Aradonna

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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Posted: Fri, 29 May 2015 - 19:24

Had a brisk sail today over to the island of Pentecost. Up to 30 knots in the straits between islands and almost becalmed behind the shadow of Ambrym island, so quite a variety! More info about our

Posted: Thu, 28 May 2015 - 22:55

The weather behaved well today with 20 knots SE, nice sailing! We took heed of David's comments about the Maskelyne islands and decided 20 knots and poor visibility with passing showers were not

Posted: Wed, 27 May 2015 - 22:19

We left the peaceful Havannah Harbour this morning, with 9 knots of wind and calm seas. Once we cleared the wind shadow of Nguna Island however, we were faced with 30-35knots and 3m swells, beam on

Posted: Tue, 26 May 2015 - 21:41

Today we had a lumpy ride around Devil's Point in winds of 30-35 knots, gusting into the early 40's. Waves were 3-4m so it was a roller coaster ride for about an hour and a half until we got around

Posted: Mon, 25 May 2015 - 17:45

Our first rainy day in three weeks, but only a little rain and still nice and warm! A short blog today before we depart tomorrow for islands further north.

Posted: Sat, 23 May 2015 - 07:34

30m from Port Vila which has a heavy cloud cover

Posted: Fri, 22 May 2015 - 08:17

leaving Dillons Bay late tonght for Efate/Port Vila

Posted: Thu, 21 May 2015 - 21:33

Enjoying a quiet bay tonight, a nice change from some of the rolly anchorages we have had recently. Dillons Bay is picturesque and the people are friendly. A great spot! For more about this area, see

Posted: Wed, 20 May 2015 - 22:43

Now in Lonanloma Bay, Tanna Island. Tomorrow we will head for Dillon's Bay, Erromango Island. For more about our adventures of the last coujple of days, check out the blog.

Posted: Mon, 18 May 2015 - 23:46

Have been exploring the surrounds of Port Resolution over the last couple of days, including a visit to Mt Yasur volcano last night. Tomorrow we will travel inland, across to the southern coast

Posted: Sun, 17 May 2015 - 11:39

Now in Port Resolution, at the island of Tanna. Anchored near Neville and Glenys on "ALBA" and Thomas and Annette on "Anke-Sophie". A bit of a blustery day here. Will go exploring on shore later and

Posted: Sat, 16 May 2015 - 07:30

wind turned to south so they left Futuna early and are on the way to Tanna, Resolution Bay

Posted: Fri, 15 May 2015 - 16:08

Enjoying the rather unusual island of Futuna. Crystal clear water with visibility of 30m plus. Sheer cliffs rise up from the bay, first to a plateau at between 300 and 400m, where the village is

Posted: Wed, 13 May 2015 - 19:20

Now in Anawamet Bay, locally known as Port Patrick. Cyclone Pam did some damage here, with waves smashing 500m inland, swamping houses and school buildings. If anyone is coming to Vanuatu, the Port

Posted: Tue, 12 May 2015 - 18:06

Enjoyed 11 hours sleep in our real bed last night, so nice to sleep without being woken up for a watch! For more about our impressions of Anelghowhat village and Mystery Island, check out the blog.

Posted: Mon, 11 May 2015 - 12:18

Had a lovely moonlit night for our last night of sailing, with a steady sailing breeze. We stopped about 11.30pm last night, about 20 NMiles from land and let ourselves drift with a tiny sail towards

Posted: Mon, 11 May 2015 - 07:33

12nm from Aneityum and waiting for light

Posted: Sun, 10 May 2015 - 09:05

Happy Mothers Day Mum! and to all the Mum's out there! We have a beautiful day here, sunny skies, calm seas and a nice SE sailing breeze. Have a great day!

Posted: Sat, 9 May 2015 - 17:05

Motored through the night in light variable winds, finally picked up the southerly winds (on the western side of the low) at 7am, so now have sailing winds again to take us to Aneityum. Glad we

Posted: Sat, 9 May 2015 - 07:35

eta Monday in Aneityum

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