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16º 37.998' S179º 55.974' EEscape VelocityLeft the pampered life at Sau Bay Fiji Retreat and motored a few miles to Kioa Island. Had a little trouble finding a good place to drop the hook but we're now snug, making water, baking bread, enjoying the sunshine. over 8 years  agoShow

16º 44.946' S179º 53.802' EEscape VelocityViani Bay, bright sun, quiet and peaceful, doing a few boat jobs. over 8 years  agoShow

16º 43.308' S179º 53.394' EEscape VelocityToo much wind and uncomfortable swell sent us packing to find better shelter. Luckily we didn't have to go far, and spent a great peaceful evening in this narrow bay. Not much to do here, though, so we'll be moving on to bluer waters again. over 8 years  agoShow

16º 46.68' S179º 20.148' EEscape VelocityArrived in Fiji on Wednesday, 22 June, 2016. It's wonderful to be back in warm weather and clear water. It was a sporty passage but we're finally recovered and planning our cruise in this beautiful country. over 8 years  agoShow

25º 2.4' S179º 11.568' EEscape VelocityOn passage to NZ. 1st day lively, now sedate. All is well, good weather. about 9 years  agoShow

17º 40.788' S178º 50.166' EEscape VelocityIn Levuka, the old capital, after a very uncomfortable overnight sail from Vanua Balavu. Happy to be hooked, even in a rolly spot. over 8 years  agoShow

17º 34.29' S178º 40.65' EEscape VelocityTucked in out of the wind and ready for an early departure tomorrow. over 8 years  agoShow

17º 19.05' S178º 12.654' EEscape VelocityMaking our way across the top of Viti Levu. Very windy but sunny at last. over 8 years  agoShow

27º 2.1' S177º 56.802' EEscape VelocityLovely calm sailing, light but steady wind. No drama, all is well. about 9 years  agoShow

17º 33.264' S177º 29.634' EEscape VelocityLong day of motorsailing, anchor down in wide Vitogo Bay while we ponder what's next. over 8 years  agoShow

17º 45.444' S177º 23.286' EEscape VelocityBack in civilization to prepare for our next destination. Gotta get diesel, gas, propane, currency, food. Oh, and indulge in breakfast ashore and happy hour discount beer. Priorities. over 8 years  agoShow

16º 56.622' S177º 22.056' EEscape VelocityThe famous Blue Lagoon, but not so blue in pouring rain. over 8 years  agoShow

17º 37.65' S177º 20.358' EEscape VelocityNice downwind sail for a couple of hours to Saweni Bay to get out of the swell and relax for a few days. And guess what we found here -- another Manta! You meet the nicest people....over 8 years  agoShow

17º 46.2' S177º 11.268' EEscape VelocityMusket Cove, the legendary yacht club. Fun in the sun with good friends. It's chill out time! over 8 years  agoShow

17º 10.332' S177º 11.208' EEscape VelocityAnchored in Manta Ray Bay. I don't think that's the real name but that's what we're here for.over 8 years  agoShow

17º 19.554' S177º 7.932' EEscape VelocityAt Wayasewa Island. Did sevusevu with Rehua, beautiful welcoming village. over 8 years  agoShow

17º 16.674' S177º 6.228' EEscape VelocityAnchored at the Octopus Resort on beautiful Waya Island. Reminds us of Ua Pou in the Marquesas. over 8 years  agoShow

39º 28.752' S176º 53.052' EEscape VelocityTaupo driveby, then over the mountains to Napier in stormy weather. Pshawww! Hoping for sun tomorrow. over 8 years  agoShow

28º 43.902' S176º 40.302' EEscape VelocityDream passage continues, another perfect day. Brownies! about 9 years  agoShow

38º 7.692' S176º 14.382' EEscape VelocityLand touring! Our first hotel has its own mineral baths. We're taking the cure. over 8 years  agoShow

30º 33.9' S175º 55.8' EEscape VelocityVery light wind, will motor for a while today. All is well but chilly! about 9 years  agoShow

39º 11.994' S175º 32.61' EEscape VelocityGreat hike today. We didn't plan on staying overnight but it's too beautiful to leave. over 8 years  agoShow

36º 9.852' S175º 21.6' EEscape VelocityA little choppy. over 8 years  agoShow

36º 10.404' S175º 21.564' EEscape VelocityPerfect. Lovely sunset. over 8 years  agoShow

36º 11.964' S175º 20.982' EEscape VelocityStunning place. Totally quiet and still. over 8 years  agoShow

38º 15.858' S175º 7.344' EEscape VelocityFrom the top of the mountains to underground caves. Still touring this beautiful country. over 8 years  agoShow

36º 46.788' S174º 59.238' EEscape VelocityBeautiful day on a beautiful island. Best gelato since Italy! almost 9 years  agoShow

36º 44.166' S174º 55.512' EEscape VelocityNasty choppy day. Didn't quite make our goal but found this good anchorage anyway. almost 9 years  agoShow

32º 10.2' S174º 52.272' EEscape VelocityLight wind continues, slow progress, comfy. All is well. about 9 years  agoShow

36º 24.6' S174º 49.8' EEscape VelocityBy sheer dumb luck anchored right near Lin and Larry Pardey's house. #brushwithfamealmost 9 years  agoShow

