Meikyo

Meikyo

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Meikyo is a Norseman 447. Designed by Bob Perry and built in 1985, she is a very capable offshore cruiser. Mike and Liliane, from Canada, are six years into their circumnavigation. Meikyo is a Japanese word that translates to "clear mirror", or more philosophically "mirror of the soul". Liliane is a Canadian Registered Massage Therapist. Mike is a retired beer company guy.

Recent Updates

Meikyo - May 7, 2019
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Arrived yesterday at Holiday Ocean View Marina, Samal Island Philippines. This will be our home for the rest of this year as we do much needed repairs and improvements.

Meikyo - May 4, 2019
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Arrived Talaud today after an overnight motor from Morotai. We were siting in the cockpit in the afternoon thinking about how to arrange a bit more diesel, just in case. No wind and current against ... Read More
Meikyo - May 1, 2019
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Anchored Dodola after returning from Doruba where we were able to get fuel. Leaving for Talaud in the morning.

Meikyo - April 24, 2019
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Anchored Sayang in 5 meters of crystal clear water.

Meikyo - April 22, 2019
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Anchored Kawe Island, almost directly on the equator. Supposed to be some fruit trees ashore, going to check it out when we take Scupper to shore this morning.

Meikyo - April 17, 2019
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Left Sorong this morning now anchored Besir Bay. Will continue our trip north to Philippines in a few days

Meikyo - April 9, 2019
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Anchored Pulau Sabuda after an overnight motor trip from Kaimana. Chance for us to all get to the beach again before the last leg to Sorong

Meikyo - April 6, 2019
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Back in Kaimana doing all the fun stuff, groceries, diesel, etc. Plan to depart for Sorong on Monday

Meikyo - April 1, 2019
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Anchored southern end of Namatote Island. The Bagans have moved here so off to swim again with the Whale Sharks tomorrow.

Meikyo - March 26, 2019
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Left our anchorage at Triton Bay Divers. Enjoyed our three weeks there. Did a few dives with them and some on our own. Liliane was able to do treatment with some of the guests and staff. Currently ... Read More
Meikyo - March 1, 2019
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Anchored Namatote North after last 4 days provisioning in Kaimana. There are about 8 Bagans nearby, so we will try for a whale shark swim tomorrow morning.

Meikyo - February 4, 2019
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Anchored in front of Triton Bay Divers. Really nice spot. Think we will hangout here for awhile and do some diving.

Meikyo - February 1, 2019
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Anchored Raf Bay. Hope to swim with the whale sharks tomorrow. The wind is out of the N, so we?ll see. Here?s hoping.

Meikyo - January 30, 2019
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Arrived yesterday at Kaimana for provisions. Plan to leave tomorrow for the anchorage close to the whale sharks.

Meikyo - January 24, 2019
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Stopped at Palua Sabuda for the night. Will wait for the wind to fill in tomorrow or the next day to continue south.

Meikyo - January 22, 2019
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Left Sorong this morning, anchored for the night at Seget. On our way down to Triton Bay for a couple of months.

Meikyo - January 7, 2019
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We have been a bit lax in our updates. After Christmas we left Besir Bay for Uranie. After five days there we grew tired of the swell coming into the bay so headed to Wayag. Enjoyed it last time we ... Read More
Meikyo - December 24, 2018
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At Besir Bay with four other boats for Christmas. Some old, some new friends.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from us.

Meikyo - December 13, 2018
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Anchored Airborek. Went snorkeling with the mantas yesterday. Going back this morning with dive gear. Here until Sunday, then back to Sorong to renews visas (and install new batteries, refrigerant ... Read More
Meikyo - December 4, 2018
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Back in the Southern Hemisphere. Anchored Wofoh for the night. Need to get back to Waisai to renew internet, provision and order our new batteries. Looks like a great dive spot. Might come back.

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