The Southern Cross

The Southern Cross is a St Francis 44-foot fibreglass catamaran with a cutter rig. She was built in St Francis Bay, South Africa in 1996. Catherine Kimber and Peter Chataway bought The Southern Cross in 2005. For the past 13 years they have circumnavigated the globe and then Australia. Catherine and Peter have now sold The Southern Cross. They are grateful for the grand adventure that this boating life has been, for the fabulous people they have met and the great friends made. They wish The Southern Cross’s new owners, Deborah and Russell many moments of magnificence.

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Posted: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 - 06:51

Report at 0400 AEST Austalia Friday 13 September. Continue to sail, albeit at a slower pace. The sea has died down but still has some bounce. Saw one gannet. Squall with rain came through at

Posted: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 - 06:33

Report at 0400 AEST Austalia Thursday 12 September. Departed Noumea, New Caledonia yesterday at 1pm. Have travelled 82 miles from Dumbea Pass, where we exited the Southern Lagoon and were greeted

Posted: Sun, 8 Sep 2019 - 15:42

Report at 140 local time Sunday. Anchored in Petite Rade, Noumea Have been ashore to buy fresh produce, including bananas.

Posted: Fri, 6 Sep 2019 - 11:42

Report at 1030 local time Friday. On a mooring at Ilot Maitre. It is a beautiful day.

Posted: Thu, 5 Sep 2019 - 18:15

Report at 1515 local time Thursday. Anchored at Ilot Bailly. A very civilised motor on flat water around Ilot Nde to this anchorage to gain better protection from the wind and seas. Beautiful

Posted: Thu, 5 Sep 2019 - 14:24

Report at 1200 local time Thursday. Anchored in Ilot Nde. The memories of bouncing on short sharp seas resulting from wind against tide exiting Canal Woodin will linger. We had a sporty sail

Posted: Tue, 3 Sep 2019 - 16:21

Report at 1500 local time Friday. Anchored in Rade du Nord, Baie du Prony. Moved this morning from Anse Majic to gain protection from westerly winds. It is Peter's birthday today. The grey skies

Posted: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 - 16:30

Report at 0915 local time Friday. On a mooring at Anse Majic (Magic Bay), in Baie du Prony. Too wet to go for a walk today.

Posted: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 - 14:54

Report at 1345 local time Tuesday. On a mooring at Ilot Casy, in Baie du Prony.

Posted: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 - 17:21

Report at 1615 local time Monday. Anchored in Baie du Carenage yesterday. Land locked,surrounded by tree covered hills of red soil. Went up the nearby creek by dinghy and then foot to see a

Posted: Sat, 24 Aug 2019 - 16:06

Report at 1500 local time Saturday. Anchored in Baie de La Somme, Baie du Prony. Yesterday, we had a quick and comfortable sail with 20 knots from the North-west, gusting to 33 knots, and a two

Posted: Sat, 24 Aug 2019 - 15:24

Report at 1800 local time Thursday. Anchored in Baie St Marie, near Noumea. Unexpectedly we were able to sail about half the way back from Mathieu Island to Noumea (total distance 30nm) and motor

Posted: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 - 09:03

Report at 0800 local time Wednesday. Anchored at Mathieu Island.

Posted: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 - 16:54

Report at 1640 local time Tuesday. Anchored at Hugon Island. Enjoyed our stay at Tenia Islet, lovely clear water and some good coral. Have sought refuge here from tonight's forecast strong

Posted: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 - 17:51

Report at 1640 local time Friday. Anchored at Tenia Islet. Wind gusting to 20 knots. We can see surf breaking on the outer reef which is nearby. Wind is forecast to drop overnight and we hope to

Posted: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 - 17:03

Report at 1600 local time Wednesday. Anchored at Puen Ilot. A short sail here where the water is flatter.

Posted: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 - 16:57

<p>Report at 1130 local time Wednesday. Anchored for a few hours at Lepredour Island. Had a short walk ashore on Grande Terre.</p>

Posted: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 - 17:36

Report at 1545 local time Tuesday. Anchored along north coast of Ducos Island.

Posted: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 - 17:33

Report at 1545 local time Sunday. Anchored in Mosquito Bay, Ducos Island, after four attempts ? the first three the anchor was in rock. Motored here in no wind early this morning to seek shelter

Posted: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 - 18:00

<p>Report at 1645 local time Saturday. Anchored at Moro Islet. Easy 12 mile motor in no wind to this peaceful anchorage. It is very beautiful here.</p>

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