Arrived safely in Majuro yesterday evening, after an amazingly nice and fast 6 day/1100nm sail from Tuvalu. We've taken a mooring in the South Anchorage; our friends on sv Seal welcomed us back home! It's likely we will be here through the Holidays.

Nice night with a few squalls around midnight, brilliant moon overhead, setting just at sunrise. We are smelling the barn, 55nm to Fordyce Passage on the east end of Majuro.

Great warm night of sailing. Gentile flat, following sea, consistent breeze of 15-18kts. Nearly full moon, clear skies. Just now local sunrise, hopefully another good day ahead. 210 to run to Majuro, Marshall Islands

We are back in the Northern Hemisphere! Crossed the equator again, 4th crossing in 2 years. 55 nm to Tarawa, however if the weather to the north looks good we will press on to Majuro in the Marshalls, if not we'll hang in Tarawa to wait for the window. Yachts ahead of us are reporting the Kiribatis are not issuing permits to the outer islands including Makin (Butaritari) island, sadly we will pass right by it on our way to the Marshalls.

Nice night of sailing, beautiful sunrise this morning. 230 to run to Tarawa.

We now have 7 yachts on our net, all moving north thru or to the Kiribatis & the Marshals. and expect a few more to join in the next few days. 8122 or 8297 at 1845Z & 0700Z

410nm to run to Tarawa. Just after sunrise getting ready to take the overnight reefs outs.

Beautiful morning. Overnight reefs out at sunrise, back up to speed. Steady progress to Tarawa 565nm to run

Departing Funafuti this morning for Tarawa

sv Chez Nous joined us in Funafala, Tuvalu. We are planning a Monday Departure for Tarawa.

Anchored Funafuti w/ 6 other north-bound yachts. FYI Funafuti is currently not allowing transiting yachts to stop at any other islands in the group including Namumea or Nukufetau.

Funafuti lagoon! Just entered the pass headed for the anchorage and clearance. Beautiful sunny day. 8 yachts already anchored here, several more inbound, guess the secret is out. Previous 2 times we were here, we were the only yacht for months!

Warm & mostly sunny, with occasional light showers. Winds light. Quiet starry night with lots of meteors. Past close Niulakita a few hours ago; need to stop there one of these trips saw lights ashore. Need to adjust speed to arrive at the South Pass of Funafuti at first light tomorrow.

Beautiful sunny morning. We had a great starry-night sail, warm & clear, nearly flat sea, consistent beam winds.

Sailing around numerous rain cells, leveraging off their outflow. 376nm to Funafuti

Just Departed Viani Bay for Funafuti, Tuvalu. ETA Friday AM. Motorsailing this morning in the shadow of Teveuni.

Departed Savusavu heading north via the Somosomo Strait. Motorsailing in light air in company with s/v Rouser.

Savusavu. Moored at Copra Shed Marina. Preparing the final items for a departure from Fiji, headed north. Possible Sunday or Monday departure.

Savusavu, moored at Copra Shed Marina.

Savusavu. INTERESTING passage yesterday from Nabouwalu (Coconut Point). Started motoring with 2.5 kts seas calm, with intermittent light showers. After some hours we approached Nasonisoni Pass and the winds jumped to 22kts ESE, by the time we through the pass we had sustained winds of 38-42kts, g45. Seas were still under 2m, thankfully they hadn’t had time to build. Showers remained intermittent the whole day. Strangely were not behind any islands at all to have blocked the wind, our entire route was open to the E. Other sailors approaching from Teveuni saw 47 kts.

All in a days sail, safe and sound here in a very quiet Savusavu.

Motorsailing in light rain from Coconut Point to Savusavu. Landed a Tuna, & a Barracuda yesterday on our passage across the Vatu-I-Ra channel. Released the 'cuda. The third strike on the same lure, (a yellow painted plug), spit it out no idea what it was. The neon yellow squid on the other line had no takers.

Anchored at Volivoli Resort last night. We will depart for Vanua Levu via Vatu-I-Rai Pass and Blight Water this AM.

Motorsailing in light air towards Rakiraki, Viti Levu.

Turning NORTH this morning on our slow way to the Marshals, via N. Fiji, Wallis, Tuvalu & Kirbati. Departing Denarau first stop today Lautoka.

On a mooring for a few days in Denarau Marina.

Back in the water! Splashed at Vuda yesterday and sailed to Saweni Bay where we are anchored and attempting to rid our boat of multi-colored yard dust & dirt!

