Quintessence

Bruce Clark designed, Kauri built, 12.8 meter yacht. A classic New Zealand yacht. Crew are John and Frances MacDonald

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Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 - 10:13

At anchor / on a mooring bouy, in Baie Du Prony and very comfortable. Heading into Noumea tomorrow, Wednesday.
All well on board.
Regards, John and Frances

Posted: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 - 07:50

At anchor on the west side of Lifou Island along with 28 other yachts from NZ, Australia, America, and Germany. We are included in the Island Cruising Assoc that arranged special custom's clearances

Posted: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 - 16:29

Sailing from Vila to Lifou, New Caledonia. Frustrating now as the wind has gone very light again and we are sailing at 90 deg to our required course. Might be motoring again soon. Should be there

Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 - 10:32

At Port Resolution, Tanna Island. Departing this morning from here for Vila. Should be there Tuesday morning.

Posted: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 - 18:51

About 25 miles to go to anchorage. So will be there before night fall. Although it is pleasant sailing out here, we will all be very happy to drop anchor and have a calm and full night's

Posted: Sat, 15 Aug 2015 - 12:27

sailing fast(at last)A bit lively out here but at this rate we should make landfall at Anatom, Vanuatu, during Sunday and before dark. We got the toilet unblocked this morning and what a releave that

Posted: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 - 12:32

Finally got some steady breeze so we are now sailing stopped rolling about. None of us are feeling good but all ok

Posted: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 - 10:28

Still enjoying life at Musket Cove Marina. Ideal for the young grandchildren staying on board with us. Moving soon to Vuda Marina to prepare for our trip to Vanuatu. 
Regards, John and Frances

Posted: Sun, 19 Jul 2015 - 08:24

We are in the Musket Cove Marina, tied up stern to the dock, where we can just walk on and off the yacht. All secure and comfortable on board. We have daughters and grandchildren visiting us over the

Posted: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 - 11:35

At anchor at the Southern in of Waya Island. Adjusent to the village and school. Only yacht here. Intend moving South towards Musket cove in a day or two. All OK on board. Wednesday 15

Posted: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 - 08:26

At anchor at Blue Lagoon / Nanuya Resort. All good on board but can't stay here long as we need to start heading South early next week to be at Musket Cove soon. 
Regards, John and Frances

Posted: Fri, 3 Jul 2015 - 10:16

In the marina so we can do some re provissioning and getting orgainised to go to the lower Yasawa Islands. Subject to no Cyclone Rachele heading this way. All OK on board. Regards, John and

Posted: Sun, 28 Jun 2015 - 10:48

Now at Nananu-i-ra on Viti Levu. Had a blustery sail from Coconut Point, across Bligh Water yesterday. The wind was forecast 20 to 25 kts. We had 25 to 35 gusting up to 40 kt. Scary for us but the

Posted: Sat, 27 Jun 2015 - 07:11

We intend sailing across Bligh Water to Nanua-i-ra Viti Levu today. We would appreciate David mentioning what conditions we might get today. Thanks. John and Frances

Posted: Fri, 26 Jun 2015 - 08:42

We departed Savusavu Thursday morning (finally)and have done the 25 miles and through Nasonisoni Passage to a anchorage about 3 mile past. Surrounded by mangroves and some coral. No other boats here

Posted: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 - 10:16

Secure and comfortable on a mooring in Savusavu Creek. It still rains a lot here but it is compensated by easy living here, right in the town, with good economic dinning out every night. Life isn't

Posted: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 - 08:59

On a mooring at Savusavu, Vanua Levu, Fiji. Arrived before dawn this morning. This wasn't our intended destination. It was meant to be Vanua Balavu. We departed Ngau mid afternoon yesterday intending

Posted: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 - 07:56

We have moved on from Suva to the island Ngau. About 50 miles east of Suva. Blustery quick sail yesterday but we arrived by 3 pm so could visual the reef. But no sun so very hairy coming in through

Posted: Fri, 29 May 2015 - 08:58

Safely in Harbour at anchor. Very pleased to get into calm water where we can put things on the table and they don't slid or get thrown off. We all had hot showers late night (separately) and it is

Posted: Fri, 29 May 2015 - 07:32

could barely hear them which is normal for Sva Hbr. No doubt enjoying lots of sleep

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