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.

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Aradonna - July 15, 2015
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Moved out of the Lolowai lagoon at high tide yesterday afternoon and spent the night in Vanihe Bay. We will explore this bay this morning before sailing to Asanvari Bay on Maewo Island. We had a bit ... Read More
Aradonna - July 13, 2015
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Now in Ambae Island, or Aoba Island, depending on which chart you look at! Tucked inside a very protected lagoon called Lolowai. Had a bit of trouble getting inside the lagoon yesterday, read the ... Read More
Aradonna - July 10, 2015
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Yesterday we moved to Lonnoc Bay, Hog Harbour, along with friends from yacht Mawari.

Aradonna - July 8, 2015
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After 6 nights at anchor in the peaceful lagoon behind Oyster Island, we ventured out into the sunshine today for a dive at Aese Island. The last two days have been full of adventure and WOW ... Read More
Aradonna - July 7, 2015
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a great place to be in this wx. Oyster is

Aradonna - July 5, 2015
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Enjoying the lagoon behind Oyster Island with 5 other yachts. Trigger, Mawari, Elan, Frieda and a boat with no name but a Welsh couple on board - all very friendly cruising couples sharing ... Read More
Aradonna - July 2, 2015
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Safely tucked into the lagoon behind Oyster Island. Warm day and pleasant evening, rain is forecast for tomorrow, but wait and see. Previous forecasts of rain have only resulted in a few dry showers!

Aradonna - June 30, 2015
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We are now in Surundu Bay, on Santo Island. A wonderfully sheltered spot, you would never believe it is blowing a gale outside! We have had a busy couple of days since arriving in Santo, to see more ... Read More
Aradonna - June 28, 2015
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Aradonna - June 27, 2015
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Arrived in Port Stanley, Malekula Island today and will continue our journey north to Santo early in the morning. Highlight of the trip north so far was an amazing day yesterday in the Maskelyne ... Read More
Aradonna - June 26, 2015
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Enjoying the tranquility of Vanbuai Bay, Sanko Island in the Maskelyne group. Will stop here for the day and have a dive in the crystal clear water before heading further north tomorrow. In the last ... Read More
Aradonna - June 23, 2015
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Safely tucked up in Havannah Harbour waiting for the big blow to pass before we head up to Santo. This is a very picturesque and sheltered harbour with great snorkeling - and the sun is shining - so ... Read More
Aradonna - June 21, 2015
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In Havannah Hbr waiting until front goes through

Aradonna - June 21, 2015
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In Matapu Bay, Havannah Harbour with absolutely no wind at all. The water is like glass. Overcast and very still as we wait for the front that is due tomorrow. As soon as the front is gone, we will ... Read More
Aradonna - June 15, 2015
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Enjoying diving and relaxing at Moso Island. Beautiful reef and sheltered from the 30 knot SE winds. Sunny skies and all is well :-)

Aradonna - June 11, 2015
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Happy Days in Vanuatu! All went well for our Wedding on 9th June! For more details, check out the blog!

Aradonna - June 7, 2015
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Back in Port Vila ready to collect our friends Pieter and Sarah who are arriving today and will stay with us for the next two weeks. After a month of mainly sunshine, today is a bit of a grey day ... Read More
Aradonna - June 5, 2015
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After spending the last 3 weeks delivering seeds and fishing gear and educational materials to as many places as possible - we are now taking time to relax and enjoy! There are now 47 villages spread ... Read More
Aradonna - June 2, 2015
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Have been unplugged from communications for the last few days - just soaking up the wonderful world around us! Now in Lelepa Island - for more about our travels, the people and the creatures we have ... Read More
Aradonna - May 31, 2015
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We have found paradise in the Maskelyne Islands. Tranquil bay, clear water, coral reef, colourful fish. Tropical rain forest, sweet bird song, sandy beach. A fantastic place to be.

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