36º 17.322' S174º 48.702' EEscape VelocityNo wind but a pleasant motor to Omaha Bay and a tiny anchorage for the night. It's good to be underway!almost 9 years  agoShow

36º 53.316' S174º 47.46' EEscape VelocityNearing the end of our land tour. We visited with the crew of Kia Ora yesterday. Today it's Macushla, tomorrow Silver Fern. Good to see old friends. Eager to be back home. over 8 years  agoShow

35º 55.404' S174º 47.088' EEscape VelocityHen and chickenover 8 years  agoShow

41º 17.478' S174º 46.428' EEscape VelocityWe've made it to the capital! Wellington is lively and fun. Wish we had more time. over 8 years  agoShow

35º 37.146' S174º 32.22' EEscape VelocityAnother day, more rain. Dropped the anchor in Tutukaka about 5:30 pm. Expecting unfavorable wind tomorrow but maybe sunshine. Woo-hoo!almost 9 years  agoShow

35º 50.628' S174º 31.956' EEscape VelocityWe escaped from Whangarei! Heading south to the Hauraki Gulf and more adventures. almost 9 years  agoShow

35º 48.552' S174º 28.494' EEscape VelocityWe've made it to Urquhart Bay but not to our destination because of an unfavorable current. This is as good a place as any to spend a quiet evening onboard eating pizza. almost 9 years  agoShow

34º 22.2' S174º 23.508' EEscape VelocityWind gone, motoring last bit, will make Opua tonight. All is well. about 9 years  agoShow

35º 44.484' S174º 20.97' EEscape VelocityDinner with Toucan at Norsand. over 8 years  agoShow

35º 43.518' S174º 19.662' EEscape VelocityBack at town basin, provisioning for the tropics and wondering if we have enough olives onboard. over 8 years  agoShow

35º 43.506' S174º 19.632' EEscape VelocityBright lights, big city! Happy to be around retail finally! almost 9 years  agoShow

35º 20.526' S174º 18.642' EEscape VelocityCoasting back up to Opua. Lovely little anchorage for the night, morning sun makes everything better after a dreary and cold day motorsailing yesterday. over 8 years  agoShow

35º 19.962' S174º 17.082' EEscape VelocityRough day, minor engine problem, electric winch issue, but a beautiful sunny day and another lovely bay. It's crowded but very quiet. almost 9 years  agoShow

35º 13.362' S174º 12.894' EEscape VelocityAnchored at Roberton Island watching the weather, hoping for a safe window to leave for Tonga before our visas expire. over 8 years  agoShow

35º 15.342' S174º 9.78' EEscape VelocityExpecting a front to pass tonight so moved to more sheltered bay. Bonus: better cell signal! Now off for a paddle. over 8 years  agoShow

18º 48.642' S174º 9.648' EEscape VelocityLight wind predicted but mostly steady trades so far. Seas as usual, lumpy but not too big. Sure is empty out here. All is well onboard. over 8 years  agoShow

35º 18.774' S174º 7.662' EEscape VelocityBack in Opua. Sunny day, makin' water, hangin' out. about 9 years  agoShow

35º 18.744' S174º 7.536' EEscape VelocityBack in Opua for the first time in months. We're doing last minute fixes and provisioning, and mostly waiting for a favorable weather window to head north. Maybe next week. over 8 years  agoShow

35º 18.858' S174º 7.362' EEscape VelocityWe're here! We'll spend the night tied to the Quarantine dock and get clearance in the morning. But tonight, we celebrate!about 9 years  agoShow

35º 16.32' S174º 6.816' EEscape VelocityOut in the islands, finally. Still chilly but sunny now. about 9 years  agoShow

35º 15.618' S174º 6.0' EEscape VelocityVacation to the charming town of Russell for a few days of R&R. Oh, and head repair. about 9 years  agoShow

35º 11.718' S174º 1.176' EEscape VelocityLong dinghy ride up the river to Kerikeri. Great weather!about 9 years  agoShow

35º 3.612' S173º 55.794' EEscape VelocityFeast or famine. Yesterday 30 kts. Today 3kts. Motored south and now anchored in a peaceful bay. almost 9 years  agoShow

35º 4.26' S173º 45.468' EEscape VelocityWeather moving in so we joined our friends in a cozy spot. Nasty trip here, but all is well now. almost 9 years  agoShow

35º 0.51' S173º 43.794' EEscape VelocityIn Rere Bay, enjoying more beautiful New Zealand scenery. almost 9 years  agoShow

34º 59.358' S173º 32.184' EEscape VelocityGot the anchor down, made a quick trip to Mangonui for supplies and made it back to the boat just as the weather moved in. It'll be a stormy night but cozy aboard watching TV and eating popcorn. almost 9 years  agoShow

20º 14.256' S169º 46.734' EEscape VelocityArrived Aneityum after midnight but moonlight and satellite photos guided us in. Happy to have the hook down. about 8 years  agoShow

19º 31.554' S169º 29.616' EEscape VelocityExcited to be in Tanna to visit Mt. Yasur, a live volcano. Major bucket list destination. about 8 years  agoShow

18º 44.586' S169º 12.396' EEscape VelocityUnplanned overnight stop because the wind died and we didn't feel like motoring for 18 hours. Wish we could explore this village but Port Vila calls us. about 8 years  agoShow

