Blinder

BLINDER is a Bavaria 49 owned by Jude and Grant and she is our second home. We spend the NZ winters cruising glorious Fiji and love it!

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Posted: Fri, 17 May 2019 - 16:57

Well Blinders back in the water and another fiji cruising season begins. Enjoying the warm waters and sunshine. Hanging out at Musket for a week or so while we get a few boat jobs done in between our

Posted: Mon, 8 Oct 2018 - 11:21

Hanging off a morning at Musket for a few days. Blinders a very quite boat , Nip and Louise left a few days ago and then yesterday we farewelled Obsession who are looking at heading back to NZ. Have

Posted: Mon, 1 Oct 2018 - 14:37

Enjoying a few days at Likukliku the water is glorious. Giant puffer fish, Octopus and plenty more just off the boat. Peter and Louise are aboard so lots of fun and there’s been some great card games

Posted: Sun, 23 Sep 2018 - 16:02

Well more fun has been had that’s for sure. Had a fabulous week exploring with Obsession with lots of games and beach activities. Sailed over the Bligh waters yesterday heading for Denarau to pick up

Posted: Sun, 16 Sep 2018 - 12:31

At Cousteaus waiting to head west tomorrow. Big day on Blinder yesterday as have had a leaking stern seal which was replaced with a huge effort from Lester and Lisa off Obsession. Happy boat and very

Posted: Fri, 14 Sep 2018 - 07:44

A sunny day yesterday which was unexpected so we jumped in a cab and went around to Devodara Beach which is a great kiting spot. Perfect conditions and no one around except the locals netting who

Posted: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 - 16:26

Back in Savusavu after another lovely week cruising the north and catching up with friends along the way, Interlude at Paradise then Pzazz at Cousteaus. Had a great snorkel off Cousteaus yesterday

Posted: Sat, 1 Sep 2018 - 16:40

Anchored in beautiful Matagi. Have been here a couple of times but had forgotten how truly stunning it is and how fab the snorkeling is right off the back of the Blinder. Crystal clear waters makes

Posted: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 - 15:17

Just anchored in Naiviivi bay after 4 lovely days at Namata bay. Meet Thomas and his family, he is part of the Mitchell family who own the bay and we were totally spoilt with fresh fruits and

Posted: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 - 15:00

Motor sailed to Qamea today and now anchored in lovely big bay on the SW corner. Caught a mahi-mahi on the way which always makes the trip so much more fun. Lovely afternoon to chill out and enjoy

Posted: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 - 10:13

Another glorious day. Viani Bay at its best, no wind and glassy calm. Went for a cool snorkel out on the reef yesterday lots of lovely healthy corals. Will probably head over to Somosomo tomorrow for

Posted: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 - 09:58

Had a couple of lovely days in Albert Cove, cant see us moving for awhile. Enjoying the beautiful anchorage and wonderful company.

Posted: Sun, 12 Aug 2018 - 14:44

Just back from a lovely snorkel out by the pass. Had an awesome 2 dives yesterday, Kutu reef and cabbage patch. Weather is just perfect which makes exploring this area so much fun. Some great game

Posted: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 - 10:07

Love this bay, some of the prettiest coral bombies which makes swim club a real treat. Looking at moving to Viani this arvo to maybe go for another dive.

Posted: Thu, 9 Aug 2018 - 14:02

Have had a lovely couple of days hanging out here with Obsession. Some great snorkeling just of the boat and went for a cool dive today with Lisa and Lester.

Posted: Fri, 3 Aug 2018 - 16:09

Well we didn’t land the mahi-mahi but had a great trip to Makogai. Left there the following morning at first light and a nice sail across to Savusavu getting in just in time for lunch. Caught up with

Posted: Wed, 1 Aug 2018 - 11:00

After 4 great days kiting at Nananu-I-cake (always windy ) and lots of socializing on the sandpit we are off to Savusavu via Makogai. A stunning day blue skies 10knts easterly all we need know is a

Posted: Sat, 28 Jul 2018 - 07:41

Had a fabulous trip up from Vuda yesterday, dolphins a nice walu for dinner and a stunning sunset. Got into anchorage about 730pm to then enjoy the full moon. Woken up to plenty off wind, Grant

Posted: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 - 08:18

Had a stunning windless week cruising the Yasawas with Gail and Pete. Magical sunsets, wakeboarding, squidding, games and lots of laughs. Had a great sail back down on wednesday and now back at

Posted: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 - 13:09

Anchored in the stunning Somosomo bay. Grant and Pete went bush bashing this morning trying to find the track across the island, got 1/2way then lost it. Gail and I circumnavigated the bay snorkling

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