S/V Tender Spirit - Part II

We tried to be landlubbers... it didn’t work out. So, here it begins all over again.

29 January 2019
09 January 2019
18 October 2018
03 April 2018 | Unalakleet, Alaska
29 October 2017 | Unalakleet, Alaska
19 July 2015 | Unalakleet, Alaska
30 April 2013 | Point Hope
30 September 2012
04 June 2012 | Haines
20 April 2012 | Anchorage, Alaska
17 April 2012 | Anchorage, Alaska
17 April 2012 | Anchorage, Alaska
10 January 2012 | Opua, New Zealand
24 December 2011 | Opua, New Zealand
03 December 2011 | Opua, New Zealand
04 November 2011 | Off shore: Destination New Zealand
02 November 2011 | Off shore: Destination New Zealand

It justs gets better and better!

19 June 2010 | Likuvi, Fiji
Joan
We are really enjoying Robinson Crusoe Island so decided to stay an additional week. The hospitality is amazing towards cruisers, and definitely a must see place for anyone wanting a nice slice of Fiji. This low budget resort takes after its name, a bit rustic for those staying at a dorm or little bures. The showers are cold bucket showers, but after a hot day on the beach, quite deluxe. After all it is Robinson Crusoe Island....not Hilton Island. The day and evening "cruises" to the island are chocked full of fun activities. The best part though, is the dance group that performs some of the finest dancing we've seen so far in the South Pacific. It includes dances from across the Pacific, fire dancing and knife dances. Fire walking is also demonstrated, which I find amazing. The little island is totally surrounded by nice beach, which is great for walking, but the better diving is along the reef fringe just a few minute's skiff ride from the island. The dive shop here is also friendly and reasonable, so reasonable, that my sister and I signed up for dive classes so we can get our open water certificate. We are busy doing the book work now and have already had one dive off the reef that really had some nice coral formations. Not as many fish as some places we've been to, but definitely worth a look. Another reason we are staying awhile is that the anchorage is well protected from swells and the holding is very good. We are the only cruisers out here so we've had lots of space in the anchorage, to the point that we are really ready for some cruiser company! After we are finished with the diving classes, it will be time to plot a course to another fun place to anchor; just when or where, we haven't decided yet. This is what we really love about cruising!
Comments
Vessel Name: Tender Spirit
Vessel Make/Model: Hans Christian 41
Hailing Port: Alaska
Crew: Joan & Chuck
About:
Joan once again, failed to complete the program to quit sailing. She tried to be a landlubber. It lasted for only 6 years. Chuck, the ever-patient spouse quietly enjoys the adventure. SHHH....he's still a closet sailor......hasn't come out yet... [...]
Extra: There are only two unbendable rules on this vessel: 1. We can change our mind. 2. We can change direction. Everything else is flexible.
Tender Spirit's Photos - S/V Tender Spirit (Main)
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Take a peek out our short stay!
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Created 22 December 2010
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Created 26 June 2009
My first attempt at using an underwater camera. Photos taken at Moorea.
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May-August 2008
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