17º 44.586' S168º 18.546' EEscape VelocityLooking forward to enjoying a bit of city life in Port Vila. about 8 years  agoShow

19º 17.838' S167º 53.16' EEscape VelocityMotorsailing in very light wind on the nose. Slow going but a beautiful sunny day. about 8 years  agoShow

20º 42.78' S167º 37.71' EEscape VelocityGreat sail overnight, now wind dropped again so motoring. Inch by inch, runny French cheeses await ... about 8 years  agoShow

22º 21.408' S166º 50.508' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

22º 16.668' S166º 26.112' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

23º 4.578' S163º 43.986' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

23º 48.114' S161º 52.704' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

26º 3.264' S157º 56.766' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

28º 24.498' S156º 0.054' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

28º 54.984' S155º 15.39' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

27º 55.878' S153º 24.888' EEscape VelocitySafely over the bar at the Southport Seaway, now anchored behind Wavebreak Island for a nice long sleep. over 7 years  agoShow

27º 10.08' S153º 22.194' EEscape VelocityAbsolutely the worst overnight at anchor we ever spent. It recalled our wretched passage to Tonga in violent boat motion. Neither of us got any sleep. over 7 years  agoShow

27º 30.252' S153º 21.78' EEscape VelocityWe finally tossed off the docklines and are now anchored at Peel Island. Lovely!about 7 years  agoShow

27º 35.292' S153º 21.168' EEscape VelocityWe're tucked up against Macleay Island after a sometimes tense motor through the narrow and often shallow channels of the Broadwater. We kissed the bottom twice, got walked by weekend powerboaters about 100 times but the sun is shining and we're just around the corner from a shopping Mecca. Life is good. over 7 years  agoShow

29º 24.804' S153º 21.072' EEscape VelocityWe made it to Iluka and had an uneventful bar crossing. We're now quietly anchored in the town basin and we'll wait out the predicted high winds and seas before making the final run to Southport Seaway and the inside passage to Brisbane. over 7 years  agoShow

27º 52.26' S153º 20.148' EEscape VelocityWaiting for diesel mechanic and hoping for easy fixes. over 6 years  agoShow

27º 30.72' S153º 16.62' EEscape VelocityDropped the hook in shallow but clean Raby Bay, cooking up a last minute T-Day dinner for two with what’s on board. about 7 years  agoShow

30º 45.624' S153º 10.476' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

25º 56.55' S153º 9.84' EEscape VelocityAnother crappy day of less wind than predicted plus rain squalls. Harrumph. over 7 years  agoShow

30º 18.27' S153º 8.628' EEscape VelocityAlmost a homecoming. Picked up a mooring in Coffs Harbour after a pleasant sail from Southport, except we lost our wind about 20 miles out and had to motor sail the rest of the way. We may be stuck here for a while waiting for win to take us south. about 7 years  agoShow

30º 18.246' S153º 8.61' EEscape VelocityBack to Coffs Harbour where our Aussie adventure began. From here on it'll be virgin territory. Alert the authorities. over 7 years  agoShow

30º 18.39' S153º 8.604' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

25º 6.66' S153º 7.38' EEscape VelocitySlowly poking down Hervey Bay, dodging whales the whole way. We're seeing 20-30 whales a day, I think. over 7 years  agoShow

26º 41.244' S153º 7.23' EEscape VelocityWe meant to go further today but after an exhausting sleepless night we took shelter in calm Mooloolaba. We may stay a few days to catch up on sleep and stretch our legs. over 7 years  agoShow

26º 41.388' S153º 6.858' EEscape VelocityIt wasn't fun; it wasn't pretty, but we made it over the Wide Bay Bar and back to Mooloolaba. Hello fresh fruit and ice cream! Goodbye sunny weather. :(over 7 years  agoShow

27º 26.7' S153º 6.414' EEscape VelocityRivergate Marina for a new propeller and engine work. Nice folks but NO BAR! over 7 years  agoShow

27º 26.754' S153º 5.754' EEscape VelocityOut of the marina but too late to catch the outgoing tide so anchored in the river. over 7 years  agoShow

31º 27.474' S153º 4.2' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

30º 52.794' S153º 3.702' EEscape VelocityOnce again the wind abandoned us so instead of motoring for hours we dropped the hook in Trial Bay for a quiet overnight. Saw some whale blows but far off. over 7 years  agoShow

27º 28.62' S153º 1.962' EEscape VelocityMade it to Brisbane but with engine issues. Still, we're going to enjoy a little city life before continuing our journey north. over 7 years  agoShow

25º 24.618' S153º 0.438' EEscape VelocityInching our way northward in glorious sunny weather. over 7 years  agoShow

25º 14.058' S153º 0.126' EEscape VelocityMoved again to get out of wind driven chop. Goodbye whales! *sniff*over 7 years  agoShow

25º 37.716' S152º 58.398' EEscape VelocityMade it over the Wide Bay Bar in settled conditions and we're happily in a calm, quiet anchorage at another World Heritage Site, Fraser Island. Looking forward to some exploring tomorrow. over 7 years  agoShow

