Slice Of Heaven

Slice Of Heaven is a Schionnings 43' Power Catamaran built by the owners and launched in 2009. Powered by 2 x D3 160hp Volvos with a crossing speed of 10kts and a range of 1700nm. Has been our live aboard around the North Island for the past 6 years. Over to Fiji for the 2014 season moving around most of the islands, great trip thanks to helpful experienced cruising friends.

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Posted: Fri, 4 Mar 2016 - 00:00

Spent the last month or so catching up with summer cruising friends, diving and fishing, plus meet some of the Fiji connections. Back at Marsden cove as we want to visit Wanaka (South Island) for the

Posted: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 - 00:00

Choice spot inside at Rangiputa, very clear water and great fishing grounds. After spending a few weeks in the Rangaunu Bay area between Cape Karikari and Houhura we had to move for the on coming

Posted: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 - 00:00

At Whangaroa catching up with the summer cruisers. Waiting for 3 others to move on up. Time to check out the flounder and other local delicacies. Then further North.

Posted: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 - 00:00

Start of the second part of summer cruising up the Far North after 4 weeks in Rangiora house / horse sitting! Water temp finally up as prior to Xmas, Nov it was very low, was just climbing as we

Posted: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 - 00:00

<p>At Whangaroa after all the tripping around on the mainland. Managed to score a few crays, lots of Packhorse of crays of size but left those for another day as some say not as tasty.</p>

Posted: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 - 00:00

After a great run at Barrier, back at Marsden Cove for a trip to Christchurch and Wanaka with chilly bin of crays and scallops to catch up with family for the pre Xmas thing. Then re stock SOH ready

Posted: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 - 00:00

Down to Rangiwhakaea Bay from Bay of Islands via Marsden Cove to the Needles at Gt Barrier Is. Water temp is all over the place from 14.5c to 18c. Big jelly fish at the Needles. Snapper fishing

Posted: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 - 00:00

Having scrubbed and washed all the Fiji sugar cane ash off SOH we are at Orokawa Bay and Opunga dancing from one side to other to shelter from cold gusty 30knt westerlies. It's just a reminder we are

Posted: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 - 10:30

<p>Arrived Marsden Point marina</p>

Posted: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 - 00:00

heading 164M Speed 13Kts. Flat calm for run into Marsden Cove Marina. Enjoying sunrise with capucchino. Will be a 4 days 22hrs run this time. And 1415lts of fuel. Great trip and experince thanks to a

Posted: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 - 00:00

position; 29 19.5390s 175 35.7084e What a run Blue sky Flat mirror calm sea. No wind. Fired up the after burners and running at 13kts. Record run of 302Nms for 24 hours. Boys are ready to water ski

Posted: Mon, 3 Nov 2014 - 12:41

What a difference a day makes. From been tossed around to clam as with a following long 1.5m swell. Bacon and eggs for brunch, and able to walk around freely and enjoy the ride. Long may it last. We

Posted: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 - 14:04

Just passing Denerau , leaving Fiji for Marsden Cove.

Posted: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 - 00:00

Back again to Musket Cove, ideal for getting sorted for crossing in a week or 2 time. Hot sunny days, hope NZ is warming up.

Posted: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 - 00:00

At Navadra Is which is deserted and small so gives the feeling of being 'castaway'. Beautiful white beaches, palm trees with fine sand on both sides and a tiny isthmus that is awash at high tide

Posted: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 00:00

Back at Musket Cove on the Marina. On way back found a very attractive bit of snorkelling reef out near Cloud 9, a floatting booze barge anchored out wide with the younger set and not so young

Posted: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 - 00:00

At Monuriki Is where the film Castaway -Tom Hanks was made, you can see why with it's majestic steep backdrop of mini mountains plunging down to the pure white sand. First time we have had the

Posted: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 - 00:00

In and out from Mana Is with it's tight S bend 20m wide entrance, well posted but still keeps you on your toes. Checking out various dive spots, one of which is called Pam's Reef and we took Pam

Posted: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 - 00:00

At the collection point of who's who in the cruising word at Musket Cove. Must have been quite a show when they had the Musket Cove regatta week as it is still busy with cruisers. Had a great dive

Posted: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 - 00:00

Over to Malolo Is the big tourist attraction for vacationers galore. Was a bit windy from the usual SE at Musket Cove so went further past and sheltered around from the Funky Fish resort. Big new

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