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Well this is it, our final days sailing the waters of the world, as we head into Sydney! And Sydney Harbour is as busy and as wonderful as we expected, with all yachts of all persuasions - racing yachts, sailing schools, and other pleasure craft large and ...

We're heading down the east coast of Australia, trying to get ahead of a large front with strong southerlies that would hit us right on the nose. Along the way we encounter a frolicking baby whale, and a well-meaning pod of dolphins that try and veer us aw...

This is it, our last open ocean sail! We're bound for the east coast of Australia, Southport on the Gold Coast. However heavy winds and waves don't make for a pleasant start as we leave Tanna and Vanuatu! But the bumpy ride and the reception we get from th...

We're sailing for the mythical island of Tanna in Vanuatu, an island forged by volcanoes, where we get up and close with the island's mighty Yasur volcanoe and dive into the hot springs, joined by our viking sailing friends from Scandinavia! _________ Jo...

Leaving the beautiful but dangerous waters of Fiji's Yasawa Islands behind, we sail for Musket Cove, Fiji's yachties' paradise for some R&R, where the coral is lush and the surfing is world-class. But first we need to get past one last dangerous passag...

We're sailing out to the poorly-charted waters of north-west Fiji, the Yasawa Islands group, waters strewn with coral reefs, shallows and narrow passes. But despite the potential dangers, we hear it's all worth it with manta rays, underwater caves, and a b...

We're sailing for Fiji! But before we reach these renowned islands of paradise in the South Pacific, we need to navigate low winds (and accept that patience is a virtue when sailing) as well as waters strewn with coral atolls that pose a hazard to unwary s...

An encounter of a lifetime, swimming with whales in Tonga! And not just any whales, a mother humpback and her calf and a humpback couple! Seriously one of the most incredible animal encounters we have ever experienced! Put it on your bucket list now! ___...

We always wondered why Tonga was considered one of the finest sailing destinations in the South Pacific - and now we find out why and it all makes sense: an archipelago dotted with palm-fringed white sand islands, secluded bays all to yourself, rich coral ...

Leaving Bora Bora and French Polynesia behind, we sail west for the far, far away islands of Tonga. And with no crew it's just the three of us sailing shorthanded across the Pacific! While strong squalls and rain test us and the yacht, it's when we become...

Our last days in Bora Bora and our finals days in the fabulous French Polynesia. And there's one last thing to do, climb to the top of Bora Bora. And why did we climb that hill? Because it's there! We also need to get Tranquilo prepared and ship shape for...

Bora Bora, the Pearl of the South Pacific! The name conjures up resorts stretching out into the crystal clear waters of the lagoon with the incredible backdrop of the peaks. Yet we find, after navigating through some heart-stopping reefs, our own little bi...