25º 37.758' S152º 58.38' EEscape VelocityTimed the Great Sandy Straits perfectly and never had less than 8 ft. below the keel. Took a long time to get settled in Garry's anchorage because of 20+kt winds and too many boats. We're good now, but a nearby power cat had to reanchor when the tide went out and ended up snagging the ground tackle of a little sailboat behind him. Wind came up, boats collided, much consternation and untangling in the dark. We'll probably be here for a days as we wait for the wind to die down and the seas outside the Wide Bay Bar to settle before we can make our next move. It'll be our last opportunity to hike a little more of Fraser Island until next fall. over 7 years  agoShow

25º 17.772' S152º 54.906' EEscape VelocityReprovisioning, laundry and waiting out some weather before the next push north. We're in T-shirts finally! over 7 years  agoShow

31º 25.536' S152º 54.45' EEscape VelocitySafely over the bar to Port Macquarie. over 7 years  agoShow

31º 39.066' S152º 48.084' EEscape Velocityover 7 years  agoShow

32º 10.668' S152º 30.138' EEscape Velocityover 7 years  agoShow

23º 54.138' S152º 24.18' EEscape VelocityWe're at gorgeous Lady Musgrave Island and off the grid for the time being. You can reach us through our Delorme link is you want. We're enjoying meeting up with other cruisers, catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. Life is good. over 7 years  agoShow

24º 45.432' S152º 23.748' EEscape VelocityGot the hook down just before dark in 20+ kts of blustery, choppy conditions after a frustrating day of much less wind than predicted. Why is it always too much or too little? over 7 years  agoShow

32º 42.978' S152º 10.26' EEscape Velocityover 7 years  agoShow

24º 10.452' S151º 52.944' EEscape VelocityDicey entrance into 1770 and anchoring three times but we think we're settled now. It's a little more blowy than we like and not magical like Lady Musgrave but there might be fruit ashore and someplace to dispose of our trash so it's all good. over 7 years  agoShow

24º 1.488' S151º 44.508' EEscape VelocityBeautiful, calm Pancake Creek. When we arrived there were only a few boats here. By nightfall more than 25. But still quiet and peaceful. over 7 years  agoShow

33º 5.154' S151º 38.61' EEscape Velocityover 7 years  agoShow

33º 34.926' S151º 19.434' EEscape Velocityover 7 years  agoShow

33º 34.914' S151º 19.248' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

23º 46.11' S151º 18.948' EEscape VelocityStaged to go outside en route to the Keppels tomorrow. over 7 years  agoShow

33º 39.606' S151º 18.372' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

33º 39.354' S151º 18.108' EEscape Velocityalmost 8 years  agoShow

33º 35.994' S151º 17.868' EEscape Velocityalmost 8 years  agoShow

33º 51.804' S151º 16.038' EEscape Velocityalmost 8 years  agoShow

33º 36.03' S151º 14.958' EEscape Velocityalmost 8 years  agoShow

23º 49.962' S151º 14.712' EEscape VelocityProvisioning stop before the Whitsundays and beyond. over 6 years  agoShow

33º 50.88' S151º 14.574' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

33º 46.644' S151º 13.902' EEscape Velocityalmost 8 years  agoShow

33º 47.694' S151º 13.422' EEscape Velocityalmost 8 years  agoShow

33º 51.546' S151º 13.176' EEscape Velocityalmost 8 years  agoShow

33º 52.356' S151º 11.202' EEscape Velocityabout 8 years  agoShow

33º 52.272' S151º 11.172' EEscape Velocityalmost 8 years  agoShow

33º 50.658' S151º 7.512' EEscape VelocityUp the Parramatta River to another world. The Sydney waterways seem never ending!almost 7 years  agoShow

23º 9.588' S150º 57.288' EEscape VelocityGreat Keppel Island, calm and peaceful after a long motor run. Time to relax. It's not much further north, but noticeably warmer and we like that!over 7 years  agoShow

22º 0.816' S150º 21.834' EEscape VelocityDidn’t quite make Middle Percy. Took refuge here overnight. over 6 years  agoShow

21º 39.186' S150º 14.628' EEscape VelocityThe famous Middle Percy. Way too rolly for us, but did manage to get ashore briefly and bought some honey at the A-frame. over 6 years  agoShow

21º 29.514' S149º 54.792' EEscape VelocityAmazing anchorage. Didn’t look like much on the chart but a nice refuge from the washing machine seas. over 6 years  agoShow

21º 6.864' S149º 13.482' EEscape VelocityTook refuge at Mackay Marina for a few days. Doing small boat chores, cooking up passage food for the freezer. Not a moment to waste, but good grief, Queensland, give us some better weather! over 6 years  agoShow

20º 30.258' S149º 2.91' EEscape VelocityBeautiful downwind sail to the Whitsundays. Now we’re tucked in to a sheltered bay for predicted 30kt wind overnight but it’s hard to imagine it coming, peaceful as it is at the moment. The sun is sinking toward the horizon, we’ve got cold beer and Jack’s about to blow the trumpet shell to mark the end of a lovely day. Wish you were here. over 6 years  agoShow

20º 15.594' S148º 42.936' EEscape VelocityCame to Airlie Beach to pick up mail. Did a little more provisioning. Now we’re ready to make tracks for the far north. over 6 years  agoShow

