The following weeks see a hive of activity throughout Fiji as we begin to gear up for the end of year finale.

Starting with a jump forward in time, daylight savings will begin in Fiji on Sunday 27th October, 2013 when we push our clocks forward from 2am to 3am. Don’t forget and get left behind!More info here…

This Thursday is a public holiday and an important day on the calendar for all of us here in Fiji…

On October 10^th 1970, Fiji became an independent sovereign state, which ended 96 years of British rule. The first Prime Minister of Independent Fiji, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara was presented with official documents certifying this at a grand ceremony in Albert Park, Suva by Charles, Prince of Wales.

Celebrations in honour of our 43^rd year of independence will be held throughout the country, and you are encouraged to join in the fun!

More info here…

Spectators of the fastest and wildest America’s Cup watched in awe as Oracle Team USA flew to victory winning Race 19 by only 44 seconds!

At the start of the day, Emirates Team New Zealand and Oracle were tied at 8-all on the scoreboard and the final race was to be a winner-takes-all event.More info here…

Under the watchful eyes of IGFA representatives Harvey Probert and Albert Threadingham, anglers mingled with spectators over the course of the weekend as walu, wahoo, mahimahi and more were weighed and recorded for the 30^th Pacific Harbour International Game Fishing Club’s Annual Tournament.

Sponsored and hosted by the Pearl South Pacific Resort in Pacific Harbour, Club chairman and tournament organiser Mark Spurling said of the event, “We are grateful to the Pearl Resort for sponsoring and hosting our 30^th  Annual Game Fishing Tournament – it has been a great success with 8 participating boats and more than 60 anglers. Pacific Harbour has proven itself time and time again as having some of the best game fishing grounds in Fiji and this years event was no exception!”More info here…

Vuda Point Marina has officially been gazetted as an Approved Boarding Station from today, Tuesday September 3rd, 2013.

In response to feedback from visiting yachtsmen and women, the owners of Vuda Marina and government officials have been working tirelessly over the past months to make your entrance to Fiji even easier!More info here…

Hosted by the Musket Cove Yacht Club and Musket Cove Island Resort, the world famous regatta week which runs from 13^th to 19^th of September is a must for every yacht cruising Fiji’s magnificent waters.

Musket Cove is well known for its yacht club, marina berths, moorings and cruising grounds and regularly attracts cruising yachtsmen and women from all over our beautiful, big blue planet; come and see what all the fuss is about and sign up for a week of fun while you’re at it.More info here…

June 10^th saw the arrival of the Oyster World Rally into the Lau Group from Tonga.

The rally, exclusive to owners of Oyster brand yachts, set off from Antigua in January this year and after clearing into Lau, sailed on to Savusavu, Port Denarau and Musket Cove before heading to Vanuatu on their way back home. As we wave them off into the sunset, we reflect on a wonderful month for our country and a tremendous boost to our yachting industry. More info here…

Our hardworking friends at Fiji Islands Customs & Revenue (FRCA) have just released a new ‘Advance Notification/Inward Report for Yachts/Small Craft’ document (C2C Form) for inward bound yachts and small craft which replaces both the old “Advance Notice of Arrival”, and the “Inward Report” forms. More info here…