Tag Archives: sailing

Exploring Vava’u, Tonga

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Susie

The Vava’u group of islands in Tonga isn’t just a wonderful place to see whales, it is a fabulous cruising ground for us yachties. With so many possible anchorages with reefs and islands to hide behind, protection from just about … Continue reading →

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Feeling a little Crabby!

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Susie

After clearing in with Customs by telephone at the Prince Rupert Rowing & Yacht Club we explored the town. A neat place with some useful marine & fishing gear shops, a good supermarket and the all important liquor store, the … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to Alaska

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Susie

Our last few days in SE Alaska were spent tucked up in a delightful little cove in Naha Bay about 18 miles north of Ketchikan.  It was a long, deep and steep-sided cove with rapids at its head and a … Continue reading →

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Catching more than we bargained

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Susie

Petersburg lies at the northern entrance to the Wrangell Narrows, a channel that winds its way between the islands of Mitkof and Kupreonof and out into Sumner Strait.  We timed our exit from the harbour berth at slack water and … Continue reading →

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