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R2R 21.2 The Dangerous Islands

Known as the 'Dangerous Islands' the Tuamotos have been used in the past as a nuclear testing ground by the French. Low lying atolls, fast and turbulent passes and numerous reefs mean that these islands live up to their nickname!

R2R 022 Easter Island

Wow...Easter Island...or Rapa Nui as known by the locals...what a trip!

AUSTRALIA !!!

Half way around the world landing in Australia, a small step for man, a giant leap for the Nortons on MISS TIPPY!!!

Freddie’s birthday at sea.

Freddie had his 12th birthday at sea on a rough day, between Vanuatu and Australia. We managed to keep the candles lit with a giant lighter!!!

Fiji, South Pacific.

A gorgeous sunrise to guide us into FIJI.

DIVE kids.

Yacht Miss Tippy kids and Yacht Grace kids go under the Pacific Ocean on the octopus!!!

Annie’s Polynesian lunch!

Not quite what Annie expected out for a treat after a day of excercise!

Huahini Iti Island adventures.

We love Huahine Iti and the quiet relaxed atmosphere so much that we have been here a week enjoying the anchorage, the beach and also the beautiful landscape. Time to break out the Tippy bicycles!

Huahine islands, beach paradise.

The idyllic islands of Huahine were our next stop on our around the world voyage. Join the children playing on the beach with new friends!

Fred’s firsts.

In Marquesas Sheila set the children some challenges. Among Fred’s were to drive more than 50 yards in a 4×4 and get a picture of a shark…..

Fred’s challenge in Tuamotu islands.

Watch Freddie as he tries to eat a donut without licking his lips!

R2R 21.1 Marquesa Islands, French Polynesia

After 3,000 miles at sea we were met by the spectacular scenery of the Marquesa islands. A wonderful group of islands rich in cultural heritage and full of lovely people. Join us as we tour our first island at Nuku Hiva!

Taha’a island. Releasing a turtle.

After 3 days of stormy weather at anchor, we were lucky enough to take part in a turtle rescue programme on the island of Taha'a. It was a fun day for Blue Magic, Jackamy, Miss Tippy and especially Baldrick.

Dive Moorea.

Diving with friends on Miss Tippy, time to reflect whilst boathandling......a babysitter....and a party...... and a fabulous sunset.....what a great day!

R2R 20 Pacific adventure

Our longest passage of the circumnavigation....over 3,000 miles....it was all going fine but then about half way across we got a call from Jaume who was ill. Sheila transferred to his boat but then could not get back! Dad and children completed the remaining 1,700 miles!

Rapa Nui…. Easter Island

May 2010, Easter Island, Pacific Ocean. The beautiful EASTER ISLAND is known in the traditional language as RAPA NUI and in Spanish as ISLA De PASCUA. Join us on a truly unbelievable visit to the worlds ...

Polynesian dancing.

Dancing is a way of life in Polynesia, here are pictures of islanders dancing in their home made costumes. Love Charlie x

Quad bike Freddie

Why WALK Easter Island when you can QUAD BIKE it? An alternative to Mum and Dads advice to see the natural sights of Rapa Nui, the most remote inhabited place in the world. We left the boat in Tahiti to fly 4020 km instead of sailing for 2-3 weeks against the wind to get there. Wise choice!

R2R 19.3 Isabela, Galapagos

Without doubt the best time we had was in Isabela. What a beautiful island. The main street was sand and we stayed in a lovely little hotel just behind the beach…

R2R 19.2 Galapagos Excursions

This short film captures our visits with friends to three other islands…Seymour Island, Floreana and Bartoleme. Lot’s of indigenous wildlife plus some fantastic scenery!

R2R 19.1 Santa Cruz, Galapagos

We anchored at Puerto Ayora on the island of Santa Cruz during our two week stay in Galapagos. The authorities are quite restrictive on movement in order to protect the environment from the potential ...

CK 004 Kids gone bonkers

1500 miles out into the Pacific we all felt a bit ...well....bonkers!!

