Silhouette

Sat Feb 1 12:54 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 42 49.60S 147 18.18E
Run: 35.8nm (64.8km)
Weather: 9.7 286T

Made it to Prince of Wales marina this morning. Got off the boat and touched ground for first time in Tassie.


Wed Jan 29 9:45 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 43 09.22S 147 51.12E
Run: 42.5nm (76.9km)
Weather: 1.8 069T

2nd rest stop in Tasy on the way to Hobart.


Tue Jan 28 13:33 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 42 36.85S 148 15.39E
Run: 30.5nm (55.2km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 121nm
Weather: 16.2 313T

Motor sailing to Pt. Arthurs, ETA 1930.


Tue Jan 28 7:30 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0.3
knts
GPS: 42 10.44S 148 18.41E
Run: 66.3nm (120km)
Avg: 5.1knts
24hr: 121.9nm
Weather: 8.3 065T

Decided to stop at Wineglass Bay for a good night sleep.


Mon Jan 27 18:27 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 41 13.14S 148 25.88E
Run: 91.7nm (166km)
Avg: 3.4knts
24hr: 81.1nm
Weather: 19.8 300T

Welcome to the Roaring 40's; Had several hours of winds >30 knots with periods >40 knots. None of this was in the forecast.


Sun Jan 26 15:18 2020 NZDT
Speed:
6.6
knts
GPS: 39 58.47S 149 02.10E
Run: 178.4nm (322.9km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 179.9nm
Weather: 19.0 279T

Wind picked up to low 20's around 1100, forecast to last until tomorrow night.


Sat Jan 25 15:30 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5.9
knts
GPS: 37 30.37S 150 00.17E
Run: 30.5nm (55.2km)
Weather: 6.8 325T

Departed Eden at 0600. Species count: Dolphin, Albatross, & Shearwater


Tue Jan 14 23:51 2020 NZDT
Speed:
1.6
knts
GPS: 37 04.35S 149 53.91E
Run: 203.9nm (369.1km)
Avg: 6.9knts
24hr: 164.8nm
Weather: 10.0 048T

Made it to Eden ~2130. Wind was good and I sailed all the way after turning off motor.


Mon Jan 13 18:09 2020 NZDT
Speed:
6.1
knts
GPS: 34 20.46S 151 16.34E
Run: 32.7nm (59.2km)
Weather: 15.0 064T

On the way to Tasmania, first stop Eden. Been motoring for 7 hours since departing Sydney at 0900. Hopefully the wind will last until Wed morning.


Mon Dec 30 16:03 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 33 52.37S 151 11.20E
Weather: 13.6 194T

Got my spot in Farm Cove for NYE Fireworks show.


Sat Dec 28 16:57 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 33 52.37S 151 11.20E
Run: 68.6nm (124.2km)
Avg: 2.6knts
24hr: 61.4nm
Weather: 10.3 059T

Made it to Sydney just before dark. Moved to Blackwattle Bay Saturday morning.


Fri Dec 27 14:09 2019 NZDT
Speed:
5.9
knts
GPS: 33 12.63S 152 04.47E
Run: 184.3nm (333.6km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 182nm
Weather: 15.2 043T

Had good current yesterday 2-4 knots. Thus I'll be getting to Sydney sooner. Plan is to anchor in Quarantine Bay then move to Blackwattle on Saturday. ETA to Q bay 0000.


Thu Dec 26 13:51 2019 NZDT
Speed:
5.0
knts
GPS: 30 42.02S 153 08.08E
Run: 27.4nm (49.6km)
Weather: 2.2 131T

Motoring since leaving Coffs Hbr. At least it's not raining.


Sat Dec 21 19:24 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 30 18.20S 153 08.77E
Run: 62.6nm (113.3km)
Weather: 24.3 019T

Made it to Coffs Harbour at the crack of dawn. Yesterday the winds came from the south at 20+ knts, then after sunset the winds were <5 knts. Which meant I motored all night.


Fri Dec 20 16:15 2019 NZDT
Speed:
4.7
knts
GPS: 29 26.26S 153 27.06E
Run: 166.5nm (301.4km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 153.4nm
Weather: 15 180T

Things were going fairly well with favorable current up to 2.5 knots, until the wind switched to the south to 20+ knots. It has started to ease and the forecast calls for it to switch as well.


