Gigi

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

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Posted: Sat, 14 Dec 2019 - 09:15

Slip D11, Town Basin Marina. Great to be back “we love it here”

Posted: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 - 08:21

On a swing mooring in the bay

Posted: Fri, 8 Nov 2019 - 23:40

Arrived at the Q-dock

Posted: Fri, 8 Nov 2019 - 14:39

Continuing to motor-sail towards Opua. Today is very overcast with the sky and ocean both grey. We have a very comfortable motion although the constant engine noise is tiresome. Wearing earplugs and

Posted: Thu, 7 Nov 2019 - 13:36

Motored sailed for twelve hours (72nm) before turning the engine off at 21:30. Had a pleasant but chilly night sailing with winds and swell from behind. A pretty sky at sunset that we thought had

Posted: Wed, 6 Nov 2019 - 17:09

The fantastic sailing continued until the wind turned light from the North East so the motor was turned on at 9:30 and we expect that will continue until late tonight. Reasonably flat seas so we

Posted: Tue, 5 Nov 2019 - 13:09

Wind continued to moderate during the afternoon and evening. At 05:30 we thought we would be starting the motor however by 06:30 the wind filled in and we have been sailing along beautifully with

Posted: Mon, 4 Nov 2019 - 15:42

Had a pleasant night sail under partly clear skies with many stars. The sea state was more settled and being reasonably quiet below we both got some good sleep. The winds continue to be moderate

Posted: Sun, 3 Nov 2019 - 19:18

Late afternoon yesterday we changed to full yankee and one reef in the main and with less confused seas were making better progress. Gigi seemed to be back in her groove sailing along nicely without

Posted: Sat, 2 Nov 2019 - 15:54

Motor-sailed down the coast towards Navula passage but when just off Navula Point made the decision due to adverse wind and swell to head further north and we exited the reef system through Malolo

Posted: Fri, 1 Nov 2019 - 11:18

Checked out of Fiji with Customs and departed Denarau Marina at 0930. Thanks to the wonderful staff at the Marina who made our stay an enjoyable one and thanks to Non Stop, Bright Moments, Amazing

Posted: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 - 12:00

Berth C24 Denarau Marina. Waiting for a weather window to head to NZ.

Posted: Wed, 2 Oct 2019 - 06:48

Anchored outside Denarau. After 2 nights off Vuda (the last being uncomfortable in sloppy conditions) we moved to the southern part of the bay for more protection. We will catch the bus into Nadi

Posted: Tue, 1 Oct 2019 - 06:43

Anchored outside of Vuda Marina after Gigi was relaunched following a lift and hold to grease the propeller and inspect the hull. The antifouling paint and Propspeed coatings are in great shape.

Posted: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 - 18:00

A day out in Lautoka. Went to the movies, the market, and found a great spot for cheesecake and milkshakes

Posted: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 - 20:51

Arrived Vuda Point Marina yesterday at noon. Had a lovely dinner of 1/2 price pizza and some cold beverages at the Boatshed restaurant last night and spent today in Lautoka catching a movie, lunch

Posted: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 17:00

Our favoured weather model indicated the strong south easterlies had moderated and looking out from the bay we saw the sky was clear. Once leaving the bay we realised the original forecast of winds

Posted: Sun, 22 Sep 2019 - 18:00

We had a lovely 5 days here in the calm and picturesque anchorage. Some of our highlights were the friendly greetings from long boats passing by, interactions with the children of the village and the

Posted: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 - 14:00

Anchored off Navuniivi Village in Vitu Levu Bay

Posted: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 - 09:24

A 6:00 am departure from the Copra Shed Marina on Friday the 13th saw us lay the anchor off Dalice village on Makogai at 4 pm. We were here two years ago when there was visible damage after Cyclone

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