Anchored inside the inner lagoon of Munda and Lambete on New Georgia island. Arrived yesterday as a ferocious storm hit and forced to make emergency anchoring while it passed. The westerly fetch across the water means we will gather supplies quickly and depart for a more secure haven tomorrow.

After spending Xmas day at Tetepare We are now at Egholo harbour on N of Rendova island today. 3 villages with polite unimposing people eager to welcome us

Anchored opposite the rangers station inside NW lagoon, S of Nabo Point on Tetepare - the ?Last wild island?

Anchored at Ueipi island, the furthest point of Marovo Lagoon from the main islands. Protected marine area with lots of underwater life

Anchored at Lomalie Island in the southern bay close to Sambal island. Lomalie pass between the two is a good dive site

motor sailed 90nm to Noro on New Georgia overnight to get a new battery. Completed all chores & left into a heavy NE squall so took shelter in Ringgi Cove on Kolom Bangara Island.

steamed up to Sarumara anchorage today in the southern tip of Matiu island outer chain of Marovo. Greeted by friendly carvers from Telina village.

anchored inside southern Marovo lagoon opposite Mbili pass at north Gatokae island. Sailed overnight from the Russell?s. No time for sleep as carvers keen to show us their work

reef reconnaissance today now anchored inside the lagoon of Hanasavi island nestled between two manta shaped reefs. Lots of fish life but poor coral cover. No inhabitants

Arrived into Koemurin Island lagoon in the Russels over very shallow narrow entrance not charted.

Departed Honiara at 1100hrs now arrived at Roderick Bay, north Nggela Sule in Florida group. Welcomed by the family of the Yacht club. Anchoraged in 30m water!

arrived at Mbokona Bay, Honiara Solomons at 0800 hours. Anchorage very tight and rolly. Q flag raised. Distanced travelled 577 nm

period of no wind today in the shadow of S Cristobel then heavy sea state & 20 knots ne on other side. Dropping into the night. 63 nm to Honiara

sails gulled winged for downwind. We are now 16 nm south of San Cristobel Island, Solomons. 189 nm to our destination of Honiara on Guadalcanal.

on passage from Vanuatu to Honiara Solomons. 187 nm travelled 358 nm to go. Slow downwind progress

Sailed on a wsw storm from the Reef islands (Rowa) to Lorup bay, Ureparapara. We are anchored inside the (extinct) volcano crater

departed Sola Bay on Vanua Lava bound for the Reef islands for overnight. We have started our outbound journey from Vanuatu. A few days hopping north before the wind kicks in & away we will go.

motorsailed from Waterfall bay on W coast of Vanua Lava to Reef islands N of V Lava. Perfect reef weather

we have started our journey north. Currently sitting at Lonnoc bay on the north east coast of Santo

gentle sail 10nm out of LV to Ratua Isl anchorage next to southern coast of Aore opp Malo in 2.5m sand

left Pentecost yesterday due to very heavy weather. Sailed back to Santo to move north of a depression forming near south Malekula. Since it has moved further south towards Efate so we are out of the dangerous quadrant.

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motor sailed to Loltong Bay N Pentecoste and anchored in 4m sand with reef surround opp the village to the beat of the drums

60 nm day sailing high to arrive at Marino on North Maewo Island. Huge wind shadow in the lee of Ambae due to the volcano suck. Crazy ash sunrise

60 nm day sailing high to arrive at Marino on North Maewo Island. Huge wind shadow in the lee of Ambae due to the volcano suck. Crazy ash sunrise

picked up Rob from the airport 2 days ago. Waiting in Palikulo Bay 10 nm from Luganville on Santo for the weather to stop squalling

passage from Uri island in port Stanley Malekula to Luganville today. Beautiful broad teCh rub with the head sail full winged. 45nm travelled. Anchored in Luganville Bay

anchored btween Awei & Malekula Islands in the Masquelynes. Deep Blue water mangroves reef and strong tidal currents

travelled from Emae Isl to Epi Isl today. Seastate smaller than yesterday. Covered 75 nm in 2 days to spend a few days in Lamen Bay. Black sand bottom clear water and many turtles

anchored in Matapu Bay Havannah Harbour on nw side of Efate Island. Spent 5 days in Port Villa. Travelled 30nm today

anchored in quarantine zone at Port Villa Efate Island Vanuatu. Overnight downwind headsail run from Erromango.

left Tanna early yesterday to arrived at Dillons Bay on Erromango in the daylight. 60 nm travelled

arrived safely into Port Resolution, Tanna Island Vanuatu. Speedy sail bit of a dream run with Yasur volcano lighting the way glowing into the dawn

67 nm to go until Port Resolution, Tanna Vanuatu. Took down some sail area to slow down to arrive in daylight

departed New Caledonia via Havannah Passe at 1500. Passing Mare island of the Loyalties 14nm to the south. Next stop Vanuatu

checked out of Noumea on Friday now on a mooring at Ilot Casy in Baie de Prony waiting for the weather change to come through to to depart for Vanuatu. Best weather all month

left Ile des Pins early on 15th July with overnight stop at Ilot Maito now at Ilot Kouare for some snorkelling 3 nm from the outer barrier reef

left Ile des Pins early on 15th July with overnight stop at Ilot Maito now at Ilot Kouare for some snorkelling 3 nm from the outer barrier reef

anchored in Baie de Kuto Ile des Pins.

Anchored in Baie de Kuto, Ile des Pins. Travelled 50nm today upwind slog. Hard going with some issues to sort but now safely anchored and both well. Plenty time now to recover dry out & do maintenance..

Anchored in Baie de la Tortue, Ile Ouen, S of Grande Terre heading for Ile des Pins. Red iron ore scarred mountains

anchored at Ilot Maître 3nm sw from Noumea. Kite surfers paradise in these winds

Arrived safely into New Caledonia through Boulari Pass at 0500 EST 23.6.18. Currently on anchor near to Port Moselle, Noumea

travelled over 600nm so just over 200nm to go to Noumea, New Caledonia

Nearly 200nm travelled so far on the passage from Gold Coast to Noumea. Steady downwind run awaiting wind shift to have a broad reach soon hopefully

Under headsail 60nm NE of Australia heading to New Caledonia Finally departed on our voyage. First ocean crossing together

First post. Hi. All the prep and savings for the last 10 yrs is stowed and tight. Sitting at anchor waiting for next weather window and to sell our beloved Subaru. Still no bites.

New Caledonia is over the horizon