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In our Wauquiez 48 Pilot Saloon we are cruising oceans, experiencing the rich diversity of peoples, cultures and nature while sharing these unique encounters with like-minded sailors.
In the words of George Orwell: ‘Beauty is meaningless until it is shared’.
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A Pipistrelle (Our Yacht Motif)
Why the name Pipistrelle? The previous owners called the yacht 'Batrachian' and fondly referred to her as 'The Bat'. A Pipistrelle is the smallest bat in the United Kingdom. Thus we have maintained a link between old and new.
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‘We sail and travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.’ Anon
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Tag Archives: Port Vila
STOP PRESS – VANUATU
Uppermost in our minds over the past few days as we cruise through the beautiful atolls of The Maldives, is that picturesque island chain of Vanuatu which has very sadly been devastated by Cyclone Pam. We were fortunate enough to … Continue reading
Posted in Maldives, Vanuatu
Tagged atolls of The Maldives, Maldives, picturesque island chain, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Yacht Pipistrelle
A Month in Vanuatu
Ambience in Anatom We don’t think we have ever had a passage so full of contrasts as the one to Vanuatu – see the daily blogs preceding this one. It was a relief to drop anchor in the calm waters … Continue reading
Posted in Vanuatu
Tagged Anatom, Epi, Land diving, Luganville, Masquelines, Mount Yasur, Oyster Bay, Pentecost, Port Havannah, Port Resolution, Port Vila, Tanna, volcano, Wauquiez, Yacht Pipistrelle
Elaine and Bob