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FLEET UPDATE 2023-08-20

 

South Pacifc Posse '23

 

ย  ย  "Storms don't come to teach us painful lessons, rather they were meant to wash us clean."

- Shannon L. Alder


ย ย ย SOUTH PACIFIC POSSEย FLEET UPDATEย 

2023-AUGUST-20

14 Ensigns
South Pacific Posse Gatherings

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2+ SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE BOATS EQUAL A PARTYย 

TOP NEWS

  • SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE PARTY
  • THE OCEAN POSSE ๐Ÿ™ CALENDARย 
  • PICTURES OF THE WEEK
  • SAVUSAVU ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ ย NAWI ISLAND MARINA LAUNCHEDย 
  • MUSKET ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ ย COVE FIJI
  • NEIAFU VAVA'U ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ด TONGA
  • BLACKBIRDINGย 
  • ELECTRICAL BOAT HOW TO ย 
  • THE BANK ISLAND ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡บ VANUATU ย 
  • THE PASSAGE TO NEW ZEALANDย 
  • CLOUD NINE ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ FIJIย 
  • FLEET TRACKINGย FOR PARTICIPANTSย ย 
  • CORRUPTION ALERT โš ๏ธ AMERICAN SAMOA ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ธ
  • GOOD NAUTICALย ย 
  • HISTORIC PORTS โš“LAHAINA HAWAI'I

1) SOUTH PACIFC POSSE PARTYย 
NAWI ISLAND ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ FIJI

 

Monoriki

 

ย 16ยฐ 46.5716' S ย 179ยฐ 19.9533' E - ย Nawi Island Savusavu ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ Fiji

 

RSVP NOW
AUG 26 2023
ย 

 

NAWI ISLAND

 

All yachts are welcome - simply RSVP to get on the list >>

2) ย SEMINARS, ย EVENTSย  MEETUPS FOR ALL ย 
THE OCEANPOSSE ๐Ÿ™ CALENDARย 
ย ย 

join the fleet
 

https://oceanposse.com/calendar/

 

3) ย  PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Jack Iron

SY JACK IRON ย ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ย ย Kent & Michele - Valiant 42โ€ฒ

JACK IRON KentJACK IRON Michelle

ย HUAHINE ย ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ซ FP

Giant anemone (folded up) and purple coral.

Huahine was our last stop in French Polynesia, and one of our favorites. ย 
Giant anemone (folded up) and purple coral.

SY FIRST LIGHT ย ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Don & Julie ย -ย  Hallberg Rassy 39โ€ฒ

FIRST LIGHT DonFIRST LIGHT Julie

4) SAVUSAVU ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ ย NAWI ISLAND MARINA LAUNCHEDย 

A very nice place to stay with lot of place.

For the people who wants to know about Nawi Marina in Savusavu.ย 

A very nice place to stay with lot of place.

The Marina is done at about 70% ย completedย 

The Marina is done at about 70% but no possibility to haul out a boat and no specific technical services

It's
just a marvelous place to stay very friendly people there and the
restaurant has a very good kitchen, but no possibility to haul out a
boat and no specific technical servicesย 

The pool is not ready just the restaurant, the bar, toilets and laundry are done. But it is very well done and nice here.

SY KAWAINE II ย ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ ย  Jean-Dominique & Guylรจne ย - C.M.P.F. โ€“ Fecamp 42โ€ฒ

