Sailing around the world

We are anchored comfortably at Blue Lagoon about 50 miles north west of Lautoka, along the Yasawa island chain. It is a beautiful spot just off the reefs that surround the island of Nanuya-Sewa. There are villages nearby as well as a number of resorts that cater for backpackers as well as the more upmarket holiday makers. We yachties are not welcome at the more exclusive resorts but we have the best of both worlds as far as we are concerned. We have great accommodation and the best of what the bays offer. Ferries and small cruise ships are regular visitors here.

We sailed north from Musket cove, island hopping and stopped at whichever bay took our fancy and some have been stunning with good snorkelling although anchoring in deep water is always a concern. We get as close to the reefs that surrounds the islands as we dare. The water is then still 50’ deep, we hope that we do not snag coral as free diving to that depth to untangle and release a stuck anchor is beyond the capabilities of Lorna and me.

James