Vixen 7

Vixen is a 10,4m Alan Wright design launched in 1998. Kauri hull fractional sloop rig. Home port Sandspit Kawau Bay NZ. Has done 5 trips to the Pacific islands. Owners Pam and Ross Walker

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Posted: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 - 00:00

Back at Vuda marina after reach back from Musket in 25knots. Tricky getting onto berth as very tight between boats and we got 2 stern lines around rudder. Tomorrow start reconfiguring Vixen for

Posted: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 - 20:53

A couple of tank dives in the last 2 days and now back at Musket Cove. Had a snorkel at the outer reef on the way back, shallow but excellent hard corals and 3 whitetail sharks all harassed by Ross

Posted: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 - 09:36

Posted: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 - 00:00

In Mana lagoon. Two snorkels on the way up from Musket in flat calm sunny conditions. The only problem with Mana is that the ferries, dives boats etc go through the anchorage at high speed throwing

Posted: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 - 21:18

Departed Denerau 1000 in very light headwinds but about 1/2 way to Musket Cove the wind increased and backed. Headsail up and quick ms into anchorage. No moorings so anchored, 2nd try successful

Posted: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 - 21:26

Denerau....culture shock! After a few more jobs on the yacht and 9 passage meals cooked by Pam in 2 days (galley was a sweat box!) we have moved to the real?????? Fiji of Denerau. Shops, malls and

Posted: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 - 20:55

Vuda marina and it is HOT! With the help of Mike T. And the hydraulic press at Baobab marine we have refurbished the salt water pump giving it new bearings, new lip seal and new face plate. Touch

Posted: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 - 00:00

In Dreketi Bay after a long 10 hr motor and motor sail. Hoping to go into Vuda marina tomorrow to repair salt water pump.

Posted: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 - 00:00

A quick snorkel, lots of fish but water milky, and then ms across the top of Viti Levu threading in and out of all the reefs. Anchored at Nananu - I - Ra and went ashore for a very pleasant chilled

Posted: Thu, 4 Sep 2014 - 00:00

Today we rounded CAPE HORN ! 28C, 0.4m waves and 10 kts Easterly. Sailing is rugged at the Northern end of Ovalau! After a ms anchored for the night at Naigani island. Anchored in calm close to the

Posted: Tue, 2 Sep 2014 - 17:58

1342 anchor down Levuka. A fast sail during the night but the wind gradually dropped during today and we had to motorsail the last 35 miles. Levuka is flat calm and HOT! Amazing what a difference 160

Posted: Mon, 1 Sep 2014 - 00:00

Position at 1800 Monday. Left Namuka-i-Lau 1025 this morning and for most of the day light 10kt. breeze from astern as we and Tusi 2 head for Levuka. One positive about the calm conditions Pam has

Posted: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 - 00:00

A quick beam reach sail north to Namuka-i-Lau after 10 days at Fulaga, diving the pass exploring the dozens of amazing undercut islands, fixing Colini's longboat, climbing the "telephone" hill (no

Posted: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 - 00:00

Departed Lakeba 0500 and motorsailed south in light E/ESE breeze. Ha d a VHF call from Allegresse & so after anchoring immediately walked over the hill to the village for sevusevu, AND $50 fee! About

Posted: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 - 00:00

<p>Lakeba. Anchored in "notch" in reef. Surprisingly calm although ca</p>

<p>n here waves breaking on reef both sides. Off to Fulaga Thursday early.</p>

Posted: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 - 19:29

Motored down to Susui Island during the middle of the day today. Our 1st visit to this island, a good anchorage well protected from the prevailing winds. Went ahore to do sevusevu and were geeted by

Posted: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 - 00:00

Bavatu Hbr. Beautiful and very sheltered. Went ashore to do sevusevu at plantation, and then climbed hill to Tony Phelps house to get email connection.

Posted: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 - 08:10

Anchored in Bay of Islands Vanua Balavu. Lumpy on the nose motor across on Wednesday but nice and calm in Islands.

Posted: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 - 07:31

on the way to Vanua Balavu with Tusi2

Posted: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 - 17:45

A little lumpy last night in Viani bay and we have now moved on. As usual our Navman plotter spat the dummy as we crossed 180 longitude and refused to tell us where we were. Bloody softwear geeks

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