Author Archives: Peter Rossin
Fijian Hospitality – Corrections
While I had the point of the story correct, it seems some of the details weren’t. So in the interest of accuracy, here is what I now understand to be true. It was not a young couple but an older … Continue reading
Fijian Hospitality
When we steamed in to Suva Harbor around daybreak a few mornings ago, it was plain the the entrance reef had claimed yet another victim. A pretty 40 something sailboat was hard up on the reef, lying on her side … Continue reading
Iron Lady’s Flybridge
I thought it might be interesting to show you how Iron Lady’s flybridge is set up. This is a shot of the scuttle. Underneath is the water tight door and entrance to the boat from the aft deck. The top … Continue reading
Lafuka
Reviewing our trip (at least what I have done posts for), we initially cleared out of Suva and headed for Beqa Island slightly south of Viti Levu. From there it was on to Denerau/Nadi to pick up some parts that … Continue reading
Thermal Management at Anchor
Thermal Management (as in staying comfortable in the tropics at anchor) is a real important part of the FPB concept. Since leaving New Zealand, we have only been tied along side (without power) for just 2 nights and that was … Continue reading
Whale of a Day
I mentioned in my last post that I was way behind. I am still completing posts for the Yasawas and we are way the heck gone from there near Taveuni. The other day was just so special that I decided … Continue reading
Apologies
To all those who have responded with comments and wonder why they haven’t been moderated and responded to, my apologies. Internet service (other then 11 dollars/megabyte satellite) is real tough to come by out here. We should have internet service … Continue reading
Fiji
I thought it would be interesting to show you our route thru Fiji to date. The stick pins are hourly log points stored automatically by MaxSea, our charting program. You can see our route in from Tonga to the lower … Continue reading