Fluenta

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Fluenta is a Stevens 47 with a Canadian family of five onboard: Max and Elizabeth with children Victoria (16), Johnathan (14) and Benjamin (6 years). Our blog is at SV-Fluenta.blogspot.ca

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Fluenta - June 26, 2017
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A rather bumpy upwind passage to Efate last night and anchored early this morning

Fluenta - June 23, 2017
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Back to our our anchorage to the north of Epi Island hiding from the swell.

Fluenta - June 23, 2017
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A belated post. We moved to Paama Island this morning as it is known for its sand drawing but the anchorage was also untenable with the continued SW swell. Consolation prize however was two big ... Read More
Fluenta - June 22, 2017
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Unplanned move to a new anchorage day as the wind and swell went SW turning Lamen Bay into an uncomfortable lee shore (but perhaps good surfing). Wind backing now back so should go back to normal ... Read More
Fluenta - June 21, 2017
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Anchored in Lamen Bay of Epi Island as we slowly make our way to Efate.

Fluenta - June 16, 2017
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After a rolly night between the fringing reef and island in not ideal holding we are now tucked into a small bay in front of the Lutes village (the main village of the Maskelynes - even tin on the ... Read More
Fluenta - June 15, 2017
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Saw the dugongs at the last anchorage but now moved along. Anchored between Uliveo Island and the fringing reef. Will take the dingy into Lutes village tomorrow to see if we can get Fluenta into ... Read More
Fluenta - June 11, 2017
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Anchored off Ambrym in the lee of the active volcano Mt Marum

Fluenta - June 9, 2017
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Anchored near Landot on Pentecost Island in hope of seeing the Land Diving tomorrow.

Fluenta - June 9, 2017
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Heading towards Pentecost Island in what is supposed to be calm seas and wind.

Fluenta - June 6, 2017
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Anchor down again just before sunset finally finding a reasonable anchorage.

Fluenta - June 6, 2017
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Buddy boating with Honey who were dropping off some locals on northern Maewo. We tried anchoring in this location but it was totally unsuitable in this wind and swell.

Fluenta - June 3, 2017
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Anchor down Ansanvari Bay. Lots of waterfalls visible during the passage and one visible in the anchorage. Not in atolls anymore ...

Fluenta - June 3, 2017
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Departed Luganville during the night and heading towards Maewo. Forecast on both GRIB models we use show light winds. Getting 14 to 16 kts of wind so sailing around the leeward of Aoba for a more ... Read More
Fluenta - May 29, 2017
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Anchor down in front of Luganville. Awaiting Customs clearance. A bouncy passage with lots of unsettled weather. Ironic the biggest challenge was slowing the boat down so as to not arrive in the ... Read More
Fluenta - May 27, 2017
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Wind back on again. Heading towards Luganville, Vanuatu.

Fluenta - May 23, 2017
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Anchor down at Tikopia while we wait for the trade winds to return. Greeted by fishermen in small sailing canoes and given two tuna.

Fluenta - May 22, 2017
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A nice sail last night and through most of the day as the wind eased. As the wind backed rapidly to NE and NW and eased to 3 to 5 kts we motored for a few hours and are now hove-to. Perfect time ... Read More
Fluenta - May 22, 2017
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As the winds eased to 4 kts TWS resorted to motoring for a few hours today. Sailing again since late afternoon as the wind came back despite the forecast for very light winds.

Fluenta - May 21, 2017
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Some good progress in the beginning of the day but squally with big, usually unfavourable, wind shifts since early afternoon.

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