Back in cellphone range at least for a few hours as we sail past!. Heading back to Bavatu Harbour after a few island stops after we left Fulaga. Will be going to Tavanui island in a few days.

Departed Fulaga Island this morning and now anchored a Nameka. We've had an amazing time.

anchored at Fulaga Island after long sail south. Very pretty here.

Speed 0 kn because the anchor is down! YAY! Arrived Bavatu Harbour at 1130. First boat here so waiting for customs. Swimming and eating frsh tuna.

Ranganui heading due north at 5kn with following 10-15kn winds. Just seen first land since nz. Crew very excited! 122 mils to go.

Wind is 10kn from NW. We are heading north at about 4kn. Warm and sunny. Lasanga for dinner last night and looking forward to chocolate pudding.

heading north@6 in NE wind 20kn. overcast sky but getting warm. Bypassed minerva reefs last night as wanted to check in before weekend. All ok.

Speed 6kn motoring as light winds. Blue sky. Wind expected to rise and come around to the north on Monday. We are not stopping at Minerva.

Finally blue sky but not much wind so having to use the motor to keep going. Crew have started quoting the rhyme of the ancient mariner

<p>Weather slowly improving Damaged 2 sails in storm. Crew also have a few cuts and bruises but all feeling better. Enjoying bacon and egg pie and cake.</p>

SSB only works on RX so no info except via sat phone. This position is noon Thursday

Course 017t speed 6 wind 20-30 SW. Difficult part 3 days with head wind but this seems to have changed. crew says YAY!

shitty weather

<p>Course054t wind NE 1.5 kn. we can see the next front approaching so expecting wind to increase. Will then try to head north. all ok on board.</p>

course 005t speed kn wind 15_20kn NE all men seasick but Janet is ok, hoping for windshift soon to head to fiji. Rough last night with heavy rain

We r in our way! Not the best weather but we will cope!

Planning for a Sat departure. Needing some warmth!