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Boat Day

Posted on May 20, 2012 by steve

Sam was keen to get on with his studies so we were happy to have a boat day. Helen and I mainly read while Sam got on. We had a visit from Jack in the morning when he left us … Continue reading →

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Snorkelling on the Rainbow Reef

Posted on May 19, 2012 by steve

As the light brightened, Helen noticed that our chain was wrapped around a few bommies. It turned out we’d picked a pretty poor spot the night before. So before anything else, we raised the chain and anchor carefully manoeuvring around … Continue reading →

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Viani Bay

Posted on May 18, 2012 by steve

The morning was a wash out with heavy rain falling. The forecast suggested it might ease after lunch and it did. Shortly after making the decision to stay another day I made the decision to leave. The seas outside the … Continue reading →

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Back to Lesiaceva Point

Posted on May 16, 2012 by steve

First thing in the morning we went ashore. Helen and Sam went off for fresh veg while I obtained our coastal cruising permit. They met me at the customs office just as I finished. While they went back to the … Continue reading →

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Another oil change

Posted on May 15, 2012 by steve

We decided to spend another day off Lesiaceva Point and to use the time to do our first oil change on one of the engines. The starboard engine is up to 46 hours of use, close enough to the 50 … Continue reading →

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