August 28-31, 2014
Logbook – August 28, 2014 (Neiafu to Anchorage #16)
Passage Log Highlights
- 0941 Engines on
- Depart Neiafu – wrapped ball
- 1016 P engine off. Main + genoa
- 1201 Engines off #16
Daily Notes
- “Happy hour” on LC w/ TBV
Logbook – August 29, 2014 (Anchorage #16)
Daily Notes
- D – found trail head – 38 paces left when facing house
- Lamb roast potluck on Exodus
Logbook – August 30, 2015 (Anchorage #16 to Nuku Island)
Passage Log Highligts
- 1516 Depart
- 1655 Arrive Nuku Island
Daily Notes
- Amazing snorkel @ coral gardens. Whale songs!
- Steve/B – circumnavigate Nuku
Email to family and friends dated August 30, 2014
Subject: Exodus – Coral Gardens
Yesterday, we once again topped our snorkeling experiences with at what is known as the coral gardens along a reef that extends between two islands. We were anchored in a sheltered cove on the inside of the reef, so we had to swim across it with waves coming over to get out to the good stuff, but once we did, wow was it worth it. The color of the coral was unlike anything I’ve seen before, and it was cloudy so the sun wasn’t even out that bright. I wore a weight belt with almost the right amount of weight in it, so I was able to dive down deeper than I ever have before. My reward was being able to hear the whales singing, since you couldn’t hear them near the surface. We moved anchorages after our snorkle, so we are now tucked in behind a small island called Nuku. It’s been very blowy here the past few days and is expected to stay that way for a few more. We saw over 25 kts when we were motoring over here yesterday afternoon. When the wind dies down later in the week we hope to make our way out to the eastern anchorages where you have to navigate through a fair amount of coral to get there. Then I think we will have the place fully scouted and ready for Dad and Karen to come!
Love and miss you all,
-D.
Logbook – August 31, 2014 (Nuku Island)
Daily Notes
- Nothing recorded
Email to family and friends dated August 31, 2014
Subject: Exodus – Hull Cleaning for Candy
When I sent yesterday’s email I didn’t realize it had been a week since my last one (thanks for the kick in the butt, Jen!) Yesterday the 4 boys negotiated with True Blue V to clean their waterline (not the whole hull) for a big container of candy and a box of chocolate cake mix. They tried to get a tub of ice cream out of it too, but Craig and Leann drive a hard bargain. So, the 4 of them spent 2 hours in the water, not a bad deal for True Blue V! Afterward, they told me they also got cans of 7up and that Craig said he’d also get them the ice cream next time we’re in town. Softie.
Anyway, we are still anchored off Nuku, and Carolina and I had a snorkel here just off Exodus yesterday afternoon. Not too spectacular, but I did see a small turtle, so that was my highlight.
I’m hoping to run later this morning, since there is a small village nearby and a “road” that runs back to Port Maurelle.
Love and miss you all,
-D.
Gresham Family Exodus 