SD 04 Diving with sealions in Galapagos

What an experience!! Watch as they perform their underwater ballet!

R2R 18 Panama Canal

It was fantastic to get to the Panama Canal...the gateway to the Pacific which we have all been dreaming about for years! Our transit was fascinating. It made us feel so small going through canal locks that have been built to cope with super tankers. Join us as we pass crocodiles on the lake shore on our way through to the largest ocean on earth!

R2R 17.2 Cruising San Blas

We had a great time recuperating in the San Blas islands after our tough passage to get there....however, disaster is never far away...we had a problems with our foresail and later took part in another rescue at sea....

R2R 17.3 Kuna Yala village

It was a humbling but uplifting day when we went into one of the San Blas island villages and met local Kuna Indians.

KING NEPTUNES PARTY

King Neptunes Ceremony. King Neptune’s CROSSING THE LINE ceremony at the equator is an initiation ceremony to test that all shipmates are hardy, resourceful, brave and capable of handling long rough times at sea from one ...

Tippy Squid Invasion at sea!

Tippy SQUID Invasion. Just over the Equator we awoke to find visitors had been on the boat! The first squid was on the galley floor, as I got out of bed I stood on ...

Miss Tippy at 00 degrees 000.000 minutes North and South!

Crossing the equator at night was a great event for the Tippys! Miss Tippy crossed the equator in the middle a warm March night. The boat was heavily heeled over to starboard, wind blowing ...

R2R 17.1 High Seas!

Join us as we sail for a 1,000 miles from Puerto Rico to the San Blas islands. Huge seas and winds of 40-65 knots were encountered and some of the fleet suffered knock-downs. We coped well but were very pleased indeed to arrive intact in Porvenir after a rapid 5 day passage.

R2R 16.3 Worse things happen at sea!

Follow the shocking story when our 20ft long spinnaker pole fell from the mast knocking the skipper unconscious. Sheila and the children took it in their stride, contacting the US Coast Guard and sailing Miss Tippy for 8 hours to a safe harbour in Puerto Rico where Brian could be taken to hospital for treatment of his head injuries!

Galapagos Islands. Arriving in Santa Cruz.

Feb 2010. Galapagos Islands, Pacific Ocean. The Galapagos archipelago is a group of volcanic islands on the equator 600 miles west of Equador. It’s an amazing place and within minutes of arriving on each island we were ...

Miss Tippy makeover in Panama!

After taking care of us so well on our journey around the world MISS TIPPY arrives in Panama and deserves some special treatment to keep her sweet (just like any girl)!

Panama at sunset.

Miss Tippy waiting to transit the Panama Canal at sunset. 3 million years ago the Atlantic and Pacific oceans were still joined together until a land bridge formed between North and South America in the Panama ...

Kuna Yala

Feb.2010 KUNA YALA . Just off the coast of Pamama there is a group of more than 300 islands independent of the governance of Panama.We are anchored in the gorgeous archipelago of San blas ...

Voyage to San Blas PANAMA

From Puerto Rico we left on our voyage of 850 miles to San Blas. During the first two days at sea the weather deteriorated quickly, there were squalls with lots of rain and 25 to 30 ...

Annie’s Fresh Fish

Annie cutting up lobsters in Kuna Yala. We saw the fishermen in KUNA YALA.Their sails are made from sheets! They were in dugout boats with fish they caught with spears. These are called Red Snapper. The lobsters are ...

Thank you from Miss Tippy

Thank you from MISS TIPPY to all our friends and family for the many messages of support sent whilst we rested in Puerto Rico after Brians accident at sea. Miss Tippy looking gorgeous after a special ...

The Awsome Pacific Ocean!

The Pacific Ocean is bigger than all of the worlds landmass put together. Join Miss Tippy on a 6 month voyage through this awesome ocean with adventures along the way!

Miss Tippy Drama!

MISS TIPPY DRAMA AT SEA A dramatic day on Miss Tippy ( some graphic pictures.) Wed 20th January. We are well into our passage to San Blas. Tortola is 175 miles behind us with a beautiful sunrise at ...