LHI - N0UMEA 26th May

Mustang Sally Cruising
Mark Lawrence & Dianne Jackson
Thu 26 May 2016 03:27
Current Position ties up in Port Moselle Marina in Noumea - 22:16.625S 166:26.409E
 
We had a wonderful 5 days at LHI and enjoyed many walks and even a snorkel in the North Bay which was fantastic.
 
 
LHI 1
                                               Mt Gower & Lidgard at sunset                      
 
 
 
 
LHI 2
 
 
LHI 3
                                                   LHI Anchorage in the North Passage
 
We departed on the morning of the 19th May and have already spoken some dramas experienced during our departure.
 
The rest of the passage was uneventful and very pleasant with a few days of good sailing and a couple of days motoring to get us in.  The trip took 5 days as expected so all very happy.  Unfortunately the weather wasn't in our favour for a stop in at Middleton Reef – if we have chosen to stay we would have had 35kts + chasing us to Noumea.
 
LHI 4
                                                               Salty Dawg!!!
 
We arrived at Port Moselle marina and had all the official stuff (Quarantine and Customs) completed by lunch.
We have already been indulging and enjoying the culinary French delights that are on offer. We have als met up with plenty of Aussies as well as other nationalities all parked up on A arm which has been lots of fun
 
As there is light wind forecast for a bit we have stocked up the boat, given it a clean, given the engine a service and are all ready to head down to the Southern Lagoon and Ils de Pin for some swimming and snorkelling in the 27C water – hopefully we might catch up with Nemo.