Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Plan Our Adventure: Fiji

We had a wonderful time exploring the Vava'u Group of Tonga, but it's that time again and other exciting destinations await. The beautiful anchorages, white sandy beaches, underwater caves, and great people, food, and weather of Tonga will be missed, but we know there is more to come. Our next stop is the Fijian island of Vanua Levu in the Cakaudrove province. We will be clearing into Fiji in the town of Savusavu. The island is famous for its hot springs.

Distance: 470 Nautical Miles

ETA: about 4 days

Heading: WNW

Fiji is strict on their procedures for clearing in and although we will not be allowed to make landfall until Savusavu, we will be sailing in and around many islands before we arrive. We expect to see islands on the second or third day of the crossing and we will be weaving in between them the rest of the way. The crew will have to keep a close watch at night. With luck, clear skies and a bright moon will help light the way.

POA