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[position] 19 46.6S 174 21.1W
[weather] 15kts SE
[status] This morning we have departed the Haapai group, bound for Vavau. We are all sad to say goodbye to these great island as the last weeks cruising has been amazing thanks to the trade winds being lighter.
We made a bee line for Limu which is a very isolated perfectly formed atoll having a lot of current with crystal clear water all around. We found many shells in good condition washed up on the shore. Next stop was Uonukuhihifo Is. many great drinking coconuts were found as we circumnavigated the island by foot coming across many wild pigs in the process. I went for a paddle surf on the reef but struggled with the current in the main pass running at excess of 3 kts. So we picked up anchor and moved a a mile down to Tofanga Is. where we found this great sand bar and nice rolling waved coming in, Loren was able to catch many great waves while standing up for the first time. We all had so much fun surfing these waves our friends on Midnight sun came out at 8.30 the next morning to partake in fun.
A quick surf then ran back to Revilo picked up the anchor and zoomed up the coast through narrow passes all into the sun, so lucky in had a good track saved from our last trip. We still found more shallow spots along the way though.
A quick clear out at customs in Pangai some fruit, no veg as usual then up to the northern most island for a 4:30 am departure. The bay was a little rolley with our anchor chain hooking the odd coral head. A small humpback payed us a visit while anchored, and while I write this another big Humpback just came up for a breath 20m off our stern.

Vavau here we come!

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