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Gull winged sail from Satonda to Moyo Island today on the north side of Sumbawa. Anchored on W coast opp Labuhan Aji Village in 32m sand rubble bottom.
Arrived at Nemberala on Rotes SW coast where the T land surf break is. Big swell and windy anchorage.
Sailed from Semau anchorage W of Kupang to Ba?a Harbour on N coast Rote today. Winds dropped off in the arvo. Anchored close to town E of the ferry pier
Arrived Kupang, capital of W Timor after a 7 day journey from Banda with overnight stopovers at W coast Wetar & N coast Timor to break up the 589 nm distance.
Paws has left Sorong and heading south. Completed Selat Sele passage today catching the tide, and anchored behind Pulau Lugo in the exit to await morning for navigating nearby shoals.
Epic sail from Penemu to NW side of Fam yesterday. Anchored on a 3m patch of sand next to a pretty white beach & Ambabee island behind. And the best bit- having a fire & no bullshit. Simple life
Tied fore & aft across Penemu fiord, Raja Ampat with vertical limestone walls & 50 metres depth. What a backdrop & what a challenging yet crazy experience! Still catching my breath.
Waiwo Bay anchorage in Waisai- officially in the Raja Ampat archipelago! Arrived yest, got our permits, dive regs serviced & off we go! This has been a long awaited bucket list destination.
Arrived in Sorong, anchored at Doom Isl. Adverse current for 70nm- hard going for final leg.
Left Padaido Islands at 0630 this morning. Position as of 1245. Assisting current of 3 knots. 7nm S of Biak heading W under full sail.
Departed Biak and motored 25 miles SE to the Padaido island group.
Anchored at Pulau Nusi for some white sand, blue water, green foliage and quiet time.
Arrived Biak Indonesia after 5 days 5 nights passage from PNG. Very light downwind run. We finally made it.
Under headsail only as broad reach/ downwind. Now holding 3.5 knots. 130nm from Biak
Another light day at sea- some drifting some sailing. Average speed 2.5 knots. 200 nm from Biak. Hot on the equator! (Well 90 miles from it) Lots of bucket showers being had.
Departed Vanimo PNG this am now in Indonesian waters. East wind still kicking it?s heels, motored most of day but it?s started to swing this eve.