NOVAE

NOVAE is a Fountaine Pajot 'Salina 48' cruising catamaran. Launched in France in Sep 2010 for Stefano & Helen Pivialim who have been sailing her ever since, the Med at first, then Atlantic, Caribbean, East coast of America, Cuba, Panama, French Polynesia, Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia.

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Posted: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 - 11:48

On our way to Noumea. Left Port Vila yesterday 0900 and been bashed about for several hours in a choppy confused sea up to 2.5m high. The wind has been ESE at first and managed to put a lot of

Posted: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 - 00:00

Port Resolution is a nice shallow harbour, 4m sandy bottom. A little rolly, but acceptable. there is a resort that calls themselves 'Point Resolution yacht Club' they have a club house reminiscent

Mount Yasur is an easily accessible active volcano

Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 - 00:00

Lenakel, Tanna Is, Vanuatu. Checking in was easy and quick, customs and immigration are in the same building, 100m from the beach where you live the dinghy. No sealed roads, no ATM, no market, just

Posted: Sun, 9 Aug 2015 - 23:00

140M from destination. Had a better night with SSE up to 20kn. Sailing with the wind at 50Âº apparent averaging 7.5kn. Enjoyed the Pad Thai better than the pesto pasta of last night.... Passed a

Posted: Sat, 8 Aug 2015 - 23:00

On our way to Lenakel, Tanna Is, Vanuatu, the Volcano Island. Left Fiji yesterday 1030 and had a bumpy ride all day and night with SSE winds between 25~30kn. Better condition today with seas

Posted: Tue, 4 Aug 2015 - 22:38

Lautoka. Second biggest city in Fiji. The sugar cane capital of the Pacific. Going sightseeing tomorrow then stocking up before leaving for Lenakel on the island of Tanna, Vanuatu on Friday 7th Aug.

Posted: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 - 10:24

Robinson Crusoe Is.
Enjoyed a great cultural show last night! Highly recommended to all cruising this way.
Wednesday and Saturday nights only. $25 includes dinner and show, great value.

Robinson Crusoe Island, Viti Levu, Fiji - Cultural show.

Posted: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 - 07:28

Momi bay, SW Viti Levu. This is a very quiet bay, a welcome change from the "Hollywood" of Port Denarau where we spent a couple of days waiting for our friends Chris and Helen from Perth. After

Posted: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 - 07:56

In Suva harbour close to the Royal Suva Yacht Club. Had a fast trip from Fulaga with 25kn winds from SE gusting to 30kn, up to 3.5m sea. Had a guest: Lai, the chief's daughter, that is flying back

Posted: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 - 07:17

Fulaga, near pass, nice snorkeling and incredible landscape, small beaches and dozens of motus scattered in a calm lagoon. Going for dinner at the village tonight.

Posted: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 - 07:24

Fulaga, near road to village. Had dinner at our host's house followed by lots of grog (kava), walked back to boat in the dark drizzly weather. Today if the sun comes up, will go for a dive on the

Posted: Tue, 7 Jul 2015 - 07:11

Fulaga is amazing!! We had a good sail to get here, but this place is worth 3 days of beating!! It will remain in my memories as one of the top (if not the top) cruising destinations. Yesterday we

Posted: Mon, 6 Jul 2015 - 09:11

Anchored in the Fulaga lagoon, S Lau. Had a great sail from Taveuni mostly with winds on 60Âº apparent. This is a magnificent very protected place definitely worth the long sail. Loking forward to

Posted: Sun, 5 Jul 2015 - 07:39

En route to Fulaga in the Southern Lau, 30M to go. Had a great start of the trip with ENE wind 15~20kn all day yesterday sailing at 8~9kn. The wind died at 4am and been motoring ever since

Posted: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 - 00:00

Namena Island National Park. Nice snorkeling along the island and great scuba on the outer reef. Thousands of birds nesting in the trees. This is a private island and the resort charges FJD 15 for

Posted: Mon, 8 Jun 2015 - 00:00

Back in Navatu to see our friend Chief Lepani

Chief Lepani and two of his grandchildren.

Posted: Sat, 6 Jun 2015 - 18:35

Back in Savusavu for provisioning and picking up friends on honey moon. Leaving Mon eastwards.

Posted: Tue, 2 Jun 2015 - 17:33

Naiviivi bay is a beautiful long bay, very well protected from all winds. Mangroves everywhere, soft mud bottom. Arrived just before sunset, relaxing with a beer and looking forward to kayaking in

Posted: Tue, 2 Jun 2015 - 00:00

Viani bay is a beautiful protected anchorage. Snorkeling and diving on the Rainbow reef is not to be missed!!!!.

Posted: Fri, 29 May 2015 - 00:00

Fawn harbour is a very protected anchorage with several Caucasian settlers, nice locals and hot springs. Good sandy anchorage and plenty of reef.

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