The Adventures of Sugar Shack
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New Caledonia Nickel: The Green Gold Beneath Our Feet
New Caledonia’s tropical climate had spent millions of years weathering the island’s ultramafic rocks. Rainwater slowly leached away some minerals while concentrating others—including nickel and cobalt—into layers near the surface. In other words, Mother Nature had been quietly…
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Le Ponton Nouméa: A Floating Restaurant That Refused to Sink
There are waterfront restaurants, and then there is Le Ponton—a restaurant where you arrive by boat, eat lunch above the lagoon, and then go snorkeling afterward. We arrive in between an incoming storm (on the left) and an outgoing storm (on the right). Le Ponton is right in the…
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Ile Tenia is a luscious Marine Reserve
It was time for us to meet up with some friends. We join three other boats: Felix le Cat, Anahata, and Wave Spirit, out at a little island called Ile Tenia by the reef. This little slice of heaven can only be enjoyed during settled weather conditions. We had very light winds and…
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Isolation at its Best: Ile Ducos and Ile Puen
Matt and I needed to decompress after returning from the States. We decided to go find some isolation and that is exactly what we found at Baie de Uitoe, Ile Ducos, and Ile Puen. We left Noumea and headed west. Our first stop was Baie de Uitoe which is part of the mainland,…
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New Caledonia to New Zealand: A Surprisingly Happy Sail!
Some passages are memorable for their wild seas, howling winds, and tales of survival. Others are memorable because nothing much went wrong! And after leaving beautiful New Caledonia for New Zealand, we were delighted to have the latter. Come along with us as we have a lovely…
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Matt near a Mat on Ilot Mathieu
We find a beautiful and secluded spot called Uitoe Bay. It is just off the mainland of Grande Terre and in front of Ilot Mathieu. Sugar Shack enjoys this sweet spot all to ourselves. We had calm conditions despite the winds blowing between 20-35kts from the SE. All around us are…
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Here we go again. Day 5 and Arrival
Sailing to New Zealand was an exhilarating journey, with perfect 10-12kts of wind and a stunning final sunset before we docked at 2am.
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Here we go again. Day 5
Exhilarating journey along the blue highway, the serene landscape and gentle breeze create a perfect backdrop for adventure. Despite a minor setback with the water maker, the crew's resilience shines through as they overcome challenges and continue their voyage with…
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Here we go again. Day 4
Our daily routine on passage involves launching the Citizens of the Sea collection unit, collecting samples, and logging them to the app for scientific discovery. Together, we contribute to the understanding of our oceans.
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Here we go again. Day 3
As we navigate the waters, the autopilot is showing some quirks, but we're staying calm and ready to take over if needed. It's a challenging but rewarding experience.