20º 4.11' S148º 26.214' EEscape VelocityAnother no wind day but we don’t have the luxury to wait for wind. Did a slow motor to Gloucester Pt., hoping for better wind tomorrow, though it doesn’t look likely. Beautiful sunny day!over 6 years  agoShow

19º 43.71' S147º 45.324' EEscape VelocityQuickie overnight stop on the way to Magnetic Island. over 6 years  agoShow

19º 18.342' S147º 22.788' EEscape VelocityHad about three hours of glorious sailing, then the wind completely disappeared and it was back to motoring again. Feh. Inch by inch. over 6 years  agoShow

19º 7.176' S146º 51.756' EEscape VelocityMagnetic Island! Finally, we made it to one of our anticipated destinations. Good sailing the past few days, although last night’s anchorage turned out to be a rolly mess. I’m hoping for a good night’s sleep tonight. over 6 years  agoShow

18º 35.766' S146º 29.232' EEscape VelocityFrustrating day. Wind up and down, seas up and down. Last few hours perfect, though, and we picked up a park mooring at Orpheus Island. Too cold to snorkel or kayak. Why is it so cold??over 6 years  agoShow

17º 55.968' S146º 8.244' EEscape VelocityWe fully intended to go overnight but the wind was up and down, sails up and down, then the unending thrum of the engine, feh. We bailed and came to Dunk Island for an overnight rest and the hope for wind tomorrow, although it doesn’t look good. over 6 years  agoShow

16º 55.95' S145º 59.07' EEscape VelocityWe’re at Fitzroy Island, just around the corner from Cairns, finally! What an absolute slog this has been. Today we had a beautiful sail for all of 45 minutes, then no useable wind for the rest of the day. All afternoon we had less than 2 kts. Unbelievable. I had all the fuel burning and engine hours. over 6 years  agoShow

16º 55.134' S145º 46.86' EEscape VelocityCairns! Big milestone, even though there’s still a long way to go. We have a lot of work to do, but it’s nice to be in a town with restaurants, bars, shops, markets. Woo-hoo! over 6 years  agoShow

16º 22.854' S145º 33.786' EEscape VelocityIt’s the winter solstice and we’re continuing our journey to the top of Australia. Lovely anchorage at the Low Isles after a nice sail. It’s a little rolly but comfortable enough for an overnight. Tomorrow we forge ahead. over 6 years  agoShow

15º 43.824' S145º 27.366' EEscape VelocitySurisingly comfortable park mooring in strong winds with no visible protection but sheltered from the swell. Squally morning delayed our departure. over 6 years  agoShow

15º 27.582' S145º 15.0' EEscape VelocityCooktown! It’s pretty exciting to be in the same place as the great navigator and we marvel at his accomplishments. It’s a tight and shallow anchorage but we hope to spend a few days here enjoying our last outpost in Australia. over 6 years  agoShow

14º 20.796' S144º 35.814' EEscape VelocityCrappy day, windy, rainy, choppy seas. And now a rolly anchorage to boot. Thanks, Australia. over 6 years  agoShow

14º 10.626' S144º 13.806' EEscape VelocityA little of this, a little of that. Beautiful sailing for half the day, hand steering in strong wind and steep chop for the other half. Now snug at anchor, small breakage fixed, dinner in the oven, wine in hand. Just need some internet and world news and we’d be perfect. Ah well, you can’t have everything. The sun’s about to set on one of our few remaining days in Oz. Bittersweet. over 6 years  agoShow

13º 29.544' S143º 43.266' EEscape VelocityA long virtually windless day until 11 miles to our destination when wham! 20 kts from a bizarre direction. Good thing we left the decorative sails up even when our wind dropped to 2 kts earlier. So we flew into Morris Island, a spit so small it hardly warrants the name. But miraculously it’s calm here, even with the wind. Tomorrow’s another long one. We’re racing bad weather and a calendar deadline. Two big no-no’s in sailing. over 6 years  agoShow

12º 35.562' S143º 24.51' EEscape VelocityAnother slog northward with barely enough wind to keep moving, but the day was entertaining as we sailed in company with two beautiful Oysters on their Round the World rally. over 6 years  agoShow

11º 53.58' S143º 4.782' EEscape VelocityAfter a pretty good day of sailing the wind piped up just as we anchored and now we’re rocking and rolling but secure for the night, and maybe tomorrow too. The northward slog continues but we’re gaining on it. over 6 years  agoShow

10º 58.116' S142º 40.71' EEscape VelocityToday was our last long push before rounding Cape York. It was a miserable day, many squalls with high winds and rain, big seas and a long way to go which made us stress about arriving by dark. To top it off we had to cross a river bar with the wind and seas across the beam. We’re anchored now in Escape River (a fitting place for us) and here we’ll stay until the forces of nature sit down and shut up. over 6 years  agoShow

10º 35.67' S142º 14.52' EEscape VelocityWe have rounded Cape York and reached Thursday Island. Well, Horn Island, actually, which has a better anchorage. There are lots of boats here that we know, and most are joining one of the Indo rallies. More adventures await!over 6 years  agoShow

9º 28.728' S135º 35.892' EEscape VelocityDay four with a couple more days to go. Another nice day but difficult to make our intended course because of seastate. Can’t complain, though. over 6 years  agoShow

