Made it!

Tuesday, 18 September to Thursday, 20 September 2012 
Duchateau Islands

We anchored at the Duchateau islands at 1400 Tuesday after travelling 543nm at an average of 7.2 knots.

We had two beautiful days at Duchateau, three small sand cays surrounded by fringing reef. This was a perfect introduction to the Louisiades - white sand beaches, coconut palms and the most incredible turquoise water.

Deeper Blue 

Sailaus brought Brooker Islanders who traded with us and gathered lobsters which they barbequed to accompany our sundowners on the beach. 

Kids in new caps happy with the trade

We were all amazed at the sailing skills of the sailau crew, manhandling the whole rig to change tack, while balancing the canoe with outrigger loaded with their families.  

Wednesday night boaties provided Dim Dim (the locals name for white people) food to accompany more lobster than 65 people could eat! 

The first batch of lobster

The Brooker Island people enjoyed the variety of food and all the children loved playing soccer, the glow sticks, streamers and sparklers.

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