KAWAINE II Jean-DominiqueKAWAINE II Guylรจne
 

 NAWI ISLAND ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ SPONSORS THE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE 16ยฐ 46.566โ€™S 179ยฐ 20.1โ€™E BULA ! Nawi Marina is proud to sponsor the South Pacific Posse with discounted rates! NAWI ISLAND LOGO Idyllically located in the spectacular Savusavu Harbour, a port of entry to Fiji, the Nawi Island Marina welcomes the international yachting community with its 132 modern slips, providing safe and secure berths for monohull yachts, catamarans and superyachts. World Class Marina facilities, currently under development, will include a yacht club and extensive service facilities. Access to and from Nawi Island is simple and convenient, with Savusavu town nearby and Savusavu Airport just 10 minutes away. Nawi-Island-Marina AMENITIES & SERVICES MARINA 132 fully serviced berths 21 dedicated superyacht berths for vessels up to 85m 2m to 5.4m draft at mean sea level (msl). 16amps 3 phase from April 2023 and this will increase up to 250-300amps 3 phase from Dec 2023 Fresh Water, Fuel & Gas facilities Sewer pump out facility by June 2023 Garbage Disposal services High speed wireless internet 24/7 cctv security services with controlled marina gate access Restaurant & Bar Harbour Master Building Yacht Agency and authority clearance services Chandlery Grocery Store Restrooms, showers & laundry ATM Retail & Kiosk services BALAGA BOATYARD FACILITIES * Cyclone pits and storage bays Maintenance Shed & Back of House Area Haul out facility (75tonne) Boat ramp Fueling pontoon Wash Bay Engineering and welding workshop Paint and antifouling workshop Open maintenance areas for catamarans Office, restroom and outdoor lounge area with parking *BALAGA BOATYARD FACILITIES (under construction โ€“ to be completed by Dec 2023) CONTACT E: marketing@nawiisland.com P: +679 893 1082 W: nawiisland.com FB: facebook.com/nawiisland I: https://www.instagram.com/nawi.island A: PO Box 101, Lot 12, Nawi Island, Savusavu, Vanua Levu, Fiji Islands NAWI ISLAND MARINA RATES FJD x Meter x Day Meters / Feet MONOHULL FJD x Meter x Day MULTIHULL FJD x Meter x Day < 20 / 66 4.37 8.60 โ‰ฅ 20 / 66 8.60 8.60 โ‰ฅ 30 / 98 11.55 23.00 โ‰ฅ 50 / 164 17.35 โ‰ฅ 70 / 230 20.90 โ‰ฅ 85 / 279 24.00 Live Aboard Rate 7.50 per day Electricity Metered Water Included in Berth Fee -but please conserve * All rates are per lineal meter defined by LOA (other than Moorings) * All prices inclusive of 9% Government Taxes * All berthing to be paid in advance * Free WIFI included in berthing โ€“ conditions apply * Other marina services will have separate fees & charges SAFE APPROACH TO NAWI ISLAND MARINA + โˆ’ 500 m 2000 ft goodnautical.com for pananaposse LOCATION OFFICIAL WEBSITE >> NAWI ISLAND MARINA OFFICIAL WEBSITE LINK

 

NAWI ISLAND MARINA ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ ย 16ยฐ 46.566โ€™S 179ยฐ 20.1โ€™E
SPONSORS THE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE

ย 

5) MUSKET ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ ย COVE FIJI

Good night Musket Cove

Good night Musket Cove

SY SEAGLUB ย ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Chris - Hylas 46โ€ฒ

SEAGLUB Chris
MUSKET COVE FIJI

Musket
Cove stands as a haven for true seafaring aficionados. It's one of the
magnetic ports and therefore hard to get out of. ย Everyone is
welcome. The discounts extended to the Pacific Posse ย rally
participants are not just a gesture of benevolence, but a salute to the
shared devotion to life on the waterโ€”a nod that It acknowledges the call
of the open sea running through our veins.ย 

 

MUSKET COVE FIJI

 

6) NEIAFU VAVA'U ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ด TONGA

A rare sight in Tonga. Completely calm waters

A rare sight in Tonga. Completely calm waters

SY CATWEAZLE ย ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Harriet & Russell - Allures 45โ€ฒ

CATWEAZLECATWEAZLE

Vava'u,
a picturesque island group within the Kingdom of Tonga, stands as a
serene haven for small yachts . Nestled in the northern part of Tonga
the ย Vava'u archipelago boasts a unique blend of natural beauty,
welcoming local culture, and inviting waters that welcomes sailors from
around the world. This maze like ย destination offers a myriad of
anchorages for small yachts to explore its cruising grounds.

