Aradonna

Aradonna

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Aradonna is a Young 43 centre cockpit sloop. Karl and Heather sailed her to Tonga, Wallis and Fiji in 2014. It was an amazing experience! In 2015 we sailed our floating home to Vanuatu and New Caledonia. In 2017 we will sail to Tonga again and on to Fiji to visit the Lau Group.

Recent Updates

Aradonna - October 3, 2015
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Happy Birthday Mum! Have a wonderful day, we are thinking of you xx

Aradonna - October 2, 2015
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Back in the marina at Port Moselle, Noumea after a wonderful week exploring the southern lagoon with our friends Graeme and Sue.

Aradonna - September 24, 2015
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For the last 3 days we have been in the city of Noumea, we have re-stocked our supplies, had fun with our friends on Distracted and enjoyed the social life on the marina meeting old friends and ... Read More
Aradonna - September 20, 2015
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We had a very easy two day passage to New Caledonia and have been enjoying the spectacular southern lagoon area over the last two days. Sunny skies, flat seas, gentle sailing breeze, pretty bays ... Read More
Aradonna - September 18, 2015
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100m of motoring last night and about to go into Havannah Pass.

Aradonna - September 17, 2015
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on passage to new cal. Lumpy for first 12hrs but OK after

Aradonna - September 16, 2015
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motoring away from port Vila heading to new Cal

Aradonna - September 15, 2015
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will they leave today? Stay tuned!

Aradonna - September 12, 2015
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Ready to depart for New Caledonia, just waiting for the right weather now. Looks like we will set sail on Wednesday 16th September at this stage. More about our week in the blog.

Aradonna - September 8, 2015
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Arrived back into Vanuatu on Saturday, now getting ready to sail to New Caledonia. For some insights into our travels, check out the blog.

Aradonna - July 30, 2015
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Watched the Independence Day parade this morning and the parachute jumpers. Celebrations go on all day. Meanwhile we are gearing up for a few changes as we head to Europe. More about our Europe trip ... Read More
Aradonna - July 28, 2015
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Back in Port Vila. Managed to sneak around Devils Point at slack tide this morning so not too bumpy this time. A wrap up of our Vanuatu visit is in the blog.

Aradonna - July 27, 2015
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A calm evening, just around the corner from Port Vila now. We had an actioned-packed day today - more in the blog.

Aradonna - July 26, 2015
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Now at Nguna (Noona) Island after a day of sailing close to the wind to head south from Epi. Highlight of the trip was catching an 80cm Yellow Fin Tuna on the way. More in the blog.

Aradonna - July 24, 2015
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We waved a fond farewell to the Maskelynes this morning and motored SE into a sporty headwind for 4 hours. Now in Revolieu Bay on Epi Island. Sheltered and pretty here with an interesting reef to ... Read More
Aradonna - July 23, 2015
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Now at Uliveo Island in the Maskelynes, home to 1000 people and loads of clams!

Aradonna - July 21, 2015
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Back in the Maskelyne islands, our favourite part of Vanuatu. Three other boats with us in Awei Island, having fun!

Aradonna - July 19, 2015
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Yesterday we sailed, motored, sailed, motored, sailed and eventually got to Ambym Island in light winds. Stayed the night at Ranon, under the glow of the active volcano, Mt Marum.

Aradonna - July 17, 2015
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Arrived in Loltong Bay this morning, in the northern part of Pentecost Island. We have had a day full of surprises and have been very lucky to witness a once a year event - more in the blog.

Aradonna - July 16, 2015
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Our second night at Asanvari Bay, Maewo Island. A very pretty spot with a waterfall roaring down the mountain in the corner of the bay.

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