Malakite

Malakite is a 2010 Leopard 46. She was sailed from South Africa across the Atlantic through the Panama Canal and across the Pacific to Australia by her original owners. We Purchased her in November 2012 and sailed her back to New Zealand in December 2012.

Posted: Tue, 9 Jun 2015 - 09:21

Tuesday 9th June 0855hrs we left Port Maurelle, Vava’u, Tonga, bound for Fiji. Yesterday we cleared customs and immigration. All but two of our fleet left straight away making to most of the wind

Posted: Thu, 4 Jun 2015 - 09:35

Gosh the time is going by fast. We leave Vava’u this coming Tuesday morning to go to Fiji. We have had some lovely anchorages both night and day time ones. Twice now in Vava’u we have had day

Posted: Tue, 2 Jun 2015 - 09:19

Spent last night at Taunga Island

Posted: Tue, 2 Jun 2015 - 09:19

Spent last night at Taunga Island

Posted: Tue, 2 Jun 2015 - 07:05

Photo's taken this morning at Taunga Island.

Posted: Tue, 2 Jun 2015 - 07:05

Photo's taken this morning at Taunga Island.

Posted: Tue, 2 Jun 2015 - 06:25

<p>Photo's taken this morning at Taunga Island. We can hear the anchor chain grinding on the coral.</p>

Posted: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 - 06:57

Glassy water at Kenutu this morning.

Posted: Sun, 31 May 2015 - 19:58

We have spent some time in Neiafu which is the main city of Vava'u. It is a busy harbour with lots of international boats around at the moment. As well as the 22 boats in our rally there is another

Posted: Wed, 27 May 2015 - 16:42

Monday was the hottest day we have had so far. 30.8 degrees was seen mid afternoon. We motored up to Ha'apai Beach resort so we could go into town and do our clearance out of Ha'apai in preparation

Posted: Wed, 27 May 2015 - 10:15

We left the Ha'apai group this morning at 7.30am for Vava'u, should arrive about 4.00pm today.

Posted: Sun, 24 May 2015 - 19:14

We meet our fellow boaties on the beach at 8.30 so we could walk to the Methodist church for a 9am start. One of our ladies had been into the church yesterday and was told 9am. Well island time says

Posted: Sun, 24 May 2015 - 06:36

We left Uonukuhihifo Island and had our first real sail since being in Tonga. We sailed to an island called Ha'afeva, about 12 nm away, but reasonably straight sailing not so much of the dodging

Posted: Wed, 20 May 2015 - 09:36

We have enjoyed this anchorage now for 3 nights. Have done lots of walking through bush and sand. This island is so remote and beautiful, just how you think a tropical Tonganan Island should look

Posted: Mon, 18 May 2015 - 19:07

to view photo's of our travels see Jillian's Facebook page

Posted: Mon, 18 May 2015 - 09:13

We left Lifuka Island on Saturday heading for Uoleva Island. There was pretty good markers to indicate where a reef was situated, making the navigation process easier. Uoleva Island is a definite

Posted: Fri, 15 May 2015 - 11:56

Yesterday we said goodbye to Ben. He has been on board since leaving Orakei on 23rd April. He has been a fantastic help for Glen especially in Opua when they both worked so hard to get us ready to

Posted: Wed, 13 May 2015 - 16:16

Woke this morning to rain, wind and overcast skies. Made pancakes for the boys for breakfast. The day has got better as it goes along although still very windy. It has been a quiet on board tidy up

Posted: Tue, 12 May 2015 - 16:16

Had the first night on board Malakite last night. We went ashore for dinner at the Ha’apai beach resort. What should off taken 3 minutes to motor took us more like 25 mins. It was dark and we were

Posted: Tue, 12 May 2015 - 07:36

Busted off again, another early morning strike, another lure lost, Ben fought the fish in his underwear and a gimble belt for about 10 minutes,sight to behold! It's amazing how far the flying fish

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