2010 Life at Sea

09*49′.711S/160*50′.938E Tavanipupu Island and Resort. We are tied to their dock, Asylum and Lizzie are at anchor. We are all very tired from the wind and seas, but nothing some food and a nap want help. We will probably be here for a few days, the weather is supposed to go downhill. It looks like […]

We arrived here yesterday after hanging out in the bay for several hours.Took us 5 times to get the anchor set. Got settled and took a nap. Around noon every one was up and around. We went into shore to meet the chiefs (3). Father Mike met us to welcome us to the island, one

we are here, st mary island, bay or something, been here one hour and multi opportunities to buy carvings. going to take nap after a challanging crossing then go in and shop. 10*50’s x 162* 27′ E. martha thinks they are killing and skinning hogs and is watching with binoculars. jim

12:30am, I’m on my last couple of hours. Big River, LeMis, and Phantom have kept me company. We are having a good ride, seas a bit bumpy at times but not bad. 164 nm to go. 301* heading at 6.6kt. We are in radio contact with Lizzie and Asylum evry few hours. Martha

Another busy day, Jim and guys went to shore and burned trash. No village here to take it forr us. We then went for a great dingy ride and snorkel. Went across another bay and pass to the village that killed the cow yesterday. Only one family lives there, they told us the supply ship

8:00a we are about an hour and a half out of the Torres Islands. 300* heading traveling 6.1kt, 270.5nm to St Mary Island in the Solomon Islands. The seas are great, sun is shinning and just enough wind to keep it cool. LIZZIE and ASYLUM are just behind us. We’ll keep you posted on how

We had a very busy day in the neighborhood. This morning we set out in the dingy to explore the area. There are several islands and bays around. we crossed the bay where we came in and went to a very small island North of us. As we got close we could see a lagoon

We had a beautiful day here in the Torres Islands, lots of sunshine, VERY clear water and great snorkeling. Different than some of the stuff we have seen before, saw a couple of new fish. Jim fished all around but no catching. We are off ( it’s sunset) and we’re going to try to get

4:30am we are pulling anchor and headed N. First stop will be the Torres Islands this afternoon. The weather and seas have calmed a bit, so we’re off. ASYLUM is traveling with us and LIZZIE will be a day or so behind. Updates as we go along. Martha

We are in the Torres Islands. Tegua Island, Hestreux Bay. 80ft of water and can see the bottom. This is the clearest water we have seen so far. We had a nice ride this morning out of Waterfall as the day worn on things got a bit brisk. We arrived here around 3:30p. I’m sure