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: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 - 07:32

just motoring out of Suva , heading around the bottom of Viti Levu

Posted: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 - 06:36

Report at 0630 Wednesday 6 July (NZ time) Anchored in Suva, Fiji.

Posted: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 - 07:12

Report at 0700 Saturday 2 July (NZ time) Still anchored in Suva, Fiji. Periods of light and sometimes heavy rain over the past 24 hours. Maximum wind gust over the past 24 hours was about 20 kts

Posted: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 - 06:54

Report at 0700 Friday 1 July (NZ time) Anchored in Suva, Fiji. All is well on board

Posted: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 - 07:14

Report at 0700 Thursday 30 June (NZ time) Anchored in Vunivatu Bay, Viti Levu, Fiji. Handy anchorage for passage to Suva in light winds. Open to strong winds and seas from the east. Anchored in

Posted: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 - 06:10

Report at 0600 Wednesday 29 June (NZ time) Anchored in the Fisheries Anchorage Magokai, Fiji. Sea Mercy at work here. All is well on board

Posted: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 - 06:19

Report at 0600 Tuesday 28 June (NZ time) Travelling towards Magokai, Fiji. Sailing under a scrap of jib. 4 POB with guests Ros and Andrew. All is well on board

Posted: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 - 07:12

Posted: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 - 07:10

Weather: 1013 zero wind, 25% cloud cover, beautiful day. Hope to head for Suva via Makongi later today.

Posted: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 - 07:12

Still moored in Savu Savu. More Sea Mercy aid to co-ordinate and distribute.

Posted: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 - 07:51

stormy day yesterday with winds up to 30s

Posted: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 - 19:09

On a mooring in Savusavu. Fast bumpy ride this morning from Viani Bay. 50 miles in six hours. Maximum wind gust 33 knots, max boat speed 12 knots.

Posted: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 - 19:10

Report at 1900 Sunday 19 June (NZ time) On a mooring in Viani Bay There are two moorings and some space in which to anchor. Jack offers services to yachties including the moorings and snorkelling

Posted: Sat, 18 Jun 2016 - 06:28

Report at 0630 Saturday 18 June (NZ time) At anchor off Taveuni Airport. Anchored in 10 metres, sand between wide spaced bommies. Dinghy access on shore at sandy beach next to boat ramp. Short

Posted: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 - 06:15

Report at 0600 Thursday 16 June (NZ time) Travelling towards Matei, Taveuni, Fiji. Lighting seen overnight towards the east. All is well on board

Posted: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 - 07:11

Report at 0710 Wednesday 14 June (NZ time) Anchored off Avea Island, Vanua Balavu, Fiji. 8 Sea Mercy vessels here. Sea Mercy work yesterday included: preparing lumber with chainsaws, commissioning

Posted: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 - 06:29

Report at 0615 Monday 13 June (NZ time) Anchored off Lomaloma Village, Vanua Balavu, Fiji. 10 Sea Mercy vessels here. Five World ARC vessels at anchor. Sea Mercy work today includes: delivering

Posted: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 - 07:04

Report at 0700 Friday 10 June (NZ time) Anchored in sheltered Bay of Islands, tied back to the shore. Six other Sea Mercy vessels anchored nearby. A lovely RnR day yesterday. Dinghied around

Posted: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 - 07:44

Anchored for an R&R day

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