We watched the area Diwali fireworks from our bimini temporarily 15m above sea level. Great view with dozens of local sites putting on displays. Still in Vuda Marina, nearly ready to go back in the water, with new bottom paint.

Vuda Marina, on the hard for a bottom painting.

In Vuda Marina, awaiting haul out for new bottom paint.

Beautiful sunny day anchored in Saweni Bay. Ginger's parents depart today ending their month-long visit with us.

Sailing to Saweni Bay, Beautiful sunny day. Four lines in the water!

Anchored at Cuvu Bay for another try at the Mantas.

Anchored in the Blue Lagoon

Anchored Somosomo Bay, Naviti Island. 30 kts gusts early last evening.

Anchored at Cuvu Bay to dive with the mantas. Near the pass at Manta Resort.

Saweni Bay, preparing to hoist the anchor for Manta Ray Bay.

Still Anchored Saweni Bay. Mangos are just coming into season, the pickling type have arrived but the sweet eating types any day now!

Moored in Denarau Marina.

Anchored Musket Cove for Regatta.

Anchored in Musket Cove for the Regatta.

Anchored Musket Cove for the Regatta!

Anchored Saweni Bay.

Gorgeous Sunny Morning in Saweni Bay, only a bit of smoke & ash from the sugar cane fields being burned off.

Anchored Saweni Bay just north of Vuda Marina.

Sailing to Vuda Marina. Just passing Likuri Harbor on SW corner of Viti Levu.

Anchored at Vanisea, Kadavu. Will depart for Vuda Marina this afternoon or tomorrow afternoon if wind fills in.

Anchored at Vunisea, Just off the Kadavu Airport.

Anchored Talualia Bay, west side of Kadavu, very rolly. This is just an overnight stop heading to Vunisea, Kadavu in a a few hours as visibility improves with sun moving higher.

Heading for the west end of Kadavu.

Anchored in Soso Bay, South side of Kadavu. Planning to dive with the giant mantas today, hopefully they cooperate by showing up!

Anchored at Korolevu Bay, Kandavu. 2nm from Matava Dive Resort.

Anchored off Matasawalalevu (near Niagoro Pass) NE corner of Kadavu. Planning to dive pass today.

Anchored in Kavala Bay, Kadavu. Beautiful deep bay only open to the north. Lush green hills surround the bay. Wind 5kts S, Sea 1m SSE, Bar 1014, Clouds multi level 100%, Rain intermittent, heavy at times.

Anchored Ono, Kadavu

Just underway at Beqa heading for Kadavu. Nice morning, sun is out! Wind 15E, Sea 1m SSE, Bar 1017, Clouds 40%

We are anchored at Malumu Bay, Beqa in a deep fiord-like bay. Winds gusting overhead but calm here at sea level.

Wind 7kts g 15kt SSE, Clouds 90%, Bar 1019, Trace Rain last 24

Reaching to Beqa from Suva. Beautiful sunny day. Wind 14kts forward of the beam.

Arrived Suva Harbor after motor-sailing in very light air all the way from Gau island, yesterday. Today Suva is beautifully SUNNY (hard to believe in the rainiest harbor in the S.PAC)! Wind 7kts NE, Sea: 1m SE, Clouds 5%, Bar 1018 steady, 0 rain last 24h

Underway, Gau Island to Suva. Wind 10kts ESE, Sea .25m, Clouds 90% high overcast, Bar 1018, trace rain last 24h.

Beautiful cool day in Herald Bay, Gau Island. We'll move a bit south to dive Nigali Pass, Gau, today.

Wind 11.5kts SE, Sea 1m SSE, Bar 1017 steady, Clouds 40%, 0 Rain last 24h, Air temp 20c

Anchored Gau Island, visited by a giant manta ray while anchoring.

Wind 12kts SE, Sea 1m SSE, Clouds 10%, large band to our north, Bar 1017, No Precip last 24h

sp: 6 d: 27/07/17 06:58 UTC Just departing Koro Is. for Gau Is. In company with Blowin' Bubbles.

Wind: 13 kts SE, Sea: 1m SSE, Bar: 1018, Clouds: 40%, Quite chilly 21c, no precip last 24h

Anchored Dere Bay Koro Island, Fiji. Waiting for wind to depart to Gau Island.

Wind 8.5 S; Sea 1m SSE; Bar 1017; Clouds 50%.

Moored in the beautiful Dere Bay, Koro Island. Nice diving and friendly Expat community. Quiet calm bay. Repaired two Winston damaged moorings, with Blowin' Bubbles, now useable by yachies, without charge. Wind 3kts E, Seas calm, Clouds 10%, Bar 1014 steady, light shower early am moved to the west. Beautiful sunny day.

