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: Sun, 15 Jul 2018 - 18:32

Not a particularly nice day. We passed our track for circumnavigating Le Grande Terre yesterday, Now we have to plan what to do in the next 3 -4 months. probably head to Vanuatu for a bit and then

Posted: Sat, 14 Jul 2018 - 09:48

The clear sky has gone today. Moved to an anchorage sheltered from forecasted SW winds but no wind at present and cool.

Posted: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 - 21:49

Spent the day at Ilot Tenia in fantastic calm weather. Good snorkelling and saw the largest brown moray eel that we have ever seen before. Also a 2.5 m grey shark cruised by the boat.

Posted: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 - 13:52

Motored a few miles down the coast to the Lepradour Channel, near Baie de St Vincente. Spotted some manta rays so jumped into the sea to take photos.They must have been feeding in the soupy current

Posted: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 - 13:30

Spent 2 nights here after winding our way through a narrow channel which has green and red beacons marking it.

Posted: Mon, 9 Jul 2018 - 17:59

Arrived in the southern lagoon at 7pm last night. Much clearer water and more marine life. Dugongs and turtles. Spent the morning at Konduyo Island. Expecting stronger winds tomorrow,

Posted: Sat, 7 Jul 2018 - 18:17

Just a short 15 mile motor sail today, wind got up to 20 knots at 10 am so not worth bashing into. Nice anchorage today and good beacons through the reefs. Navionics on android up to now has been

Posted: Thu, 5 Jul 2018 - 08:23

Anchored in Chessaloup Bay, near the village of Voh. We camped here earlier this year on our cycle trip. Beautiful calm morning. Staying here a couple of days before motor sailing further south. Wind

Posted: Wed, 4 Jul 2018 - 06:01

Anchored in the well sheltered Baie de Gomen after an easy 11 nm run south east from Koumac. We've started our 150 mile run to Noumea, mainly into the wind, but with day hops of 20 miles in and out

Posted: Mon, 2 Jul 2018 - 08:28

Checked into the nice well priced sheltered Koumac marina for a few days while stronger winds pass. Will probably head further south tomorrow. Going for a cycle ride today.

Posted: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 - 06:46

Anchored in Tanle Bay. Wind shadow area in these large bays and down to Koumac . Did get up to 12 -15 kn E yesterday in the middle of the day. Heading to Koumac today, 20 nm South of here.

Posted: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 - 06:38

Pleasant morning. Heading a few miles south today.

Posted: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 - 07:24

Anchored at Poum. In a wind shadow!

Posted: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 - 06:44

Anchored off the village of Poum. Plenty of pretty island and mainland anchorages around here to choose from. Gas station and store onshore and even a bus service 3 times a week to Koumac.

Posted: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 - 06:12

Anchored off uninhabited Yaba island in the north west lagoon. We have only seen 4 yachts in the last month!

Posted: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 - 03:23

Decided to round the top of New Caledonia as wind is getting up to warning level on Tuesday. There are plenty of anchorages to choose from in this area.

Posted: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 - 07:02

Nice bay with friendly locals. Moving around the northern tip today to the west coast as trade winds strengthening next week.

Posted: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 - 11:35

Sailing towards Pam on the NE of New Caledonia.

Posted: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 - 07:06

Cool morning in Hienghene. Local dive company booked up so we're going to check out the marine reserve by snorkelling.

Posted: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 - 07:10

Anchored in Hienghene. Showers yesterday, Southerlies all day(!) but hoping for better weather today, Saw a dugong tail in the bay.

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