SY ROLLING STONES 🇺🇸 Geoff, Meghan & crew – Leopard 45′
THE COURAGE AWARD
SY FLITE DECK 🇺🇸 Katie – Seawind 1160 Lite 38′
SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION AWARD
SY DREAMER 🇺🇸 Caliber 40lrv’ – David & Gerne & Crew
UNINVITED VISITOR AWARD
SY PISCES 🇺🇸 Mary & Kevin – Antares 44′
PICTURE OF THE YEAR AWARD
SY GLADAN 🇵🇱 Giancarlo & Paola – Lagoon 44′
4) THE EXCEPTIONAL SPP CLASS OF ’23
Esteemed Captains, Skippers and Crews of the 2023 South Pacific Posse,
5) A BIG HEARTFELT THANK YOU
As we battened down the hatches and prepare for the cyclone season, bringing the 2023 South Pacific Posse to a close, I find myself once again inspired and humbled.
A heartfelt salute to the courage, resilience, and unbreakable spirit you’ve shown.
This year’s rally wasn’t just sunsets and smooth sailing; it tested your prowess in ways that only life on the sea can. It’s the grit, the reality of the South Pacific ever moving highs, multiple cultures you encountered, equipment issues and malfunctions you overcame that make the calmer days sweeter and the bonds between the South Pacific Posse fleet – stronger.
A momentous acknowledgment goes to SY Rolling Stones for their exceptional rescue of all souls onboard Rain Dancer. Your heroic act epitomizes the spirit of community and skill that we hold dear in the South Pacific Posse. It’s a vivid reminder that while the sea may be untamed, the bonds that link sailors are … unsinkable.
We also thank our sponsors, partners and sponsorship marinas for providing crucial and well operating sanctuaries. These harbor masters, staff, and marina owners have been nothing but supportive of our enterprise, echoing our values of community and adventure.
Now, as we prepare to lay low for the cyclone season, it’s important to remember that this is a seasonal interlude providing you respite to mend your sails and prepping your vessel for next season. You’ll be back, charting new courses and seeking new horizons as soon as the elements allow. In the meantime, we welcome your reflections and suggestions. Your voice helps shape what the South Pacific Posse will become as it grows and evolves.
To every captain, crew member, admiral and vessel that made this year’s rally a tapestry of challenges, and triumphs—thank you.
Fair winds and following seas, until our hulls meet down the line.
Respectfully.
Captain Dietmar, Suzanne & Maxi
6) SY SEAGLUB FOR SALE IN FIJI
1999 Hylas 46 – SEAGLUB – $290,000 USD
This 1999 Hylas 46 is a beautiful world voyager in amazing, turn-key condition. She is completely equipped for comfortable cruising under any conditions as well as living aboard. It is no wonder that the Hylas 46 is such a popular choice for modern cruising couples.
This is an extremely sought-after vessel. Designed by the renowned German Frers and built by Queen Long Marine, this luxurious-center cockpit, two-stateroom vessel with a longer waterline and beam carried aft, improves sailing performance, comfort at sea and interior volume. The Hylas 46 has the accommodations you want with all the characteristics that make sailing safe, easy and very enjoyable.
This particular Hylas 46 has had only two owners and has been meticulously maintained evidenced by an excel spreadsheet maintenance log book dating back to 2001. SeaGlub is cutter rigged and complete with new in 2020 B&G radar, autopilot and navigation electronics, Selden in-mast mainsail electric furling system, Furlex headsail furler, Harken staysail furler (new 2023), cockpit enclosure, watermaker, electric toilet, Dometic 16,000btu air conditioning system with reverse-cycle heat, dedicated compressors for refrigerator and freezer, dinghy on arch with electric lift winch, flatscreen TV and Fusion stereo sound system, and more. With a 64 hp Yanmar diesel and added 180 amp secondary house alternator, an 8kw Fisher Panda genset, 1,000 watts of solar and a 350 watt Superwind wind generator, SeaGlub is equipped with abundant sources for power generation.
The Hylas 46 has a wonderful aft owner’s private stateroom and ensuite, plus a lovely pullman berth stateroom on the port side with large head forward for guests. The walkthrough galley to starboard is classic with huge top and front-loading fridge and freezer, four-burner stove/oven, incredible counter space, and the galley is safe and secure when sailing or at anchor. The navigation station is on the port side. The salon and the entire interior is pleasing with varnished teak joinery and custom upholstery. The cabin house has generous windows to create a light and bright interior. Custom cabinetry provides even more storage and makes the vessel extremely liveable!
The numerous hatches have screens in the fore and aft staterooms. The quality and luxury is apparent and you will appreciate the attractive appointments from the high-quality fixtures to the all-LED lighting throughout the boat.
