Slow night on passage with lightning all around and low pressure dead ahead. Clearer somewhat into morning. We are 18nm south of the Treasury Islands (Solomons)

Checked out of the Solomons from Noro town & departed Lambete yesterday afternoon, 21st March 1330 hrs. Slow going with fickle winds.

Spent last few days between Noro and Munda I?m the Diamond Straits. Now at Munda. Watching and waiting for a weather window for PNG.

Left Gizo after period of rest and recovery. Now anchored at Lumo Nomana isl inside NW entrance of Vona Bona lagoon looking out to Kolombangara?s mountain top.

Left Gizo after period of rest and recovery. Now anchored at Lumo Nomana isl inside NW entrance of Vona Bona lagoon looking out to Kolombangara?s mountain top.

Anchored W of Gibson Isl in channel running N-S. Crocs cruising by! Shallow sand flats to west are all shades of blue. Peaceful

Sailed half way then motored the remaining 20nm to Ondolou Isl SW of Wagina, close to Choiseul main island. 20 nm from the Arvavons now. Perfect spot anchored fore & aft bum 20m from the beach.

Tactically sailed from Sanbis in Gizo to Poiete on Kolombangara with very fickle wind. We hope to make the Arnavons across the slot if a storm front comes through overnight.

Arrived into Gizo?s lagoon & Anchored opposite the main town next to Logha island.

Anchored on the outer edge of Roviana Lagoon between Kundukundu and Hopei islands.

Arrived onto Vona Vona lagoon anchored opposite Zipola Habu Resort at Lolo island

Anchored inside Lambete lagoon in the lee of Hombupeka island protected from the SW weather but close to town. Supplies stock up and await friend arrival

Spent 4 days in Bat Harbour on Kolombangara Island up a narrow creek to shelter from the passing of the low pressure system. Moving on today if weather allows

Anchored between Nusapate and Nununggara island to see out the bad weather and see in the New Year.

After spending Xmas day at Tetepare We are now at Egholo harbour on N of Rendova island today. 3 villages with polite unimposing people eager to welcome us

Anchored opposite the rangers station inside NW lagoon, S of Nabo Point on Tetepare - the ?Last wild island?

Anchored at Ueipi island, the furthest point of Marovo Lagoon from the main islands. Protected marine area with lots of underwater life

Anchored at Lomalie Island in the southern bay close to Sambal island. Lomalie pass between the two is a good dive site

motor sailed 90nm to Noro on New Georgia overnight to get a new battery. Completed all chores & left into a heavy NE squall so took shelter in Ringgi Cove on Kolom Bangara Island.