Anchored in Dere Bay, Koro Island.

Paradise Taveuni Bay, Just getting underway for Koro Island.

Wind 2kts E, Seas calm behind Taveuni, Clouds 20%, Bar 1016,

Moored at Paradise Resort, Taveuni.

Wind 13 E, Sea 1 m SE, Bar 1019 rising, Clouds 30%, no precip last 12 hours, cool temps overnight 16c.

Viani Bay, diving the walls off Taveuni daily!

Wind: 8 kts NE; Sea 1m SE; Cloud 10%, Bar 1014

Diving the reefs between Viani Bay & Taveuni this morning. Anchored in Viani Bay, Vanua Levu. Wind: 14kts SSW; Sea: 1.25m SE; Bar:1015 steady; Clouds: 70%;

d: 30/06/17 06:49 UTC Anchored in Viani Bay next to s/v Blow'in Bubbles. Beautiful cool calm morning here in the bay, sunrise on the misty mountain top of Teveuni in the distance.

Wind: 8kts SE; Sea: 1m SSE; Bar:1015 steady; Clouds 50%; no precip. Temp 22c

d: 29/06/17 06:50 UTC Anchored at the Cousteau Resort, Vanua Levu. We'll be underway for Viani Bay within the hour. Wind: 12kt SE; Sea: 1m SSE; Bar: 1016 steady; Clouds: 100%; light rain showers in the area. Temp 23C

d: 24/06/17 06:59 UTC Moored in Savusavu. Still provisioning. Beautiful calm morning no rain last 36 hours. Glassy bay. Wind: 1kt SE; Sea calm; Bar; 1011 -1; Clouds 65%; No precip last 36 hours.

Anchored in Savusavu. Beautiful clam morning on absolute glass on the river. Wind less than one knot.

Anchored Safely in Viani Bay last night, heading around to Savusavu after sunrise.

d: 13/06/17 06:33 UTC Just north & east of Cikobia Island, Fiji. Heading for Rabi and Somosomo Channels to Savusavu. Sailing under 50% furled genoa & single reef main. Seas 2m with random sets 4m last night. WET. All is well on board.

wind: 20.5kts ESE; Sea; 2m SE; Bar: 1017; Clouds 85%, vis 10nm; no rain

d: 12/06/17 06:50 UTC On a heading to approach the Somosomo Straits from the NE. 125nm to Somosomo Strait.

d: 11/06/17 07:02 UTC Motorsailing with very light winds. Calm seas, nearly cloudless skies. Brilliant full moon last two nights. Boated a tuna each of last two days. Sashimi!

d: 10/06/17 06:38 UTC Underway for SavuSavu, Motorsailing, calm seas. Spectacular full moon set and sunrise this morning on a glassy sea.

Departing Funafuti this morning for SavuSavu.

d: 08/06/17 06:43 UTC Anchored Funafuti, fueled up and ready for departure to Savu Savu tomorrow.

d: 07/06/17 07:16 UTC Anchored Funafuti, only yacht in Tuvalu. Quite hot ashore, bay is glassy calm. Fueling today, then ready to proceed Wallis or Suva Suva with any suitable wind.

d: 06/06/17 06:48 UTC Slowly motoring to time the entrance to North Funafuti Pass. 6nm out. Seas calm, 1/2 hour after sunrise, winds very light. Slack tide in 30 mins. All is well on board.

d: 05/06/17 06:44 UTC Beautiful, warm, sunny day, seas flat, winds under 10kts. Motorsailing. 100nm to run to Funafuti.

d: 04/06/17 06:51 UTC 220nm to Funafuti. Sky 90% overcast. Very widely scattered low-energy squalls in the area. Sea less than a meter. Winds have slowly clocked 360+ in the last 24 hours. All is well on board.

d: 03/06/17 06:53 UTC Overcast, broad area of rain ahead. We'll try to pick our way thru, although we do need a good rinse.

d: 02/06/17 06:49 UTC Yes, we have been able to hear GHR, not sure they could hear us w/o a relay. Winds light after 0300, flat seas, clear, warm & sunny day. Beautiful sunrise.

d: 01/06/17 06:50 UTC New Destination: FunaFuti. Winds picked up overnight. Still in night sail mode: 1 reef main. We would like to get the most SEasting before it lightens up further south. Few scattered low energy squalls in the area, with little moisture. Another warm sunny day!

