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"I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky;
 and all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by."

- John Masefield

 SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 

2023-03-28

57 Yachts from 13 ensigns are signed up  from now until November '23 they will share up to date information, scout for opportunities and alert each other to threats.

To join follow this link >>

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TOP NEWS

• GOOD ANCHORAGE 🇫🇯 MONURIKI
• GOOD SAMARITAN 
• WATER MAKER SAGA 
• POLLYWOGS TO SHELLBACKS 
• SAVE THE DATE SEP 2
• SEMINARS ON DEMAND
• AWARD ENTRIES
• BACK ON BOARD 🇫🇯  FIJI 
• SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  🏆 AWARD CATEGORIES 
• MANA
• "AND THEY ARE OFF"
• SAIL TAHITI 
• HISTORIC PORTS ⚓ OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC 
   

1) GOOD ANCHORAGE  
MONURIKI, THE MAMANUCAS 🇫🇯 FIJI

⚓ Good Anchorage @ 17° 36.44 S 177° 2.37 E  MONURIKI - THE MAMANUKAS  🇫🇯  FIJI

Monuriki Island, Fiji. Where Tom Hanks filmed Castaway!

"...
I had power over *nothing*. And that's when this feeling came
over me like a warm blanket. I knew, somehow, that I had to stay alive."
Chuck Noland

2) GET YOUR BURGEE FROM KEVIN 
@ NUKU HIVA YACHT SERVICES 

Yacht Services Nuku Hiva 🇵🇫 Sponsors the South Pacific Posse 

I look forward to meeting and helping the participants

Cheers, Kevin

BP 301 Taiohae, 98742 Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia

+689 87 22 68 72, YSNukuHiva@hotmail.com

VHF 72, Monday – Friday 0800-1400

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Yacht Formalities (Customs & Immigration)

Duty Free Fuel Authorization

Bond Exemption Letter (medical insurance required)

3) ENTRY INTO ❤️ GOOD SAMARITAN AWARD 
SY ROLLING STONES 

For their rescue of all souls onboard of SV Rain Dancer 

SY ROLLING STONES 🇺🇸 Geoff, Meghan & crew - Leopard 45′

4)  PACIFIC CROSSING
WATER MAKER FAILURE 

SV
Follow You Follow ME  was 6 days out from Puerto Vallarta on our
way to the Marquesas when our watermaker broke, challenging the crew of
four to adapt to ensure we could last another 20 days until landfall.

Adapted from our blog at https://sailblogs.com/member/followyoufollowme

Another slow sailing day was punctuated by one of the great constants of boating – sh*t breaks. 

Last
night, just after daughter Alyssa's long and luxuriant shower, I
noticed that the watermaker was not working.  After yet another
stunning sunrise over the Eastern Pacific, we got busy with the very
comprehensive HRO troubleshooting guide. After some troubleshooting and
much to our bitter amusement, the storage area under the bunk was a
small lake. After removing floating cans of cleaner, wax and assorted
toxic substances, we furtively searched for the source of the leak,
finding water gushing from the high-pressure pump weep holes. Uh-oh.
referring to the manual I found that the one item in the entire
watermaker that cannot be rebuilt or repaired "in the field" is the
high-pressure pump. Do I have a spare? Of course not.

I
pulled the pump apart to confirm the diagnosis, while cautioning the
crew on water usage (no flushing? YUCK!) Meanwhile, in my head I'm
calculating remaining water on board, days to Hiva Oa and figuring out
that worst case we have 15 gallons of water each, more than 2.5x
recommended daily intake of 2 quarts. Factor in cooking and minimal
hygiene and we'll have to be careful, but we are in no danger. 

I
found that the pump had been leaking slowly for some time, based on the
rust marks on the housing, so we rationalized that if we can plug those
weep holes enough to increase the pressure 20 lbs, we might be able to
make water in a pinch until our new crew arrived in Hiva Oa with spares.
I found large flat head screws to plug the holes and used epoxy to seal
them and re-assembled the pump. We let it cure for 24 hours and gave it
a shot but no joy.

