Taku Harbour
After a restful night in Tracy Arm Cove, we headed north knowing we didn’t want to rush to make Auke Bay (70NM) in a day….
Tag: Sailing
Wallis Territory Day Celebrations
On July 29th, Wallis & Futuna celebrate Territory Day marking the anniversary of the 1961 signing of the agreement between France and Wallis & Futuna. …
Arrival at Wallis
Why Wallis? We wanted to experience something different from Tonga and Fiji, geographically and culturally. We also heard there were some kiteboarding spots. Where is…
Uonukuhahaki & Uonukuhihifo
Seeking refuge from the southerly swell, we sailed north about 30 miles. We hooked a few fish on the way. It was not our first…
Telekitonga Island
It is a treat to have an uninhabited tropical island to ourselves. Telekitonga is one of the eastern barrier islands, located 15 miles northeast of…
Kelefesia Island
We left Tongatapu and sailed to Kelefesia, about 50NM north. On the way, we caught a mahimahi. Something for the freezer! We found a sandy…
Tongatapu Tour
We took a couple days to get checked in with the Tongan officials, rest and reprovision. The weekend was coming up and Saturday was looking…
Passage Moments
Not everyday, but as we approached Latitude 25, and again between Minerva and Tonga, we had some squally conditions. It took our full concentration, watching…
South Minerva Reef
We arrived at the South Minerva Reef on May 6th. North and South Minerva are atolls about 18 miles apart, set roughly 800 miles from…
Boat Projects (Opua)
We headed north to the Bay of Islands, anchoring for a night midway at Mimiwhangata Bay. Don’t get tired of the Mauri names! WARNING: For…