Koro Island to Gau Island

Clive Carrington-Wood

Hard on the wind all the way, but nevertheless made it without tacking. Departed at 07:30 after 4 other yachts had already set off from the rocky and rather rolly anchorage. A cracking if a little bouncy voyage once we cleared the island and faced the Pacific swell. Anchoring proved tricky amongst coral heads and rocks. We found a suitable bottom and swinging circle at the third attempt, after snorkelling revealed the immediate hazards at the second attempted anchorage. The first was amongst rocks and the anchor chain was not happy. Anchor watches were maintained overnight and I was glad to set off for Suva at 07:20 the next morning.