In
the meantime we took the following measures: Deferred all showers to
the great Pacific Ocean daily swim. Surprisingly refreshing with a
little soap, not at all like using coastal saltwater to wash down. All
dish-cleaning was done by bucket on the transom. Added bonus, we didnt
have to salt the food any longer! - Brushing teeth via the
ol'cup'o-water routine - Our fancy freshwater flush toilets had to be
neutered, freshwater valves closed and a gallon jug of saltwater
stationed nearby for flushing. We planned to catch rain by chasing
squalls rather than avoiding them, rinsing the deck as the squall
started, then used a towel to dam the water heading to the gunnels to
funnel rain water into the deck plates for the water tanks. - Last and
most importantly, we instituted an emergency water preservation plan by
drinking more beer. We planned to be a dry boat until the equator, but
crew morale factored in here, and yes, we know, alcohol dehydrates the
body.

On
day 12 we got our first serious squall and after several design
iterations, finally got the water flowing into the tanks, capturing
10-15 gallons.  The rest of the passage was relatively dry,
however, with only a few opportunities to catch rain.

The
psychology of the situation was interesting, as we all brought
different perceptions of risk to the lack of water. I tended to be
"tragically optimistic" about our options and expect that we would work
our way through the situation with minimal discomfort. As the skipper of
the boat, it was my job to assess the risks, but to think in terms of
possibilities, and not dwell too much on the negatives. Others took
longer to adapt and, in some instances, let the worst-case scenarios
dance in their minds for quite some time. Overall, the crew did adapt
well to our challenges of light winds and little water, and even
commented that our morning saltwater dish washing routine on the stern
of the boat was much preferred over standing in the hot pitching galley
doing the same.

We
got into a regular cadence for the remainder of the passage.  On
the morning watch, the watchman washed dishes, the next one up dried and
puts them away.  Then it was shower time.  If the boat was
stopped, we would swim and wash, and if underway, we would soap up and
rinse with our canvas bucket tied to the back of the boat.  This
worked surprisingly well.  We were clean, refreshed and the salt
water did not make that much of difference except for clothes, which
felt a little crusty once it dried.

We arrived with 60 gallons in our tanks, exactly what we had when the water maker broke.  Not bad.

Comments to our blog were pretty insightful – “Thanks for letting us know the true value of water.”

This entry from the blog summarized our journey best.

"It's
hard to truly appreciate how the crew of Follow You felt after
anchoring in the crowded little Baie Tahauku, and taking in the full
extent of the scenery surrounding us. Every sense was overloaded.
Visually, the stunning green jungle foliage amplified by the sunlight
created an instant contrast to the vibrant blue we have experienced for
the past 25 days. Once we landed, the aromas of the island also
overwhelmed our sense of smell sanitized by the sea. And the sounds of
people and civilization, cars, motorcycles and heavy construction
equipment interrupted our orderly and familiar boat sounds."

We
sat around that first day and just took it all in, relishing the unique
feeling and knowing full well that this special moment would pass as
the new order became familiar. Our first dinghy landing reintroduced us
to solid ground. Unfortunately, our inner ears did not get the message
for a couple of minutes and made for some interesting first steps.

SY  ILIOHALE 🇺🇸 Allan & Rina - Lagoon 450'S 
(currently in the Panama Posse)

 NOTE:
The moment Allan realized that water shortages onboard he divided all
drinkable liquids into 4 equal shares - think milk - soda - champagne -
beer - and everyone onboard got to trade these liquids - One crew loves
bubbly so he traded his beers for the bottles of champagnes ( by volume )
- another liked milk over orange juice - one of the exceptional
situations on board FYFW turned into a   liquidity focused  trading floor.

 "....
and most importantly, instituted an emergency water preservation plan
by drinking more beer. (Gleaned from the Corey Wurzner Survival at Sea
Manual)... "

5) FROM POLLYWOGS TO SHELLBACKS

Sailors
who have crossed the Equator are nicknamed Shellbacks, Trusty
Shellbacks, Honorable Shellbacks . Those who have not crossed are
nicknamed Pollywogs, or Slimy Pollywogs, or sometimes simply Slimy Wogs.

