Another Super Yacht in Savusavu

Yet again Savusavu sees another Super Yacht visit.

The Catatac based out of Australia,was berthed at the Copra Shed Marina for a few days.

Lots of things happen around Savusavu, one morning, saw a Seaplane being towed from her mooring to the fuel dock to fill up, before carrying on with her flight.

Caught another Seaplane taking off from Cousteau Resort, after dropping off her passengers.

The four young Savusavu sailors are competing in The Pacific Games in Noumea this week, another Savusavu person, Skye Eden (Tim & Lorna's daughter) got bronze in her swimming race last night. Congratulation Skye.

Savusavu Fish

The last few days, have been nice & cool, the sun is out & we have a strong breeze blowing to keep us cool.

The four sailors from the Savusavu Kids sailing club & Geoff, left last night on their way to Suva, then onto Noumea, to represent Fiji, in the south Pacific Games.

We wish them all, the very best of luck

A few new yachts have entered the port over the last week, & a couple of Super Yachts have also called in for supplies.

It is the school holidays in Fiji at the moment, it is also the start of the Hibiscus Festival in Suva, so a few families are, taking this opportunity to travel into Suva for a break.

Saw a rainbow on the way out on a fairly cloudy morning.

Super Yachts Visiting Savusavu

Over the last month or so we have had a few Super Yachts visiting our port, some to get clearance so to continue visiting other parts of Fiji.

Some as a point to be, to pick up their passengers, what ever the reason, it has given us a chance to see how the other half travel.

The latest to grace our shores was the Mayan Queen, this was some vessel! Unfortunately I didn't get a photo, she was a sight to see at night, all lit up beside Nawai Island.

Googled her & saw a photo of her sailing up the Thames.

It is still blowing 20-25knts so haven't been able to get out fishing. Hopefully it will ease up soon.

Savusavu Parade

Haven't been able to take the boat out this week, weather wasn't favourable, rain & strong winds.

Finally today the winds have eased & the sun is out, now the grounds will have a chance to dry out.

Last week Savusavu celebrated with Library Week & Savusavu on Sale.

There was a march through town on Friday with the children dressed up in fancy dress, each picking a character from their favourite book. I had to forget my camera, today of all days.

On the Saturday morning there was a band that marched through town to the park, followed by a few floats.

It was good to see the shoppers waving & clapping as the parade passed by.

Pacific Pearl in Savusavu

What a beautiful morning it was for the visit of Pacific Pearl to our town.

I arrived at the Copra Shed to decorate the place before 6.am, & already the stall owners were busy setting up tables along the road, leading to the Copra Shed.

There was a hive of activity as each was trying to get the best position, closes to the entrance to the Copra Shed.

Passengers disembark here, & it is also where they catch the buses out to the different tours that have been organized for them.

The feedback from people is good, they were able to show of their handcraft & earn some much needed money.

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?