Author Archives: Dave
How Long and How Far?
Departed Florida 4 February, arrived Australia 25 September 2019…about this far: click on the map for full screen view
Noumea
New Caledonia We had a decent sail from Fiji to New Caledonia, taking just over one week. It was cold in New Caledonia, so cold I had to fix our heater or freeze to death! Crunched for time we were only able to visit Noumea. New Caledonia is surrounded by reef, once inside we motored … Continue reading
Fiji
Fiji We left the island of Vanua Levu for the main island of Viti Levu. Again the weather had been terrible so with a small weather window we did an overnight run, through the reefs non-stop to Vuda Point Marina. Caught a nice Mahi on the way so that was nice! When we arrived at … Continue reading
Mud
Sabeto Mud Pool and Hot Springs Trip Advisor Link We shared a taxi with SY Quo Vadis to go to the mud pool and hot springs, it was really nice. Reception: …over there, go over there to the mud: Really nice foliage: So here we are, first you change your clothes, wipe mud all over … Continue reading
Savusavu Fiji
Savusavu Fiji Since departing Florida earlier this year we have been dodging bad weather. Officially there was a 50/50 chance of an El Nino in the Pacific Ocean and when we arrived in the Pacific, there was in fact, El Nino. Click this very informative link from NOAA to learn about El Nino or… just … Continue reading