Vava'u Tonga

Vava'u's
charm lies in its breathtaking landscapes, where lush green hills meet
cerulean waters, creating a stunning backdrop for sailing adventures.
The island group encompasses numerous sheltered anchorages, secluded
coves, and pristine beaches. Most anchorages provide a calm sanctuary,
offering a tranquil refuge for sailors to drop anchor, unwind, and
immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

 

 

The
archipelago is renowned for its vibrant underwater world, making it a
paradise for snorkelers and divers alike. Beneath the surface, coral
reefs burst with life, showcasing an intricate tapestry of colors and
marine species. Small yachts can anchor near snorkeling and diving
hotspots, offering easy access to this underwater wonderland teeming
with tropical fish, vibrant corals, and even the chance to swim
alongside majestic humpback whales during the annual migration season.

ย The
warmth of the Tongan culture is an integral part of the Vava'u
experience. The locals, known for their genuine hospitality, greet
sailors with open arms. Visiting the local villages is an opportunity to
engage in cultural exchanges, learn traditional customs, and savor
Tongan cuisine. The Tongan people's genuine smiles and warm interactions
create an enriching experience that leaves an indelible mark on the
hearts of visiting sailors.

Mango Cafe

Mango Cafe & dinghy dockย 

Community and Camaraderie:

The
small yachting community that gravitates toward Vava'u fosters a strong
sense of camaraderie among fellow sailors. Small businesses in the area
provide essential amenities and opportunities to connect with other
adventurers. The exchange of stories, tips, and experiences adds to the
allure of Vava'u as a place where friendships are forged and shared
passions are celebrated.

In
essence, Vava'u encapsulates the essence of a quintessential yachting
paradise. Its azure waters, captivating landscapes, hospitable locals,
and vibrant marine life converge to create an idyllic haven for small
yachts. Every voyage through its cruising grounds reveals new wonders,
ensuring that sailors leave with cherished memories and a longing to
return to the tranquil embrace of Vava'u, Tonga.

 

Neiafu Harbor

 

7) ย BLACKBIRDINGย 

Kanaka workers in a sugar cane plantation in Queensland, late 19th century.

ย Kanaka workers in a sugar cane plantation in Queensland, late 19th century.

The practice of "blackbirding"
in the mid to late 1800s in the South Pacific refers to the recruitment
of coerced labor of Pacific Islanders, primarily from Melanesia and
Polynesia, to work on plantations in other parts of the world. It was
driven by the demand for cheap labor to work on sugar cane, cotton, and
other agricultural plantations.

Para (ship) South Sea Islanders, recruited for the Queensland cane fields, being carried in boats to the Para. (Descriptions supplied with photograph). The English artist who produced this drawing, William Twizell Wawn, captained ships between 1875 and 1891.

Para (ship) South Sea Islanders, recruited for the Queensland cane fields, being carried in boats to the Para.ย 
William Twizell Wawn, captained ships between 1875 and 1891.ย 

The
demand for labor during the 4 year US Civil War lead to an increase in
the practice of black birding. The war and subsequent union victory and
end of slavery meant a continued ย need for labor on plantations to
produce cotton and sugar cane. This resulted in an intensified
recruitment of Pacific Islanders through blackbirding to meet the offshore labor needs.

these exploitative labour market practices in the sugar industry started in 1863 โ€“ almost 60 years after Britain and the United States had made slave trading illegal.

Exploitative
labor market practices in the sugar industry started in 1863 โ€“ almost
60 years after Britain and the United States had made slave trading
illegal.

Tens
of thousands of Pacific Island laborers were brought to Australia from
neighboring Melanesian and Polynesian islands. ย In particularly
Queensland, during the late 19th century used these indentured laborers
for work on sugarcane plantations. Estimates suggest around 60,000 to
80,000 humans were involved.

Fiji
was another major destination and saw a significant influx of
blackbirded laborers, with estimates ranging from 60,000 to 70,000
individuals. The sugarcane industry in Fiji heavily relied on coerced
labor.

The deportations began in 1906 and continued until 1908. More than 7500 South Sea Islanders were returned to their home country, though some had arrived in Australia at such a young age they would have had no memory of it. About 2500 Pacific Islanders stayed in Australia.

