct 9 20:30 2014 NZDT
GPS: 21 37.376s 165 27.462e
Run: 30.8nm (55.7km)
Avg: 2.6knts
24hr: 62nm
Weather: 99.5% cloud cover, intermittent rain, claim

anchored off Pointe Akaia Wharf, Baie De Bourail (Baie De Gouaro), brilliant sunset in rain.


Thu Oct 9 8:35 2014 NZDT
GPS: 21 53.310s 165 50.552e
Run: 22.9nm (41.4km)
Weather: 100% cloud cover, rain, SSE 8-12kts, bar 1010

anchored at Ile Isie


Tue Oct 7 18:39 2014 NZDT
GPS: 22 06.000s 166 07.011e
Run: 16.2nm (29.3km)
Weather: SE 10kt, 100% cloud cover, no rain, bar. 1011

anchored on Ile Ndukue


Mon Oct 6 15:30 2014 NZDT
GPS: 22 12.558s 166 20.445e
Run: 7.9nm (14.3km)
Weather: 100% cloud cover,bar 1014, 15kt ese, continuous rain

anchored in Baie Maa


Tue Sep 30 22:52 2014 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.647s 166 26.414e
Run: 0.8nm (1.4km)

In Port Moselle Marina, yesterday, very nice to be back, the office staff are fantastic.

New Cal quarantine, immigration and customs make arrival stress free.

Noumea is a fantastic port to visit, enjoying being back.


Sun Sep 28 20:03 2014 NZDT
GPS: 22 17.285s 166 26.085e
Run: 25.8nm (46.7km)
Weather: cloud cover 75% high & low (unusual), bar 1009, SW 5kts

anchored in Noumea, Baie De L'Orphelinat, New Caledonia, motored from Canal Woodin great time watching local boats coming back from weekend out, almost like the return to Westhaven on a Sunday afternoon.


Sat Sep 27 14:25 2014 NZST
GPS: 22 23.745s 166 49.274e
Run: 27.1nm (49.1km)
Avg: 3.5knts
24hr: 83.7nm
Weather: 5% cloud cover, 8-10kt WSW, bar 1012

dropped anchor in Anse Du Pilote, Ile Ouen, Canal Woodin, New Caledonia. Great trip down from Ouvea, very light winds, 4-8kt ESE until 0300,then 3-5kt NW.


Sat Sep 27 6:39 2014 NZST
Speed:
5.5kt
knts
GPS: 22 07.555s 167 07.760e
Run: 107.3nm (194.2km)
Weather: 3-5kt NW, sea slight, bar 1012. 10% cloud cover around edges. Haze to the north.

New Cal, approaching Canal De La Havannah, very pleasant motor sail from Atoll D'Ouvea.


Wed Sep 24 22:23 2014 NZST
GPS: 20 42.849s 166 26.180e
Weather: 60% cloud cover, 15-20se, bar. 1015, flat sea.

anchored in Baie de Mouly, brisk, fast sail from Lifou


Wed Sep 24 18:53 2014 NZST
GPS: 20 42.849s 166 26.180e
Run: 44.2nm (80km)
Weather: 60% cloud cover, 15-20se, bar. 1015, flat sea.

anchored in Baie de Mouly, brisk, fast sail from Lifou


Tue Sep 23 7:35 2014 NZST
No position sent.
Weather: calm SE, 95%cl, 1018, 21C

Mon Sep 22 14:48 2014 NZST
GPS: 20 55.383s 167 04.935e
Run: 15.1nm (27.3km)
Weather: 80% cloud cover, bar 1017,SE 10-20.

now anchored in Baie de Gaatcha, Lifou


Sat Sep 20 11:08 2014 NZST
GPS: 20 42.882s 167 09.297e
Run: 15.5nm (28.1km)
Avg: 3.5knts
24hr: 84.9nm

arrived in Baie de Doking, Lifou. very pleasant although raining, nice change, might get the soot from Lautoka out of the bimini. Great sail.

:position 20 42.882s 167 09.297e


Sat Sep 20 6:45 2014 NZST
Speed:
5.7kts
knts
GPS: 20 35s 167 21e
Run: 170.7nm (309km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 167.4nm
Weather: 100% cloud cover ,rain, 1.0m se sea.5-10kt ene.

motor sailing in light ene and rain.just past Anatom yesterday we had our first rain since leaving Opua, also fast sail as front passed over.

2 hours away from Baie De Doking, Lefou. planned first stop.


Fri Sep 19 6:17 2014 NZST
Speed:
6.0kt
knts
GPS: 19 59.479s 169 54.380e
Run: 177.5nm (321.3km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 179.4nm
Weather: N 5-6kts, 60-70% cloud cover, bar 1012, sea 0.5m

motor sailed most of night, good sailing yesterday.Anatom covered in cloud.


Thu Sep 18 6:32 2014 NZST
Speed:
7.2kts
knts
GPS: 19 12s 172 30e
Run: 190.2nm (344.3km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 182nm
Weather: 30% cloud cover, 1.0m sea, 10-15kt E, bar 1014

magic sail, poled out headsail and full main, half way to Lifou.


Wed Sep 17 5:27 2014 NZST
Speed:
7.7kts
knts
GPS: 18 27.685s 175 18.059e
Run: 152.6nm (276.2km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 169.4nm
Weather: 56 - 60% cloud cover, 15-20kt ESE, 1.5m sea, bar. 1012

fast sail in confused seas,although sea settled now. exited Malalo Channel about 1230


Tue Sep 16 7:50 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 36.085s 177 26.419e
Run: 4.1nm (7.4km)

awaiting clearance in Lautoka, off to Lifou, New Caledonia.


Fri Sep 12 12:14 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 38.533s 177 23.655e
Run: 9.1nm (16.5km)

Saweni Bay, awaiting new weather window to NC, the old one broke.

A very nice place to wait.

:position 17 38.533s 177 23.655e


Wed Sep 10 14:35 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 46.363s 177 22.927e
Run: 9.1nm (16.5km)

wedding anniversary, 1st.

topping up in Denerau, depart Lautoka for New Cal Friday, maybe.


Tue Sep 9 20:36 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 38.527s 177 23.632e
Run: 4.8nm (8.7km)

:position 17 38.527s 177 23.632e


Mon Sep 8 19:05 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 35.515s 177 26.622e
Run: 45.1nm (81.6km)
Weather: 100% cloud cover, light westerly,bar 1011

just dropped anchor at Bakana Island, Lautoka, great trip down from Blue Lagoon, sad to leave.


Tue Sep 2 17:52 2014 NZST
GPS: 16 56.616s 177 21.948e
Run: 53.6nm (97km)
Weather: ESE 5kts, 60% cloud cover, bar 1012

Blue Lagoon, lovely motorsail into NE 5 - 15kts


Sun Aug 31 14:10 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 40.710s 177 06.307e
Run: 6nm (10.9km)
Weather: NE 10kts, 10% cloud cover, bar 1010

Mana Island


Wed Aug 27 17:06 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 45.186s 177 09.080e
Run: 2.5nm (4.5km)
Weather: 5% cloud cover, 10kt NW sea breeze. Bar. 1011

Malololo Island, Tropicani Resort, Uluisolo


Tue Aug 26 14:46 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 46.399s 177 10.952e
Run: 21.3nm (38.6km)
Weather: 10kt NW sea breeze, bar 1012, 10% cloud cover

Musket Cove, again, very nice.


