{"id":1566,"date":"2014-11-30T22:04:22","date_gmt":"2014-11-30T20:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yachtadina.co.uk\/?p=1566"},"modified":"2015-07-06T17:31:18","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T15:31:18","slug":"on-to-port-vila-and-pause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yachtadina.co.uk\/?p=1566","title":{"rendered":"On to Port Vila…and Pause"},"content":{"rendered":"

We set sail from the island of Erromango, Vanuatu on an overnight passage of 85 nautical miles, destination Port Vila. We had mixed emotions as we\u2019ve been on-board Adina for 20 months now and we are stopping in Vanuatu\u2019s capital for 4 months to sit out the cyclone season; sad as we\u2019ve had the adventure of a lifetime up until now, but also looking forward to it as we need a little landlubber time. Let\u2019s face it, we\u2019ve crossed two oceans, sailed numerous passages and lived on water for quite some time now.<\/p>\n

The seas were sloppy, a strong current against us, the wind directly behind us meaning rolling goose-winging \u2013 all reminding us we needed a break. To heck with it, we put the engine on and motor-sailed.<\/p>\n

Dawn broke and we made our way into Port Vila. James Ryan, our friend from London now living in Port Vila with his family, came down to wave us in which was much appreciated. We tried to return the salute and take Adina closer in and nearly ran her aground! James and his wife Carolyn made us feel very welcome with James treating us to our first kava cup in Vanuatu \u2013 and he knows a thing or two about it \u2013 followed by a nice evening at their home and we were certainly a little envious of their island lifestyle.<\/p>\n

\"Father<\/a>

Tom and his father, Keith<\/p><\/div>\n

Tom\u2019s father is now with us for a holiday and has arrived laden with goods for Adina (and us!). We took him out for a little day sail before taking the sails down and starting the process of laying Adina up for her rest.<\/p>\n

\"Adina<\/a>

Adina in her cradle makes her way out<\/p><\/div>\n

Adina has just come out of the water and is relaxing in Port Vila Boatyard. This involved a cradle on a trailer being pushed into the water and Adina then being manoeuvred into the cradle. It\u2019s always a slightly nervy process for any boat owner when your pride and joy is hauled out of the water. At first we were a little concerned as the boatyard boat nudging Adina from the side to help steer her into the cradle failed and then the one side of the cradle fell over. But once she was in the cradle a slick team got to work, tying her in and all went well, as she was slowly winched onto dry land. So far we\u2019ve been impressed with the boatyard and the team have been helpful and friendly.<\/p>\n

\"Adina<\/a>

Adina out of the water enjoying a high pressure clean!<\/p><\/div>\n

So what for us now? Life never sits still. Tom\u2019s father is visiting so we look forward to spending time exploring the island of Efate with him. We have some house sitting lined up in lovely looking properties and shall do our best to help out. We\u2019ll both hunt out a bit of work \u2013 Susie has even admitted she is looking forward to it! And there\u2019s a lot of research to be done for next year\u2019s sailing. No easy pilot books or charts out here \u2013 you have to research and rely on people who have been before you. We\u2019ve got an idea of where we want to go as we head west but need to check it all out and come up with a plan\/schedule. We do thrive on adventure so more of that please. Adina goes back in the water sometime in April 2015. Before then we need to give her some love and care. A little polishing, a little tickle of the belly.<\/p>\n

So yes, all comes to pause on this little adventure. Have we enjoyed it? Utterly! Has it lived up to our expectations? It\u2019s blown them sky high out of the water! Has it changed our lives? Absolutely!<\/p>\n

Of course it\u2019s not all seashells, lobsters and sunsets. The boat maintenance that goes on has been hard work. And yes, we\u2019ve had some tough passages, some bumps and rides. But swap it for anything? No way! The sights we\u2019ve seen, the people we\u2019ve met and the adventures we\u2019ve enjoyed have all been off the Richter scale. And very importantly, the support we\u2019ve had \u2013 we are ever so grateful to the many, many people who give freely in so many different ways. We couldn\u2019t do it without you. We offer our sincere and humble thank you, and can we please, please get more of the same next year?<\/p>\n

But this is just a pause. Our adventure will continue on land and Adina will be back next year \u2013 and set for bigger, more heart wrenching explorations, ploughing boldly forward, cresting the waves, seeking new frontiers with her two little explorers hitching a ride.<\/p>\n

Gin and tonic anybody?<\/p>\n

Pause.<\/p>\n

No \u2013 don\u2019t hit the pause button! It\u2019s jammed. Oh \u2013 is it broken? Let me get the manual out \u2013 blasted thing\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Adina<\/a>

Adina – South Pacific 2014<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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