Neptune's Highway

Neptune's Highway

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​Bruce and Laura have been sailing together for 30 years, mostly in the Caribbean but including New England and western Mediterranean.  They purchased Pacific Hwy, a Davidson 44 sloop, in California in April 2012, did the 2012 Baja Haha to Mexico and the 2013 Puddle Jump to the South Pacific.  Our plan for the 2016 season: Sail from Australia to New Caledonia. Visit Vanuatu and Solomons and continue on to Palau.  2017, Indonesia. 2018 Haulout and refit in Malaysia. Planning to cross the Indian Ocean in 2019! Oh! And since we're leaving the Pacific behind, we've changed our name to Neptune's Highway!

Recent Updates

Pacific Hwy - June 30, 2016
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We had 20+ KTS most of the way to Lifou. Winds lightened to about 10 knts from S, then around 1:00 am picked back up to 14. Really comfortable.</pre>

Pacific Hwy - June 29, 2016
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Left Noumea this morning and headed for Port Vila</pre>

Pacific Hwy - June 15, 2016
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Anchored at Isle of Pines (no sign of Orphus - they may still be in Noumea)

Pacific Hwy - June 8, 2016
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Anchored near Prony (Ouen). Leaving for Ile de Pins this morning.

Pacific Hwy - May 17, 2016
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15 miles from Boulari Passe. Waiting for sun to come up to enter the lagoon.

Pacific Hwy - May 16, 2016
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140 miles to Noumea. Gribs are showing that we should have 10 kts for SE the entire way but our wind has changed from 7-9 kts at 110 degrees to light and variable. Hoping to see 10 knots from SE ... Read More
Pacific Hwy - May 15, 2016
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250 miles from Noumea. We will slow down to make landfall Tuesday morning so we enter the lagoon in daylight.

Pacific Hwy - May 14, 2016
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On rhumb line to Noumea. Started sailing about 11 hours ago with about 8 knts wind. Wind has increased to a pretty steady 13 with up to 15 knts under clouds. Close hauled and waiting for wind to ... Read More
Pacific Hwy - May 13, 2016
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Motor sailing for the past 24 hours. Waiting for wind to go to SE.

Pacific Hwy - May 11, 2016
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good signal

Pacific Hwy - May 8, 2016
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Currently in Coffs Harbour, AUS. Planning to check out on Monday and leave Tuesday morning for Noumea, New Caledonia.

Pacific Hwy - November 1, 2015
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Expect to arrive in Bundaberg on Monday morning.

Pacific Hwy - October 24, 2015
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Motored through the nights with no wind and glassy seas.

Pacific Hwy - October 23, 2015
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Enroute from Port Vila to Bundaberg. Sailed most of the day with no main and light air asymetrical headsail. At 1700 changed to poled out jib and engine. Wind has shifted to NNW @ 6 kts so rolled up ... Read More
Pacific Hwy - October 22, 2015
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Going through Grand Pass (New Cal) AT 05:00. Heading for OZ. Winds have lightened up and we may be able to use the asymetrical today. Currently wing and wing with 8 kts apparent wind.

Pacific Hwy - October 21, 2015
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Left Port Vila at noon yesterday. Broad reaching with wind slightly aft of the beam 13-16. Some clouds but mostly clear sky.

Pacific Hwy - September 24, 2015
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Really nice overnight sail from Tanna to Port Vila. No motoring and no salt spray! Beautiful starry light-air night. Saw three Orcas. Where else can you stand on the rim of a spectacular volcano ... Read More
Pacific Hwy - September 21, 2015
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Really nice downwind sail from Aneityum to Port Resolution, Tanna. 47 miles, 7.5 hours. Hope to visit volcano tonight.

Pacific Hwy - September 18, 2015
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At anchor in Analghowat Bay, Aneityum, Vanuatu

Pacific Hwy - September 16, 2015
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30m from Aneityum, after a slowish night

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