[password]Tusi2284
[position]17 34.85S 149 37.20W
{speed}0kn
[headimg]000T
[weather]NE 3kn, seas 0m, cloud cover 80%, baro 1015 dropping
[status]We're now anchored in a designated anchorage area immediately to the north of marina Taina. We entered through the southern pass, Taapuna pass, and were immediately faced with dozens of locals on paddle boards, kayaks, wakas, etc. Tomorrow is supposed to be a Public holiday so if today was a working day then navigating the harbour tomorrow might be a real hazard. Fortunately I don't think we will have to move from where we are now. I was wrong about the front in my previous report, it is still to the west of us and providing another spectacular lightning display. We also identified the bird that hitched a ride on our outboard, It was a red-footed boobie probably a juvenile. It left this morning then came back for an hour or so then left permanently. We had no luck getting a berth at the marina Taina or getting one of the marina's moorings; all full up according to the marina office. There are literally hundreds of boats, almost all yachts, visible from our anchorage. Many have been unattended for a long time with long weed growth below their water lines. Tomorrow we'll get the dingy into action and explore the place. The main things we need are fuel and internet both of which might have to wait until Friday FPtime.
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