Mon Aug 25 7:08 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 35.529s 177 26.608e
Run: 24.5nm (44.3km)
Weather: 5-10kt E, bar1015,10% cloud cover

Bekana Island, Lautoka


Sat Aug 23 18:24 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 24.167s 177 45.444e
Run: 31nm (56.1km)
Weather: 20% cloud cover, ESE 5-10kts, Bar 1012. The 20-25kt SE stopped at Vatia Wharf!

back at Vatia Wharf, blowing too hard at Nananu I Ra, reminded us too much of home. Fast sail back though.


Fri Aug 22 14:43 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 18.264s 178 12.975e
Run: 31.4nm (56.8km)
Weather: 10% cloud cover, bar. 1012, ESE 10-20kts

Nananu-I-Ra, pleasant motor sail until last 10nm, wind went ahead 10-20kt E


Thu Aug 21 16:27 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 24.578s 177 45.168e
Run: 45.1nm (81.6km)
Weather: 50% cloud cover, N-NE seabreeze, 10-15kts, bar. 1011

unnamed bay, Vatia Wharf area, motor sail from Musket,15kt N sea breeze after midday.


Sun Aug 17 13:59 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 46.403s 177 11.086e
Run: 13nm (23.5km)
Weather: 5% cloud, bar 1012, WNW10kt

just arrived in the very busy anchorage of Musket Cove, very nice motor from Denerau


Fri Aug 15 14:34 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 46.372s 177 22.939e
Run: 13.2nm (23.9km)

Back in Denerau, farewell to our VIP guests


Wed Aug 13 17:35 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 35.507s 177 26.697e
Run: 28.1nm (50.9km)
Weather: 60% cloud cover,6.0kt NE, bar. 1011

Bekana Island, Lautoka


Tue Aug 12 17:02 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 27.468s 177 02.588e
Run: 41.5nm (75.1km)
Weather: 80% cloud cover, variable, bar 1012

Navadra, very nice spot to be again. motorsailed from Blue Lagoon


Mon Aug 11 17:13 2014 NZST
GPS: 16 56.586s 177 22.024e
Run: 9.3nm (16.8km)
Weather: 10-15kt ese, 90% cloud cover, bar 1011

Nanuya-Sewa, great catch up, lot less wind.


Sun Aug 10 16:33 2014 NZST
GPS: 16 50.848s 177 27.942e
Run: 20.4nm (36.9km)
Weather: cloud cover 90%,rain nearby, Bar 1012. ESE 15-20.

Sawa-i-Lau, Yasawa Island,


Fri Aug 8 14:27 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 04.864s 177 16.598e
Run: 17.7nm (32km)
Weather: 5-10 SE, 30% cloud cover, mares tails mid morning, bar 1012

Somosomo Bay, Naviti Island, another stunning bay in paradise.


Fri Aug 8 7:13 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 16.509s 177 06.133e
Run: 13.2nm (23.9km)
Weather: 5kt s. sw swell 0.5m, 10% cloud cover, bar 1014

Likuliku Bay, Waya. Ankored in front of Octipus Resort, very nice resort, lovely village. Very rolly night.


Wed Aug 6 19:09 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 27.428s 177 02.572e
Run: 15.8nm (28.6km)
Weather: 15-20kt SE, 30% cloud cover, bar 1013, slight sea / roll

Navadra, another paradise. Slam dunk on beach, plus graze's, injured VIP


Tue Aug 5 14:28 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 40.678s 177 06.435e
Run: 8.4nm (15.2km)
Weather: 20kt S, 0% cloud cover, bar 1011 dropping

Mana Island. Pleasant trip from Musket Cove, very little wind, great visability.


Mon Aug 4 16:07 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 46.245s 177 11.324e
Run: 16.1nm (29.1km)
Weather: 10kt westerly, sea breeze. 80% cloud cover

at Musket Cove


Sun Aug 3 21:59 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 38.548s 177 23.612e
Run: 8.9nm (16.1km)

Saweni Bay.

Birthday party


Fri Aug 1 14:54 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 46.249s 177 22.987e
Run: 8.9nm (16.1km)

in Denerau for pickup of VIP.

Party time


Thu Jul 31 17:24 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 38.514s 177 23.704e
Run: 8.2nm (14.8km)

Saweni Bay, very nice, great afternoon with C9


Wed Jul 30 16:33 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 33.727s 177 29.281e
Run: 51.1nm (92.5km)

Vitogo Bay, Viti Levu, Fiji.

A magic sail from Nananu-I-Ra, 15-30kts SE to Vatia Wharf then variable to Vitogo Bay.

On our way to Denerau to pick up our very special friends.


Mon Jul 28 16:38 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 18.321s 178 12.930e
Run: 49.5nm (89.6km)

Nananu-I-Ra, Viti Levu, Fiji.

great days sail from Makogai, champaigne sailing


Sat Jul 26 19:37 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 26.449s 178 57.138e
Run: 29.2nm (52.9km)

Dalice Bay, Makogai. Lovely sail from Dere Bay, Koro. SE 20-25kts.

bit hairy at reef entrance, beautiful sheltered bay, comfortable anchorage.


Fri Jul 25 17:54 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 16.488s 179 21.589e
Run: 1.5nm (2.7km)

Dere Bay (Tulani Harbour), Koro Island.

really nice to be back here.


Wed Jul 23 17:50 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 15.198s 179 21.631e
Run: 4nm (7.2km)

Vatumatau Bay, Koro had to move this morning, too many bombies under us.


Tue Jul 22 15:06 2014 NZST
GPS: 17 14.521s 179 25.207e
Run: 31.2nm (56.5km)

at Koro, Nacamaki Point, nicely sheltered from SW.

Last nights update should have read "new anchor windlass"


Mon Jul 21 15:22 2014 NZST
GPS: 16 48.567s 179 17.249e
Run: 3.8nm (6.9km)

back outside Cousteau's, new anchor installed and going well.

rain squall coming thru at present, but nice to be back out.


Fri Jul 11 13:36 2014 NZST
GPS: 16 46.670s 179 20.110e
Run: 3.9nm (7.1km)

back in Savusavu, windlass off and now being repaired by Sanjay.

Nice to be back thou, Dolly & Pretty are fantastic.


Thu Jul 10 20:07 2014 NZST
GPS: 16 48.640s 179 17.240e
Run: 70.3nm (127.2km)
Avg: 2.8knts
24hr: 67nm

outside Cousteus again, and still not going in for dinner.

Back to Savusavu, anchor winch on the blink.


Wed Jul 9 18:55 2014 NZST
GPS: 16 30.054s 179 42.122w
Run: 16.1nm (29.1km)

Yanuca Island, Bud Reef, more paradise, water clearer than "Blue Gin" plus 30degrees water temp.


