Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Safe arrival at the Louisiades

We arrived safely at the Louisiades this morning. Entered Jomard Passage 0400 Tuesday morning after a moonlit night of great sailing. Took a long time to get through as we hit opposing tides of  up to five knots.

Entered the main Louisiades Lagoon 0500 and motored to our anchorage (
just north of Panuluwaluwala  Island). Anchor down 0630. After a small rum to celebrate our arrival we spent most of the day on the usual job list.


We were the first of the rally yachts to arrive. The locals came to check us out but left us alone when they realised that the rally boss was yet to get here.The next yacht arrived 1100 and then a continual arrival all afternoon.

Traded some fresh lobsters this afternoon for tee shirts, fish hooks and cap.Went ashore 1700 to have drinks with the boats that have arrived and also to meet the locals. More yachts to arrive tomorrow.


The clear waters, beautiful white sands and a great sunset made for a magical finish to the  day.


Afterwards had a delightful crayfish dinner on board Salacia .

Early night to catch up on some sleep


Our warm welcome to Duchateau



1 comment:

Jason Everett said...

Sounds like you are all having a blast and getting some good weather. Keep the updates coming :-)