Fiji

Fiji

Now you see it – Now you don’t No wonder boats come to grief here. On the face of it, the approach to Savusavu (look for the orange anchor symbol) looks deep and free of obstructions. But zoom in closer, and you’ll see the surrounding area cluttered...
The Kingdom of Tonga

The Kingdom of Tonga

Welcome to the Kingdom of Tonga A brisk wind blasted us west from Niue to Neaifu, just in time for sunrise. After steering through the narrow channel into Neiafu harbour, we rafted up alongside another boat, Ostrika, already parked on the fisherman’s dock....
Niue

Niue

The Peaceful Sea Magellan must have witnessed a very different Pacific Ocean when he christened it Mar Pacifico, the Peaceful Sea. Our experiences have been anything but peaceful. But on our voyage between Bora Bora and Niue, not only was there very little wind, there...
Farewell French Polynesia

Farewell French Polynesia

Westward Bound Well, that’s it. After a total of 3 years, our sailing adventure in French Polynesia has drawn to a close. We’ve had a blast from our initial arrival in the Marquesas on Lady Jane in May 2019 until our departure on 19th June 2023 onboard Jamala. So far,...
Not Cool:  Gear Overboard and Broken Freezer in Tahiti

Not Cool: Gear Overboard and Broken Freezer in Tahiti

Gear overboard With the washing machine installed, it was time to deal with the sticking sheave on the Genoa track. Not something I was looking forward to. But, after reading comments from others who had done it before, I felt like I half knew what to do and set about...