White Hawk
FollowWhite Hawk is a 1986 Grand Soleil 46' built in Italy by Contiere del Pardo. She has a flush deck, convertible cutter rig, and is white with marine blue cove stripe, coach house stripe, and canvas. Her owners John and Lynette who have owned her since 1999 are cruising the Pacific for their second time.
Recent Updates
Departed Suva, Fiji Wednesday morning for a lovely day sail to beautiful Yanuca Island in the Beqa lagoon. We had 2 nice days of snorkeling and will head west toward Musket Cove in the morning.
Arrived yesterday afternoon at South Minerva Reef after a slow but pleasant passage from NZ. Getting the underwater camera gear ready for snorkeling. Lots of batteries to charge!
At anchor at Urquharts Bay. Completed engine kill switch replacement this morning.
Working on instrument gremlins.
Arrived in Majuro Saturday the 19th after a slow passage from Rongelap. Picked up our mooring at 4PM and headed off in search of fresh produce.
Departing north Rongelap bound for Majuro later today.
Arrived back in Rongelap Thursday after a fast day sail from Rongerik in 17-22k wind from 92-99T.
Anchor down Thursday around 1PM local at one of our favorite places after a fabulous passage beam reaching all the way.
Departed Majuro Tuesday morning bound for atolls in the Ralik "Sunset" chain. Nice first day's sail on a beam reach making approximately 190 miles under double reefed main and full genoa.
Moved to nearby Anearmej Wednesday after being unable to find suitable anchorage under current conditions at the village islet of Ormed due to swell wrapping in to the anchorage.
Back to Anebing Friday night after snorkeling the wreck of the Toyotsu Maru at Egmedio.
Sailed in brisk gusty trades to the anchorage south of the main village on Wotje Islet Tuesday afternoon in order that we may further explore the WWII relics onshore.
Moved north Thursday to Toleej.
Moved Tuesday to Anebing Island. Great protection here and another gorgeous pink sand beach to explore!
Checked in at Wotje Island Wednesday after a short overnight passage from Maloelap, RMI. Anchored at well protected Bwodao Island for the night to avoid the heavy smoke coming from the main village.