Light winds, calm seas, clear sunny skies. Motorsailing off & on with genoa & main lightly pulling. We are in the lee of Tarawa Atoll now. On course for the Tarawa Main Channel marker less than 20nm. Good chance we will bypass Tarawa and press on to Tuvalu.

d: 30/05/17 07:02 UTC Calm & slow night, wind speeds under 8kts for 8 hours. Back to speed now. Full Genoa & 1 reef main. All is well on board, meet lines in the water at sunrise.

d: 29/05/17 07:16 UTC South bound from Majuro. Hot and sunny light breeze. Thinking of changing headsail to code zero.

d: 28/05/17 14:14 UTC Departing Majuro for Fiji, heading generally SE towards Kiribati. Lovely day. Fishing lines out yahoo are biting.

d: 08/05/17 07:18 UTC Preparing to depart Amamenot Island for Majuro harbour. Beautiful day!

Back in Majuro Atoll, moored at beautiful Anemwanot island.

40nm to run to Majuro Pass. Motorsailing.

Underway Kwajalein to Majuro.

Anchored Ebeye Island, Kwajalein Atoll.

Enroute Roi-Numur to Ebeye Island inside the Kwajalein Lagoon. 30 miles of reach on flat water, beautiful sunny day. Week four with no measurable rain in the North Marshals.

Anchored at Roi Namur, Kwajalein, the US Radar/Missile test facility.

3nm from the the North Pass of Kwajalein Atoll. Massive radar dishes & Airport visible on Roi Manur Island.

Anchored Rongelap Island, Rongelap Atoll

Anchored at Eniaetok Island, Rongelap Atoll. Yet another deserted beautiful island.

Arrived Rongelap Atoll yesterday pm. Pleasant downwind/wave sail from Rongerik with 20-24kt winds and 3m swells. Anchored at Labavedj Island, just north of the NE Pass. This is as far north as we will go this season, turning south from here.

d: 03/04/17 08:51 UTC Underway Rongerik Atoll to Rongelap Atoll. 25nm to run

Anchored Rongerik Atoll. It is a gorgeous and wild place, totally uninhabited. Not a light or dwelling in sight.

sp: 6.2 28mn to run for Rongerik Atoll

Anchored Kaven Islet, Ailuk Atoll, preparing to depart for Rongerik Atoll this morning.

Anchored safely at Uriga Island, Ailuk Atoll. Arrived yesterday morning.

Heading for Ailuk Atoll, Marshall Islands. Sun is now up, just tacked east direct to the pass. 10nm to the pass.

Anchored at Wotje Island, Wojte Atoll, just off the old Japanese Sea Plane Ramp.

Just entering Wotje Atoll Pass. Beautiful Sunrise!

Anchored Ollot Island, Maloelap Atoll.

Anchored off Taroa, Maleolap Atoll.

We are anchored off Airik Island in the south Maleolap Atoll. Hot and Sunny with crystal clear water, can easily see the anchor in 12m.

We are in the channel between Aur and Maloelap atolls, 13 miles to the Maloelap south pass.

Moored at beautiful Anemwanot. Nice wreck dive here at these coordinates and deserted white sand beaches. Preparing to depart for the Maleolap Atoll tonight.

Moored Majuro, Marshal Islands, arrived safely yesterday afternoon. Hugh lagoon!

20 nm to run to eastern tip of Majuro Atoll. 50% Genoa & 1 reef in main. Easterly seas confused swells under 2m. Caught a tuna! shashimi dinner last night. Cats too!

On a direct course to Majuro. Reaching in easterly trades which finally filled in 2 hours ago. Beautiful day!

Departed Tarawa for Majuro, Marshal Islands.

Anchored and Cleared into Tarawa yesterday AM. Going exploring today.

Arrived Tarawa, standing off waiting for sunrise/ good light to approach the entrance.

Slowing down to time our arrival Tarawa in good light tomorrow AM. Crossing the Equator in a few minutes. Will celebrate with a Cafe au Lait. Cheers! (Resend)

d: 07/01/17 06:54 UTC Slowing down to arrive Tarawa in good light AM tomorrow. Crossing the Equator in a few minutes will celebrate with a cafe au lait.

d: 06/01/17 06:55 UTC In Kiribati waters now. 270nm to run to Tarawa. Winds out of the east, seas flat, sunny day, lines in the water.

Enroute Nukufetau to Tarawa

Enroute from Nukufetau to Tarawa.

Departed Nukufetau, Tuvalu @ 13:00, heading for Tarawa, Kiribati. Possible intermediate stop at Nanumea, Tuvalu.