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While we were moving more quickly then we wanted, we were on a mission to scope out places and things are kids would like when we come back in August. So it was off to Savu Savu, the biggest town … Continue reading →

We are sitting in Nadi Airport waiting for our flight to LAX then SFO for our son’s graduation from Stanford with his Masters in Electrical Computer Engineering. Then it is on to Pittsburgh and home. I am still well behind … Continue readin…

As we headed north out of Lefuka, the winds and seas continued to drop and fall further aft of the beam. Life was good. New Shabby was out and we caught a nice Mahi Mahi. Life was getting even better. … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 (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 &#…

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 servic…