Today
we crossed the equator! We are officially in the South Pacific. We had a
ceremony, promoted ourselves to shellbacks and went for a swim.

Now
we point towards Hiva Oa. With light winds we have the motor running
and likely will for a while. Good news is we finally have a following
current.

Landfall in Hiva Oa 🇵🇫 FP 

Victory Hook Down  Atuona 🇵🇫 FP

Victory Lap at Tahuata West Side Bays 🇵🇫 FP 

SY ANIMAL CRACKER  🇺🇸  Scott & Tami  - Hunter 46′

6) SAVE THE DATE 

NAWI ISLAND FIJI 

MEET THE FLEET CELEBRATION

SEP. 2nd '23  

NAWI ISLAND MARINA 
SAVUSAVUS FIJI 

artists rendering

FREE RUM, MUSIC and
 BULATASTIC PORK ROAST 

Save the date 

Saturday Sept 2nd ’23 FIJI

Nawi
Island is located in the beautiful Fiji Islands.It will feature an
International Superyacht Marina, which will have 132 marina berths,
including 21 superyacht slips (up to 85m). The marina has been designed
and built up to category 5 cyclone resistance rating. 

The
South Pacific Posse is planning a get together at Nawi on Sept 2nd
2023. A week before the infamous Musket Cove regatta. Nawi will be
offering entertainment, markets, kava tasting and discounts on berths,
water sport activities, restaurant & bar orders, with Pacific Posse
hosting a Pig on the spit and rum delights.

The
fully serviced marina will include “plug in” services through utility
pedestals to water, sewerage pump out, power, fuel & gas facilities,
plus 24hr security, complimentary Wifi, a.m.o..

 16° 46.5716' S  179° 19.9533' E -  Nawi Island Savusavu 🇫🇯 Fiji

7) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  SEMINARS ON DEMAND

SEMINARS RECORDINGS ARE ONLINE 

• INTRODUCTION
• GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
• FRENCH POLYNESIA
• COOK ISLANDS - SAMOA(S) - TONGA 
• FIJI
• VANUATU & NEW CALEDONIA '23 
• PROVISIONING
• LOGISTICS
• OPEN CPN USE CASE
• WEATHER and HEAVY WIND SQUALLS AND ELEVATED SEA STATE
• STRATEGIES
• PACIFIC WEATHER ITZC
• SAILING TOWARDS NZ / AUSTRALIA END OF SEASON 

https://pacificposse.com/seminars

8) AWARD ENTRIES

We caught a fish and had some nice sailing yesterday 

 but
were reminded to keep our eyes peeled because we spotted a small
fishing boat ahead of us 200 miles off the coast of Colombia and changed
course to avoid them.

They approached our boat but quickly left. 

We’re now in the doldrums and will cross the equator about 2am!

 SY WANDERLUST 🇺🇸   Kristin & Fabio - Seawind 52′

NOTE:
Several vessels are bypassing the Galapagos due to incompatible
policies for on board companions aka domesticated pets .

9) BACK ON BOARD 🇫🇯  FIJI 

David
Dreamer back on board after a cyclone season on the hard in Vuda
Marina's  Cylone pits  breaking out another gallon of bleach
vinegar and water  

 SY DREAMER  David & Gerne - Caliber 40lrv’

VUDA POINT MARINA 🇫🇯 FIJI 
 SPONSORS THE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE

10) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  
🏆 
AWARD CATEGORIES 

• BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ✔ 
• PICTURE OF THE YEAR ✔  
• PACIFIC POSSE YODA OF THE YEAR ✔  
• THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD ✔
• MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ✔ 
• HIGHEST WIND RECORDED ✔ 
• SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION ✔ 
• GALLEY GOD(ESS) ✔ 
• SPEEDY AWARD
• GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR ✔  
• BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR ✔
• COURAGE AWARD 

ENTRY INTO THE  '22 SPP PICTURE OF THE YEAR  AWARD - VA WE | SAIL

11) MANA

Polynesian
mana is a concept that refers to power, authority, and influence that
is believed to exist in all things, including people, objects, and
places, in Polynesian culture. Mana is considered to be a spiritual
force that can be gained or lost, and it is often associated with
leadership, courage, and excellence.

