Iolea

Iolea

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We are an Australian couple (Paul Duncan & Kate Owen) who bought Iolea in Annapolis USA in 2010. Our cruising adventure started with a couple of years cruising the Caribbean. In 2013 we transited the Panama Canal and crossed the Pacific to NZ. For the past 3 years we have been cruising NZ (north and top of the south), Fiji and Vanuatu.  We arrived in the Solomon Islands early April following 6 months sailing through Kiribati, The Marshall Islands and a short stop in Kosrae.  This year we are heading back to Vanuatu and then on to New Caledonia before returning to NZ and preparing to head back across the Pacific in 2018.

Recent Updates

Iolea - September 2, 2016
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At Lasalave Bay, Gaua. Tucked in behind reefs and comfortable.

Iolea - August 29, 2016
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sounds like a great place to be., This is on the N end

Iolea - August 24, 2016
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looks ok for the festival starting tomorrow. Less than a chance of drizzle tomorrow!

Iolea - August 1, 2016
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Anchored at Ambae vanuatu

Iolea - July 30, 2016
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At Asanvari Bay. Enjoyed a cave swim-through and dive around the bombie yesterday.

Iolea - July 27, 2016
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Still at the northern most anchorage in Pentecost. There is the annual sporting event going on at the next down anchorage on Aug 7-11. Sounds like a lot of fun as about 100 competitors will be ... Read More
Iolea - July 21, 2016
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great conditions to enjoy

Iolea - July 14, 2016
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Anchored off Ambrym Glassy sea.

Iolea - July 14, 2016
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<p>Anchored off Epi.</p>

Iolea - July 11, 2016
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<p>Anchored at Emae, which is south of Epi and NE of Havannah</p>

Iolea - July 6, 2016
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P Vila is a lovely calm anchorage

Iolea - July 6, 2016
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Arrived yesterday afternoon and moored off Port Vila. Slept very well last night and had our first meal off Iolea since NZ (except for a cultural lunch in Aneityum). Will be here until Saturday ... Read More
Iolea - July 5, 2016
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On passage from Erromango to Port Vila. Looking forward to a flat anchorage for a change .

Iolea - July 2, 2016
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At Port Resolution in Tanna. Leaving for Eromango this morning then on to Port Vila Monday or thereabouts. Visited the volcano last night, amazing to walk on its rim as it booms and belches .

Iolea - July 1, 2016
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Arrived in Tanna yesterday afternoon with Maunie and Bright Angel. 10 boats in Port Resolution, 3 from Fiji. Will go to the volcano this evening

Iolea - June 29, 2016
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In Aneityum but looking to head to Tanna tomorrow morning

Iolea - June 19, 2016
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Arrived at 10 am this morning approximately 5 days and 23 hours after leaving NZ so a good fast trip, albeit uncomfortable. The boat is tidy, we are showered and fed, and the blocked head is working ... Read More
Iolea - June 18, 2016
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Yesterday was a pleasant surprise. We had been expecting little wind but for most of the day it was around 20 knots from SSE. We have also managed to skirt all the squalls so far so hope that ... Read More
Iolea - June 17, 2016
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COG 359T, SOG 5.4 knots, Bar 1017, wind SSE10kn , cloud 50 per cent, seas 1-1.5m easier now but slow. At least no more waves in the cockpit.

Iolea - June 16, 2016
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COG 000T, SOG 6.5 knots, Bar 1018, wind ESE15kn , cloud 90 per cent, seas 2-2.5m still lumpy.

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