Author: Riki
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Night Diving
We are not near the resort and spa but i see their boats come into this anchorage and drop off tourists (white as!) to see the villages. I’m sure it is a great vacation for them…tho I am a bit spoiled with how Guava travels and is accepted by the locals. Kids paddle out in…
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School fundraiser
After landing the dinghy, during the approach to the main village, every house(mostly small, modest, tin shacks) would empty and entire families came out to smile, wave and say Bulaaaaa. The hanging on the last letter aaaa was as if saying “helloooooo”. Quite endearing. We had unknowingly had a couple of escorts to lead us…
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Viani Bay White Wall Dive
Just returned from an incredible dive. If you haven’t google Viani Bay Fiji and/or White Wall dive. In the mix of best dives i’ve ever made…and i’ve been fortunate to visit many special dive locations. Lite on large pelagic critters (sharks, mantas, turtles, etc.) but amazing corals…the wall was 100% coverage with a huge variety.…
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Jason Rose & SV Bodhran
My buddy Jason’s cruising blog where you will find better stories, pix and vids than svguavajelly.com. Jason Rose & SV Bodhran
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NZ to Fiji Via Minerva Reef
At this writing (tho if/when it posts I will have arrived in Savusavu, Fiji) Guava Jelly is thumping along at 6.5 knots with a single reef in the main and the 110% working jib. Our current location is approximately 160 nautical miles NNW from North Minerva Reef and conditions are 15-20 kts wind out of…
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