Understanding the significance of mana and how it can significantly improve your interactions with locals. 

Polynesians
place a great deal of importance on respect, so it is essential to show
respect to locals at all times. This includes being polite, using
appropriate language, and following local customs and traditions.

Learning
about Polynesian culture and traditions will help you understand and
appreciate the significance of mana and other cultural practices.

In
Polynesian culture, building relationships is a key aspect of social
interaction. The key is interest in their culture and traditions.

Polynesians
value humility and modesty, so avoid bragging or showing off. Instead,
focus on being respectful and courteous to those around you.

In
Polynesian culture, it is common to offer gifts as a sign of respect or
gratitude. If you have the opportunity, consider offering a small gift
to locals as a gesture of goodwill.

 According
to Melanesian and Polynesian mythology, mana is a supernatural force
that permeates the universe.  Anyone or anything can have mana.
They believed it to be a cultivation or possession of energy and power,
rather than being a source of power. It is an intentional force. 

However,
there are some cultural differences in the way mana is understood and
expressed. For example, in Maori culture, mana is closely linked to a
person's ancestry and lineage, and it is often seen as a quality that is
inherited from one's ancestors. In this context, mana is not just an
individual quality, but is also connected to one's whakapapa (genealogy)
and the wider community.

In
Polynesian cultures outside of New Zealand, mana may be more focused on
individual achievement and excellence, rather than inherited status or
lineage. Additionally, the specific beliefs and practices associated
with mana can vary widely between different Polynesian cultures.

Tā
moko represents a woman’s mana (status or power) and her whakapapa
(ancestry and forebears) in society. This is best highlighted by the
time when the chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi with their mokos in
1840.

The
Moko Kauae is a chin tattoo traditional reserved for Māori women with
mana (high status and power) and older women of experience and
achievement.  

NOUMEA 🇳🇨 NEW CALEDONIA

12) "AND THEY ARE OFF"
 FLEET TRACKING FOR PARTICIPANTS  
 

 About Tracking:

Designed to give interesting parties  an overview. For specific vessel details including their float plan,
latest updates, changes, positions and specific location related
questions please contact each vessel directly.  If you are on
passage let us know and the fleet can monitor your progress.

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Tracking Support 

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13) MEET THE LATEST 
SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE SPONSOR
 
 

 
  SAIL TAHITI 🇵🇫  FRENCH POLYNESIA

As a South Pacific Posse sponsor of the we offer:

10% discount on Garmin and Harken parts – please email us if you
are underway to get your parts in time for your arrival.

    6%  brokerage fee if you wish to sell your yacht   in the South Pacific and list exclusively with us.

We will be happy to welcome you in our Papeete’s water front office !

David Allouch

GM

+ 689 87 32 88 45

+ 33 6 71 16 21 37

david@sailtahiti.com

Become a South Pacific Posse sponsor follow this link >> 

14) FREE ACCESS TO GOOD NAUTICAL  

IF
YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE  '23 SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  you will
be assigned  access credentials to GOODNAUTICAL South Pacific
regions 

CONSIDER MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO GOOD NAUTICAL 

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/goodnautical

Australia / Queensland is in Good Nautical 

15) HISTORIC PORTS ⚓ OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC 

Russell 🇳🇿  New Zealand 

In
the 1830s, the town of Russell, which was known as Kororāreka until the
1840s, was a lawless town where drinking, brawling, and prostitution
were rife. The town was called 'the hellhole of the Pacific'. Whaling
ships from around the world would stop at Kororāreka to resupply, and
for their crews to have some rest and recreation.

