Preparing To Leave Port Vila.

As a yacht delivery skipper, preparing for the next leg of the trip from Vanuatu is an important task. The first step is to ensure that the boat is in good condition and ready for the journey. This involves checking the rigging, sails, and engine, as well as making sure that all safety equipment is in place and functioning properly.

Next, it’s important to plan the route and make sure that we have provisions on board for the journey. This includes food, water, and fuel. We will need to carefully calculate our fuel consumption to ensure that we have enough.

In addition to fuel, water is also a critical resource on a long voyage. We will need to make sure that our water tanks are full before we set off, and we will also need to monitor our water usage carefully during the trip. If necessary, we can stop in PNG to refill our water tanks.

Finally, it’s important to make sure that crew members are prepared for the journey. This includes making sure they have the necessary equipment, as well as ensuring they are aware of their responsibilities on board. With careful planning and preparation, we can ensure a safe and successful journey from Vanuatu on 'Harmony' the St Francis 50 catamaran.

Oh, and a fun little side note: we’ve been berthed next to "Harmony's" baby sister, a St. Francis 44.

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Last 24hrs

This is our last full day and night at sea. Tomorrow, we'll be tied up in the marina in Tahiti , and I'll be turning off the engines for the last time. The main and headsail will be dropped and stowed away, and I won't be touching the sheets or halyards again. It feels peculiar to think that Namarie and I have kept each other safe throughout this incredible journey, and in a few days, I'll be on a plane heading home. On this yacht delivery Namarie and I started in the Bay of Biscay and headed south into the Atlantic, getting to know each other along the way. We made a brief stop in the Canary Islands, our last contact with Europe before heading further south and leaving footprints in the red dust of Cape Verde. We left West Africa behind and headed further west across the Atlantic, dodging hurricanes and grabbing fuel and provisions in the southern end of the Caribbean. From there, we pushed onwards through the Caribbean Sea to Panama and the canal. Pretty soon after, ...

Off We Go

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We made it! Namarie is now safely tied up in the marina in Tahiti, and we're about to do the handover and fly home. I couldn't have done this without the help of two absolutely fantastic crew members who each sailed a quarter of the way around the world. Throughout the entire trip, there hasn't been a single harsh word spoken, and everyone has been eager and enthusiastic to do whatever was necessary. Craig and Adam have been invaluable, contributing their positive energy and good humor. I'm incredibly grateful for their commitment to this adventure. I've learned a lot on this voyage and am extremely grateful for not only the company but also the can-do attitude and support. The blog will be taking a break for a while, as will I. However, I plan to share occasional updates until the next delivery. By then, I hope my creative juices will be topped up and ready to go.

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