Fri Jul 4 15:50 2014 NZST
GPS: 16 26.705s 179 56.302w
Run: 16.8nm (30.4km)

we have sailed south along Georgia Channel to Albert Cove on Rabi Island, absolute paradise, might be here for a while. Maybe.


Thu Jul 3 17:19 2014 NZST
GPS: 16 40.840s 179 52.552w
Run: 56nm (101.4km)
Avg: 2.5knts
24hr: 60.9nm

not Viani Bay, next time,maybe, top of Taveuni, Matei, Naselesele Point, in amongst the reefs. Nice 10kt breeze to keep us cool and hopefully keep the mossies away.

Not for Dani to read. We caught a lovely mahimahi today but failed to land him.


Wed Jul 2 19:16 2014 NZST
GPS: 16 48.583s 179 17.290e
Run: 3.8nm (6.9km)

Left Savusavu this afternoon, now anchored off Cousteau's, not going in for dinner, plan to continue early tomorrow morning to Vianni Bay, maybe.


Thu Jun 26 9:10 2014 NZST
GPS: 16 46.695s 179 20.151e
Run: 169.2nm (306.3km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 167.6nm

Have arrived in Savusavu, awaiting customs, great trip.


Wed Jun 25 8:56 2014 NZST
Speed:
7.0kt
knts
GPS: 19 08.517s 179 59.514w
Run: 306nm (553.9km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 173.9nm
Weather: 100% cloud cover, rain squalls, 15 - 25kt easterly, awkward sea. In Fiji, about 120nm to Savusavu, all good.

bumpy night, holding up to sail between Matuku and Toytoya, first land fall.


Tue Jun 24 11:41 2014 NZST
Speed:
7.0kt
knts
Weather: 99.9% cloud cover, occasional rain, 10 - 15kt easterly, bar 1014, slight sea. looking forward to cold beer in Savusavu

reaching toward Savusavu, 280nm to go


Mon Jun 23 14:42 2014 NZST
Speed:
8.4kt
knts
GPS: 23 28.168s 178 59.204w
Run: 33.5nm (60.6km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 168.7nm
Weather: 95% cloud cover, 20 - 25kt se, bar 1015, 2-3m sea we just had a quick look in North Minerva, however the canoes with naked female locals did not appear fast enough to greet us, so we left. The other reason being it was blowing 20 - 25 kts with a nasty breaking sea, not unlike Wellington harbour, another two nights at sea was more appealing. Now bound for Savusavu owing to Bobs' trough coming over Fiji and Tonga in the next couple of days. Keep that beers cold Just In Time. Cheers I wonder how New York is, we've caught no fish! (only squid and flying fish)

charging toward Savusavu


Mon Jun 23 9:56 2014 NZST
Speed:
7.8kt
knts
GPS: 23 57.281s 178 59.591w
Run: 180.8nm (327.2km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 179.4nm
Weather: 100% cloud cover, se 15 - 25kts, bar 1019, sea lumpy

just pass Sth Minerva, approaching Nth Minerva


Sun Jun 22 9:45 2014 NZST
Speed:
7.5kt sog
knts
GPS: 26 15.680s 179 38.551e
Run: 333.5nm (603.6km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 170.4nm
Weather: 80% cloud cover, 15 - 20 e, bar 1023, sea slight all good on board, no fish.

nice breeze, now on starboard tack, temp up.


Fri Jun 20 10:47 2014 NZST
Speed:
7.2kts
knts
GPS: 30 29.082s 176 59.429e
Run: 185.5nm (335.8km)
Avg: 7.8knts
24hr: 187.1nm
Weather: 80% cloud cover, rain & squalls at times. s - sw 15 - 20kts, bar 1016 ( rocketing up) all good on board. could not raise or hear GH Radio on 8 meg. Taupo Maritime fine on 4 meg.

rolling along dead downwind, sea a bit confused.


Thu Jun 19 10:59 2014 NZST
Speed:
6.2kts
knts
GPS: 32 52.769s 175 33.982e
Run: 166.1nm (300.6km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 181.8nm
Weather: 10 - 15kt s, 50% cloud cover, slight swell. Bar 1010 easy travelling, sea temp already up to 20degress, beats 16 in BOI

motorsailing, light winds behind us


Wed Jun 18 13:03 2014 NZST
Speed:
8.1kt
knts
GPS: 35 01.192s 174 14.846e
Run: 80.5nm (145.7km)
Weather: 12 - 15kt w, 50 - 60% cloud cover, slight sea, bar 1010, great sailing, Fiji here we come

left Opua 1000hrs


Sat Jun 14 15:08 2014 NZST
Speed:
6.4kt
knts
GPS: 36 06.689s 174 44.746e
Run: 35.3nm (63.9km)
Weather: 30% cloud cover, 10kt SE, bar 1023 the next adventure has started. left Gulf Harbour this morning, 0900, making our way to Opua. Bon voyage to Mike & Dani

motor sailing


Sun Jan 12 13:07 2014 NZDT
GPS: 36 37.263s 174 47.289e
Run: 124.1nm (224.6km)

Back in Gulfharbour, superb trip back from Whangaroa.

Planning next adventure --


Fri Dec 27 15:23 2013 NZDT
Speed:
na
knts
GPS: 35 01.748s 173 45.860e
Run: 32.5nm (58.8km)
Weather: nw 10, intermittent rain --

whangaroa harbour, had a great trip from bay of islands, light winds.


Thu Dec 26 18:46 2013 NZDT
GPS: 35 11.527s 174 18.188e
Run: 32.1nm (58.1km)

maunganui bay (deep water cove), bay of islands great trip up from tutukaka, no storm warnings.

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Mon Dec 23 20:54 2013 NZDT
GPS: 35 37.019s 174 32.057e
Run: 61.3nm (111km)

pacific bay, tutukaka harbour.

great sail from great barrier --


Thu Dec 19 15:39 2013 NZDT
Speed:
knts
GPS: 36 12.302s 175 21.303e
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)
Weather: local breeze 5 - 20kt nw, outside sw 25kt, 20% cloud cover, bar 1012 --

kiwiriki bay, port fitzroy, great barrier island, bit uncomfortable in whangaparapara last night.


Wed Dec 18 17:47 2013 NZDT
Speed:
na
knts
GPS: 36 15.015s 175 23.477e
Run: 42.2nm (76.4km)
Weather: sw 20kt, 50% cloud cover. --

graveyard bay, whangaparapara bay, great barrier island.


Wed Nov 27 13:29 2013 NZDT
GPS: 36 37.337s 174 47.305e
Run: 15.4nm (27.9km)

gulf harbour marina.

on the naked bus tomorrow night, wellington bound.


Thu Nov 21 20:11 2013 NZDT
GPS: 36 50.649s 174 45.528e
Run: 28.9nm (52.3km)

lighter basin, viaduct marina, auckland.

guess this is the end until next year.

gulf harbour next week


Wed Nov 20 15:19 2013 NZDT
GPS: 36 25.751s 174 49.151e
Run: 43.3nm (78.4km)

two house bay, kawau island.

anchored outside mansion house, nice sail down from whangeria heads.


