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It's been over 2 years since the last haul out, so "Escape" is well due for some maintenance. First on the list was replacing the broken window that was damaged in the storm as we left The Solomon Islands on our crossing of The Coral Sea ( see Episode 56)....

We continue our trip from the Solomon Islands to Australia, having come about half way. We look at breaking the journey at one of Australia remote Coral Sea territories to rest. Eventually on the eleventh day we arrive in Townsville, Australia to face isol...

We leave the Solomon Islands after 8 wonderful months. Our trip of nearly 1000 miles takes us across the Solomon and Coral Seas back to Australia. Crossing the South Pacific Convergence Zone we have to endure, rain, thunderstorms and squalls. The SPCZ is ...

After spending some time at Liapari Island, we headed back to Gizo to dive the deep walls of the reefs around Kennedy and Naru Islands. We recount the story of PT109 that was hit by a Japanese destroyer and the rescue of its crew and commanding officer J...

After sailing the short distance from Njari Island we arrive at the safe haven of Liapari Island, which is nestled at the southern end of Vella Lavella. Liapari island is the foremost working boat yard in the Solomons, with plans to build an airstrip and ...

We make our way around the shallow islands and reefs of Vona Vona Lagoon from Lola Island into the Diamond Narrows. Passing the large town of Noro in the Hawthorn Sound we sail to Ghizo Island. From there it is a short way to Njari Island to the north-west...

We set off from Ghizo Island across Ferguson Passage to dive the reefs and a sunken Hellcat Fighter Plane in Vona Vona Lagoon. We also spent several days at the resort on Lola Island - Zipola Habu Resort and made a visit to Skull Island.

We sailed from Tetepare to Ghizo Island, anchoring outside a Resort to witness a pod of Spinner Dolphins near the boat. Sanbis Resort is located on Mbambanga Island a short boat ride from the town of Gizo. The resort caters for fisherman, surfers, divers...

We head to Tetepare Island, the largest uninhabited island in the South Pacific, also known as the Last Wild Island, We speak to one of the Rangers based on the island. Finding out about the unique history, wildlife, flora and fauna to be found on the isl...

After leaving Lumbari Island, through the Renard Entrance we head south to Butterfly Bay to look for a B17 Bomber that had crashed in the jungle.

As we are anchored at Munda we witness a local wedding. We take a look at the Peter Joseph Memorial Museum, then sail to Rendova Island to visit the base used by the American patrol boats during WWII. JF Kennedy was based here.

We leave Marova Lagoon and head for Munda. We visit an ex crocodile exporter who keeps 2 crocodiles as pets. We talk about the hunting and exporting of crocodiles. Leah goes to Munda Friday market for fresh fruit, veggies and fish. We show you some underw...