Old Timer in Savusavu

On our way out on one of the fishing charters a week ago, we passed this lovely old sailing ship just leaving it's anchorage, on it's way to visit other Islands in the Fiji Group.

What a beautiful old sailing vessel she is.

Fishing In Savusavu

At last it is good to report that the fish are back.
Had a charter on Wednesday from a Family of 4 from the States.

Heading out that morning, Terry & I were a little worried, as the fish haven't been in the usual places.

Anyway, as we approached the mount I could see birds in the distance, & soon the fish were taking the lures.

We had a few double strikes, small Yellowfin tuna, then the outer line went off with a bang, & a Marlin had taken the lure, soon it was jumping out of the water, but then it threw the hook.

Everyone was a bit disappointed but a few minutes later, the line went off again.
We all thought the Marlin had come back, this time it went straight down, so now the work to bring it back to the surface began.

It took about 15 mins to get it to the surface, a nice Yellowfin Tuna close to 20kg.
We caught another Yellowfin 15kg & a lot of the smaller ones.

Soon we were heading home, on the way in we lost a Mahimahi, but caught another Yellowfin 12kg just as we came in the entrance.

The Family were very happy with the fish, it was going to be fish on the menu for a few days I think?

ICA Yachts Arrive In Savusavu

I am a little late putting this up, the yachts in the ICA Regatta arrived into Savusavu from Tonga on 23rd of June

There was a welcome held at the Savusavu Yacht Club on the Friday night, then on Sunday a Lovo (food cooked in a ground oven)was held at one of the local Plantations, for members of the cruising fleet & fellow club members.

Fortunately the rain held off until the food had been served & everyone had sampled the lovely lunch.

Yesterday morning most of the fleet left Savusavu to continue their sail around the Pacific Islands.

We were out on the water yesterday so was fortunate to see most of the boats out on the horizon as they left Savusavu harbour.

Fishing Boat at Savusavu Wharf

The weather here is Savusavu has been really lovely, hot sunny days & cool nights, haven't had much rain lately so for the likes of us that get our water supply from our roof catchment, are getting a little worried.

Were talking to a friend that operates a Game Fishing charter business on Viti Levu, apparently they are facing the same problem as us, lack of fish being caught on charters, thank goodness it isn't just us in Savusavu that are having this problem.

We ventured out the other day to see if the fish had returned, managed to get 4 small yellowfin tuna & 1 skippy,
Nothing really was working again, we were just fortunate to be in the spot when the yellowfin surfaced.

On the way in Tui Tai was anchored out in front of Cousteau, for a snorkel before they left for their week away cruising the Islands.
Anchored at Savusavu main wharf, was one of the fishing boats that spend time at the fishing spots taking Tuna.

Yachts is Savusavu

It is that time of year again, when the Yachts from all over the world start arriving into Savusavu for the start of the Yachting season.

Most come from New Zealand, & Australia, but many a time there has been ones from much further away.

On my way over on Pacific Sun from Nadi, I saw a lot of development from the plane as we flew out of Nadi, this is a good sign, shows people are still investing here.

It is a long week end in Fiji, as we celebrate the Queens Birthday, there is a big soccer tournament on in Viti Levu, so Savusavu if very quiet today.

The sun is shinning & a gentle breeze is blowing so what more can one ask for, a beautiful day in Paradise.

New Zealand Visit

Have come back from a short visit to New Zealand, visiting Family.

The day I flew in was a beautiful clear morning, so was able to get a few shots of the shore line as the plane flew along the coast on the way to the airport.

Luckily the weather was good the first week. so was able to get about & look at shops especially the supermarkets, something I have to do at least once a year, after living in Savusavu, just to look at the choice of foods on offer!

We have been out a couple of times since I have been back, but the fishing hasn't been at all good.

The reports coming in haven't been good either, sure hope it picks up soon.

We have been wondering if all the earthquakes that have been happening in the area are having a effect on the fish, or if the current lines that brought the fish to us have changed after the big one in Japan??

Savusavu Harbour Cruise

A few weeks ago we took some people out in the bay, for a sightseeing cruise.
They were looking for a private beach where they could do photo shoots.

I was able to take some shots of the place called Sail Rock, which I thought was interesting.

Unfortunately I was away on holiday with the camera when Terry caught a nice 18kg Walu, down by the lighthouse.