The only times we get north or northwest wind is when a cyclone or low passes south of us. With some patience we managed to sail all the way down from northern PNG riding those winds. This week a low south of Guadalcanal brought strong winds and floodings to Honiara–and brought us a weather window to sail down from New Georgia to the Florida Islands just north of Honiara.
We spent a few days in an uninhabited bay on the northermost island of the Floridas and yesterday we sailed down along the island chain to a little village near Tulaghi town. We’re used to having canoes around the boat just after we arrive, but yesterday half the village came out for a chat and to trade fruit and veg 
Nice downwind saiing conditions, calm seas, so no rolling 
The rugged coast of the Florida islands–beautiful islands, but badly scarred from mining.
When we anchored behind Undeka island an all-girl canoe came out first
And soon we had half the village around
2025
15
May
Sailing towards Honiara
Last modified on May 15th, 2025
2 comments
Phil.Perfitt says:
May 17, 2025 at 10:56 pm (UTC 0)
So nice to have accurate weather info! And you post photos! I wonder how you connect in such remote places? I’m sure you have discussed this somewhere, but i didn’t find any mention. Still using Pactor? Or StarLink now? I saw a package on the shelf at the local dept store! (Liverpool)
PS. I’m somewhat awed at your cruising accomplishments and i hope to continue travelling along virtually. Or is it vicariously?
Mach’s gut.
Christian says:
May 23, 2025 at 1:18 am (UTC 0)
Hi Phil, we have given in to the temptation and are not exactly proud owners of a stinklink. In PNG there’s hardly any cell towers (they get installed by the companies and dismantled by people who think they can use the bits better), so we didn’t really have an option. Thanks for travelling along