5º 44.892' S132º 40.872' EEscape VelocityDropped anchor just after 5pm. Had to wait until the next day for biosecurity, customs and immigration. We’re finally legal and free to move about. Now we need local currency and fruit! over 6 years  agoShow

4º 31.464' S129º 53.622' EEscape VelocityWe’ve arrived at the top spot on Jack’s bucket list, the legendary Spice Islands in the Banda Sea. over 6 years  agoShow

3º 42.762' S126º 23.946' EEscape VelocityWe’ve arrived at a tiny anchorage where 22 boats are already well positioned. We shoehorned EV at the front of the pack with the best view, but ashore the ubiquitous distorted speakers are blasting pop music that echoes off the high surrounding mountains. Sleep? What’s that?over 6 years  agoShow

5º 19.728' S123º 32.082' EEscape VelocityArrived at Wangi Wangi in time for my birthday. Very enthusiastic muezzin greeting the day — at 4:10am. over 6 years  agoShow

5º 31.218' S122º 50.79' EEscape VelocityWe’ve arrived at Pasarwajo on the island of Buton, where there is supposed to be traditional dancing in a few days. We picked up a mooring and we’re enjoying a fruit smoothie in the cockpit under sunny skies and a cool breeze. over 6 years  agoShow

8º 27.63' S121º 56.64' EEscape VelocityAfter a passage that was mostly perfect sailing but ended up with hours of motoring when the wind died, we arrived at Flores island in a quiet overnight anchorage just as the sun faded. We’ll continue west tomorrow maybe. over 6 years  agoShow

8º 23.49' S121º 0.108' EEscape VelocityThis anchorage promised abundant wildlife but we didn’t see any. Still, it’s a beautiful and sheltered place to spend a night. Westward, ho! over 6 years  agoShow

8º 17.526' S120º 35.646' EEscape VelocityAnother no wind day brought us to Lingeh Bay for a quick overnight. The weather is sunny and hot but we’re tired of motoring. over 6 years  agoShow

8º 22.038' S120º 0.954' EEscape VelocityWe’re all alone anchored off Gili Bodo island watching monkeys forage on the beach. Too far away for photos and no long lenses, but fun to watch as the sun goes down. Tomorrow it’s the big city, Labuan Bajo. over 6 years  agoShow

8º 30.978' S119º 52.068' EEscape VelocityBright lights, big city. Pizza! Ice cream!over 6 years  agoShow

8º 26.844' S119º 27.024' EEscape VelocityAfter visiting the Komodo Park and seeing dragons, monkeys, deer and buffalo, we sailed about 29 miles to this deserted anchorage surrounded by steep brown hills and empty beaches. Nice. over 6 years  agoShow

8º 17.622' S118º 55.914' EEscape VelocityShort day but motoring. This begins the slog to Lombok. over 6 years  agoShow

8º 8.436' S117º 46.032' EEscape VelocityFantastic sailing for half the day, then frustrating motorsailing for the other half. Now anchored in a quiet bay with just a little swell rolling in. Ever westward we go. over 6 years  agoShow

8º 18.114' S116º 40.098' EEscape VelocityWhat a wild ride across the strait to Lombok! Now safely anchored with 10 other boats watching the sun disappear behind the tall mountains of Lombok. Tomorrow one last slog to the official rally stop on the other side of Lombok. over 6 years  agoShow

8º 21.6' S116º 7.812' EEscape VelocityAhhhhhh. Finally a peaceful night at anchor and no early start tomorrow. Looking forward to sleeping in for a change. over 6 years  agoShow

8º 9.582' S115º 1.524' EEscape VelocityBali! Nothing more to say. about 6 years  agoShow

2º 44.424' S111º 43.65' EEscape VelocityBorneo! about 6 years  agoShow

2º 33.264' S107º 40.668' EEscape VelocitySad goodbye to Borneo but here we are now on the island of Belitung. Hook down just before the sun. We’ll explore tomorrow. about 6 years  agoShow

2º 24.39' S107º 4.254' EEscape VelocityVery nice overnight stop to avoid sailing in the dark through masses of squid boats.about 6 years  agoShow

1º 53.136' S106º 10.5' EEscape VelocityVery rolly anchorage, but an official rally stop. Not many boats have launched their dinghies, and we’re reluctant to do so too. about 6 years  agoShow

1º 30.594' S105º 52.782' EEscape VelocityWe bailed out of the official rally stop anchorage after a beastly rolly night. No one was interested in launching their dinghies and landing, as one cruiser said, like Normandy or Gallipoli without the bullets. No thanks. We up-anchored and hightailed it 35 miles north to a nice calm, although empty, bay, along with 7 other boats, the Runaway Fleet. We’ll miss the official rally activities but at least we won’t have to swim ashore through the surf. about 6 years  agoShow

1º 9.252' S105º 17.97' EEscape VelocityWe’re avoiding nighttime travel as much as we can because of the many fishing boats, nets, FADs and platforms that require our constant attention. So it’s short day hops, and sadly mostly motoring in no wind. Too much fossil fuel, too loud, too slow. But that’s life in the slow lane. about 6 years  agoShow

