Saraoni

South Coast 36 ketch

We left NZ in 2006 and returned in 2015. We circumnavigated the world via Australia, Asia, the Red Sea, the Med, South America, the Caribbean and islands of the Pacific, including the Galapagos, The Marquesas, French Polynesia, Suwarrow in the Cooks and Tonga. Currently in New Caledonia after leaving Saraoni at Port Ouenghi Marina for 3 months of the cyclone season. We are circumnavigating New Caledonia in 2018 and hope to get Saraoni back to NZ in October as we are now looking for another boat after nearly 20 years living aboard Saraoni and 12 more before that on our kauri classic, "Corsair"; Check out our adventures at https://www.sailblogs.com/member/saraoni/ They are many and varied. Call sign: MNXA5; Email saraoni@gmail.com

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Posted: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 - 07:06

330 nm to the Breaksea Spit light north of Sandy Cape. We had about 1.5 knots of countercurrent most of yesterday and a light headwind before the wind shifted to the South, which then died later. The

Posted: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 - 08:57

428 nm to the Breaksea Spit light north of Sandy Cape. We had about 1.5 knots of countercurrent most of yesterday and light headwinds. Current reversed last night but negative again now. Nice

Posted: Sat, 27 Oct 2018 - 12:00

520 nm to the Breaksea Spit light north of Sandy Cape. Wind now a 4 knot westerly. We still have a 1 knot countercurrent. Sequoia, Irie 2 and Silhouette in front by a few miles. Our email address

Posted: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 - 19:15

585 nm to the Breaksea Spit light north of Sandy Cape. Wind has dropped out completely. No shipping and 1 yacht behind us called Katfish. Sequoia, Irie 11 and Silhouette in front by a few miles

Posted: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 - 05:57

645 nm to the Breaksea Spit light north of Sandy Cape. Wind has dropped a lot from yesterday. A lot of shipping and a few yachts around, too.

Posted: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 - 07:49

On mooring at Maitre - leaving for Bundaberg today

Posted: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 - 07:44

Anchored in Baie des Citrons, final preparations before take off tomorrow for Queensland. Mixed bag of weather. Wind to start, then a hole, then trades before arrival. Avoiding arrival in Oz with a

Posted: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 - 07:52

In Baie des Citrons preparing to leave for either Bundy or Brisbane, considering leaving Weds. The 2 models look, as usual, about as consistent as the Brexit negotiations in a week's time!

Posted: Sat, 13 Oct 2018 - 09:10

In Noumea, off by car to the Chutes de La Madeleine for a swim and a walk. Looking for a passage to Oz in about a week to buy another boat.

Posted: Tue, 9 Oct 2018 - 08:18

Beautiful morning at Mato island.

Posted: Mon, 8 Oct 2018 - 19:55

Spent the day at the reef edge snorkeling in crystal clear water.

Posted: Mon, 8 Oct 2018 - 08:13

Lovely calm conditions at Ua island in the southern lagoon of New Caledonia. Nice coral and white tipped sharks.

Posted: Sat, 6 Oct 2018 - 15:22

Anchored just outside Isle Mato lagoon. Plenty of rain visible over Grande Terre.

Posted: Sat, 6 Oct 2018 - 15:16

Climbed the 313 meters to the cellphone tower and wandered around the old jade mine. On to Ile Mato today and Ua and Kouare on Sunday and Monday.

Posted: Fri, 5 Oct 2018 - 07:56

Anchored in Baie Ire, in Canal Woodin. Ouen's creeks are still running, testament to the number of fronts and troughs that have rolled through this year.

Posted: Tue, 2 Oct 2018 - 07:57

Hope weather improves for last trip to Isle des Pins

Posted: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 - 06:58

Returned to Baie Orphelinat after climbing 775 metre Mont Dore yesterday. awesome views over the southern lagoon. Going back to ile des Pins when the wind eases next week.

Posted: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 - 08:08

Off to climb Mont Dore today.

Posted: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 - 09:24

Anchored in quiet Anse Kuendu.

Posted: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 - 19:26

Great day to be on the reefs in the lagoon but busy with the public holiday, New Caledonia Day.

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