Category Archives: Fiji 2011

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Next stop up the road after Soma Soma was the Blue Lagoon of Brooke Shields and the movie fame. The booze barges from Denerau/Nadi run tourists in here by the boatload everyday. Not exactly my gig, but what the hay … Continue reading →

After departing Waya, we headed north along the Yasawa group and anchored of a beautiful beach owned by the folks in the village of Soma Soma. They had told us that this beach had some of the best coral in … Continue reading →

After a short trip, we anchored up in the north bay off the village of Nalauwaki. As we proceeded ashore, we were greeted by Tom who encouraged us to visit the village which sounded like fun. As is customary, we … Continue reading →