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”
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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”
Fakarava Tuamotus French Polynesia June 2023
Things got a bit gnarly in Tahanea when a sudden wind shift produced some big chop, spun us onto a lee shore, and wrapped our anchor chain around multiple bommies (submerged coral head). After a fraught hour untangling our chain, a hasty exit ensued, requiring a sweaty-palmed, wild ride through breaking waves at the atollContinue reading “Fakarava Tuamotus French Polynesia June 2023”
Porto Santo
Portimao – Porto Santo – A further 460nm of Atlantic Ocean passed under the keel, representing the boys’ longest passage to date. Conditions on day one were a bit lumpy, but the sea state eased and we spent much of our final 48hrs flying our gennaker in a gentle, downwind breeze. Porto Santo is aContinue reading “Porto Santo”
Sailing Mowzer 