marinheiro 339 Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 speaking of cruising there are about 7-8 boats on their way to Fiji, all left last Tuesday. Fleet includes Fusio, Caro Vita, Sula II and Australian cat Indigo II. They are just about level with the bottom of Ne wCal but feeling this weather , eg https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/IndigoII?fbclid=IwAR3yztFnELk98ighgflL1XhzFPT0Yh5uNOG9I-aXlnVZGHRgraZnEiczQAk https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Fusio?windSymbol=WindStreamlines&weatherSource=ECMWF&mapMode=useGoogle as Fusio posted does not matter too much whether they spend their quarantine time at sea or on the hook Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,340 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Hopefully Fiji will be open when they get there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 339 Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Black Panther said: Hopefully Fiji will be open when they get there. they departed with the advice from the Fijian govt that the Blue Lane entry is still available. All did Virus tests before leaving. https://fhta.com.fj/sail-fijis-blue-lanes/ As long as nothing changes while they are at sea... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,340 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 2 hours ago, marinheiro said: As long as nothing changes while they are at sea. That's what I'm thinking. With the current outbreak it's not inconceivable the door will be closed again. Also I think there are restrictions on travel between islands within Fiji. All in all we decided next year is a better option. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 282 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I know of a yacht currently just going past the kermedec islands on it's way to NZ. Passing right through the middle of that frontal system. Dont think it's going to be a very nice few days for them. Potentially extremely nasty even. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 339 Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 1 hour ago, B00B00 said: I know of a yacht currently just going past the kermedec islands on it's way to NZ. Passing right through the middle of that frontal system. Dont think it's going to be a very nice few days for them. Potentially extremely nasty even. Is it that Youtube cat coming from Tonga? That's not a place I would want to be right now. I would be heading WNW at slow speed for a couple of days until this system passes thru, then come back on course - mid week should see better conditions. Looks too much like the conditions in which we saw Essence lost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 282 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Na it's a monohull that departed from Aitutaki in the cook islands with a friend of mine on board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brien 18 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Could be a submarine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brien 18 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 52 minutes ago, lateral said: FWFS, all the best to Pete, Megan & family on Sula 2. And to all the other adventurers that the call was stronger than caution in these uncertain times. My apologies. I was refering to elevation of vessel in previous post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 On 6/06/2021 at 10:12 AM, marinheiro said: speaking of cruising there are about 7-8 boats on their way to Fiji, all left last Tuesday. Fleet includes Fusio, Caro Vita, Sula II and Australian cat Indigo II. They are just about level with the bottom of Ne wCal but feeling this weather , eg https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/IndigoII?fbclid=IwAR3yztFnELk98ighgflL1XhzFPT0Yh5uNOG9I-aXlnVZGHRgraZnEiczQAk https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Fusio?windSymbol=WindStreamlines&weatherSource=ECMWF&mapMode=useGoogle as Fusio posted does not matter too much whether they spend their quarantine time at sea or on the hook It's going to be a fascinating time to be cruising Fiji. 83 more cases yesterday, 600 total. 4,700 fully vaccinated. Govt is resisting calls for a lockdown, I think mainly because no one listens to them anyway. 100 attended a funeral where the current limit is 10... It may be one thing getting entry in, but how do you cruise all the different islands and control the risk you are introducing the virus to the outer islands? Getting fresh produce / supplies, having drinks with other cruisers etc? These boats are going to have a substantial duty of care not to be the vector to currently isolated communities. https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/444172/fiji-records-83-covid-cases-its-highest-daily-total-yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,340 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 My understanding is they won't be allowed to leave the big island. My hope is none of them are stupid enough to try and circumvent whatever rules the fijians have in place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 146 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Sounds like the outbreak is in Suva, so if they stick to Denerau and outer islands may be ok? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 561 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 https://www.denaraumarina.com/arriving-departing-fiji Arriving and Departing Fiji Update: 14th May 2021 – Fiji is currently experiencing our second wave of COVID cases in the community and therefore there has been changes made in protocols for the Blue Lanes Initiative. A full copy of the changes can be found here. We continue to receive vessels under the Blue Lanes as our maritime borders remain open. Please engage with an agent to start your application process. The Fijian Prime Minister announced the opening of borders to tourist and yachts under strict conditions in June 2021. Yachts must apply and be approved before embarking toward Fiji, approval is not automatic and each application will be specifically assessed. Applications MUST BE THROUGH AN AGENT. A BULA WELCOME AWAITS YOU!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 561 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Black Panther said: My understanding is they won't be allowed to leave the big island. My hope is none of them are stupid enough to try and circumvent whatever rules the fijians have in place. https://www.denaraumarina.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/CRMT-ADVISORY-Change-in-Protocol-for-the-Blue-Lane-Initiative.pdf Can move around but not land anywhere,can only land where you cleared from Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Classic, so you can cruise Fiji, but you aren't allowed off your boat, including at uninhabited islands (accept at your port of entry). I can see some issues with implementing that. No walks on the beach. No buying food? I wonder if snorkelling is permitted? maybe if you don't land on the beach? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 339 Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 26 minutes ago, Fish said: Classic, so you can cruise Fiji, but you aren't allowed off your boat, including at uninhabited islands (accept at your port of entry). I can see some issues with implementing that. No walks on the beach. No buying food? I wonder if snorkelling is permitted? maybe if you don't land on the beach? if you read this as well, https://www.denaraumarina.com/covid-19/ it would appear a boat clearing into Denerau is restricted to Viti Levu, and maybe you cannot even go shopping in Lautoka. Agree with various comments that Fiji is not the place to be this year, in particular out of respect for the locals who if the virus gets away on them are going to have their hands full. This is the cat I was asking Boo Boo about, looks like they have just pulled out of Minerva heading south. https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Curiosity The boat has alot of issues, they want a very settled passage south.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 300 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I can not understand New Zealand based cruising yachts heading to Fiji this winter, there has been very little testing done up there -and as they test more people the infection rate rises in parallel. In fact this morning they announced the testers all have Covid positive results! I know a number have gone from here in the last few weeks , even people with medical backgrounds-but why ? Get a diesel heater and enjoy the NZ coastline in safety. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 14 minutes ago, waikiore said: Get a diesel heater and enjoy the NZ coastline in safety. Diesel heaters all sold out at the moment... Think there are a few Eberspachers, but they are $$$. Or you can brave a Chinese one for $300. But agree with the sentiments. Travelling in this new world will be frought with restrictions and disruptions, i.e. not being able to leave the island of your port of entry. But more to the point, these people are sailing into a big outbreak. If my perception is correct (and based on Fiji govt statements) compliance is very low, and the ability to test, track and trace is marginal. These cruisers have a duty of care not to spread it to the isolated islands, and may risk catching it themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muzled 140 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 21 hours ago, marinheiro said: if you read this as well, https://www.denaraumarina.com/covid-19/ it would appear a boat clearing into Denerau is restricted to Viti Levu, and maybe you cannot even go shopping in Lautoka. Agree with various comments that Fiji is not the place to be this year, in particular out of respect for the locals who if the virus gets away on them are going to have their hands full. This is the cat I was asking Boo Boo about, looks like they have just pulled out of Minerva heading south. https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Curiosity The boat has alot of issues, they want a very settled passage south.. Been watching their vids for a year or two, they're quite funny at times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 339 Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Fish said: Diesel heaters all sold out at the moment... Think there are a few Eberspachers, but they are $$$. Or you can brave a Chinese one for $300. or the Russian ones if anyone sells them here https://planarheaters.com/ quite funny to read their warning of counterfeit copies when their's is a knock off of the Eberspachers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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