TOKETIE - Sails Away!

In August, 2006, S/V Toketie set out from Victoria, British Columbia and sailed South to Mexico, on to French Polynesia, Niue and Tonga following the well beaten path known as the 'coconut run' to New Zealand. In 2009 we sailed N to Fiji then on to New Caledonia en route to Australia! Toketie is now back home in British Columbia after a long passage via the N Pacific Ocean.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Cruising New Caledonia!

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Toketie made it out of the anchorage in Noumea! The city was fine for a week, lots of bagettes and croissants! And the wine is excellent h...
Thursday, August 19, 2010

Arrived New Caledonia safely!

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Made it! Not a bad passage overall but the cold beer and hot shower will be very welcome!!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Approaching New Caledonia!

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With 110nm to go, Toketie is on her final approach to New Caledonia! The sky is deep blue with a smattering of puffy white cumulus clouds o...
Monday, August 16, 2010

Smooth Sailing!

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After sailing out of the rain and clouds overnight to clear blue skies and sunshine with a gentle tradewind large off the port quarter, we a...
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Saturday, August 14, 2010

Underway!

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Motored for 24 hours with no wind. Good offing from land, now sailing very slowly using drifter. Clear skies and trough ahead appears to h...
Friday, August 13, 2010

Toketie ready!

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Well, after a few very relaxing days in Momi Bay, Fiji, it looks like tomorrow, Saturday in this part of the world is a good day to go to se...
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Leaving Fiji!

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We have not actually left Fiji yet! We are anchored in Momi Bay, a small bay within sight of the main pass through the reef. The winds ha...
Saturday, August 07, 2010

Toketie on the move!

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Well, we have left the security of the marina and are now anchored off the sugarmill town of Lautoka. A nasty looking cold front sits betwe...
Wednesday, August 04, 2010

laundry day!

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Slaving in the hot sun.....in Vuda Point Marina, Fiji!
Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Living in the minute!

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Once again….my apologies to all of our loyal vicarious blogging sailors out there! I know I have been negligent in updating you on our situ...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Toketie's TODO lists!

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Toketie's 'todo' lists come in many flavours! The hastily scribbled note on a yellow sticky! Or worse the hastily scribbled no...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Up the mast!

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Installing a new steaming and deck light on the forward face of the mast!  Got it on just before the weather went south bringing a vigorous ...
Monday, July 05, 2010

Toketie in Musket Cove!

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We have escaped the confines of the marina and are enjoying the Fiji the tourists see!  Still have a list of things to do on board but much ...
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Saturday, July 03, 2010

The TradeWinds!

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The trades have finally arrived!  Steady and strong from the SE....bringing lower temperatures and very cool nights to Fiji!  Makes for much...
Monday, June 28, 2010

Andre's book!

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Our good friend Andre that we met under very unusual circumstances in Mexico a few years ago has just had a book published.  His views are v...
Thursday, June 24, 2010

Splash!

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Toketie afloat once more!  The crew are very happy!!
Friday, June 18, 2010

Toketie painted!

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Most of the hardware has been bolted back on....still lots to hook up and stow....very pleased with the new paint job!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Toketie's decks being painted

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...masking the new paint before applying the anti skid....
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Monday, June 14, 2010

Back in the marina!

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Well, I have moved out of Abdul's house....I'm sure the cockroaches(those that survived) will appreciate having the place to themsel...
Friday, June 11, 2010

Deck painting finished!

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Big day yesterday!  Rolled on the anti slip....today they pulled the tape off.  I sanded the floor inside all day!  Only eight days till the...
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Only about 60,000 nautical miles under Toketie's keel...so far....but actively working to add to it! Six years in the S Pacific, living the dream as they say, and now back in beautiful British Columbia!!
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