[password] Boatfloat66

[position] 15 32.708S 168 08.837E

[speed] 0knts

[heading] 0T

[status] Yesterday was a busy day. We started with a fresh water prawn safari with Barry, diving for prawns in waterfall pools. We found ourselves back at the boat by 10.30 with a kg of prawns looking at a sparkling ocean and moderate winds. So the decision was made and preparations commenced for departure to Pentecost but not before our final duties were completed for the people of Maewo. As I prepared the boat Kris typed, printed and laminated fliers for Barry's prawn safari endeavour (500VT per person), which we then delivered before making a detour to Asanvari to drop off some diluted detergent to Erica for her caterpillar ravaged cauliflowers.

After a 'champagne' sail at hull speed across Lolvavavana Passage (yes I spelled that correctly) we anchored in Loltong Bay. A well dressed local sailed across to us in his Opti for an introductory chat and village orientation. As it turns out he is the manager of the local 'Yacht Club' directly in from us. More to follow on that today.

The highlight for Kris today was to have been a sleep in. So much for that. We seem to have found a village of morning people. The village drumming club starts before the sun is up and reception of Drum FM is very clear out in the bay. ("Hours of Ad free drumming to help you greet the sun") I assume anyone here who wasn't a morning person ended their suffering long ago.

[weather) 10kt SE, 0m swell, 100% cloud, 1012 baro
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