Wieder einmal in Kerikeri

We are awaiting the repair of our mast

Wir warten in Opua auf die Reparatur vom Mast.

Since 15. November 2016 back in New Zealand

A bit windy but behind Big Mama Pangaimotu OK

Finally Internet to report that we are in Tongatapu

Ready to leave for Tonga. May Thursday?

Arrived in Whangarei. Now it will be quiet because we stay here till end of April

Inlet to Whangarei Urquhart Bay the last leg tomorrow. Soon we will work on Allure instead of sailing the north of New Zealand

Last time Urupukapuka Paradise Bay?

Russel after Waitangi Day. Last time at least for a while in the Bay of Island. We move south direction Whangarei

Back in Opua after an extensive visit of the Bay of Island

Kerikeri Inlet. And we were sailing with the Milenium Regatta. Wind West, our direction west. At least 50 tacks to come here

Still Bay of Island cruising. And trying to visit every island, every bay and hike every track.

Back in Opua. But Friday to Sunday again on the run in the Bay of Island

Back in Russel

we are on the move again, Russel, Paihia, Cook Bay and finally Huruhi Bay

First Paihia for shopping than Russel to sleep

Omakiwi Cove northern part of the Bay of Islands

Whangamumu old whailing station

Still in Matapouri Bay but tomorrow we move further north

We landed in Matapouri Bay. A new place for us, where we drop our anchor. A lovely bay, as fare as you can see sand beach

Still in Whangarei. Getting ready tomorrow for new adventures. We move again direction north

Now fixed on a pile mooring directly oposit the Whangarei Town Harbor Marina Office

Whangaroa Bay / Harbor. In einer tiefen Bucht nördlich der Cavalli Inseln.

On the move in the Bay of Islands. Right now in Kerikeri-Inlet. And visiting Kerikeri. Quite a ride with the annex up the river to Kerikeri Town.

Kerikeri Inket waiting until the bad weather has passt. Latest by Monday we move

Kerikeri Inlet and visiting Kerikeri by dinghi

Arrival Opua Newzealnd Q-Doc

Still in Savusavu, still waiting to sail to NZ. Repairs done but the weather is not OK. But Wednesday 4.11 looks promissing

Still in Savusavu doing repairs and waiting for the right wind. Actually the wind is fine but the repairs are not yet finished.

Moored in Copra Shed Savusavu. Probably the last anchorage prior to our trip to New Zealand

Anchored in Saweni Bay near Lautoka

Anchoring Likuri Harbour

Anöchored in Saweni Bay.

Denarau Marina

Anchoring Viani Bay

Savusavu Mooring Copra Shed.

Anchoring Ovalau North, Damu. Tried various bay in Ovalau first Levuku but too much waves. Then in the North Yarovudi, too deep > 20m for a suitable anchoring. Then Taviya, to close to the coralls. And finally in Damu. A very nice place proteted from SW to NE open from N to W.

Anchoring east of Suva, Nukui.

Ankored in Nukui, east of Suva

Anchoring in front of the Royal Suva Yacht Club

At anchor Beqa Island Malumu Bay