Lat 13deg49.675min/Long171deg45.549min. We had a wonderful overnight sail in 15 knots of easterly winds to Apia, Samoa, arriving at 0900. We were met by two marina representatives in their small boat, who guided us to our slip at the marina and took our docklines. Anchoring here in the harbor is no longer permitted, and all yachts must use the marina. Being five years old, the marina is beautiful, and Immigration, Quarantine, Health, Customs, and the Port Captain all came to the boat to check us in. Meanwhile, some of our old friends were here, and we were made to feel quite welcomed. We walked the town a little bit, ate a pizza (!) and had a Vailima beer (this is the local beer brewed here in Samoa). Tomorrow we'll do a few boat chores and start our serious exploration of this island. Amazing to think we won't have to worry about our anchor dragging or another boat hitting us...we're behind a gated fence with 24/7 security!
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