Kiapa

Kiapa is a 52ft Morelli Melvin gunboat catamaran, built in Oregon, USA. We bought her in San Francisco in 2011. Her owners are Lionel and Irene Bass, who hail from Perth, Australia.

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Posted: Sat, 12 Aug 2017 - 13:26

Anchored in Kuto Bay, Isle de Pins, where the sand on the beach is as fine as talcum powder. Hitched a ride to the local fresh produce market this morning (~10km away) where we stocked up on bits and

Posted: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 - 08:18

Still in Gadji, and loving it. Went scuba diving yesterday and saw some AMAZING sea life, including something none of us had seen before, let alone heard of - an electric, flashing, disco clam. You

Posted: Sat, 5 Aug 2017 - 08:39

Anchored in stunning Gadji Bay, on the north-western side of of Isle de Pins. Even though it's cloudy the water is the most stunning turquoise. The snorkelling is fantastic around here, and catching

Posted: Wed, 2 Aug 2017 - 08:29

Had a lovely sail down to Ouen Island yesterday - gotta love this sailing inside a huge barrier reef thing. 13-18k in flat water had Kiapa flying along very comfortably. Then, with sunset G&T's in

Posted: Sat, 29 Jul 2017 - 14:19

We welcome Kerry on board. Sailed out to Isle de Maitre, and enjoyed a lovely snorkel. While the corals weren't too colourful we did see a lot, including huge coral trout, 3 turtles, a tropical

Posted: Tue, 25 Jul 2017 - 16:13

Had a slow cruise from Ilse de Pins to Mato Island yesterday. Were lucky enough to spot 2 whales on the way, and because conditions were calm, we decided to "pull over" and see if we could swim with

Posted: Sat, 22 Jul 2017 - 07:54

Had a gloriously slow sail from Prony Bay to the northern bay of Gadji at Isle de Pins, where the water is the prettiest turquoise. Sadly didn't see any whales on the way, but did catch a nice size

Posted: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 - 09:03

Anchored in Prony Bay. Yay, the decks are getting a lovely rinse. We're on anchor watch in these strong gusts, so it's a day for board games.

Posted: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 - 09:08

Back in Port Moselle to partake in the Bastille festivities tonight and tomorrow.

Posted: Mon, 10 Jul 2017 - 09:36

Back at Mato Island. Weather not the best today - grey and blustery, but hey, at least it's still warm. Lionel is a happy chappy though - he has borrowed a fellow cruiser's hot knife so is having fun

Posted: Sun, 9 Jul 2017 - 09:21

Enjoyed a glorious day of light wind spinnaker sailing yesterday to reach Kouare Island, New Cal's southern most island bar one other tiny one - yes, we are further south than the famous Isle de

Posted: Sat, 8 Jul 2017 - 08:48

Anchored in between the reefs surrounding cute little plum-pudding Mato island. This island is unique as the sea snakes slither ashore to shed their skins and lay their eggs. We had one sharing the

Posted: Sun, 2 Jul 2017 - 17:35

There is such a wonderful choice of islands close to Noumea to visit - and all with safe and comfortable spots to anchor/moor. Today we woke up with teeny tiny Ilot Mbe Kouen just there!

Posted: Sat, 1 Jul 2017 - 08:12

Anchored in extremely peaceful Baie Maa - with our 'cat team' of 6 other Aussie cruising boats. We enjoyed a beach fire and bbq last night, sharing jokes, stories and a sing-a-long with Neville on

Posted: Sun, 25 Jun 2017 - 10:44

<p>Back at CNC Yacht Club, watching the nail-biting AC races.</p>

Posted: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 - 10:33

Anchored off Uere Island which has the most amazing fist-sized-pebble beaches, not sandy beaches like we have found so far. Mont Dore forms a pretty impressive backdrop.

Posted: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 - 09:18

Anchored off Port Moselle. Thoroughly enjoyed watching the AC racing the last couple of mornings. GO KIWIS!! No wind or surf forecast for the next few days, and it's pretty grey with rain

Posted: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 - 08:56

Moored off Ilot de Maitre, the 'kiting island' our friends have told us so much about. While the wind howled through the night it has now sadly, backed off. This means more swimming and snorkelling

Posted: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 - 10:47

Oops, missed a couple of days of position updates! Since the AC Challenger Cup is over we have headed out to the islands for a few days (until the AC begins on Sunday again). We are LOVING the marine

Posted: Thu, 8 Jun 2017 - 13:34

Anchored off Port Moselle for the next couple of days. Needed to stock up on fresh produce, wanted to come and watch some of the America's Cup, and also to catch up with some friends. Poor Kiwis -

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