Grand Mato in Southern Lagoon then Crew Change

From Ilot Kouare the Isis crew had a fantastic sail to the reef surrounded island of Grand Mato.  This was the final island stop before our sail back to Noumea where sadly Grant (Ganga), Carolyn and Stumpy (Phil) departed for Australia.

Champagne sailing from Ilot Kouave to Grand Mato

Look out spots Grand Mato

Navigating between the reef to get into the security of the Grand Mato anchorage

Champagne lunch follow champagne sailing

Solar system gazing from the cockpit of Isis on a perfect night - you just had to be there!

Gerry the Giant Trevally at over a metre long became Grant's new best friend

Gerry GT posing for shots from the dinghy

Gerry GT being feed by hand

Grant asking us all to be patient as Gerry arrived for his (her) breakfast

The perfect sunset signalling our last night at Grand Mato

Isis at peace and enjoying her cruising

No crew you can't stay here in the dinghy

Sailing back to Noumea after a fantastic cruise for Carolyn, Grant and Phil

It was drizzling but the boys were happy to be sailing

Phil, Grant and Carolyn packed for the sad departure back to Australia and leaving Nick & Alison in paradise