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: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 - 06:42

Report at 0630 Saturday 30 July (NZ time) Anchored in Saweni Bay, Viti Levu Island, Fiji.

Posted: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 - 06:15

Report at 0615 Friday 29 July (NZ time) Anchored in Yalobi Bay, Waya Island, Southern Yasawas, Fiji.

Posted: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 - 06:54

Report at 0645 Thursday 28 July (NZ time) Anchored in Yalobi Bay, Waya Island, Southern Yasawas, Fiji. SW swell is dropping. Yesterday morning we tried to anchor off west side of Waya Island near

Posted: Wed, 27 Jul 2016 - 06:33

Report at 0630 Wednesday 27 July (NZ time) Anchored near Manta Ray Resort, Drawaqa Island, Yasawa Islands, Fiji. Wind gusting to 20 knots yesterday afternoon and evening. Enjoyed swimming with manta

Posted: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 - 06:45

Report at 0645 Tuesday 26 July (NZ time) Anchored near Manta Ray Resort, Drawaqa Island, Yasawa Islands, Fiji. Sailed down from Somosomo Bay yesterday in lee of Naviti Island with wind up to 23

Posted: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 - 06:57

Report at 0630 Monday 25 July (NZ time) Anchored in Somosomo Bay, Naviti Island, Yasawa Islands, Fiji. Enjoyed a snorkel from the boat to shore and walking along white sandy beach yesterday.

Posted: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 - 06:42

Report at 0630 Saturday 23 July (NZ time) Still anchored in Blue Lagoon, Yasawa Islands, Fiji. We've had 10 to 20 knots from easterly quadrant for past 24 hours.

Posted: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 - 06:39

Report at 0630 Friday 22 July (NZ time) Anchored in Blue Lagoon, Yasawa Islands, Fiji. Departed Manta Ray Bay yesterday morning after swimming with a manta. Over 20 knot winds from the east as we

Posted: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 - 06:42

Report at 0630 Thursday 21 July (NZ time) Anchored near Mantaray Resort, in the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. Went for a snorkel in the pass where we saw lots of coral and fish, no mantas seen yet.

Posted: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 - 07:03

Report at 0700 Wednesday 20 July (NZ time) Still anchored off north bay of Waya Island at the southern end of the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. Thank you David, you must have waved your magic wand as the

Posted: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 - 07:03

Report at 0700 Tuesday 19 July (NZ time) Anchored off north bay of Waya Island at the southern end of the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. Had fun participating in dancing and sevusevu in village. Question

Posted: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 - 07:18

Report at 0700 Saturday 16 July (NZ time) Anchored off Navadra and Vanua Levu islands. A beautiful spot. Crystal clear water and great snorkelling.

Posted: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 - 07:09

Report at 0700 Saturday 16 July (NZ time) Anchored off Navadra and Vanua Levu islands. A beautiful spot. Crystal clear water and great snorkelling.

Posted: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 - 06:39

Report at 0630 Friday 15 July (NZ time) Snorkelled off Castaway Island Resort yesterday. Plan to move northwards today.

Posted: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 - 06:42

Report at 0630 Thursday 14 July (NZ time) Enjoying being anchored off the NW corner of Malolo Island, Fiji.

Posted: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 - 07:03

Report at 0700 Wednesday 13 July (NZ time) Anchored in 15m off NW corner of Malolo Island, Fiji. Lovely anchorage. Much more sheltered than Musket Cove in these conditions. Two boats at anchor.

Posted: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 - 06:30

Report at 0620 Tuesday 12 July (NZ time) Anchored in 16m off Musket Cove, Fiji. Strongest gust overnight 21 knots. Two dozen boats at anchor or on moorings.

Posted: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 - 06:57

Report at 0650 Monday 11 July (NZ time) Anchored in 3m off Port Denarau, Fiji. Light rain overnight.

Posted: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 - 07:39

Report at 07300 Sunday 10 July (NZ time) Anchored in 4 metres, sand, off Robinson Crusoe Island, Fiji. At times strong tidal currents. Enjoyed the Fire and Knife Dancing Show at the resort last

Posted: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 - 06:51

Report at 0645 Friday 8 July (NZ time) Anchored in 15 metres, in Malumu Bay, Beqa, Fiji. When we arrived at 12.30pm there was no wind. Yesterday afternoon the wind gusted from 5 to 15 knots

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