We finally left Savusavu today. Repairs done and hopefully everything, especially the engine, holds together (cross fingers, knock wood).

We left at 1215 on the end of some squally weather, but the gribs said it would be clearing up. I was a bit worried as we rounded the point into the ocean and started to slam into some good size waves and the wind was almost 20 knots on the nose. But, as advertised, the wind veered and the sea laid down and now (after dinner of Bok Choy, rice and Mahi) we are motor sailing in about 6 knots of breeze and fairly calm sea. I’d rather have the engine off, but we have to time the passage to get to the pass at Fulunga right at 1000 Saturday, so for now we’re booking some miles. 1000 is on the rising tide and also the time of day with good light so we can see the coral reefs. This place is very remote and not well charted. In fact few were allowed to visit before just a couple years ago.

So…we’re about 30 miles out of Savusavu, with 150 to go. Stars are out and we’re waiting for the moon to come up. There are no clouds for a change. Here’s hoping for a nice night.