Gigi

Island Packet 440
Crew Paul & Karen - Living aboard since April 2010

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Posted: Wed, 9 Aug 2017 - 00:00

Volivoli Point -first time we have taken the dingy ashore as it's usually too windy. Nice Fish & Chips and cold beers for lunch at the resort

Posted: Sun, 6 Aug 2017 - 00:00

Vitu Levu Bay - off Navuniivi Village which we visit each time we come to Fiji. The village was a happening place with rebuilding of homes (only 15 were left from the 72 after Cyclone Winston)

Posted: Fri, 4 Aug 2017 - 00:00

Lovely motor/sail to Makogai. Anchored off Dalice which suffered greatly in Cyclone Winston. There is only a small number of men here rebuilding all the houses that were lost. The women and

Posted: Thu, 3 Aug 2017 - 00:00

Anchored off Cousteau's resort to enable an early start tomorrow morning

Posted: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 - 19:51

Day 8 NZ to Fiji - Arrived safely in Savusavu at 1600 after sailing through the southern islands with gusty conditions. In the morning there was low cloud and drizzle that reduced visibility for a

Posted: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 - 16:42

Day 7 NZ to Fiji - The wonderful sailing conditions continue. Enjoyed a clear sky last night with thousands of stars. The only disappointment was not landing the fish on my trolling line this

Posted: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 - 15:57

Day 6 NZ to Fiji - Great sailing with full headsail, staysail and double reefed main for the last 24 hours. All well onboard.

Posted: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 - 16:51

Day 5 NZ to Fiji - Before dark last night we reduced our sails to the staysail and reefed main sail. Whilst this reduces our speed it also reduced the heel of the boat and the frequency of waves into

Posted: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 - 16:48

Day 4 NZ to Fiji - There are 2 great sounds on a boat. One when the motor turns on and the second when it turns off. Just after 9pm last night we switched the engine off and enjoyed the sound of the

Posted: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 - 14:45

Day 3 NZ to Fiji - Still motoring but making good progress. Expecting winds to pick up late today.

Posted: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 - 12:39

Day 2 NZ to Fiji - our second 24 hour period has seen the wind drop and seas flatten out. Not enough wind to keep Gigi at a respectable passage speed so we have been motoring. It has made for a

Posted: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 - 15:21

Day 1 NZ to Fiji - a light rain shower as we passed Russell. One tack to clear Tikitiki Rock and we were out of the Bay of Islands. The wind was strong from SW and our course being NE meant that Gigi

Posted: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 - 10:03

Take 2 - Cleared Customs this morning and on our way!

Posted: Sun, 11 Jun 2017 - 15:50

Berth G31 in Bay Of Islands Marina, Opua. Our last stop north until we check-out of NZ.

Posted: Mon, 5 Jun 2017 - 18:40

In Marsden Cove Marina. After checking out we discovered an electrical fault that has prevented our NZ departure.

Posted: Sun, 4 Jun 2017 - 08:15

Overnight sail from Gulf Harbour blew the cobwebs from Gigi and crew. We threw off the lines at quarter past five in the afternoon after the strong SE winds subsided. Motoring out of the Marina we

Posted: Mon, 29 May 2017 - 12:51

<p>Gigi is looking shiny and ready to go. We will look for the next weather window to leave for Fiji</p>

Posted: Fri, 1 Apr 2016 - 08:27

Berth B35 Gulf Harbour Marina. Will spend the winter in NZ with offshore cruising plans on hold till May 2017.

Posted: Sun, 3 Jan 2016 - 08:24

A wet and windy start to 2016 spent in Opunga Cove

Posted: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 - 09:58

Arrived Opua at 13:30 local time Saturday after 195 hours (65.5 hours under motor) and overall it was a good passage. The Customs, Immigration and Bio-security process was efficient with friendly

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