Mon Nov 18 19:09 2013 NZDT
GPS: 35 50.846s 174 31.835e
Run: 16.2nm (29.3km)

urquarts bay, whangeria heads, all motor, no wind, no sail


Sun Nov 17 18:18 2013 NZDT
GPS: 35 36.808s 174 32.293e
Run: 3.9nm (7.1km)

tutukaka harbour, very nice bay, no swell


Sun Nov 17 7:54 2013 NZDT
GPS: 35 33.701s 174 30.651e
Run: 12.5nm (22.6km)

matapouri bay, amazing beach and sheltered harbour.


Fri Nov 15 16:18 2013 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 25.519s 174 21.969e
Run: 12.7nm (23km)
Weather: 40% cloud cover, n 10, ne swell 0.5m

tour from whangamumu to otara bay, very pleasant motor sail


Thu Nov 14 16:01 2013 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 15.079s 174 17.763e
Run: 10.7nm (19.4km)
Weather: 5kt ne 10% cloud cover --

arrived in whangamumu harbour, mostly motor sail from opua, very light ne


Fri Nov 8 20:03 2013 NZDT
GPS: 35 18.842s 174 07.357e
Run: 188.8nm (341.7km)
Avg: 7.4knts
24hr: 178nm
Weather: intermittent rain, sky currently 50% cloud cover, did i say cold --

at opua, 1930, mixed day of rain squalls and thunder storms, cold


Thu Nov 7 18:36 2013 NZDT
Speed:
7.7kts
knts
GPS: 33 03.017s 172 16.537e
Run: 195.2nm (353.3km)
Avg: 7.7knts
24hr: 185.7nm
Weather: wsw 10-15kts, 40% cloud cover, fine, getting colder, water temp 19.5degrees --

very pleasant day at sea, aiming at boi


Wed Nov 6 17:22 2013 NZDT
Speed:
7.3kt
knts
GPS: 30 42.617s 170 24.830e
Run: 174.4nm (315.7km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 175.5nm
Weather: 20-25 wsw, 50% cloud cover, rain on occasions. --

reaching in 20-25kt w, 3-5m swells, but easing now


Tue Nov 5 17:31 2013 NZDT
Speed:
6.8kts
knts
GPS: 28 36.679s 168 48.165e
Run: 150.8nm (272.9km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 152.8nm
Weather: clear sky ahead and above. 30% cloud cover. 15kt sw --

frustrating day of motor on motor off, good sailing now, on the wind in sw


Mon Nov 4 17:50 2013 NZDT
Speed:
6.0kt sog
knts
GPS: 27 26.774s 166 42.772e
Run: 152.7nm (276.4km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 154.3nm
Weather: 5-12kt nnw - ene 5% cloud cover --

pleasant day motor sailing, light winds, blue sky, hot by day, cold at night


Sun Nov 3 18:05 2013 NZDT
Speed:
6.2kt sog
knts
GPS: 25 38.009s 165 18.115e
Run: 174.4nm (315.7km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 172.4nm
Weather: 40% cloud cover, fine sunny & warm, nippy at night --

motor sailing in 5 - 10kt se, good day & night


Sat Nov 2 17:48 2013 NZDT
Speed:
7.2 knts
knts
GPS: 23 11.120s 165 58.531e
Run: 69.4nm (125.6km)
Weather: 50% cloud cover, 15 - 20 se --

left noumea 0700 local, making good progree, all well


Wed Oct 30 18:32 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.617s 166 26.396e
Run: 8nm (14.5km)

port mosselle, noumea.

cleared and now waiting for window.

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Sun Oct 27 14:38 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 12.630s 166 20.196e
Run: 8.1nm (14.7km)

baa maa first mate back on board and have escaped noumea until departure time, probably late week.maybe.

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Sun Oct 20 14:55 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 17.143s 166 26.041e
Run: 20.2nm (36.6km)

baie de l'orphelinat, noumea.

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Sat Oct 19 13:34 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 21.205s 166 44.455e
Run: 8.8nm (15.9km)

baie uie, on our way back to noumea.

bindy flying to auckland for her mothers funeral.

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Thu Oct 17 17:56 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 20.033s 166 52.585e
Run: 42.4nm (76.7km)

baie nord, baie de prony --


Tue Oct 15 21:08 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 39.447s 167 26.445e
Run: 41.9nm (75.8km)

baie de kuto, ile des pins magic trip down, n 10kts just another paradise. if the system forming ne of vanuatu doesn't interfere with our fun we will have a lovely time.

noticed on sunday that roxy were at the top of nc, well done.

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Mon Oct 14 20:04 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 25.932s 166 49.893e
Run: 24.1nm (43.6km)

anse kembe on isle ouen.

very pleasant trip sth, 0500 start. in by 1100.

unfortunatly most of this bay has been destroyed by mining, at least they have stopped here.

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Sun Oct 13 20:06 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 18.815s 166 28.647e

been to noumea to drop off our guests, now back at ile uere.

onward tomorrow, sth maybe --


Thu Oct 10 21:00 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 18.808s 166 28.635e
Run: 24.9nm (45.1km)

ile uere, stunning ilet not far from noumea --


Wed Oct 9 21:23 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 20.487s 166 51.894e
Run: 1.5nm (2.7km)

baie nord, bit breezy this afternoon. hiding from sw.

climbed to lighthouse at cap ndoua, big walk --


Tue Oct 8 19:13 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 21.069s 166 50.605e
Run: 3.2nm (5.8km)

ile casy (boisee) abandoned resort & disused nickel mine, easy walk to top of island with brown & black dog for tour guide. amazing snorkelling on coral reef with colourful fish & variety of other interesting sea creatures.

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Tue Oct 8 10:30 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 18.319s 166 50.676e
Run: 9.5nm (17.2km)

baie du carenage. very pleasant anchorage, also as far up baie de prony and able to get dinghy to waterfalls and hotpools.

arrived yesterday --


Sun Oct 6 13:48 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 19.205s 166 41.821e
Run: 8.4nm (15.2km)
Avg: 36knts
24hr: 865nm

baie ngo overcast, environmentally damaged. probably not repairable.

having a lovely time with our fantastic hosts, very relaxing, lots of love to our girls at home with nana, from erica & steve --


Sun Oct 6 13:34 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 19.294s 166 49.730e
Run: 25.8nm (46.7km)

anse serbet, baie de prony.

very attractive spot, sheltered in sw.

guests are now snorkling --


Thu Oct 3 23:45 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.384s 166 25.744e
Run: 7.2nm (13km)

back in noumea, bit breezy, not bad --


Wed Oct 2 20:24 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 12.347s 166 20.566e
Run: 19.8nm (35.8km)

back in baie maa bit breezy today, trades in. another green flash tonight, a bright one.

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Tue Oct 1 20:48 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 02.941s 166 05.017e
Run: 4.1nm (7.4km)

another day, another ile, ile page, in baie de saint-vincent, no green flash this late pm, land in the way.

