by Allen | Dec 1, 2023 | Updates
Dogging in Philip Island I’ve left this a bit late. But, in my weak defence, there is so much to do and see in New Zealand that it’s hard to find the time to sit down and write about what we have been up to. It’s now May 2024, so this post is a large...
by Allen | Nov 20, 2023 | Updates
Balls up at Denarau Well, that didn’t work out well. Despite several emails and a couple of phone calls, just as we entered the channel to pick up our reserved mooring at Denarau Marina, we were told we were too big. I assume they meant the boat and didn’t aim that as...
by Allen | Oct 22, 2023 | Updates
We’re running a bit late When we set off from England, we genuinely thought we would be back home after five years with our feet up and the telly on – adventure done and some salty yarns in our repertoire to share with anyone with open ears. So sure were...
by Allen | Sep 12, 2023 | Updates
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...
by Allen | Aug 19, 2023 | Updates
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....
by Allen | Jul 14, 2023 | Updates
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...
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