One week has nearly passed since the KUNA landed in Honiara, been busy running around town. Since returnign from Tulaghi the trades have completely stopped. Picked up the most snug mooring of Point Cruz: the one on the NE corner along the concrete block wall of Point Cruz (see other comments on Point Cruz mid may). Point Cruz is as crowded as usual with 3 yachts from overseas, the local charter cat and "Mauri", the medical motor-sailor, whose skipper claims to own the mooring KUNA is on (but luckily, no compensation was asked)
The mooring, in about 20m on the slope (mud and sand so good to anchor in too), is sound (one of the large concrete blocks that the wall is made out of with 20mm chain links). With a sternline, the boat sits in 10m of water. The wall is shared with other yachts and the large liveaboard cruising diving ships 'Bilikiki' and 'Spirit of Solomons (40m+ recycled longliners) which excel in stern parking in tight spots, so no worries there if you wake up next to one of them!
Paints jobs to prevent rot in the coming wet season (yes better paint whilst it's dry here!) and sewing jobs have been on the list. Found the closest to a sail loft, Paul who works under a tree near the library with 15 sewing machines under a tarp behind a betel nut store held by his wife (close up to the town center and chinatown). He does a really good job with heavy duty fabrics and has been there for years, so worth trying if it is not your most precious sail!