By
the 1830s, Kororāreka had become the biggest whaling port in the
southern hemisphere. Up to 30 ships, many of them American or French,
were anchored there with up to 1000 men ashore. Kororāreka was one of
the first points of contact between Europeans and Māori – a meeting of
cultures that shocked many observers.

Whalers,
seafarers and merchants mixed with adventurers, deserters and escaped
convicts from Australia. Prostitution was one of the town’s main
industries, and sexual favours were used by Māori in the purchase of
many things, including muskets. Three-week marriages were commonly
negotiated, and many local Māori women bore the tattoos of their
temporary lovers.

There
were various Christian missionaries in the area. Most were Protestant,
but in 1839 some French Catholics, led by Bishop Pompallier, established
their headquarters in Kororāreka. The Catholic missionaries left in the
1850s but Pompallier House remains today.

After
the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the country’s capital
shifted to Auckland. This, along with a number of new levies imposed by
the colonial government, caused resentment amongst local Māori. Hōne
Heke, the first chief to sign the Treaty, was dismayed to see Māori
losing their land and natural resources.

In
July 1844, he cut down the flagpole he had originally gifted to the
British, which stood on a hill above the town. The flagpole was
re-erected the following year, only to be cut down three more times.
Governor Fitzroy responded by sending troops to Kororāreka and offering a
reward for Heke’s capture.

In
March 1845, Hōne Heke attacked the town with 600 men. The attackers
withdrew after one day’s fighting, in which 20 of the 250 defenders were
killed. A powder keg exploded as they left Kororāreka, destroying much
of the old town. This proved to be the first confrontation in what
became the Northern War, which ended with no clear winner after two
years  of intermittent fighting.

Today
At the northern end of the beachfront is the Duke of Marlborough Hotel,
New Zealand’s first licensed bar. Russell’s Christ Church, built in
1836, survived the sacking of Kororāreka in 1845, and still stands
today.  

Russell 🇳🇿  NZ|  Several Anchorages in Good Nautical

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• SHELTER BAY MARINA PANAMA
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Apataki - SE Corner - Tuamotus  🇳🇨 French Polynesia 

Do just once what others say you can't do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again. 

― James Cook

 SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 
FLEET UPDATE 

2023-03-11

TOP NEWS

🗿  SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE REGISTRATION IS  OPEN

⚠️  EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND CONTACTS

 X  OPEN CPN  X UN-MARKS THE CHART

👨 SEAMANS AGREEMENT FOR CREW 

⛵ MEET THE FLEET 

 SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  🏆 AWARD CATEGORIES 

🪸 KNOCKING BARNACLES  AND SEA GROWTH OFF 

📄 PASSAGE &  LOG BOOK NOTES 

 🛰️ "AND THEY ARE OFF"

🧭 FREE ACCESS TO GOOD NAUTICAL  

⚓ HISTORIC PORTS OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC 

 SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE '23
 REGISTRATION 

 50
Yachts from 13 ensigns are signed up  from now until November they
will share up to date information, scout for opportunities and alert
each other to threats 

We
believe that you can “Sail at your own schedule”. We want to empower
you to discover the vast Pacific and unique island nations alongside
like-minded cruisers, adventurers and explorers while creating life-long
friendships. We encourage you to do this well informed and at your own
pace. If you join us you will enjoy up to date data,  tracking,
savings and many -many other benefits. This is your adventure – the South Pacific Posse is here to make your journey a bit easier.