In
Australia and other colonial powers involved in black birding,
legislative measures were introduced to regulate and eventually restrict
the recruitment of labor from Pacific Island nations. These measures
aimed to improve labor conditions and protect the rights of indigenous
populations. The practices associated with blackbirding were
increasingly criticized by humanitarian and human rights advocates
internationally. Reports of abuse, mistreatment, and exploitation of
laborers led to growing pressure on countries involved in the practice
to address these concerns. In various regions, including Australia and
Fiji, labor reforms were introduced to address the unethical practices
associated with blackbirding. The goal was to ensure fair treatment,
appropriate wages, and better working conditions for laborers.
Indigenous communities in affected regions began advocating for their
rights and raising awareness about the mistreatment and exploitation
they faced due to blackbirding. Their efforts contributed to increased
attention on the issue and the need for change. As economies evolved and
industries changed, the demand for labor through blackbirding
diminished. Economic factors, coupled with increased awareness of
ethical concerns, contributed to the decline of the practice. By the
early 20th century, blackbirding had largely faded as a widespread
practice due to a combination of the factors mentioned above. Many
countries introduced laws and reforms to prevent the recruitment of
labor through coercion and deception. While the formal abolition of
blackbirding marked an important step in ending the exploitative
practices, it's important to recognize that the legacy of blackbirding
continues to impact affected communities to this day. The efforts to
remember this history, address its consequences, and promote awareness
of human rights and social justice continue in the affected regions.

bundaberg 1895

The deportations ย began
in 1906 and continued until 1908. More than 7,500 South Sea Islanders
were returned to their home country, though some had arrived in
Australia at such a young age they would have had no memory of their
exact origin. ย Indenture ceased in Fiji in 1911.

SUGRA PRICE HISTORY.

200+ years of sugar pricingย 

The official Australian South Sea Islander flag initially designed in consultation with the ASSI community. The flag was formally adopted in 1998 by ASSIUC. The colour scheme incorporates colours resonant to people with forebears of which the three quarters of the trade were taken from the 83 islands of Vanuatu and are represented through colours green, gold and black, a third of the trade was from the Solomon Islands represented with blue, white, green. The overall flag is inclusive other parts of the South Pacific affected by Blackbirding as we are connected through the ocean blue and white stars.

The
official Australian South Sea Islander flag initially designed in
consultation with the ASSI community. The flag was formally adopted in
1998. The color scheme incorporates colors resonant to people with
forebears of which the three quarters of the trade were taken from the
83 islands of Vanuatu and are represented through colors green, gold and
black, a third of the trade was from the Solomon Islands represented
with blue, white, green. The overall flag is inclusive other parts of
the South Pacific affected by Blackbirding as we are connected through
the ocean blue and white stars.

8) ELECTRICAL BOAT HOW TO ย 

 

https://oceanposse.com/events/boat-how-to-ocean-posse-seminar-sat-sep-2-2023/

 

SAT Sept 2 - we have a zoominar with Nigel Calder introducing BOATHOWTO

BOAT HOW TO & OCEAN POSSE SEMINAR โ€“ SAT SEP 2 2023

We are please to announce an introduction to BOAT HOW TO and their most comprehensive online learning ย  system.

This ZOOM introduction is hosted by NIGEL CALDER

INTRODUCTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING YACHT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOPICS

  • ย  ย  Properly sizing conductors ( q&a )
  • ย  ย  Making reliable connections ( q&a )
  • ย  ย  Batteries The Charging System ย ( q&a )
  • ย  ย  Best practices of monitoring and improving your electrical system ( q&a )
  • ย  ย  Adding appropriate over current protection ( q&a )
  • ย  ย  Check before you head out ( q&a )
  • ย  ย  Simple troubleshooting techniques ( q&a )
  • ย  ย  Emergency repairs, parts and tools ( q&a )
  • ย  ย  Back Up system ( q&a )

TIME

Sat Sept 2 @ 7 AM Pacific Time 10 AM Eastern Time 4 PM Spain - follow the link above to the zoom linkย 

ย  https://oceanposse.com/events/boat-how-to-ocean-posse-seminar-sat-sep-2-2023/

Nigelโ€™s Story

ย 

Nigel
got into motorcycles and sailing dinghies as a teenager, and has never
been far from mechanical things and boats ever since. He has a BA in
Philosophy from Exeter University (UK) and an MSc in Operations Research
from Sussex University. In a varied career, before becoming a full-time
sailing writer, with a focus on marine technical systems, he worked on
automotive assembly lines, in foundries and machine shops, and on
offshore oil production platforms.

