Been at Opua a while now.

will be passing and waving to Norfolk Island this afternoon

Had a torrid day yesterday with winds up to 40kts but all Ok on board

paused to catch up with sleep and other stuff. anchored near Mare as too difficult to gate further due SEasters

Engine on to try and hold the course. They are about 65 w of Tanna, Vanuatu.

Actually have left Noumea to go to Port Vila

About 4 boats scattered around this beautiful atoll. Ouvea.

just loving New Caledonia, it has such a variety of coastline and islands to explore.From the pristine white sand beaches of Isle de pins to the scorched bare cliffs of the south coast... today was the waterfall at Baie de Goro... beautiful!

back on the Mainland Southern coast heading up the East coast over the next few days.

Sitting in an anchorage just off Isle of Pines. Stunning white sand beaches and super clear water. We have a resident dolphin hanging around the bay. Almost got bowled over by him yesterday standing in a foot of water... He was chasing a fish and came right up to the beach! Very cool.

Meet another kiwi boat Manaroa III have had a few funny nights and lovely dinners with them.

enjoyed a lovely day of still weather and sunshine today. Saw a few humpbacks yesterday and had a fantastic snorkel today. The Girls are settling into boating life agin well... full of life! Great holding where we are, expect a bit or rain tonight... the most amazing landscape of scorched red earth around us, tall mountains and very rough terrain. diverse.

boooming signal. Noumea by lunch time tomorrow.

Boat is all packed, clearing customs at 9 am. Time to head north!

all set to be clearing out of Opua tomorrow (Thursday) morning...

Almost ready to go... a little bit later this year but winter has been mild so far so not complaining. Looking for a weather window around the 18th.