by Allen | Jul 24, 2024 | Updates
Welcome to Debut We arrived in Debut after four and a half days of near-perfect sailing from Thursday Island. The only hazards along the way were occasional clusters of fishing vessels. Fortunately, these were either lit up like Times Square or splattered across our...
by Allen | Jul 11, 2024 | Updates
Great Barrier Reef There are a few entrances to the Great Barrier Reef, some more challenging than others, and all less than perfect. After a couple of hours trying to figure out which to choose and how to weave through this maze of reefs, I came across a book on...
by Allen | Jun 12, 2024 | Updates
Port Vila We arranged to pick up a swinging mooring at Yachting World in Port Vila. However, that wasn’t strictly necessary because more of the moorings were free than weren’t. But giving an early heads-up meant we got help picking up the mooring pennant,...
by Allen | Jun 4, 2024 | Updates
Leaving New Zealand We wanted to sail up to Opua to see Bertrand and Pascale one last time before we each headed in different directions. But with the wind hurling down the coast from the north, that wasn’t going to happen. Instead, we anchored at Urquarts Bay...
by Allen | May 22, 2024 | Updates
Riverside Drive We thought we might like New Zealand but were wrong – we loved it. The scenery is stunning. The people we encountered were friendly, helpful, and present. And we could get things done. New Zealand has some very skilled people, and the quality of...
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