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Mon Sep 30 20:54 2013 NZDT
GPS: 22 06.006s 166 07.015e
Run: 14.5nm (26.2km)

ile ndukue, another green flash (light green) --


Sun Sep 29 20:28 2013 NZDT
GPS: 21 57.737s 165 56.768e
Run: 16.7nm (30.2km)

pointe moziman, four days' three green flashs', landscape a little less exciting up here but still pretty warm. --


Sat Sep 28 18:33 2013 NZST
GPS: 22 06.695s 166 09.046e
Run: 7.8nm (14.1km)

ile abu, there are so many of these things, all stunning, love this place.

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Fri Sep 27 17:20 2013 NZST
GPS: 22 12.800s 166 12.231e
Run: 8.6nm (15.6km)

at ilot m'ba a beautiful motu surrounded by coral sand with bountiful small fish and turtles --


Wed Sep 25 19:26 2013 NZST
GPS: 22 12.612s 166 20.303e
Run: 8nm (14.5km)

left noumea this morning, our first anchorage in new cal, baie maa. quite special, almost green flash, maybe.

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Fri Sep 20 18:03 2013 NZST
GPS: 22 16.592s 166 26.395e
Run: 100.4nm (181.7km)
Avg: 4.1knts
24hr: 98.6nm

arrived in noumea, currently in port mosselle marina.

fantastic trip east 10 - 20, going noreast last night, thru havannah passage 0700 this morning.

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Thu Sep 19 17:36 2013 NZST
Speed:
7.1
knts
GPS: 20 53.703s 166 55.480e
Run: 193.5nm (350.2km)
Avg: 8knts
24hr: 191.1nm
Weather: 10 - 15kt easterly, clear skies, hot & sunny --

beam reach in paradise


Wed Sep 18 17:18 2013 NZST
Speed:
7.2
knts
GPS: 18 20.015s 168 07.490e
Run: 42.5nm (76.9km)
Weather: e 15-20, overcast, 80% --

reaching south, lumpy sea, good to be back at sea. on to new cal, via lifou.


Sat Sep 14 18:39 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 44.702s 168 18.684e
Run: 13.5nm (24.4km)

back in port vila, honeymoon over.

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Wed Sep 11 22:08 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 33.123s 168 16.844e
Run: 13.5nm (24.4km)

back at havannah, via complete, honeymoon in progress.


Wed Sep 4 20:03 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 44.703s 168 18.688e
Run: 4.7nm (8.5km)

back in vila, very nice town


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Tue Sep 3 12:39 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 41.569s 168 15.926e
Run: 9.8nm (17.7km)

just dropped anchor in mele bay, hidaway island.

nice sail from havannah, tuna running.


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Thu Aug 29 21:44 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 33.099s 168 16.875e
Run: 57.7nm (104.4km)

now back in havannah, very peaceful, early start, some old friends here.


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Wed Aug 28 20:08 2013 NZST
GPS: 16 43.610s 168 08.583e
Run: 52.9nm (95.7km)

back in the wonderful anchorage of revlieu bay, epi.

on our way back to efate for a vip and via (appointment)


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Mon Aug 26 19:23 2013 NZST
GPS: 15 57.767s 168 11.330e
Run: 1.9nm (3.4km)

moved a little south to get out of sea, still an amazing island, beautiful

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Sun Aug 25 20:04 2013 NZST
GPS: 15 56.106s 168 11.0334e
Run: 12.5nm (22.6km)

too much wind and sea at ambryn, so off to pentecost, pretty nice, all good. no other boats here.


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Sat Aug 24 19:12 2013 NZST
GPS: 16 06.505s 168 07.739e
Run: 42.8nm (77.5km)

at ambryn, nopul bay. fantastic sail, bit of volcanic haze, so can't see either cone. caught nice mahi mahi, ( don't tell dani), broke rod.


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Fri Aug 23 16:27 2013 NZST
GPS: 16 43.649s 168 08.636e
Run: 26.8nm (48.5km)

short sail today to epi, revolieu bay, very nice.

heavy overcast sky, no rain, just threat.


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Thu Aug 22 18:53 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 02.933s 168 22.244e
Run: 35.2nm (63.7km)

fantastic sail to emae island, salua bay, onwards tomorrow.


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Wed Aug 21 21:10 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 33.090s 168 16.972e
Run: 13nm (23.5km)

finally on the move again, havannah harbour, almost a home coming.

beautiful.

the villagers are the most special people.

full moon, truelly stunning.

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Thu Aug 8 9:42 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 44.261s 168 18.542e
Run: 132.7nm (240.2km)
Avg: 5.3knts
24hr: 126.5nm

arrived in port vila at 0300 this morning.

clearing in at 0900.


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Wed Aug 7 8:31 2013 NZST
Speed:
6.9kts
knts
GPS: 17 21.710s 170 16.984e
Run: 196.3nm (355.3km)
Avg: 7.8knts
24hr: 188.3nm
Weather: 10 - 20 kt ese, 50% cloud cover, 1.5m sea se --

pleasant night, temp in boat dropping, 26 degrees, easier to sleep. poled out heady


Tue Aug 6 7:30 2013 NZST
Speed:
7.5kts
knts
GPS: 16 20.214s 173 03.021e
Run: 195.4nm (353.7km)
Avg: 8.3knts
24hr: 198.9nm
Weather: 15 - 25kt se, 90% cloud cover, sea from se --

bumpy night, beam sea 2.5 - 3.0m, good progress, all well


Mon Aug 5 7:55 2013 NZST
Speed:
8.0kt
knts
GPS: 15 18.168s 175 47.141e
Run: 193.6nm (350.4km)
Avg: 9knts
24hr: 216nm
Weather: sse 20 - 25, 100% cloud cover earlier, now clearing, 75%, lightning during the early hours --

bumpy old night, sse 20 25 on the beam. good progress, all well. no tuna.


Sun Aug 4 10:24 2013 NZST
Speed:
6.5knts
knts
GPS: 14 44.155s 178 37.599e
Run: 186nm (336.7km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 172.7nm
Weather: 15kt se, 1.5m confused sea.cloud cover 50%, wind just went ahead.

champaign sailing yesterday, full main & no1 heady, lighter

conditions overnight, 1kt of current against us all night


Sat Aug 3 8:33 2013 NZST
GPS: 13 59.573s 178 42.220w
Run: 127.6nm (231km)
Avg: 8knts
24hr: 191.2nm

champagne sailing for the birthday girl today.

12 - 17kt se, perfect

fortuna can still just be seen off our port aft quarter.


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Fri Aug 2 16:32 2013 NZST
GPS: 13 34.736s 176 51.088w
Run: 45.4nm (82.2km)

en route to port vila, departed wallis 1000hr today

5 - 10kt se, motor sailing.

clear blue skies


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Sat Jul 27 17:58 2013 NZST
Speed:
Array
knts
GPS: 13 20.115s 176 13.421w
Run: 5.9nm (10.7km)

special status update for mike, hope you like where we are, very nice, flat water, nice breeze, e 10 - 15. last night in gahi, lots of rain, sw 20.


