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Reflections on Fiji

Fiji The Republic of Fiji is an archipelagic nation in the South Pacific, with over more than 330 islands (approx. a third of them are inhabited) and roughly 900.000 warm-hearted souls. Those Islands might be famous for their stunning white sand beaches, romantic resorts and amazing watersport facilities such as …

Sailing the Islands of Fiji

Mamanuca group Malolo Island For my very last sailing trip around Fiji, part of Melanisia, Captain Craig took me and his friends Thomas & Maureen (Tom & Momo) to the “Island of the resting sun” or Malolo Island part of the Mamanuca group. Again the wind was against us…. so …

Kadavu group

Dravuni Island After leaving Levuka with almost the whole crossing dealing with dead down wind, Captain Craig decided to make a stop for the night at an anchorage in front of Dravuni Island, belonging to the Kadavu group.Just as we got settled in, we received a message from Dravuni to …

Vanua Levu: Viani Bay

Rabi Island & Buca Bay From Qamea we sailed to our next destination Rabi Island, also part of the Northern Division in Fiji, before heading back to Vanua Levu. Lots of rain… and almost getting there we heard a big squeaky sound. The sound and feeling were totally in sync. …

Fiji – Sailing time

Sailing SV Russula Coming from New Zealand still High on energy I needed to mellow down to Fiji Time. The humidity and tropical climate and the constant upcoming jobs on the Vessel, that slows one down, made me adapt quickly. Suvasuva Nawi Island Marine at Suvasuva gave me a comfortable …

Fiji

Nadi Airport On 25th January it was time to leave New Zealand and enter a new country as well as a new challenge. Arriving early at Christchurch, I was offered an earlier flight, which I happily accepted to have more time in Auckland before heading finally to Nadi International Airport …