BENEFITS OF JOINING 

✔️ Up to date and verified information by fellow yachts en route

📊 Focused on facts not opinions or unsolicited advice

💰 Save actual money with group and individual discounts

💰 12 Marina Discounts ( participating marina grows you'll save 10 -25 % )

🛰️ Free Fleet and vessel tracking courtesy of Predict Wind

🗺️150 Gb+ Free OPENCPN Satellite Charts

💰  Save Money with a Westmarine Pro Discount 5-25 %

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🗺️ Free Printable Reference Chart as a backup to your electronics

📹 Free Video Seminars on destinations – best practices  

🌩️ Weather routing discount by Ocean Tactics  10 % off

⛵ Community of voyagers kid boats welcome, single-handers, pet friendly

⚓ Peer support in emergencies with escalation procedures

🛈 Fleet Updates via email – free

🏆 Fun Award Categories 

📍 Free access to GOOD NAUTICAL  1,500 South Pacific anchorages – free

☎️ Free Weekly live calls on Mondays via dedicated LINE.me group

💬 Free 24/7 LINE group channel ( requires IP connectivity ) 

🌊 Benefit from  the latest and prior experience of those who sailed there 

🔭 Be part of a fleet of sensor for those who come behind you

🚷 NOT A FACEBOOK GROUP – YOU ARE NOT THE PRODUCT  

3) EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND CONTACTS

PANAMA

SRR:

Tel: +507 316 0525

oficinasarelt@aeronautica.gob.pa

Telephone +507 316 0525

Alternate #’s +507 520 6299

Website http://www.aeronaval.gob.pa/

SRR:

Tel: +507 315 0472

oficinasarelt@aeronautica.gob.pa

Alternate #’s

+507 315 0541

+507 524 9438

+507 524 9439

Cell Phone: +507 699 70667

Email

oficinasarelt@aeronautica.gob.pa 

COLOMBIA

Buenaventura Coast Guard Station

Tel: +57 (1) 3692000 ext 12704 / 120707

c3iegub@armada.mil.co

https://www.armada.mil.co

MRCC Pacífico SRR:

Tel: +57 315 731 7401 or +57 316 452 1124

copafnp@armada.mil.co

Telephone +57 315 731 7401 or +57 316 452 1124

Email

copafnp@armada.mil.co

ectmcp01@dimar.mil.co

ECUADOR

Tel: +593 4 2480812

Alternate:

+593-4-2321602

coguar@armada.mil.ec

Website https://www.coguar.dirnea.org

Tel: +593-4-2505302

guayaquil_radio@armada.mil.ec

Website http://www.dirnea.org

FRENCH POLYNESIA

SRR FRENCH POLYNESIA –

Organisme d’etudes et de coordination pour la recherche et le sauvetage en mer (SECMAR)

Tel: +33(0)1 42 84 16 06

more search and rescue area information >>

4)  OPEN CPN 

X UN-MARKS THE CHART

OpenCPNs
chart management  is challenging - to enable sat charts loaded
into the chart library please focus on the bottom bar

The purple chart selection area on the bottom of the charts make the x ( not enabled to display ) 

Enabling Charts is sometimes  hard to identify as there is a tiny red x which indicates which charts are not activated 

- the x it's hard to see  On a PC  as you scroll over the bottom bars it highlights chart availability 

As you zoom into an area even more charts become available - but you still need to click the red x to see them  

Example here are 2 sources of charts  for Isla bona 

I use the red x to toggle on and off visibility on the screen

5) SEAMANS AGREEMENT FOR CREW

Please
find attached a copy of the AGREEMENT that I have created for bringing
crew members on board for crossings.  I tried to keep it short
- so as a group we can add points as we come across them 

"OWNER/CO-OWNER/MANAGING OWNER/CAPTAIN’S & SEAFARER/CREW MEMBER/ORDINARY SEAMAN’S AGREEMENT

(version 1.0.2023.03.10 )

This AGREEMENT, dated is between:

... the full agreement lives here >>

SY ALMA FEROZ  🇺🇸 Jose & Alice - Dufour 42′

6) SAVE THE DATE 

NAWI ISLAND FIJI 

MEET THE FLEET CELEBRATION

SEPTEMBER 2nd 2023  

NAWI ISLAND MARINA 
SAVUSAVUS FIJI 

FREE RUM, MUSIC and
 BULATASTIC PORK ROAST 

Save the date 

Saturday Sept 2nd ’23 FIJI

Nawi
Island is located in the beautiful Fiji Islands.It will feature an
International Superyacht Marina, which will have 132 marina berths,
including 21 superyacht slips (up to 85m). The marina has been designed
and built up to category 5 cyclone resistance rating. 