0º 0.264' N104º 29.94' EEscape VelocityWe’re at the equator! Luckily it’s overcast and a bit spritzy so not so damn hot. There’s a monument ashore that we’ll try to get to, along with the new shellbacks on Henrietta, anchored nearby. about 6 years  agoShow

0º 19.17' S104º 28.05' EEscape VelocityA not too bad day of motorsailing but now we’re in a wretched anchorage, one of the few remaining rally stops. Too deep, too much current, besieged by little kids in canoes wanting handouts. All we want is to top up the phone/internet and buy some fresh fruit and veg and we’re outta here. The struggle is real. about 6 years  agoShow

0º 28.116' N104º 26.79' EEscape VelocityWe are well into the Northern Hemisphere now. No need for fleece or socks yet but I do feel right side up for the first time in 3-1/2 years. about 6 years  agoShow

1º 11.766' N104º 5.79' EEscape VelocityWe’re tied up at a marina for the first time since Cairns. It feels weird, but tomorrow we take the ferry to Singapore for a couple of days of culture shock. I’m ready! about 6 years  agoShow

1º 25.08' N103º 39.462' EEscape VelocityNew country! We’re now in Malaysia for a while, enjoying new people, signs in English, and looking forward to moving more north for cooler weather. about 6 years  agoShow

1º 27.702' N103º 15.774' EEscape VelocityLight headwinds, countercurrents, burning too much fossil fuel. Yep, we’re in the Malacca Strait. Today begins our northward slog toward Thailand. about 6 years  agoShow

2º 7.368' N102º 19.584' EEscape VelocityWhew! Long day! Seventy plus miles, only possible because of a favorable current. Anchored behind Besar Island with a robust muezzin ashore and a frequent wake from a speedboat. Can we sleep through this? about 6 years  agoShow

2º 10.932' N102º 14.268' EEscape VelocityWe are anchored in the historic port of Melaka/Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We’re looking forward to exploring! (And ice cream.)about 6 years  agoShow

2º 28.572' N101º 50.754' EEscape VelocityWe’re tied up safely at a small marina after a crazy night when a violent squall ripped through the anchorage at Melaka. All the boats dragged. Most chose to move on. We reanchored and spent the rest of the night waiting for the seas to subside and for sunrise. Whew!about 6 years  agoShow

4º 12.666' N100º 35.646' EEscape VelocityFairly painless overnight to Pangkor. Not a great anchorage and no room in the marina so not as fab as Port Dickson. Squalls on the way, happy hour at 4pm.about 6 years  agoShow

4º 25.212' N100º 34.668' EEscape VelocityComfy overnight but SO hard to get through all the fishing nets in the morning! about 6 years  agoShow

5º 16.392' N100º 11.562' EEscape VelocityLong day, squalls, engine fuel filter change, adverse current. Good anchorage, though. Very peaceful so far. about 6 years  agoShow

6º 18.792' N99º 50.73' EEscape VelocityLangkawi is gorgeous, maybe not this anchorage but we have business to attend to so we’ll stay here for a bit. about 6 years  agoShow

6º 10.578' N99º 48.102' EEscape VelocityHook down in a deserted bay just before dark and before the rain. It’s been a long day. about 6 years  agoShow

6º 16.326' N99º 43.908' EEscape VelocityAnchored off Cenang Beach for New Year’s Eve. It’s a far cry from Farm Cove in Sydney, fewer boats, louder music, and surrounded by squid boats with very bright green lights. Midnight will tell the tale — if we make it all the way — of whether the Chinese lanterns can compete with Sydney’s legendary fireworks. almost 6 years  agoShow

56º 25.842' N5º 14.01' WEscape VelocityLand cruisingover 2 years  agoShow

8º 37.29' N83º 9.168' WEscape Velocityover 10 years  agoShow

13º 18.408' N88º 54.132' WEscape VelocityBack on EValmost 10 years  agoShow

9º 31.32' N92º 9.612' WEscape VelocityAll is well on board. Very light winds but pleasant weather.almost 10 years  agoShow

8º 24.312' N94º 15.432' WEscape VelocityAll is well on board. Big breakfast, nice day.almost 10 years  agoShow

7º 37.47' N96º 6.432' WEscape VelocityAll is well. Wind died overnight, making slow progress todayalmost 10 years  agoShow

6º 11.31' N99º 44.478' WEscape VelocityAll is well aboard EV. Still light winds, steady progress. almost 10 years  agoShow

5º 44.088' N100º 35.148' WEscape VelocityDead in the water. Motoring in 0 wind. All is well.almost 10 years  agoShow

5º 51.612' N101º 39.282' WEscape VelocityWind came back overnight, still light, but EV is moving again!almost 10 years  agoShow

6º 29.052' N102º 45.198' WEscape VelocityJoy! Sailing nearly full and by, back to normal. All is well.almost 10 years  agoShow

7º 0.222' N105º 31.092' WEscape VelocityIt comes, it goes. Wind is up, wind is down. All is well.almost 10 years  agoShow

7º 16.2' N111º 24.702' WEscape VelocityBarely moving in 4 kts of wind. All is well.over 9 years  agoShow

6º 41.898' N113º 28.5' WEscape VelocityWe turned south and found wind!. All is well.over 9 years  agoShow

