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Paw Paw - Log Day 253: First Champagne Sail in the South Pacific



In the early hours of this morning we sailed into the territorial waters of Fiji via the Lakeba Passage and, with daybreak, enjoyed the sights of the Lau Group of Islands. Since yachts are not permitted to stop at these islands en route to a Port of Entry, we had to continue on to our destination of Savusavu on the Island of Vanua Levu, where we expect to arrive early tomorrow morning.

We did, however, get to enjoy our first champagne sail in the South Pacific, in light winds, beautiful flat seas, under blue, sunny skies and gennaker flying - a well earned treat having almost sailed halfway around the world!

Tonight we sailed from the Western Hemisphere to the Eastern Hemisphere, where we'll remain until our Atlantic Crossing in 2018, having crossed the 180° meridian and the geographical date line.

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