The
South Pacific Posse is planning a get together at Nawi on Sept 2nd
2023. A week before the infamous Musket Cove regatta. Nawi will be
offering entertainment, markets, kava tasting and discounts on berths,
water sport activities, restaurant & bar orders, with Pacific Posse
hosting a Pig on the spit and rum delights.

The
fully serviced marina will include “plug in” services through utility
pedestals to water, sewerage pump out, power, fuel & gas facilities,
plus 24hr security, complimentary Wifi, a.m.o..

 16° 46.5716' S  179° 19.9533' E -  Nawi Island Savusavu 🇫🇯 Fiji

7) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  SEMINARS ON DEMAND

SEMINARS RECORDINGS ARE ONLINE 

• INTRODUCTION
• GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
• FRENCH POLYNESIA
• COOK ISLANDS - SAMOA(S) - TONGA 
• FIJI
• VANUATU & NEW CALEDONIA '23 
• PROVISIONING
• LOGISTICS
• OPEN CPN USE CASE
• WEATHER and HEAVY WIND SQUALLS AND ELEVATED SEA STATE
• STRATEGIES
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8) MEET THE FLEET 

 SY CYROLIA 🇫🇷  Alan  - Jeanneau 53′

Sailing since 10 years old.  

Owned 6 sailboats.  

Owned the famous Ragtime, 65’ Spencer and raced Transpac in 2005

Mostly Southern California coastal sailing.  

Three Newport to Ensenada races.  

Currently
own two sailboats: 1960 Kettenburg K40 and 2010 Jeanneau 53.   The
Jeanneau is located at Taina Marina, in Tahiti and was purchased in
December 2020. 

9) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE  
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• BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT ✔ 
• PICTURE OF THE YEAR ✔  
• PACIFIC POSSE YODA OF THE YEAR ✔  
• THE CAPTAIN RON AWARD ✔
• MOST UNWELCOME VISITOR ONBOARD ✔ 
• HIGHEST WIND RECORDED ✔ 
• SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION ✔ 
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• GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR ✔  
• BOAT YOGA POSE OF THE YEAR ✔
• COURAGE AWARD 

WINNER OF '22 SPP THE BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT AWARD - TECOLOTE 

10)  KNOCKING BARNACLES AND SEA GROWTH OFF YOUR  HULLS DURING OUR PASSAGE 

 When
we arrived in the Marquesas after our 20 days mostly rum line passage
our hulls where relatively clean compared to folks arriving from the
Galapagos which had a visible yellow hue near their waterlines 

We
rigged  an old spinnaker sheet to the length of our hull
with stop knots every 12 inches ( 44 of them ) and in good wind
conditions trailed it on the  sides of our vessel from bow to stern
- the wave action removed any waterline growth and  we adjusted
the length every 5 minutes to ensure the knots would slap along the full
waterline - took about 2 hours once a week with good results 

11) PASSAGE &  LOG BOOK NOTES 

Wed Mar 08 2023

We
made it halfway today. The actual days sailing are 12 days, as we
stopped to dive. No line in the water, just a huge expanse of ocean.
It’s kinda like if you stand on a beach a look at the horizon, except
ours is 360 degrees.

We
are starting to pass through the rows of ocean buoys that report the
information that eventually becomes weather forecast. We have seen but
have their position marked via GPS.

We have a friend boat that is really close but we can not see them, maybe later or tomorrow.

Today
the winds are light and the seas much more calm. This gives us a chance
to get some chores done. Scrub the deck, check our gear more closely,
things like that.

Last
night, in my tired state of mind, I turned off the wind sensors so they
did not show on our plotters- don’t ask why I have no clue. Once I got
some sleep I remembered what I did. Good news is the trade winds blow
pretty much the same way, so it wasn’t a big deal.

When we are really bored we bet on how many circles Sissy will do before she does her business.

