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Thumbs Up is planning to go this Friday May 5 on a trip to Fijji , Vanuatu , the Solomons and
part of Papua New Guinia and than back to Australia this time , so a big trip but hopefully with the support of Gulf Harbour Radio will it be a pleassant one !

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Posted: Tue, 16 Aug 2016 - 07:02

We have just departed Dere Bay on Koro Island. Motor sailing in almost no wind. We are hoping to go to Taveuni or somewhere around there, but that will depend on what the wind does today. If we can't

Posted: Mon, 15 Aug 2016 - 07:12

At anchor in Dere Bay, Koro Island.
We were going to sail to Taveuni today but have decided to stay tucked up in this anchorage for another day.

Posted: Sat, 13 Aug 2016 - 21:11

This morning the weather looked more promising at Crousteau's with the possibility of breaks in the 95% cloud cover looking towards Koro Island. It was 10:15 before we were underway, but with 20

Posted: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 - 11:54

We are back at anchor off Crousteau's Resort on the SE tip of Savusavu Bay after trying to sail to Koro Island. The wind outside the bay in the Koro Sea had too much south in it; SSE 15 to 20 Knots

Posted: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 - 07:28

Wind increasing as I type.

Posted: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 - 07:17

Yesterday we moved from Savusavu around the corner to Cousteau's Resort. Today we will sail to Koro Island and then decide on our next direction, possibly Taveuni, depending on the weather. Skipper

Posted: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 - 07:19

Still moored at Savusavu waiting for better conditions to start cruising to Taveuni and the Laus. However still enjoying Savusavu.

Posted: Tue, 9 Aug 2016 - 07:18

We woke to sunshine after a very wet 2 days. Heavy rain Monday afternoon to fill the dingy.
Hopefully we can start our cruising tomorrow.

Posted: Mon, 8 Aug 2016 - 12:22

We had a great sail out across Savusavu Bay on Saturday enjoying clear skies and the best sailing conditions since February in Northland NZ. Pieter had a really happy day and we were both so pleased

Posted: Sat, 6 Aug 2016 - 07:30

Departing the marina at noon to go for a sail as the skipper has itchy feet (not sure of the nautical equivalent). We will come back into the harbour to pick up a mooring late afternoon to wait out

Posted: Thu, 4 Aug 2016 - 09:47

A change of plans finds us still berthed at the Copra Shed Marina, Savusavu, but the skipper is getting twitchy about being here so long. As fronts and troughs are heading this way for the weekend

Posted: Mon, 1 Aug 2016 - 07:20

We are still moored at Copra Shed Marina at Savusavu, Vanua Levu since Saturday 23 July waiting on stainless steel split pins to arrive, Fiji time. But we are enjoying the wait socialising with all

Posted: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 - 07:32

a dramatic entry into savusavu. They are under tow as something went caput with the steering so no rudder control. Fortunately cruiser help was instant and they have been under tow for 5mins

Posted: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 - 07:33

on a good passage to Savusavu. Currently in Vanua Balavu passage

Posted: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 - 07:33

good steady progress

Posted: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 - 07:36

on passage to Fiji, Savusavu

Posted: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 - 07:02

At anchor at Tapana Island.
This morning we will visit the Ark floating art gallery then maybe lunch at the Spanish restaurant.
Still enjoying cruising in Tonga.

Posted: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 - 21:27

At anchor in the Old Harbour over the hill from Neiafu. We really enjoyed our few days in the Eastern Lagoon at Kenutu Island. The first night there were only 3 yachts sharing the anchorage but this

Posted: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 - 07:12

The position shown on previous entry is incorrect. It should read 18 41 952S 173 55 740W
Not sure why this is happening.

Posted: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 - 07:12

At anchor on this beautiful morning at Kenutu Island in Eastern Vava'u after too many days of either cloudy days or otherwise light rain. But the clouds are building to the south and west so we have

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