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Sun Jul 21 18:13 2013 NZST
GPS: 13 16.865s 176 09.409w
Run: 7.8nm (14.1km)

finally the weather we remember, came around to the east side of the island, stunning, blue gin clear water, ne 5kts


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Thu Jul 18 10:31 2013 NZST
GPS: 13 22.514s 176 13.318w
Run: 2.4nm (4.3km)

we have not moved far, but a very secure, sheltered anchorage, or be it 35m deep. nukuaeta island

weather has deteriorated significantly since tueday, torrential rain ( water tanks full ) wind gusting to 35kts.

the sea on the reef has to be seen to be believed, breaker bay in a big southerly comes to mind.

easing today, hopefully, if mr grib is right.

water temp still 32 degrees.


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Mon Jul 15 13:09 2013 NZST
GPS: 13 20.426s 176 13.494w
Run: 80nm (144.8km)
Avg: 4knts
24hr: 94.9nm

@ wallis ,halalo.

just got back on distracted after clearing in, hitch hiking, fun.

now out to nukuaeta island.

all good


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Sun Jul 14 16:55 2013 NZST
GPS: 14 16.322s 176 55.868w
Run: 50.2nm (90.9km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.6nm

beautiful day motor sailing, clear skies, hot.

wallis tomorrow am


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Sun Jul 14 8:58 2013 NZST
GPS: 14 48.824s 177 25.806w
Run: 101.1nm (183km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 146.8nm

heaps of rain overnight, beautiful clear morning, not a lot of wind

all well


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Sat Jul 13 16:26 2013 NZST
GPS: 15 53.165s 178 27.763w
Run: 59.1nm (107km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 180.2nm

pleasant sailing, se 10, occasional showers.

what has dani done with all the sea monsters?

very quiet out here.


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Sat Jul 13 8:34 2013 NZST
GPS: 16 30.526s 179 04.336w
Run: 109nm (197.3km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 156.5nm

heading 034m, sog 7.6kts

s 15 20kts, rain squalls.

wallis on the bow


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Fri Jul 12 15:51 2013 NZST
GPS: 16 50.832s 179 19.179e
Run: 4.9nm (8.9km)

on our way to wallis. stunning conditions. rain expected.


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Thu Jul 11 20:23 2013 NZST
GPS: 16 46.663s 179 19.842e
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)

back in savusavu on monday, off to wallis tomorrow afternoon

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Mon Jul 8 15:24 2013 NZST
GPS: 16 48.567s 179 17.169e
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)

off cousteau's resort


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Sat Jul 6 14:53 2013 NZST
GPS: 16 46.655s 179 19.839e
Run: 113.8nm (206km)

arrived back in savusavu this morning, mixed feelings, wallis next week.

spent this morning fighting with "digicel", very hopeless or very dishonest, or both.


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Mon Jul 1 10:10 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 10.883s 178 59.997w
Run: 106.3nm (192.4km)

arrived at vanua balavu

left komo early yesterday afternoon, tried to stop at lakeba, failing light, rain & se gusting to 28kts aborted the stop.


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Sat Jun 29 11:15 2013 NZST
GPS: 18 40.662s 178 37.742w
Run: 84.2nm (152.4km)

arrived at komo island 0600 this morning, another paradise, water clear as gin, doesn't taste as good.

left totoya at 1700, motor sailed all the way, expected 20 - 25kt sw did not happen.


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Thu Jun 27 16:29 2013 NZST
GPS: 18 57.341s 179 52.923w
Run: 27.8nm (50.3km)

after a week at matuku we have finally made the break to totoya island.

unfortunatly on the wind all the way.

another paradise.


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Wed Jun 19 9:52 2013 NZST
GPS: 19 09.618s 179 45.090e
Run: 87.4nm (158.2km)

arrived at matuku island, 0800 this morning, another amazing island in paradise.

stunning sunrise behind totoya

left gau @ 1700 last night

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Mon Jun 17 18:47 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 59.510s 179 14.442e
Run: 50.2nm (90.9km)

arrived at ngau island this afternoon. after checking out various possible anchorages ended up back at first choice, herald bay, how fantastic, stunning sunset / night.

tried to do sevu sevu tide too low.


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Mon Jun 10 16:25 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 16.490s 179 21.577e
Run: 1.5nm (2.7km)

moved around to dere bay, not far, but took 15nm

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Fri Jun 7 18:37 2013 NZST
GPS: 17 15.177s 179 21.646e
Run: 32.9nm (59.5km)

just arrived at koro island after a pleasant trip to windward, vatumatau bay.


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Mon Jun 3 10:57 2013 NZST
GPS: 16 46.641s 179 20.222e
Run: 110.7nm (200.4km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 145.7nm

just arrived in savusavu


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Sun Jun 2 16:43 2013 NZST
Speed:
7.6
knts
GPS: 18 13.620s 178 37.274e
Run: 32.7nm (59.2km)
Weather: 15 20kt wsw, light cloud cover, 29.8 sea temp --

on our way to savsavu, exited reef at beqa, 1300hrs, very pleasant sail


Fri May 31 9:29 2013 NZST
GPS: 18 23.139s 178 09.133e

still in malumu bay. e-ne 25 30, heavy overcast, cellsite has stopped working, must be solar.

making most of being weather bound, possibly head for savusavu sunday ????


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Thu May 30 16:33 2013 NZST
Speed:
knts
GPS: 18 23.128s 178 09.165e
Weather: 10 - 25kt e, overcast, intermittent rain

anchored in malumu bay, beqa island, fiji


Tue May 28 8:45 2013 NZST
GPS: 18 23.165s 178 09.159e
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)

back at malumu bay, plenty of rain, so tanks full.

truelly beautiful bay.

will probably stay here for a few days judging by weather reports.

thunder, lightnin, and bloddy westerlies, thought they were meant to be easterlies

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Mon May 27 11:20 2013 NZST
GPS: 18 24.030s 178 05.942e
Run: 3.8nm (6.9km)

another bay, another village, vega bay, very pleasant, no wind last night but may be off back to malumu bay as nw filling in.rain.