Boat Stuff

Previous 24hrs we made 129.5NM

Current Heading 206M

Current Boat Speed 4.5-5.5

Wind 12kn at 025

Swell 2M at 15 sec

Current 1.3 out of 060

Sun Mar 05 2023

The
last couple of days I think we have settled into the routine on board.
Everyone is sleeping well, dogs and people business is on a normal
schedule and we are getting really efficient at our sail changes.

Yesterday, for lunch, Tami whipped up some fish taco’s with our fresh Mahin we caught the day before.

Each
day is much like the one before. This is good because by definition
nothing major has broke. We have daily checks and nothing goes
unattended if we have a way to fix it.

We
won the battle with Sid’s Army of Boobies. Not with aggression, I think
we just sailed beyond their area of operation. Less bird shit cleaning!

I
think have arrived at the trade winds. Beautiful puffy cumulus clouds
line the sky. We have very consistent wind, 15-20 knots. The wind
direction has been very stable also. Very enjoyable sailing. I can see
why people like ocean crossings, I do also.

We
are trying a new sailing configuration, pics on Facebook later. We are
flying our 2 Headsails to see how deep towards dead down wind we can
get. If we had a second pole it would be magical. But without are making
great speed at 165 degrees.

John’s boat details!

Last 24hrs we made 121.7 Nm

Current heading 211 M

Current boat speed 5.5 to 7knots.

Wind is 16 knots at 044 true

Current is running port to starboard at around 1.5knots

Following seas at 2M

Sat Mar 04 2023

Yesterday
we put out the fishing. Fishing on our boat is a little wierd. The
trolling and catching part is good. Getting them on board and cleaned is
a bit of dance. Typically looks like a Hollywood murder scene.
Yesterday was no different except we caught out biggest Mahi Mahi ever,
see FB for pics. We have lots of fresh fish!

Thr
Army of Sid did not accept our cease fire. Because we have strong solar
panels defences they attacked from the mast spreaders. This gave them
range to cover the foredeck in guato.

I
got a question on FB messenger regarding why we change our heading so
much. Sometimes it is to stay at an optimal wind angle for speed. Other
times comfort. But mostly we are setting ourselves up to cross the
duldrums at its narrowest point. We leave this decision to our router.
John takes the information below, uses forecasting tools and his
experience to tell us where to point the boat in general.

Yesterday we made 113 NM

Currently

Heading 235M

Boat speed 5-6 kn

Wind 10kn from 147

Current IDK

Swell is maybe 1M at 10 seconds from the north still.

read more about their March progress towards the Marquesas here 

https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AnimalCracker/

SY ANIMAL CRACKER  🇺🇸 Scott & Tami - Hunter 46′

KIRIBATI 🇰🇮

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14) HISTORIC PORTS ⚓ OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC 

Levuka 🇫🇯  Fiji 

Levuka
is a former capital and town on the eastern coast of the Fijian
island of Ovalau, in Lomaiviti Province. At the census in 2007, the last
to date, Levuka town had a population of 1,131. Levuka was designated a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2013, in recognition of the port
town's exceptional testimony to the late colonial port towns in the
Pacific. 

The
modern town of Levuka was founded around 1820 by European settlers and
traders as the first modern town in the Fiji Islands, and became an
important port and trading post. A disparate band of settlers made up
Levuka's population – traders, missionaries, shipwrights, speculators,
and vagabonds, as well as respectable businessmen. The US Exploring
Expedition visited in 1840. 

Levuka remained the capital of fiji  until 1877, when the
administration was moved to Suva, although the move was not made
official until 1882. 

This
stone shell was the South Pacific’s first Masonic lodge (1875). This
was once Levuka’s only Romanesque building, but it was burnt to a husk
in the 2000 coup by God-fearing villagers. Local Methodists had long
alleged that Masons were in league with the devil and that tunnels led
from beneath the lodge to Nasova House, the Royal Hotel and through the
center of the world to Masonic headquarters in Scotland. This turned out
not to be the case.

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