{"id":808,"date":"2019-09-29T21:09:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-29T21:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trypod.co.nz\/imagine\/?p=808"},"modified":"2020-09-20T04:17:17","modified_gmt":"2020-09-20T04:17:17","slug":"port-vila-boat-restock-entry-oz-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trypod.co.nz\/imagine\/2019\/09\/29\/port-vila-boat-restock-entry-oz-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"Port Vila, boat restock, entry OZ prep"},"content":{"rendered":"
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GPS: 17 44.894S 168 18.583E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run: 92.5nm (167.4km)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back in the big smoke. We are all well rested & back on a normal schedule after leaving the Malakula islands Friday morning after breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We sailed back to Port Vila for a few reasons. To restock, catch up on boat chores, refuel, prepare Imagine for Australian strict biosecurity entry requirements & so Wolfgang could catch a flight to Tanna on Monday to sightsee & do a volcano expedition that Sue and Andrew did upon arriving in Vanuatu. We had estimated a 20-24hr sail, winds were whipping & we did many sail changes to slow the boat down as at times we were doing over 8 knots. Arriving in Port Vila at sunrise we ate & all took a good cat nap. Then we headed to shore, had good long showers, did a little shopping & enjoyed a nice big lunch out. Back on Imagine we all took naps again before a light dinner & a good movie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This morning there was no breeze so Andrew & Wolfgang worked on repairing the minor tear in the sails while Sue & Cindy cleaned a bit as they pulled themselves away from their books. Sue cooked another fabulous dinner & Cindy has been contributing by giving the crew mini massages. It’s been so nice & we all get along splendidly, lots of laughing & good natured teasing…..<\/p>\n\n\n\n