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, 29 Oct 2017 - 21:05

Posted: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 - 20:57

Posted: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 - 08:33

Spent the day yesterday climbing Mont Dore. The most beautiful views imaginable of the southern lagoon from 800 metres. Still more things to do before heading to New Zealand.

Posted: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 - 00:24

Arrived in Noumea yesterday in time for quarantine and customs. Dropped the anchor in Port Moselle but the marina directed us to the visitor's berths in Port Moselle Marina as soon as we called them

Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 - 07:45

Beautiful day as we transit Havannah Pass. Pass in mellow mood with little sign of disturbance. May anchor on way to Noumea, depending on tide through Canal Woodin.

Posted: Sat, 21 Oct 2017 - 08:10

Considering heading towards Havannah Pass today. Approximately 200 miles. Timing it to catch the incoming tide.

Posted: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 - 08:14

Another day in the timelessness of Angelowhat Bay, Aneityum. Good store for basics, useable internet, nice hiking.

Posted: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 - 08:27

Anchored at Anghelowhat still (Aneityum). Will be here until bfh shoves off.

Posted: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 - 08:18

Comfortable anchorage here in Angelowat, Aneityum. Heading to New Caledonia on Friday.

Posted: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 - 08:04

Lovely flat anchorage off the village of Angelowat, Aneityum. Lots to do here for hikers and snorkellers. Followed a villagers track into the forest and found some lovely Vanuatu kauris. Pacific

Posted: Sat, 14 Oct 2017 - 08:29

Beautiful day. Cleared immigration and biosecurity yesterday. Weak internet signal.

Posted: Fri, 13 Oct 2017 - 07:21

Course 260T 5.5 knots. 9 miles from Anelghowhat Bay on Aneityum. Vanuatu Customs have kindly given permission for us to stop here. Not sure whether to stay or go on to the Loyalties or Grande Terre

Posted: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 - 06:12

Course 250T 5.5 knots. On passage to New Caledonia. now 125 miles to Aneityum

Posted: Wed, 11 Oct 2017 - 07:36

Course 250T 5.5 knots. On passage to New Caledonia Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.

Posted: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 - 07:45

Course 250T 5.5 knots. On passage to New Caledonia Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.

Posted: Mon, 9 Oct 2017 - 18:51

On passage to New Caledonia.

Posted: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 - 18:59

Meltdown of MPPT solar controller will be keeping us in Vuda Point Marina for a few days while we re-wire our electrical system; No damage to instruments but about 10 metres of electrical wiring to

Posted: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 - 07:01

Motor sailed from Beqa Island (pronounced Mbenga) to Momi Bay on the West side of Viti Levu. Light to moderate SE wind to begin with. Late afternoon up to 20 knots at times but didn't reach strong

Posted: Mon, 18 Sep 2017 - 06:47

Anchored in Malumu Bay, Beqa Island. On our way to Lautoka, slowly, then New Cal.

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