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Sat May 25 18:31 2013 NZST
GPS: 18 22.908s 178 09.178e
Run: 25.1nm (45.4km)

had a great sail from suva to beqa, arrived about midday, now anchored in malumu bay, sun just gone down, meet villagers this afternoon, invited for lunch tomorrow.

water temp 31.7c


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Mon May 20 8:51 2013 NZST
GPS: 18 07.440s 178 25.274e
Run: 133.4nm (241.5km)
Avg: 2.7knts
24hr: 65.6nm
Weather: overcast, hot. had to give savusavu away owing to lack of wind and less diesel. will clear customs today.

n 10kt

all good


Sat May 18 8:04 2013 NZST
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 20 02.616s 178 12.161e
Run: 149.1nm (269.9km)
Avg: 6knts
24hr: 144.7nm
Weather: variable winds, very light nne, water temp 28.9, cabin temp 27 --

variable winds

all good, still motoring


Fri May 17 7:20 2013 NZST
Speed:
5.0
knts
GPS: 22 08.512s 177 40.041e
Run: 140.7nm (254.7km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.4nm
Weather: variable winds awaiting se trades @ approx 21s, today??????????????? motored for last 24hrs, new eta savusavu monday 20/05 --

variable winds

all good


Thu May 16 8:53 2013 NZST
Speed:
4.5kt
knts
GPS: 24 08.006s 177 12.670e
Run: 218.4nm (395.3km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 168.1nm
Weather: clear skies, sailing in paradise, or be it a little slow more pleasant than monday, tuesday --

variable winds, sw 10

all good


Wed May 15 1:43 2013 NZST
Speed:
6.3
knts
GPS: 27 13.647s 176 29.866e
Run: 223.1nm (403.8km)
Avg: 15.4knts
24hr: 369.3nm
Weather: now out of low and en joying quiet slide to bula fiji --

ssw 18kt

all good


Tue May 14 11:13 2013 NZST
GPS: 29 38.861s 178 55.584e
Run: 63nm (114km)

bob making us do a chicane


Mon May 13 7:11 2013 NZST
Speed:
7.5
knts
GPS: 30 14.560s 179 43.434e
Run: 152.6nm (276.2km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 181.2nm
Weather: ese 18-30 sky clearing, low forming ahead --

ese 18-30kts

all good


Sun May 12 10:58 2013 NZST
Speed:
7.3
knts
GPS: 32 26.862s 179 51.570e
Run: 187.1nm (338.7km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 178.9nm
Weather: heavy overcast, rain, e swell --

se25 30kts

all good


Sat May 11 9:52 2013 NZST
Speed:
7.5
knts
GPS: 35 08.695s 179 51.359w
Run: 195.2nm (353.3km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 171.6nm
Weather: heavy overcast & rain, magic sailing --

se 25kts

all good


Fri May 10 6:34 2013 NZST
Speed:
7.2
knts
GPS: 37 58.13s 179 49.79w
Run: 115.7nm (209.4km)
Avg: 5.3knts
24hr: 126.6nm
Weather: sw 15, clear sky, expecting shit from behind --

sw 15kts

on the wind all day yesterday, good sailing now


Thu May 9 8:38 2013 NZST
Speed:
6.0kt
knts
GPS: 39 05.265s 178 34.744e
Run: 165.5nm (299.6km)
Avg: 7.7knts
24hr: 184.3nm
Weather: overcast --

12kt westerly

all good


Wed May 8 11:05 2013 NZST
Speed:
6.3
knts
GPS: 40 59.584s 176 41.092e
Run: 101nm (182.8km)
Weather: variable winds

variable winds

all good


Thu Apr 25 15:13 2013 NZST
GPS: 41 17.352s 174 47.095e

preparing to leave chaffers marina, wellington, for savusavu. 01 05 2013


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Distracted - fiji continued

we left koro island on 17 june and had a beautiful sail to ngau island. after a quick tiki tour around the reported anchorages, stopped in herald bay - a stunning day and bay. the sunset awesome. did sevu sevu at the village of sawaieke the next morning when the tide was high having now discovered that most of the villages are easiest to access at high tide. the chief was in the bath so we left our kava with his grandson! we left gnau at 5pm that day as the wind had veered to the ne and we wished Read more...

to use the wind to sail down to matuku island the most sw island in the lau group.
matuku island is a very sheltered harbour being inside what must have been a crater lake. arrived through the reef soon after dawn followed in by liberation (from nelson) and later 3 other yachts all of whom had sailed from suva (2 other nzrs) who were on their way to falanga (another 100 miles or so away to the east but meant to be the best island/lagoon in the lau group). not long after we were treated to a spectacular electrical storm and torrential rain so everyone was out collecting water and washing themselves!! the other boats either stayed one night only or simply had a sleep before moving on. we ended spending nearly a week here with no other boats about as we decided that there was no hurry until the wind and swells had abated and we could have a comfortable sail. the village at the head of the harbour is very small but very hospitable. chico the mayor of the village had been with the military in sinai and was a very interesting man whose family looked after us very well. on the sunday i joined them for church and gavin came in later for lunch put on by the whole village - a wonderful experience (and gourmet delight including an enormous sea crab, taro leaves done in coconut juice and island cabbage similarly). left matuku for totoya island on the 27th june having said our goodbyes and printed off some of the photos we had taken of them all. the $39 photocopier has been a very good investment and we have yet to change the colour cartridge!!. the villagers just love seeing themselves in print and such a small thing to give them in appreciation.
arrived on the western side of totoya island after a windward sail (se 15 - 20kts) about 2pm at the recommended anchorage straight in from the reef in a very pretty bay which was surprisingly sheltered. the wind eased in the evening and we were able to enjoy the beauty of the place, once again the only boat. the next morning walked across the isthmus to the eastern side of the island (following an old railway track) intending to do sevu sevu at the village on the other side but high tide meant we could not get along the foreshore to the village. so took lots of photos for a friend in nz whose father came from here. a truly beautiful island although not really one for the cruisers as the main villagers are all inside the main lagoon inside the island which is entered on the se coast and therefore very exposed to the se winds! left totoya at 5pm to sail overnight to komo island - a beautiful night sail.
komo island is very small but has a wonderful anchorage inside the reef with turquoise waters and little coral. arrived soon after dawn and spent an amazing day here in truly tropical weather. three other yachts already here - two of whom introduced themselves. we were given a mackerel from one for dinner - yum! we have been rather lazy with our fishing on passage. only spent one night here as the wind was forecast to increase to se 25kts the next day and the position of the island is such that we expected that it would not be that sheltered (veers around the headland). left at noon to sail to lacemba or failing that, to bavatu harbour in vanua balavu (the northern lau group). unfortunately, lacemba was not a viable option as the anchorage on the western side was too exposed to the strong se wind and the visibility poor with the rain squalls, so we pushed on to bavatu harbour. and what a good choice that was.
bavatu harbour is incredibly protected and very scenic, although the charts are inaccurate and entry through the reef is therefore a visual one using the leads and markers if in place. we were welcomed in by "streetcar", a yacht from the uk, who answered the vhf when we called the royal exploring isles yacht squadron. they were looking after the place for a couple of weeks. this is a small yacht club set up by tony philps, who owns the copra plantation there. he is keen for everyone visiting to use the facilities he has set up which are quite something and is also happy for visitors to walk the various tracks he maintains around the copra plantation. this includes a small village who it seems help maintain the place in a very tidy way. his home at the top of the hill is incredible and the view well worth the short walk. we were able to view the seas around us from there which we did on the second day when it was blowing 30 - 35 kts outside the reef, while we had no wind in th e inner harbour. met kate and rory off streetcar and vaughn and sharon off "reality", an american yacht, whom we spent time over drinks at the yacht club and/or walking the tracks. on the third day we visited the villagers who were making coconut oil - a labour intensive process but fascinating to watch. took lots of photos which we will post later. left bavatu harbour on the friday to sail back to savu savu on a beautiful day with a 10kt se.
arrived in savu savu the next morning and discovered that our friends lisa and lester on "obsession" (whangarie) were also there. we had been hoping to catch up with them as we met them originally in samoa on our last cruise in 2010 and ended up then going onto wallis island with them. it was a great evneing and ended up all having a chinese meal at our favorite chinese restaurant.had a great couple of days catching up and joined them on their last night anchored off cousteaus' resort. we returned to savu savu the next morning to finish re-provisioning. unfortunately the weather was not the best (rain on and off) and by the end of the week we decided to leave fiji and head north to wallis island, for some better weather hopefully. the weather window looked reasonable although wet and so the decision was made and we left savu savu on 12 july early afternoon after clearing customs.

