Category Archives: Tonga

Pangaimotu

Our sail down was slow and drizzly but uneventful. We’d aimed for the eastern passage into Tongatapu hoping to see whales outside in the deep water. No luck there. We arrived around 3pm, anchored behind the island of Pangaimotu on … Continue reading

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Last day in Ha’apai

Our morning started with our new Tongan friend showing up in his dugout canoe offering us a couple of octopii. We knew he needed a razor so we had four we didn’t want and some shaving foam we didn’t like … Continue reading

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Addendum

Thinking is now ramping up for our passage to New Zealand and boat projects once we arrive. I am now listening to the Rag of the Air net each morning. Yesterday I announced Dignity to the net and let them … Continue reading

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A great day

It would be really nice to say that we started our day with a lobster breakfast having done a quick trade with some locals. It really would. So I will. Just as we were preparing breakfast Ben called out to … Continue reading

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Kelefesia

Helen had not slept well the last night at Nomuka iti. The winds remained strong and despite two reefs to the windward side of us some swell was still getting through. She felt unsafe and couldn’t relax. She was therefore … Continue reading

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