New Zealand: we made it!   Saturday, 16/12/2023 Well, it’s a case of third time lucky. We arrived at Marsden…

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And another try!    Tuesday, 05/12/2023 Those of you who have looked at the site will have seen that my…

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Away!    Thursday, 30/11/2023 Repairs finally completed at 10:00 today.  Departed Port Denarau Marina at 13:40.  Hope to reach Marsden…

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So near, and yet so far…   Saturday, 25/11/2023 We got away last Saturday… Not easily – needed to fill…

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Tropical Cyclone Mal: departure delayed!   Thursday, 16/11/2023 Last Saturday I was making preparations for leaving on Monday. Completing three…

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Suva: a curious trip   Wednesday, 08/11/2023 The trip to Suva proved much more interesting than expected. The trip was…

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Life in Fiji   Wednesday, 01/11/2023 Isn’t it hard to believe that it is already November! The last few days…

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Onwards to Fiji – halfway around the world   Thursday, 26/10/2023 We left Vava’u on Friday morning without incident. Wonderful,…

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Success in Vava’u   Tuesday, 17/10/2023 All good here! Vava’u is a pleasant and relaxed place, with a pretty vibrant…

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And on to Vava’u, Tonga   Monday, 09/10/2023 Had a successful voyage west, despite electrical problems which put both my…

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