Silver Light

A 2008 Bavaria 46 Cruiser, new to us in 2008. Silver Light is the partner we, Cheryl and Ian, chose to live our dream and further our life's adventure. During the last 10 years, we have modified and developed her into our home - lived aboard for seven years - and now to explore some of our wonderful planet.

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Posted: Sun, 5 Aug 2018 - 16:11

Motorsailed to Ba Roads; anchoring here overnight. No water activities here. Sundowners in the cockpit tonight. And, perhaps an episode of Downton Abbey. LOL!

Posted: Sat, 4 Aug 2018 - 17:13

This is our second night at Nananu-I-Cake Island. Great protection from the sea and part of the northern inland passage across the top of the main island of Fiji. Spent the morning exploring in the

Posted: Fri, 3 Aug 2018 - 08:18

After a great week at Savusavu, sailed 5 nms and anchored overnight in the bay of the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort ready for an early start the next morning to Makogai Island. Arrived before 1600

Posted: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 - 07:25

Tied up at Copra Shed Marina, Savusavu. Arrived yesterday after three day crossing from Vavau. Great crossing, wind at 15kts from the SE all the way. Son in law Darren a valuable member of the crew

Posted: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 - 11:24

Moored back in Neiafu preparing for rally dinner and final arrangements prior to departure for Fiji. Weather looking good for the trip to Savusavu over the weekend.

Posted: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 - 16:26

Sailed to Port Maurelle on Monday. Walked to village. Snorkelled in Swallows Cave. A whale visited us and came out of the water to breathe right beside our boat. Phenomenal!! A fire on the beach

Posted: Mon, 2 Jul 2018 - 07:10

Currently on mooring in Neiafu, nicely tucked up in flat conditions. Did overnight sail from Hapai's last Friday, arrived 9.00an. And been enjoying some no moving on time since due to the strong SE

Posted: Mon, 2 Jul 2018 - 06:58

Sailed overnight from Ha'apais to Vava'u. 2145 to 0800 the next day. Beautiful moon. Unfortunately, confused seas. Just waiting for those idyllic tropical picture-postcard conditions. For a

Posted: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 - 12:42

Anchored off Pangai ready for saturdays annual agricultural show. King is visiting. Rally has a dinner ashore sat. night as well. Currently ashore and have been told the rally boats may need to move

Posted: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 - 09:31

Anchored off the NW side of Ha'Afeva island. Sailed up from Nomuka yesterday. Anchorage there was a bit rolly, far more sheltered here. Thinking of staying for another night. We lost our dingy and

Posted: Sat, 16 Jun 2018 - 09:19

Anchored of Nomuka Iti Island. A bit of a rolly anchorage with these winds. Arrived yesterday 1500hrs after a 0500 departure from Big Mama's at Pangimotu. Rained on and off most of the way, no sign

Posted: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 - 17:53

To travel north the wind was more in our favour on Friday so we are still anchored at Big Mama's off Pangaimotu Island and plan to leave early tomorrow morning (Friday) for Nomuka Iki.

Posted: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 - 17:53

To travel north the wind was more in our favour on Friday so we are still anchored at Big Mama's off Pangaimotu Island and plan to leave early tomorrow morning (Friday) for Nomuka Iki.

Posted: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 - 18:56

Check out blog for bigger updates. We are planning to depart here in the morning headed for Nomuka, 60 NM away. Wind looking light from the east or south east, might be a bit of motoring again. Still

Posted: Wed, 6 Jun 2018 - 19:49

Okay, obviously we are now in Tonga anchored and starting to get into the swing of this island cruising life. Some user issues with getting stuff onto YIT via the iridium during transit. However we

Posted: Mon, 28 May 2018 - 11:12

Well, that's it we are in the channel heading out of Opua and at last we are on our way to Tonga, yyeehhaa. Looking forward to a great ride, wind behind most of the way. Bring on the warmer temps.

Posted: Wed, 23 May 2018 - 18:36

Down to the last few days now. Lots of last minute provisioning, fixing little things like a dodgy wind readout instrument and the main VHF radio, and other things taking up our time. Weather shaping

Posted: Sat, 19 May 2018 - 11:43

Now moored up in Opua Marina. Since last update have overnighted in Whangamumu and then into BOI at Aawaroa Bay. 20 plus knots between Whangaruru and Whangamumu. Exciting few hours sailing hard on

Posted: Mon, 14 May 2018 - 00:00

All morning in Pacific Bay working on comms - progress made but not complete, lunchtime left for Whangaruru Harbour where we arrived at 1600 and anchored in the shelter of Motukauri Island

Posted: Thu, 10 May 2018 - 17:13

Left Kawau Island at 5.15 am and motorsailed most of the way with a short spell of sailing when wind allowed. Now anchored in Pacific Bay, Tutukaka, where we'll stay until after the low passes

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