Sand with patches of coral. Anchor in about 13 metres a bit out from shore to avoid coral. Dinghy access to Lamap (when tide is in at least) by the sandy beach on the point or use the wharf at Port Sandwich - there is another anchorage here also. Lamap is fairly run down but has a small shop and an airstrip nearby with flights on Mondays and Thursdays. From our anchorage we could just see the glow of the volcano on Ambrym at night and earlier at dusk got to watch many small bats flying out across the bay.

Best protection from northerly sector winds with good holding in muddy sand in about 13 metres. The entire bay is surrounded by mangroves and seems to be a bit of a nursery for sharks as we had a number of small ones hanging off the stern at night. We were also visited by a small sea snake. No beaches for landing but a good place for a party on board as no locals to disturb.

Anchor in 4m over sand in a pretty, small bay. The reef is not worth snorkelling as is almost entirely dead with little life. The best shelter from the sea is at the southern end of the bay. The village is home to "Prophet Tomases" who has been preaching and carving here since 1996. He seemed very keen to share his story with us, dressing up specially and donning one of his hand carved crowns with one of the women translating his story and a little of his preaching. He showed us into his small worshipping hut filled with and surrounded by his religious carvings which is quite an experience.

Anchor in about 10 metres in sand. Very protected from waves and swell but open to southerly quarter winds. Between a small island (home to just three families) and the main island of Malakula. There was lots of activity the day we were there as everyone was out fishing and tending the gardens on Malakula in preparation for the weekly collection for selling in the markets in Vila. Make sure you have things to gift or trade with the locals as we had many visits.

Anchor in 4m over sand in a pretty, small bay. The reef is not worth snorkelling as is almost entirely dead with little life. The best shelter from the sea is at the southern end of the bay. The village is home to "Prophet Tomases" who has been preaching and carving here since 1996. He seemed very keen to share his story with us, dressing up specially and donning one of his hand carved crowns with one of the women translating his story and a little of his preaching. He showed us into his small worshipping hut filled with and surrounded by his religious carvings which is quite an experience.

Large bay, anchor in 8-10 metres in sand. We anchored outside the village on the north side of the river which comes out of a large lagoon (quite pretty to explore by dinghy). The village has a small shop and we were told there is a market on Friday mornings. Two flights a week operate out of the airstrip here - Mondays and Thursdays. The agent Douglas has a home up near the air strip. Digicel phone reception but internet almost non-existent. No TVL reception.