He
and his wife, Terrie, built a couple of 70-foot canal boats (on which
they lived in England), and a 39-foot Ingrid cutter. They then sailed a
Pacific Seacraft 40 for 5 years, following which they had a Malo 45
built in Sweden. This was sold to be replaced by the same boat but with
an experimental electrical distribution and propulsion system.

It
has been used for extensive testing of cutting edge systems, including a
4-year European Union funded project (HyMar), of which Nigel was the
Technical Director, investigating the applicability of hybrid
technologies to marine propulsion systems. Based on data collected
during the HyMar project, Nigel initiated, and was a lead developer in, a
multi-year project resulting in the award-winning advanced generator
technology now sold under the Integrel brand name.

Nigel
and Terrie have sailed in the North Sea, the Atlantic as far north as
the Faroe Islands and as far south as Portugal, the U.S. east coast, the
Bahamas and extensively in the Caribbean, with Pippin (now aged 37) and
Paul (36) augmenting the crew along the way. In addition to his books
on boat systems and hundreds of magazine articles, he has also authored a
โ€˜Cruising Guide to the Northwest Caribbeanโ€™, โ€˜Cuba: A Cruising Guideโ€™,
โ€˜Nigel Calderโ€™s Cruising Handbook: a Compendium for Coastal and Offshore
Sailorsโ€™ and โ€˜How to Read a Nautical Chartโ€™. He recently released a
memoir of his familyโ€™s first long cruise titled โ€˜Shakedown Cruiseโ€™.

Nigel
is currently the Technical Editor and/or Associate Editor of
PassageMaker, Professional Boatbuilder, Sail, and Ocean Navigator
magazines and a consultant on marine energy issues. He has recently
joined marine energy systems company OceanPlanet Energy as a mechanism
to continue his passion for constantly improving boat electrical
systems.

Nigel
is a 30-year veteran of the American Boat and Yacht Councilโ€™s
Electrical Project Technical Committee, which writes the U.S. standards
for recreational boat electrical systems, and a founder member of
www.BoatHowTo.com, the online marine technical education site which is
at the heart of todayโ€™s discussion.โ€™

Dr. Jan C. Athenstรคdt

Jan
runs KlabauterKiste, the German online magazine for boatowners and
Klabauter-Shop, an online shop for boat electrics as well as
BootsBastler.org, a German online community for people who love โ€œmessing
about in boatsโ€.

He holds a PhD in computer science and loves to teach people new skills.

ver since he set foot on his grandfatherโ€™s boat as a child, Jan has been dreaming of sailing around the world.

During
his studies in computer science, he has worked as a deckhand and bosun
on tall ships such as the Schooner Zodiac and the Bark Europa, sailing
well over 10,000 miles on the worldโ€™s oceans and making it all the way
down to Antarctica. In recent years, he has been responsible for
rewiring and maintaining the technical systems on various yachts, such
as the research vessel Aldebaran.

Jan
holds a PhD from Konstanz University and a masterโ€™s degree from
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. (Both in Computer Science, but for
his PhD he worked with archaeologists in the Caribbean, using network
science to reconstruct pre-Columbian voyages.) He also studied for a
year at the University of Washington in Seattle on a Fulbright grant,
which gave him the opportunity to explore the beautiful Pacific
Northwest and British Columbia.

When
he bought his Laurin32 Ahora in north Germany to prepare it for
extensive cruising, he noticed that there is very little reliable
information on the internet about boat electrics and mechanics. So he
started the German online magazine KlabauterKiste where he publishes
technical advice as well as stories about boatbuilding and refit
projects.

In
order to help boatowners acquire supplies for their rewiring projects,
he started his online store Klabauter-Shop, where people can order
everything from a simple cable lug to a high end radar system.ย 

9) THE BANK ISLAND ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡บ VANUATU ย 

the banks vanuatu torba province

The Banks Islands (in Bislama Bankis)
are a group of islands in northern Vanuatu. Together with the Torres
Islands to their northwest, they make up the northernmost province of
Torba. ย 

Entracne to Ureparapara

To
the east of these larger islands lie a number of smaller ones. The
furthest north of them 31 mi ย northeast of Ureparapara, is Vet
Tagde (also known as Vot Tande or Vot Ganai), which is an extinct
volcano that last erupted 3.5 million years ago. ย ย Ureparapara (also known as Parapara meansย  "full of slopes"ย  ), is an old volcanic cone that has been breached by the sea, forming a bay, known as Divers Bay, on its east coast.