4º 24.102' N116º 11.4' WEscape VelocityRough night, squalls. Passed a tanker. All is well.over 9 years  agoShow

3º 9.3' N118º 53.802' WEscape VelocityVery light winds again. Slow going. All is well.over 9 years  agoShow

0º 15.798' N120º 42.198' WEscape VelocityFinally wind! Big seas, 12kts. All is well.over 9 years  agoShow

0º 58.902' S121º 1.068' WEscape VelocityClawing our way south. Mostly drifting. All is well.over 9 years  agoShow

1º 41.04' S121º 34.098' WEscape VelocityConstant squalls for last 24H. All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

3º 25.2' S123º 20.7' WEscape VelocityWind up and down but moving well. All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

5º 25.62' S125º 54.228' WEscape VelocityWind! Finally! All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

10º 21.798' S137º 54.84' WEscape VelocityBig wind, huge seas. All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

10º 27.9' S138º 40.098' WEscape VelocityWe're here! So happy! over 9 years  agoShow

9º 50.202' S139º 1.728' WEscape VelocityBumpy 8-1/2 miles to Tuhuata. All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

9º 48.39' S139º 1.962' WEscape VelocityUncomfortable trip to Hiva Oa. All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

9º 54.462' S139º 6.198' WEscape VelocityBack in Hanamoenoa, Tahuata. All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

9º 56.22' S139º 6.714' WEscape VelocityIn Vaitahu, Tahuata. All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

9º 45.9' S139º 8.412' WEscape VelocityAnchored in Hanamenu Bay, Hiva Oa. over 9 years  agoShow

8º 55.602' S139º 32.028' WEscape VelocityAnchored in Baie d'Hane, Ua Huka over 9 years  agoShow

9º 21.612' S140º 2.766' WEscape Velocityin Baie d'Hakahau, Ua Pou. Lovely, quiet.over 9 years  agoShow

8º 55.02' S140º 5.85' WEscape VelocityAnchored in Baie de Taiohae, Nuku Hiva. over 9 years  agoShow

8º 56.7' S140º 9.9' WEscape VelocityIn Daniel's Bay, off the grid again. over 9 years  agoShow

10º 26.7' S140º 57.0' WEscape VelocityOn our way to the Tuamotus. Good weather, fair wind. over 9 years  agoShow

11º 52.14' S141º 52.458' WEscape VelocityBoisterous night. Feast or famine. All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

13º 28.518' S143º 19.47' WEscape VelocityCalmer conditions. Steady progress. All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

16º 27.096' S145º 22.044' WEscape VelocityWeather moving in, sheltered in the SE corner of Fakarava. over 9 years  agoShow

16º 20.328' S145º 29.742' WEscape VelocityHalfway to the south pass, calm and peaceful. over 9 years  agoShow

16º 3.858' S145º 37.086' WEscape VelocityBack in Fakarava north, rainy and cold. over 9 years  agoShow

16º 3.66' S145º 37.2' WEscape VelocityIn Fakarava, atoll to the stars. (I made that up.) over 9 years  agoShow

16º 35.616' S147º 1.884' WEscape VelocityTo Tahiti. Slow night. All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

17º 32.418' S149º 34.206' WEscape VelocityTahiti! The Bounty, now EV. No mutiny, though. over 9 years  agoShow

17º 32.418' S149º 34.23' WEscape VelocityIn Papeete taking care of my back. about 9 years  agoShow

17º 30.27' S149º 49.314' WEscape VelocityCook's Bay, Moorea. New paddleboard. Life is good. over 9 years  agoShow

17º 30.9' S149º 51.12' WEscape VelocityOpunohu Bay, Moorea. Cold and rainy. Harrumph! over 9 years  agoShow

16º 43.182' S151º 2.37' WEscape VelocityAnchored off Fare, Huahine, after a hellish night passage from Tahiti. All is well. over 9 years  agoShow

16º 36.282' S151º 33.498' WEscape VelocityAnchored on the reef in Taha'a hoping to snorkel the coral garden tomorrow. over 9 years  agoShow

16º 30.054' S151º 45.378' WEscape VelocityBack in Bora Bora, waiting for a weather window for Tonga.about 9 years  agoShow

16º 39.066' S151º 45.534' WEscape VelocityOn a mooring at the MaiKai marina, Bora Bora. Weather crappy. over 9 years  agoShow

18º 40.002' S173º 58.998' WEscape VelocityPicked up mooring 11am after scary autopilot fail. All is well. about 9 years  agoShow

18º 41.898' S174º 1.8' WEscape VelocityAutopilot working, raw water pump working. All is well. about 9 years  agoShow

21º 40.308' S177º 8.058' WEscape VelocitySeas settled, wind moderated, good sailing. Not much appetite but all is good about 9 years  agoShow

23º 33.402' S178º 17.892' WEscape VelocityDead calm, motoring last 12 hrs. All is well, slow. about 9 years  agoShow

23º 38.7' S178º 53.532' WEscape VelocityAnchored in N. Minerva Reef. Incredible! Beach bonfire, good fun. about 9 years  agoShow

17º 10.746' S179º 3.27' WEscape VelocityBeautiful Bay of Islands at Vanuabalavu, Northern Lau, Fiji. So much to explore by kayak inbetween rain showers. over 8 years  agoShow


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