Blog 9 – Suwarrow Voyage – Te Ipukarea Society – Rat Baiting Programme

THE WAITING GAME One of the biggest learnings, in my time with Vaka, is the art of patients. Whether it is the crew, preparation at either end or plain and simply the weather, you never know exactly when go time will be. The campsite on Anchorage has been packed away, and departure processes on board […]

Blog 6 – Suwarrow Voyage – Te Ipukarea Society – Rat Baiting Programme

LIVING THE HIGH LIFE! At least half of the crew from this trip are staying on Anchorage Island, well the other half are rostered on for anchor duty. Watch on board involves monitoring both the mooring line off the bow, as well as the drifting anchor which is more of a safety precaution. Today at […]