Author Archives: Angus Beaumont

Coffs Harbour – Australia – November 2023

With the threat of an early tropical cyclone heading our way, we made a hasty exit from Vanuatu late on the evening of 4th November, with 1100nm ahead of us to reach our next destination, Australia. Our final week at sea in the Pacific was thankfully drama-free. Two days out from Tanna, we passed throughContinue reading “Coffs Harbour – Australia – November 2023”

Vanuatu, November 2023

From Fiji it was a 465nm / 4 day, fast and often unpleasant sail to Vanuatu, our final destination in the Pacific Ocean. On the evening of our first day at sea, we took a freak wave into the cockpit, down the companion way, filling the galley and dowsing us all. The boys’ life jackets,Continue reading “Vanuatu, November 2023”

Yasawa Island Group & Viti Levu Fiji, October 2023

From Musket Cove, we travelled northwards to explore the Yasawa Island Group, in the company of kid boats Miles Away, Cinnamon and Wild Thing. Highlights here were the uninhabited island of Navadra, Lo’s tea shop and doughnuts on Nanuya Island, dancing in Somosomo and mocktails in Octopus resort, Waya Island. With our time in FijiContinue reading “Yasawa Island Group & Viti Levu Fiji, October 2023”

Mamanuca Island Group & Viti Levu Island, September – October 2023

Unfortunately, engine dramas forced a premature departure from Fulaga (did we mention that we spend most of our time fixing things?!). It was an easy 3 days sail NW to arrive in Musket Cove on Malolo Island just in time to celebrate Zoe’s 50th Musket Cove is a kid boat magnet, and here we gotContinue reading “Mamanuca Island Group & Viti Levu Island, September – October 2023”

Fulaga – Lau Group – Fiji – September 2023

In our two + years of exploring many of the most spectacular corners of the globe, we have been privileged to witness much spectacular beauty and to meet some inspiring individuals and communities. However, our next stop in Fulaga was to surpass anywhere we had visited previously. Very much off the beaten track, with noContinue reading “Fulaga – Lau Group – Fiji – September 2023”

Fiji – Vanua Levu – August 2023

Forgive us our lengthy radio silence on social media. We’ve been busy fixing things, climbing volcanos, hiking, kite foiling, running, schooling and fixing more things. We have a few days at sea now, so I will endeavour to bring you up to date with the most recent exploits of the Mowzer Crew. Bula Bula! AugustContinue reading “Fiji – Vanua Levu – August 2023”

Tonga August 2023

In stark contrast to our big passage from the Galapagos to French Polynesia, our crossing from Bora Bora to Tonga was anything but smooth sailing. We departed in what looked to be a reasonable weather window, with the aim of visiting Suwarrow in the Cook Islands. Unfortunately, the sea state was especially gnarly, with confused,Continue reading “Tonga August 2023”

Raiatea and Bora Bora, French Polynesia, July 2023

With our French Polynesia visa now expired, we managed to squeeze in a few cheeky days in both Raiatea and Bora Bora. In Raiatea we tackled Mount Temehani, a sweaty 22km hike with mega views, stunning flowers and elusive paths. We also drift snorkelled the Coral Gardens, a crystal-clear water channel separating two motus, andContinue reading “Raiatea and Bora Bora, French Polynesia, July 2023”