Farewell Fiji

Time to head south to New Zealand

Farewell Fiji
L-R: Dave, me, Richard. Slipping our mooring in Port Denarau.

All is well. We’ve concluded the paper chase and successfully cleared customs and immigration in Fiji. We slipped our moorings and motor-sailed out of the Navula Pass bound for sea and New Zealand.

Customs and immigration processing. Friendly and efficient. In and out in 20 minutes.

The forecast looks good. It’s never perfect. Hopefully, we struck the right balance between patience and perfection.

The forecast models predict rough seas at the start and again on day four. Source: PredictWind

We’ll have rough seas for the first half of the days. That’s common. The land effects of Fiji accelerate the wind and compress the sea period.

Then, on or around day four, we’ll cross the remnants of a low-pressure system currently lying across the route. That will bring rain and rough seas again.

As Mike Tyson famously said, “…everybody got a plan til they get punched in the face…” Here’s hoping that if we get punched in the face it’s not a hard one.

Our routing software thinks it will take us 5 1/2 to 6 days to get across. We shall see. Source: PredictWInd

The boat feels good. The crew is excited. It’s time to go.

Farewell, Fiji.

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Comments

Jim Bell · October 30, 2025

Smooth sailing, friends!

Jim Bell · October 30, 2025

Ni sa bula vinaka

Mikayla Gulick · October 30, 2025

Safe travels to NZ! We are looking forward to welcoming you with lots of kiwi treats!

Debbie Hart · October 30, 2025

Godspeed on your journey guys, looking good! (no facepunches yet :-), progress looks great so far, wishing you a safe trip! xx

Nica Waters · October 30, 2025

Safe passage!

Dave · October 31, 2025

What a crew!!

Pierre Guidry · October 31, 2025

Via con Dios marinaros!

Jim Yares · October 31, 2025

Roam's Rules:
Don't hurt yourself
Don't hurt the boat
look good
have fun
sail fast

Pierre Guidry · November 01, 2025

Making great progress! Steady as she goes!

Debbie Farner · November 04, 2025

Looks like you made it safe and sound and great sailing. Good timing. Enjoy the long stay in NZ. Cheers.

Jim Yares · November 05, 2025

Thank you! Maybe the most complicated ocean passage I've ever experienced. A real test for me. Happy to be here.