Distracted - savu savu and koro island

left beqa island on 2 june 2013 and sailed overnight to savu savu arriving there early monday morning. a very easy downwind sail (sw 20kts) until the wind gradually died out and then motor sailed the last miles.
savu savu is very attractive and while the township small, were able to replenish diesel ($1 per litre cheaper than suva) and stores easily (including great meat from fiji meat supplies). the coprashed runs the moorings and is well organised with helpful pleasant staff. spent 4 Read more...

days there which we really enjoyed, in which time caught up with "domino 2" (tracey and jevon) again, whom we first met up with in suva, and jock and leanne off the catamaran "just in time", all from the hibiscus coast, nz. many laughs and exchange of stories was had over a beer or two at the yacht club bar!! and for the record, the best chinese meal we had tasted at a small restaurant opposite the waitua marina building.the wontons especially are truly amazing and some were known to go back again the next day for more of the same :).
left savu savu on friday 7 june and sailed in a 15kt se wind to koro island, yet again another lovely sail even if upwind. anchored in matana bay on the nw coast and went into the village of nabuna by dinghy the next morning to do our sevu sevu with the village chief (a couple of miles east). this is a beautiful deserted anchorage with only a few houses to be seen on the hills which form part of what is known as the koro seaview estate (freehold land divided into 450 lots all sold but little frequented). the amazing thing about the northern part of this island is that there are three cell towers within as many miles, so the internet access is great. we even managed to listen to the 2 all black tests on sports radio to gavin's delight! moved 1.5 miles south to dere bay (14.5 miles around the outside of the reeef)on monday 10 june and picked up a mooring put out down by one of the two small resorts in the bay. met neil and hwei- ying who own a property here and own a ketch called "koro", although now for sale. have been here ever since as it is very sheltered and attactive being the south side of the estate. had planned to move on to gau island on wednesday but gavin has an infected foot which has taken some time to start to improve, despite the "old" nurse’s treatment with 2 antibiotics (2) and then medical advice from andrew in chch. it now looks as if we may have finally got on top of it. as gavin said, we are in paradise so what is the hurry!! the weather has been a bit of a mixed bag  - se winds 25kts with rough seas for most of fiji waters the last few days so a good place to be stopped. the bigger of the 2 small resorts here only has 2 visitors, so we have been truly spoiled by the local villagers, especially jone, and donna, with beautiful fresh fruit and veggies – yum. even been eating breadfruit!! also, had a great time meeting up here again with domino 2, who just happened to come into dere bay the same day as us, then overdraft (neil and gillian) living in auckland and with whom we exchanged goodies (gave us some beautiful fresh mahi mahi), visions of johanna (bill and johanna)from maine,usa, whom we first met in tahiti in 2010 then later in wellington and today, just in time arrives too!! should be a fun night ahead! our loose plans are to head south to gau island as soon as the winds swing more to the east / north, then down to the southern lau group, namely, matuku, across to totoya, komo island, lacemba and then make our way back to savu savu slowly. so will be in fiji for a while yet it seems. we are definetly now on fiji time - what a life!

Distracted - beqa island/ lagoon

arrived at beqa island and its surrounding lagoon by way of sulphur passage on the ne side of the island on saturday 25 may after a very pleasant sail from suva with a 20kts ne wind.
anchored in malumu bay, at the head of which is a small attractive resort and further into the bay the local village, lalati. made a customary visit to the chief and were taken around the village by max, who himself had spent time in auckland playing rugby (educated at the south pacific university in suva). Read more...

the evening was beautiful until after dark when the wind filled in from the ne and by morning it was time to move, as the prevailing wind blew straight down the bay and with it an uncomfortable chop. had to forgo our invitation to have lunch with the villagers which was a pity.
motored down to vaga bay which is on the sw side of the island, through some incomplete surveyed waters but all good. anchored on the nw shore in 20 metres of water and spent a relaxing afternoon in nice weather. made a visit to the chief of the northern village (rukua) and by chance met another fijian, sai, who had lived in wellington (porirua). met his lovely family including 2 very polite boys who attend the local schools, one of which is a high school where children from villagers further away board by week. had intended spending some time exploring the bay but by the next day the wind had swung around to the nw and we decided it would be more sheltered to return to malumu bay! have been anchored in malumu ever since as a low pressure system moves across fiji with strong s/ se winds of 25-30kts gusting 35-40kts. a high pressure south of fiji is reportedly also responsible for heavy swells in fijian waters. this bay is reasonably sheltered with flat sea but the gusts still required us to take down our bimini etc. no different to cruising in the sounds except the wind and water is very warm!! so plenty of reading and catching rain water for drinking/tanks. the wind seems to be abating today (thursday) as is swinging more around to the east so we will move back to vaga bay probably tomorrow. the joy of cruising with no time limits is there is no hurry and always another day.
however, am looking forward to seeing some sunshine! moce! from distracted

Distracted - arrived in fiji!

we have finally arrived in fiji(12 days), although not in sava savu but suva.
arrived yesterday morning after an interesting trip of either no wind or too much wind - at which time we had to divert to the west for 2 days to miss the worst of a tropical low that formed south of fiji and headed directly our way!! the seas were big and made for a fast ride, although at times i was glad i was not on watch for more than 2 hours outside in the cockpit in those conditions. we had our storm sails Read more...

up and had to drop the trisail as that also became too much sail. however, fortunately all improved steadily as it does out in the ocean once the low had moved away. then no wind which meant we had to have our engine on and motor sail for about 72 hours to make any progress.
hence our entry into suva as little wind and little diesel left.
are still awaiting on clearance from customs which we are told is to be this afternoon - so then we can go ashore!! in the meantime, furiously eating up left over food which we cannot keep now we are in fiji, before the health officials confiscate it.
it was great to have a day yesterday to catch up on sleep, clean the boat up and have a wine or two - the first of the trip, so all of our livers are in good shape:) hope work is not too frantic and the wellington weather kind.
the sea temperature up here is 30 degrees and the air temperature about the same, so our bones and bodies are taking a bit of time to acclimatize, although cold liquids are the order of the day.
will keep in touch. plan to re-provision in suva with the essentials such as water, diesel etc then will make our way slowly up to savu savu.
cheers from the crew of the good ship "distracted".
regards belinda

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