24 August 2012, about 200 nm NE of Coffs Harbour Hi there! Yes – fantastic progress: we just sailed 640 nm in 3 days (about 100 more than we did in the same time to get Fiji to Vanuatu). After a couple of days of plenty of wind, we are […]

22 August 2012 Somewhere in South Pacific .. 6:30 am: Sunrise coffee bar open for business. 9:00 am: Breakfast: pawpaw and bananas, infused with fresh Santo Limes. Bacon and egg on St. Marlow sough dough with grilled tomatoes 11:00 am: morning tea with Zar’s chunky triple chocolate oatmeal cookies. 2:00 […]

20 August 2012,  Luganville “Travel light” says Captain Ken. Andrew AVH: 2 bags, 15 kg. Smithy: 1 bag, 8 kg. Glenda: 4 bags, 42 kg. “But I AM travelling light” she bleats “only 1 evening gown, and 3 pairs of shoes!!! ” (we’re serious, chaps). The pattern is set. The […]

12 August 2012, Ambrym Three days out of Port Vila now and venturing in the magical islands of North Vanuatu, home to sorcerers, dancers and master carvers. The crew, predicably, has gone troppo. Our crew list now boasts Ginger – that leggy, glamorous movie star; Luvvie – that fabulously wealthy, […]

24 July 2012, Port Vila It is Monday 23rd now and where do I start? Having the Kennys aboard has been more than a wee treat. They are so funny. Really we had no idea how long we could manage together, especially as Ken is the only sailor and his […]