Author Archives: John

June 2 – June 6 Hi All, It’s a very cloudy day with a “disturbance” coming….called a polar dip….not exactly sure what that means but we will get supposedly some convection, rain and wind coming our way later today and on Sunday. We are anchored in Port Sandwich on the southeastern side of Malekula island. … Read More →

May 29 – June 2 Hi All, We thought we had not seen the best Vanuatu had to offer and the last 2 anchorages have been wonderful. First was Epi……35nm from Emae all downwind and we even found a fast internet along the way…but alas, we fished but no catching 🙁 (( Epi is a … Read More →

May 27-28 Hi All, The challenges continued….we left Havannah Harbor around 8:30 am expecting conditions to not be ideal…forecast was for 15-20kts with 6′ seas all beamy…not trawler window but doable, after all this was only a 4-5 hour 35nm cruise so we could put up with it….well, what we got was 25-30G35 kts and … Read More →

Hi All, We left Sunday morning, 5/24, for Lelepa Island outside of Havannah Harbor, on the northwest side of Efate, about 25 nm away. We were ready to leave and anxious to start our cruising season in earnest. Saturday was spent doing the last minute provisions, getting money, phone minutes/data and buying more TC Pam … Read More →

Hi All, We’ve been having a good time in Port Vila adjusting to “island time” and getting our selves organized. After 3 (working) days, we finally got completely checked in with our extended visas (they only give 30 days first) and cruising permit and internet and cell phone (from 2 different providers because 1 won’t … Read More →

Hi All, We arrived safe and sound in Port Vila @ 12:30pm NZ time or 11:30am Vanuatu time…yes, we lose an hour. And boy, was it from zero to massive sensory overload!!!! You see, on a passage, while we do talk to one another:))))……it is mainly pretty quite once you are in tune with the … Read More →

Hi All, LAND HO, LAND HO, LAND HO!!!!! My favorite words on passage besides FISH ON:))))) We sighted the island of Aneityum yesterday around noon. In a normal year w/o TC Pam damage, we would have most likely checked in there and worked our way north. Due to carrying relief supplies for Butterfly Trust we … Read More →

Hi All, FISH ON!! FISH ON!!! FISH ON!!!! OH….how I love those words……had a double….now that is what I’m talking about….but, one got off, drats and the other is still spooling….oh boy going deep…..well, 15 minutes later we get the fighter to the surface and see it is a skip jack….really….sore arms and all….well, big … Read More →

Hi All, Wow…..thanks for all the Birthday wishes…..I feel the luv way out here by our lonesomes!!!! Modern technology is awesome…..when it all works:))))) So, how was the birthday…well, it is not over….now I get to celebrate the actual day I was born…..this dateline thingee is crazy…but I’m liking it again today:)))) Not too bad … Read More →