 Ureparapara entrance

ย Ureparapara Entranceย 

Anchored in Dives Bay

Anchored in Dives bay Ureparaparaย 

ROWA

Other small islands in this eastern chain in the Banks Island group include the Rowa Islands
(also called the Reef Islands), which are a few very small, low islands
on a coral atoll and are unihabited. Mota Lava is the largest and
highest (411 m) of this eastern chain of islands; off its southern
coast, attached by high corals that can be waded through at low tide, is
the tiny islet of Ra. The islands of Mota, Merig, and Merelava complete
the southeastern part of the archipelago.

GAUA

The
largest island is Gaua (formerly called Santa Maria), which has a
rugged terrain, rising to Mount Gharat, an active volcano at the centre
of the island, at 797 m (2,615 ft). Gaua's freshwater Lake Letas, in its
volcanic crater, is the largest lake in Vanuatu. A slightly smaller
island in the group, Vanua Lava, is higher, at 946 m (3,104 ft); it too
has an active volcano: Mount Suretamate (also spelled Sรผretimiat or
Sere'ama, 921 m (3,022 ft)). To the east of Vanua Lava are two islets in
the groupo, Ravenga and Kwakea (also spelled Qakea). Sola, the
provincial capital, is on Vanua Lava.ย 

SY CARINTHIA '09 ย 

ย  ย  ย 

10) THE PASSAGE TO NEW ZEALANDย 

ZOOM WEBINAR SEP 30 2023

Should I stay or should I go ?

 

https://oceanposse.com/events/the-passage-to-new-zealand-presented-by-ocean-tactics/

 

YOUR PASSAGE TO NEW ZEALANDย 
presented by ย John Martin from Ocean Tactics

JOHN MARTIN
 

South Pacific Posse

 


SEASON '24 SIGN UP STARTS IN DECEMBERย 

11) CLOUD NINE ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ FIJI
SPONSORS THE SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE

 

CLOUD 9

 

CLOUD 9 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ FIJI

12) SOUTH PACIFIC POSSE ย 
๐Ÿ†ย 
AWARD CATEGORIESย 

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

Burgee Back

South Pacific Posse '23 BUrgee Front

13) ย "AND THEY ARE UNDERWAY"
ย FLEET TRACKINGย FOR PARTICIPANTSย ย 
ย 

 

Tracking

 

ย About Tracking:

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

https://pacificposse.com/add-to-tracking

14) CORRUPTION ALERT โš ๏ธ AMERICAN SAMOA ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ธ

AMERICAN SAMOA - an ย unincorporated US TERRITORY FEATURES SOME CORRUPT OFFICIALS AS REPORTED BY SEVERAL VESSELSย 

While
currently these "facilitation fees" without receipts ย are
relatively small this sets a dangerous precedence and we plan on
reaching out to law enforcement. Corruption is usually the first step in
a bureaucrats downfall. It's ok to offer officials some food or non
alcoholic beverages upon clearing in ย paying under the table fees
is ill advised and illegal - pleas email any reports to
registration@pacificposse.com ( anonymous ok ) we will start beating the
drums on behalf of all seafarers.

CORRUTPTION IN AMERICAN SAMOA

QUICK FACT :
THE
U.S. Department of the Interior Interior provided $26.6 Million to
American Samoa for Fiscal Year 2022 Government Operations ย - for a
link to how much agency support the US government provides AS
follow this link >>

15) FREE ACCESS TO GOOD NAUTICALย ย 

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

ย 
ย 

 

Good Nautical

 

CONSIDER MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO GOOD NAUTICALย 

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

 

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

 

NEW CALEDONIA'S ANCHORAGES ARE IN GOOD NAUTICALย 

16) HISTORIC PORTS โš“ OF THE ย PACIFICย 
LAHAINA HAWAI'I

The Port of Lahaina goes back almost two centuries since Lahaina was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1820 to 1845.

