by Dana | Nov 15, 2016 | Brisbane Australia, New Caledonia, passagemaking, sailing New Caledonia to Australia
Start point for our sailing passage, Amedee, New Caledonia (near Noumea). Finish point, near Bundaberg, Australia.At last, our very last long, multi-day 24/7 passage – New Caledonia to Australia – done. While it is possible in these last few months... by Dana | Oct 7, 2016 | Cruising New Caledonia, New Caledonia, Ouen Port Koube New Caledonia
Panorama inside sunlight-dappled Port Koube, Ouen, New Caledonia.Port Koube, Ouen, New Caledonia. “It’s nothing special,” Rich emailed us regarding Port Koube, with an invitation to join him whilst he and Cyndi of s/v Legacy hunkered out the strong westerly... by Dana | Oct 6, 2016 | Ilot Mato New Caledonia, kayaking, New Caledonia, Noumea New Caledonia, snorkeling, South Pacific Cruising destinations
View of Ilot Mato’s anchorage, as seen from the island’s trail. New Caledonia. Paddling my kayak to Ilot Mato, New Caledonia. My trustykayak proudly sports a Tipu Chai sticker; the tea wasmy warm-up that cool early spring morn.“Stuck in Everett, Washington... by Dana | Oct 5, 2016 | Cruising New Caledonia, Cruising New Caledonia vs Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Noumea New Caledonia
Colorful New Caledonia postcard mural in downtown Noumea. Beautiful entry into New Caledonia at dawn. While Vanuatu citizens claim they are “The happiest people*” coming to New Caledonia after Vanuatu made us much happier. *based on the “happy planet...