Just Us and the Birds at Chesterfield Reef
Just when we think we have seen it all, we learn about Chesterfield Reef. We had not planned to go there. It’s a bit off the track if one draws a straight line bet [...]
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The Winds of New Caldonia
Sailors complaining about too much wind? Well, unfortunately, yes. Not only have we experienced rough, lumpy anchorages off some of the prettiest Pacific islands w [...]
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Exploring Baie de Prony
Thursday, October 11th – Last night’s local forecast was for light winds. The First Mate does not consider the 18-knot winds that blew down on us all last night to [...]
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New Caledonia’s Southern Lagoon
Saturday, October 6th – 0700 – Anchor is up, and we are off to explore the southern lagoon. Winds are down, and conditions are forecast to be settled for the [...]
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Noumea to Ile des Pins
Friday, September 28th – Our destination today is Ilôt Maître, about an hour away across the lagoon. With plans to leave in the late morning, The First Mate heads [...]