Florida Islands (Ngella Islands) - Docking
Tulaghi Harbour
The Sesape shipyard here has been undergoing a multi-million dollar refurbishment in recent years, that is now largely complete. It offers international-standard shipyard services, overseen by an NZ shipwright and engineer, including a 500-tonne slip, and a 65-tonne crane and hardstand area. As usual in the Solomons, it is best to confirm pricing in writing before going too far out of your way. Email Kim Hamilton (kim.hamilton@sisl.com.sb) for further information. You can anchor in Tulaghi harbour safely if you speak to Kim first and follow his advice.
Roderick Bay
The Roderick Bay yacht club, in Sandfly passage, has been resurrected. The inaugural week-long yacht festival at the end of June is now an annual affair and is a genuine Solomon Islands’ cultural experience. Chief John Ruka is trying to change the Islands’ bad reputation and cruisers report that Roderick Bay now offers a very safe and secure place for yachts to travel to in these beautiful islands. It is a complete all-weather anchorage and moorings with security are provided by the village. The coral is very much alive and cruisers continue to report that they were made to feel extremely welcome here by John and his Clan.
Buena Vista Island
Nugu Beach Resort is a well-managed locally-owned resort in the south-facing inlet of Buena Vista Island, on the north-west end of the Ngellas. Buena Vista is almost directly on a north-south axis with Honiara (take a 7 degree heading from Point Cruz) and is about 32 NM from Honiara. Yachts are welcome and can anchor in front of the resort in approx. 25m of clean sand, with a clear approach from the south straight towards the resort. This is a very well protected anchorage, especially from the north-west monsoon season. The resort provides accommodation, good meals and cold drinks, all at reasonable prices. Nugu Beach is already a popular refuge for long-term yacht stays during the cyclone season – long-term stay is negotiable.
Email the resort owner Zac: zacsepo@gmail.com
Call Zac in Honiara on +677 7477657.
Security in the Nggelas
Security is reported to be better in Buena Vista than elsewhere in the Nggelas, as it is further away from the more densely settled parts of Big Nggela. Assured higher-level security can be hired through the resort.
Reliable information and advice about cruising the Nggelas can be had from Fred Douglas, the owner and manager of Extreme Adventures, in Honiara. Fred can also recommend a local to accompany the yacht as it moves around the Ngellas. It will only cost about US$10-12 per day, but it will provide peace of mind, and considerably lower risk.
Extreme Adventures – Mbokona Bay next door to the Mendana Hotel, near the Point Cruz Yacht Club.
Email: totalwater@solomon.com.sb
Telephone: +677 7495415
Last updated: May 2016
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Posted on behalf of Philip and Leslie of SV Carina:
For those looking for a genuine Solomon Islands’ cultural experience, please visit Roderick Bay in Nggela Sule Island. Chief John Ruka and his clan have announced the dates for their 2016 Bonina Vale ni Vaka Seloga – festival of sailing yachts – for June 24 – 26, 2016.
Please spread the word. This is an intimate affair and you will quickly be enveloped in their warmth and benefit from their sincere generosity.
For more information, photos and navigation tips visit their webpage at:
roderickbayhideaway.sv-carina.org