Saraoni

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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

Recent Updates

Saraoni - August 4, 2017
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On passage from Vava'u to Savusavu. 315 nm to go. AWOB.

Saraoni - August 1, 2017
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Nice protected anchorage (no 10), fruit bats, Tongan whistlers, tropic birds, anemone fish on nearby reef, good holding sand bottom (!), only boat here. Back to Neiafu today, prep. for Fiji departure.
Saraoni - July 31, 2017
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Quiet, well protected anchorage no.10. Had to leave Tapana anch. no.11 yesterday in a hurry when wind came from S to 20 kn. Poor holding there on narrow shelf.

Saraoni - July 28, 2017
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Anchored in No 5 Lotuma Bay, All alone.
Saraoni - July 27, 2017
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Hiked up Mt Talau yesterday.

  • Neiafu, Refuge Harbour
Saraoni - July 26, 2017
Posted:

On a mooring in Neiafu, Vava'u. Off to another location while the weather is still calm if doesn't start to rain later today.
Saraoni - July 25, 2017
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On a mooring at Neiafu, Vava'u after a whale of a journey from the Ha'apais yesterday.

Saraoni - July 24, 2017
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Early start for Vava'u from Foa in the Ha'apais.

Saraoni - July 22, 2017
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Still anchored off Pangai, moving N this p.m.

Saraoni - July 20, 2017
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Anchored Pangai, looking to move on soon

Saraoni - July 17, 2017
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Anchored at Pangai

Saraoni - July 15, 2017
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Anchored off Pangai with 4 other yachts.

Saraoni - July 14, 2017
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Anchored off Pangai, 12 whales seen yesterday, west of Lifuka and Foa. Seemed to be just hanging around.

Saraoni - July 13, 2017
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Nice calm conditions at Uoleva.

Saraoni - July 11, 2017
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Anchored uncomfortably at Ha'afeva. Calm conditions yesterday but only 3 whales seen far off. Might try Tofua volcano today.

Saraoni - July 10, 2017
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Anchored in front of the "Royal Nomuka Yacht Club" (commodore: Don McIntyre) on Nomuka Iki in the Ha'apais. Long sail from Tongatapu yesterday but saw around 15 humpback whales, some quite close ... Read More
Saraoni - July 9, 2017
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Left Tongatapu for Nomuka Iki in the Ha'apais

Saraoni - July 8, 2017
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Anchored at Pangaimotu with 2 other yachts and a launch. Will leave for Nomuka Iki in the Ha'apais tomorrow after trough departs.

Saraoni - July 7, 2017
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Back at Big Mamas
15-20 knots ESE 100% cloud cover, 22 degrees.

Saraoni - July 6, 2017
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Anchored off Fafa island. SE 15 knots, cloud cover 30%, 1017 Bar. 23 degrees

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