Tag: Noumea

GLADSTONE MY NEW FAVORITE PLACE

I love Gladstone marina.  Now, I am not a big fan of marinas, they are just a necessity in certain parts for refuelling, provisioning, sheltering from weather, repairs or a good shower.  However, Gladstone marina is exceptional.  Knowledgeable and helpful staff, excellent facilities, showers, lounge, courtesy bus into town and all set-in park surrounds, quite chill and relaxed.  I don’t expect it’s a place for serious repairs and maintenance (there is no sailmaker) but a great stop over marina.

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NOUMEA TO GLADSTONE INC. GANNETS

The morning of the 13th of June, as soon as the marina office opened, I dropped off the gate pass and said my goodbyes.  Ten minutes later Truce was passing the breakwater heading out of the Marina.  I could not get away from Noumea fast enough.  I am sure New Caledonia is a wonderful place (many people say so) but to me Noumea is just a frustrating expensive place.

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MICKY HAS A SCREW LOOSE – CHANGE OF DESTINATION

Good Coffee in Noumea by Marina. Photo Ray Penson

After thinking about the windvane problem for a couple of hours I have decided to divert up to Noumea in New Caledonia.  Its only three days away and with more favorable winds than the route to Australia.  I felt that Mickey may not survive the longer crossing to Australia with stronger winds and quartering seas.  There is no point in risking the longer crossing to Australia, if the windvane were to fail the sailing would be miserable and I don’t want to be miserable. The route to Noumea should put less strain on the windvane.

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