In the shadow of an active volcano: Port Resolution on the island of Tanna, Vanuatu
On 17th July 1774, Captain James Cook first “saw land bearing SSW” and decided that “this was the Australia del
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180 degrees: Welcome to The Cannibal Isles
Our 550 mile passage to Fiji from Tonga was mostly fast and often exciting/exhausting. We had at least Force 6
Read moreDas Königreich von Tonga, oder Warum Man Immer Spucken und Nicht Schlucken Sollte
Guten Morgen Neiafu. Dein Mooringfeld ist nicht so sauber. Deine Hähne und Schweine sind sehr laut. Und dein Singen bis
Read moreThe Kingdom of Tonga, and Why You Should Always Spit Not Swallow
Good morning Neiafu. Your mooring field water is not so clean. Your roosters and pigs are jolly noisy. And your
Read moreBye bye, lovely Niue. Hello, Kingdom of Tonga!
We were sad to leave Niue. We delayed our departure by meeting the lovely Jackie and Alan for the last
Read moreNiue. Ahhh…
261 square kilometres. 20km long x 16km wide. 1600 inhabitants. Blink and you’d miss it… We had a horrible 1050
Read moreTahiti oder eine hammerharte Woche fuer unsere Ankerwinsch
Vor genau einer Woche haben wir an dem Schwimmsteg vor der Marina “Papeete Harbor” die Leinen an den Klampen belegt.
Read moreFull Wets in the Dangerous Archipelago
This from the RCC Pilotage Foundation, “The Pacific Crossing Guide” (2nd Ed.): “When clearing out of the Marquesas, the choice
Read morePolice! Camera! Action! (Or Not)
It was really late for us boatie folk. Late even for me back in the Real World. Late, like 10.50pm
Read moreAlways expect the unexpected
We had a beautiful one night stop in La Baie des Vierges in Fatu Hiva. That bay is so stunning.
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