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position: 17 41.0651s 177 23.3610e date: 17/06/2014
Cast off NZ at 1200hrs and tied up at 1200hrs 5 days later Vuda Point Fiji
safe and sound thanks to a great crew. Maintained a constant 9.5knts in a
confused sea state. Used 1420lts of diesel with 600lts spare, so all good.

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position: 18 53.2719s 178 27.7911e date: 02/07/2014
At Nabouwalu Bay Ono dropping off one of our a medical boxes donated via the
people of New Zealand. Invited to check out the 'medical hut' which was a
locked 2m X 2m shed with one bench and many health posters decorating the
walls and one small first aid kit the type you may in your car. So the large
box of supplies was promptly opened and Milikere the nurse set about
displaying her new found supplies.

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position: 18 45.8920s 178 31.5756e date: 09/07/2014
At Dravuni Is. I was helping a local diving for fish into our dinghy as I
had another Medical Aid box to deliver to the island of Dravuni top end of
Astrolabe Reef Kandavu. When a very small fish (one of his catch) spiked me
and all hell let loose, it felt at first I had really banged my shin then
shooting pain and straight to my groin. Not good. Back to boat now in a
strong squall plus a lee shore. Irene had to contend we me giving orders
-who me! And me in agony with the Fijian Isaac saying "its Ok in an hour or
two boss" which at that point I would not believe anybody.
Hot water on leg, off to shelter boat and upon a chance meeting another
yacht, first connection since leaving Mainland Fiji. These people, Mike and
Karen (SV Beau Soleil) veterans at this stuff and knew meds came to sort out
what we had onboard. Two weeks to recover.

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position: 18 06.5991s 178 23.7598e date: 13/07/2014
At Bay of Islands Lami across from Suva, had to wait for parts to arrive.
Not a bad spot to wait, as we had access to a mooring with a broken down
Police dock, complete with a sunbathing snake. Surrounded in thick bush clad
tiny islands with a few bats at night, much to one crew members concern.
Spent time, via taxi in Suva town being chased by every hawker in town until
we got the hang of NO. Great Restaurant up high at the back of Suva called
Governors House. Gave it a few nudges over the ensuing days.

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position: 17 35.777s 178 59.469e date: 25/07/2014
At Wakaya Is. It was a M.T.T.S. Day - Manta Turtle Tuna Shark great dive on
edge of entrance at Wakaya thanks to Jock (JIT). Beautifully groomed beach,
but a private Island, so no visitors.[END]