Allegresse

Allégresse is a Bruce Clarke 42, built of Kauri in 1983. She's been an Auckland boat all her life until recently bought by Wellington based owners Mike and Tracey Carter. Allégresse will be heading to Fiji and Vanuatu this coming winter.

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Posted: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 - 14:33

Anchored at Cukuvou Bay, Yadua Island after a fast sail from Cocoanut Point. Nice BBQ on the beach last night with two Scandavian boats. Wind is ~20kt ESE.

Posted: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 - 16:44

Left Savusavu this morning after a long weekend re provisioning, boat chores and meeting 'new' yachties. We are heading in the general direction of the Yasawas, currently anchored at Cocoanut Point

Posted: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 - 17:27

Arrived back in Savusavu after a great run with the kite - top speed 8.6 knots. TC already has the laundry in the queue - hoping that we will have it back in a timely fashion. Time to stock up the

Posted: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 - 20:38

Last night and tonight on a mooring at Paradise Resort - one of the few that are yacht friendly. A meal ashore for the first time in six weeks, some diving at Rainbow reef for Mike and and massage

Posted: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 - 18:32

After a morning exploration ashore at Buakonikai, we headed to Kioa Island. A whole 7nM! A rapid reach across - 7knots boat speed in a 15-18kt south easterly, with only the headsail up:-) We are

Posted: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 - 17:47

After a very relaxing weekend swimming, snorkel ling, paddle boarding and exploring at Albert Cove, we have moved on to Catherine Bay via Nuku where we had to 'check-in'. In addition we dropped Sam

Posted: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 - 21:54

Great early morning hike with guide at Cobia Island before moving onto Rabi Island (Ranbi) - anchored at Port Albert - terrific spot. A juxtaposition of cultures: simple island life ( simplest we

Posted: Thu, 4 Sep 2014 - 20:28

Arrived Budd Reef after a great night sail. At anchor at Cobia Island having first done sevusevu at the village on Tuvuca Island. Wind E8-10kts.

Posted: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 - 21:24

On passage overnight from Lakeba to Budd Reef (Tuvuca Island). Wind E10-12kts, slight sea.

Posted: Tue, 2 Sep 2014 - 22:47

Arrived in Lakeba (Lakemba) this afternoon. Light easterlies to start - even had the spinnaker up and the neanbag out on the foredeck until the wind died out. We entered the pass at Tabou - this is

Posted: Mon, 1 Sep 2014 - 19:24

Anchored at Komo - just a short run today.

Posted: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 - 18:29

Anchored in a lovely sheltered anchorage at the west end of Namuka I Lau after a lovely sail from Fulaga in company with Vixen 7 and Tusi 2. The whole bay is just 4m deep. We'll part company with

Posted: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 - 21:54

Still in Fulaga although looking for a weather opportunity to leave heading back north. Great drift snorkel through the pass the day after we arrived, but it has been too windy and 'cold' to partake

Posted: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 - 19:00

Arrived Fulaga this morning after a great overnighter! The anchorage is busy at least 7 boats! Went ashore to do sevusevu. Roughly 20 minute walk. Feel a bit 'processed'. Did sevusevu (this time we

Posted: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 - 05:20

Log at 23:00 20/8: Left Vanua Balavu heading for Fulaga (Vulanga). An overnight sail approximately 110nM. Great conditions 10-12knots easterly most of the afternoon with an average of 7.5 knots. The

Posted: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 - 20:17

Currently anchored in Little Bay on the North East end of the island. The past week has been busy socially, having caught up with Slice of Heaven, Vixen 7 and Tusi 2. Walks in Bavatu and from

Posted: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 - 18:27

Weligalala was as expected - lumpy except 3 hours either side of low water - so we had a solid 6 hours sleep. Sailed down to Vanua Balavu this morning in 20-25kts ESE - so hard on the wind

Posted: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 - 18:27

After a lovely 36 hours at Matagi Island (great snorkelling and nice beaches) we took advantage of SSE winds today to head east. Anchored at Welailala Reef before heading to Vanua Balavu tomorrow

Posted: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 - 14:53

A very showery day today. Pootled around to Matagi (pronounced Maa-tangi) this morning. Tricky little anchorage but we have put a stern anchor out. Off to explore the reef and island when it stops

Posted: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 - 08:33

Report for 6/8/14: We were headed to Vianni Bay but after hearing from some friends that they possibly weren't leaving SavuSavu just yet we decided to make the most of the weather and head further

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