 Lahaina Harbor
 Lahaina Harbor

Historic View of Lahaina by J G Sawkins

Lahaina 3

The
Old Lahaina Fort was originally built in 1831 by Hoapili, the Royal
Governor of Maui. He built the fort to protect the town from riotous
sailors when Lahaina was used as an anchorage for the North Pacific
whaling fleet.

After
the fort was demolished in 1854, a courthouse was built on the site. A
portion of the old Lahaina Fort was reconstructed in 1964. ย 

Lahaina

Whaling
ships hunting sperm whales in the Pacific began to arrive in Hawaiสปi in
1819, and many ships anchored in Honolulu and Lahaina. The impact of
the whaling fleets on the Hawaiian Islands during the reign of
Kamehameha III (1825โ€“1854) shaped the entire Hawaiian economy and was
the primary source of income for the islands until the discovery of oil
in Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859 and the onset of the American Civil
War (1861โ€“1865).

Kamehameha III and Kalama, ca. 1850

Kamehameha III and Kalama, ca. 1850

ย Ships
would generally seek repairs in Honolulu, but captains preferred
anchoring off Lahaina because of its easy access from the Lahaina Roads
and for the fresh provisions available in town. According to Henry L.
Sheldon, "the business of the entire population was the furnishing of
supplies to whalers and entertaining the crews". Sailors who had been
hunting whales for months at a time went to Lahaina to drink grog and
meet women.

LAHAINA

By
1825 a kapu prohibiting women from going out to ships for the purpose
of prostitution was proclaimed by the Hawaiian chiefs (ali'i ). Enraged
that they could not cajole, coax, or coerce Hawaiian women into
violating the kapu, the sailors turned their frustrations on the
American missionaries, whom they blamed for the emergence of this new
unreasonably strict moral law.

Whalers
opposed any rules governing alcohol and prostitution, and blamed
missionaries for influencing the Kingdom of Hawaii to enforce such
rules. Riots broke out at least four timesโ€”in 1825, 1826, 1827, and
1843. In the 1827 riots, sailors on the John Palmer fired their cannons
at the home of missionary William Richards and threatened the safety of
the community.

Lahina

Queen
Kaสปahumanu (1768โ€“1832) visited Maui in February 1832, just months
before she died, to support the construction of a new fort to protect
the town from whalers. With her help, Hoapili (1775โ€“1840), Royal
Governor of Maui, built the fort on the Lahaina waterfront and it was
completed within a month. The fort was constructed from coral blocks
with walls approximately 15โ€“20 feet high topped with 47 cannons. An 1848
inventory lists 6 large cannons, 21 small cannons, 6 breech-loaders,
and 8 which did not work. The fort stored quantities of gunpowder, guns,
rifles, and swords, and was used as a prison. Sailors who docked at
Lahaina were subject to a sunset curfew; it they did not return to their
ship when the drums sounded they would be imprisoned in the fort.

John Stobart - Lahaina Maui: The Whaling Brig

John Stobart - Lahaina Maui: The Whaling Brig "Isabella" Arriving In 1865

In
1841, American naval officer Charles Wilkes (1798โ€“1877) visited Lahaina
Fort as commanding officer of the United States Exploring Expedition.
Wilkes observed, "After the king's palace, the fort is the most
conspicuous object: it is of little account, however, as a defence,
serving chiefly to confine unruly subjects and sailors in.

As
the whaling industry declined and the California Gold Rush gained
prominence in the late 1840s, Hawaii's population dropped, and
infectious disease epidemics contributed to the loss of local
populations. The fort was restored in 1847 but was now used more as a
prison than for defending the Kingdom. The cannons were rusting and the
fort was mostly empty of personnel except for a few soldiers and the
Governor of Maui who lived there. When Henry Augustus Wise visited in
1848, he met James Young (1797โ€“1851), then Governor of Maui, who was
living in the fort.

Wise
wrote that it was: "an oddly assorted battery of some thirty pieces of
artillery, of all sorts of carriages and calibreโ€”long, short, and
mediums; they command the usual anchorage, and no doubt do very well to
prevent any acts of violence from merchant ships; but it is a question,
if, at the second discharge of shot, they do not tumble to pieces."

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