Have moved back to our mooring near Dougs Boatyard in the Opua basin. Sonya back working at Burnsco and Daryl instructing again at Great Escape Yacht Charters.

Safely arrived Opua. Relieved to be in before the south westerlies and without running out of diesel. Finally got great sailing conditions last night.

Motoring while waiting for the northerly to kick in. To the crew at Burnsco in Opua - no panic, looks like Sonya will be in time for work on Sunday. She has even been trying to get out of her 3am - 6am watch so that she is refreshed for work. She has also turned up for her 9am watch in a red t-shirt the last two mornings. Guess she is getting into the mode.

Good night motoring in 8 knt but back up to 12 to 15 from the south.

all ok and eta early thursday

all well

close to Windstar. All well

Good night sailing nice to have some wind finally.

all well

still motoring.

motoring since midnight

Anchored at Lautoka.

Anchored at Saweni Bay waiting to head home.

Anchored at Newtown Beach in Nadi Bay. Filled up fuel and water yesterday ready for trip home.

Anchored at Musket Cove. Been here for a couple of days now, enjoying the surfing.

Anchored near Yaro on Malolo Is.

Anchored at Mana Island.

Anchored off Lautoka. Stocked up with food at the market yesterday.

Anchored at Nathilau Point. Sailed down here yesterday in very light winds.

Anchored off Nananu-I-Ra. Another day in the water on the outer reef yesterday.

Anchored off Nananu-I-Ra. Another day in the water on the outer reef yesterday.

Anchored off Nananu-I-Thake.

Anchored off Voli Voli.

Anchored off Nananu-I-Thake.

Anchored off Nananu-I-Ra.

Looks like it is going to be a beautiful day here.

Another nice sail yesterday North through the reefs to Voli Voli area. Anchored at Nananu-i-Thake and catching bus from Ellington landing into RakiRaki to go to the market this morning. Lots of yachts here after 2 weeks pretty much alone.

Nice sail yesterday North along the Viti Levu coast to Viti Levu bay.

Moved back to picnic beach. 3 Humpbacks swam past 150 meters outside us while snorkelling yesterday

Anchored at Sove Bay Naingani. Enjoying checking out the reefs to the north.

Moved around the corner on Naingani to Sove Bay.

Lovely sail downwind to Naingani. Anchored off a beautiful white sand beach in turquoise water. Caught a 12kg Waloo on the way to share with the village.

Still at Leleuvia Island. Maunie arrived here yesterday so was great to catch up with them. Very calm yesterday so snorkled at the outer reef.

At Leleuvia Island.

Finally left Makongai after a wonderful time there - complete with seeing Humpback whales inside the lagoon while we were out snorkling. Today we sailed across to Ovalau. Anchored at Levuka, the original capital of Fiji and a world heritage site.

Moved just around the corner yesterday to Dalice Village, a government marine research centre. Really enjoying the reefs here, loads of big pelagic fish and great coral features.

Sailed from Koro to Makongai Island yesterday. We are anchored at the Northern bay and will move around to the village when the wind swings to SE. Whole lagoon is a reserve so cant wait to check out the fish life.

Still at Dere bay. Nice tracks for walks and excellent reefs for snorkelling. Shot a good Tuna yesterday.

Had a great week in Savu Savu catching up with friends. Stocked boat up and sailed yesterday to Dere bay on Koro Island.

Anchored in Sava Savu just before dark Fri night. Cleared in Sat morning. Good trip averaged 140 miles a day.

Sailed through Lau group overnight.

25 miles from Lakemba Passage into Lau. ETA Savu Savu Thu night.

Good first night out.

Departing Vavau and heading to Savu Savu.

Anchored in Hunga Lagoon next to Taranui from Nelson. Great sail yesterday around the South end with breaching whales around. Tarn went for a kayak around the lagoon yesterday and we are off to explore Blue Lagoon in the dinghy after breakfast.

Anchored at Vakaeitu. Close encounter with a couple of whales on our sail yesterday. Great downwind sail - stopped at Euakafa for lunch.

Anchored at Kenutu. Wet dinghy ride with Tania out to the sand cay today!!

Anchored at Port Maurelle. Picked Tania up from Neiafu on Friday. Heading east today.

Anchored at Sisia Island.

Still anchored at Port Maurelle.

Anchored at Port Maurelle. Sailed yesterday to Luamoko Island for a dive.

Anchored at Port Maurelle. About a dozen yacht here. Went to Neiafu for the Market yesterday.

Still anchored at Aisea's Beach. Have been catching up on boat chores.

Anchored at Aisea's Beach, protected from the SE winds.

Anchored at Aisea's Beach.

Anchored at Aisea's Beach. Saw quite a few whales when we moved through the southern islands from Hunga yesterday.

sounds a good day in Huunga lagoon

Still in Huunga lagoon with 4 other boats.

despite the wx the lagoon is a great spot

Anchored at Tapana Island.

Anchored at Mafana Island. Visited yesterday with the lady we stayed with 5 years ago on Ofu Island.

Still anchored at beautiful Kenutu Island. Went to leave yesterday but just couldn't do it. Perhaps today...

Anchored at Kenutu. Beautiful spot.

have been in Neiafu for 2 nights. Restocked with food and off to watch the rugby later. Lots of kiwis in town tonight.

Anchored at Port Maurelle.

Anchored at Vakaeitu. Been here for three days enjoying the snorkling at the Coral Garden and Canyon sites.

Anchored at Pangai.

Still at Oua Island. Only two boats here and we are both from Nelson.

Moved yesterday to Oua Island for the passage of the front. Great reef system with nice coral.

Anchored at Ha'afeva Island in the Kotu group of the Ha'apais.

Anchored at Uiha Island in the Haapais.

Still anchored at Uoleva Island in the Haapais. Very sheltered and calm in these stronger winds. Beautiful beach.

Anchored at Uoleva Island.

Anchored back at Uoleva Island. Went to Pangai for a look and supplies.

Anchored Uoleva Island.

Anchored at Uiha Island in the Haapais.

Anchored at Uanukuhahaki in the Haapais.

Moved north to Uanukuhahaki Island from Lalona Island yesterday.

Anchored in Hapaais, Namuka but may have heard this wrong

Anchored back at Big Mama's whilst waiting for visa extension.

Anchored at Atata Island.

Anchored at Atata Island so closer to outer reef for a dive.

Anchored at Pangaimotu Island. Cleared yesterday. Great sail from Minerva took 48 hrs.

main channel and 7nm from Tongatapu

Arrived Minerva North Saturday morn. All rested up and ready to leave today for Tongatapu.

20nm from N Minerva

all well

all well on way to Tongatapu

a bit close for good copy but all well.

Anchored in Pipi Bay. Resting up and waiting to head away.

In Opua preparing for our departure.