Our few days in the idyllic Blue Lagoon were spent working! Sadly, we didn’t have a chance to go ashore so that will have to wait until next year. John spent Friday removing and dismantling the engine freshwater pump, largely … Continue reading
We finally left Denerau on Wednesday and opted for the short trip to Musket Cove on Malolo Lailai. We were very lucky and found the last vacant buoy which saved us having to anchor in water deeper than we are … Continue reading
We spent three nights anchored off Musket Cove and snorkelled over the reef near to the sandbank twice. On our second visit I spotted a magnificent Lionfish, I managed to get John’s attention and we both took several photos. From … Continue reading
I am so sorry that I haven’t written a log for two weeks, somehow the time has disappeared and we have done quite a lot in the intervening days. I’m sure my Report Card would read ‘Must do better’ under … Continue reading
Everyone we have met has been smiling, helpful and efficient, rather at variance with the bureaucracy. Never mind, we must move on. Quarantine helpfully e-mailed a copy of the receipt…. The cruising permits arrived by 0900, quicker than we had … Continue reading
Sunday was a challenging day in many respects. We motorsailed all day, trying to maintain 5.5 knots, and finally switched off the engine at 1650. The wind didn’t last! It taunted us, switched direction causing us to drop the main … Continue reading
Last Wednesday we tore ourselves away from wi-fi, cafes and shops of Neiafu and headed off to an anchorage not far away, in search of a suitable reef to snorkel. The water is rather cold here; visiting fishermen are blaming … Continue reading
I was correct, in that the day’s run to 1000hrs Saturday morning was slow. We covered about 115nM, an average of just under 5 knots, and that was with the help of 6 hours of motoring at 5.5 – 6.0. … Continue reading
Sometimes it is advantageous to sail slower, let me explain. The Fiji waters are dotted with hazards, not all charted, so it is best to arrive in any tricky area in daylight. Our first 24 hour run to 1000 hrs … Continue reading