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Wreck, Cruise, Love: A sailor’s tale of the Lau Group in 1976.

By Captain Adrian Faulkner

“Take a look at this!” Jak was stabbing a headline in the Fiji Times: “YACHT CREW RESCUED”. A yacht had been wrecked on a reef near The Exploring Islands in the Lau Group. A ship had rescued five castaways and was returning to Suva with them. I thought of the horrors on that yacht. Quiet, gentle sailing. Starry night. CRASH! Violence, fear, screams, waves.

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West Across Fiji

By Capt. Adrian Faulkner | SV Mandala

A large portion of yachts cruising Fiji each year begin their cruises in Savusavu, and end them in Nadi Waters (the large bay off Nadi which includes both Denarau and Vuda Point Marinas). Broadly speaking, there are three routes between these two places.

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Important Biosecurity Information for Rotuma

Biosecurity Authority of Fiji

Some important information for yachts traveling between Fiji and Rotuma from the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF).More info here…

American Iguana in Fiji – The Importance of Biosecurity

As you travel from region to region and country to country, it is important to keep an eye out for rogue animals hitching a ride on the hull, in cupboards or within food items. Over the centuries, Fiji has fallen foul to many an introduced outbreak. From Cholera, to warfare and more subtle threats which take time to reveal themselves. While we appreciate you may be keen to get ashore and start exploring, it is imperative that you wait onboard for Biosecurity officers to board and inspect your vessel for such unwelcome hitchhikers.More info here…

Chartering a Yacht in Fiji

You do not have to own a yacht to experience the beauty of sailing around the islands of Fiji. There are many reputable charter options available; from sailing yachts, catamarans and motor yachts to powerboats; choosing from skippered to entirely crewed – we have something for everyone! As a popular (and growing) super yacht destination, you will often find luxury super yacht charter holidays available too.More info here…

Navigation Cautions for Entering Savusavu

The Point Passage light lies on the INSIDE of the reef, about 50 meters east of the actual end of the reef. Chart legends show it as being a lighthouse, in truth it is more on the lines of a light standard sticking up on the reef. It is mostly, but not always, lit.More info here…

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