Ocean Passage – Marshall Islands to Fiji.
After a 17 day, 20 hour, 2100 nautical mile trip we arrived in Denarau, Fiji. We left Majuro on the 25th of August in very light westerly conditions. Taking advantage …
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Stuck all summer in the middle of the Pacific – Wall Street Journal Article
This Article originally appeared in the Wall Street Journal on the 2nd of September 2020 as part of their ‘Life in Quarantine’ series. View full article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/travel-during-covid-a-bbq-ace-marinates-after-canceled-plans-11599058725 Edited by …
Repairing, Refuelling and Restocking after Ailuk Adventures.
We have had a busy time in Majuro after getting back from Ailuk Atoll. Having been cruising for the last 14 months so we have a few maintenance items that …
Exploring the Marshall Islands – Awesome Ailuk Lagoon.
Ailuk is Awesome! We have spent our time meeting the villagers, hanging out in anchorages, snorkelling and diving. The lagoon is beautiful. There are 50 islands spread out from North …
EP76 Marshall Islands Mercy Mission!
Travel to the outer islands has been banned due to Covid 19 restrictions, even though the Marshall Islands has no cases of the virus. However, a broken down ferry means …
EP75 From Workshop to Water – Building and Sailing Traditional Pacific Canoes
When an awesome traditionally designed pacific canoe anchors next to us at Eneco in Majuro, we post about it on our social media feeds. We are contacted by Henrik who …
EP74 Visa Renewals and a Stolen Dinghy!
This week we begin the somewhat lengthy procedure to renew our Marshall Islands visas. Due to Covid 19, we can’t safely get back to NZ, so we have to apply …
EP73 A Scary Night at Anchor and a Dive into History
We anchor at Ollat Island where we are asked to help a medical team visiting from Majuro. Their ice packs are rapidly melting and the vaccines they are carrying are …
Exploring Maloelap Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
We are back in Majuro. It looks like the world has gone CoVid19 crazy while we have been away. Meanwhile we have been enjoying life ‘off the grid’ at Maloelap …
EP72 Desert Islands and Drone Fun
Pigotti Island was used by the Japanese in World War 2 to provide electricity to Taroa island. Today it is pretty much deserted. We explore the remains of the generator …