Thu Dec 19 14:12 2019 NZDT
Speed:
3.5
knts
GPS: 27 01.70S 153 28.56E
Run: 25.5nm (46.2km)
Avg: 3.8knts
24hr: 90.7nm
Weather: 10.1 090T

Light winds but I should still make Coffs Sat morning.


Thu Dec 19 7:27 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 27 11.60S 153 06.37E
Run: 95.1nm (172.1km)
Weather: 20.1 090T

Getting ready to depart Scarborough for a 2 day sail to Coffs Harbour.


Thu Nov 28 9:12 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 25 49.07S 153 03.72E
Run: 178.4nm (322.9km)
Weather: 3.8 010T

Overnight sail from Gladstone to Pelican Bay.


Wed Nov 20 1:24 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 23 49.93S 151 14.71E
Run: 2.8nm (5.1km)
Weather: 5.2 014T

Gladstone Marina


Mon Nov 18 9:39 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 23 47.63S 151 15.51E
Run: 98.3nm (177.9km)
Avg: 2.6knts
24hr: 63.2nm
Weather: 2.2 338T

Gladstone


Sat Nov 16 20:21 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 22 27.03S 150 45.05E
Weather: 9.6 357T

Great Kepple Island.


Fri Nov 15 21:12 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 22 27.03S 150 45.05E
Run: 49.4nm (89.4km)
Weather: 9.8 356T

Don't know the name of this anchorage.


Thu Nov 14 21:15 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 21 59.39S 150 09.59E
Run: 34.6nm (62.6km)
Weather: 10.3 038T

Marble Island


Wed Nov 13 20:36 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 21 36.73S 149 48.40E
Run: 116.4nm (210.7km)
Weather: 20.1 090T

Good sail with N winds from MacKay to Curlew.


Sat Nov 9 9:30 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 15.64S 148 43.87E
Weather: 20.1 090T

Brampton Island.


Thu Nov 7 19:27 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 15.64S 148 43.87E
Run: 18nm (32.6km)
Weather: 20.1 090T

Time to head back south, first stop Lindeman Isl.


Fri Nov 1 4:27 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 02.51S 148 52.84E
Run: 20.8nm (37.6km)
Weather: 20.1 090T

Hayman Island.


Mon Oct 28 20:51 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 16.94S 149 04.36E
Run: 10.8nm (19.5km)
Weather: 20.1 090T

Hasle Wood Island for the day. Expecting high winds starting tomorrow so will be heading back to Nara Inlet.


Sat Oct 26 21:06 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 15.90S 148 54.47E
Run: 12.6nm (22.8km)
Weather: 20.1 090T

New anchorage - Sid Island.


Thu Oct 24 11:45 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 20 15.66S 148 42.85E
Run: 5.4nm (9.8km)
Weather: 20.1 086T

Back to Airlie for a few days while the wind is blowing too hard to enjoy other anchorages.


Sat Oct 19 23:24 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 17.51S 148 47.40E
Run: 13.1nm (23.7km)
Weather: 7.7 097T

Spent the week in Shute Harbor to have protection from the north winds.


Sun Oct 13 20:15 2019 NZDT
Speed:
1.5
knts
GPS: 20 18.49S 148 59.45E
Run: 3.2nm (5.8km)
Weather: 7.7 097T

Turtle Bay on Withsunday. Spent the day at Whitehaven Beach with its white, smooth sand.


Sun Oct 13 9:21 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 18.49S 149 02.45E
Run: 13.6nm (24.6km)
Weather: 7.7 097T

Can't find the name of this bay, but it's on Withsunday Island.


Sat Oct 12 11:15 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 09.46S 148 54.32E
Run: 26nm (47.1km)
Weather: 7.7 097T

Back to Nara Inlet for the rain/wind forecasted.


Tue Oct 8 19:30 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 19 48.71S 149 03.87E
Run: 6nm (10.9km)
Weather: 7.7 097T

Bait Reef in the Great Barrier Reef. Got to snorkel today. I've seen better and seen worse.


Mon Oct 7 19:51 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 19 48.49S 149 09.41E
Run: 34nm (61.5km)
Weather: 7.7 097T

The GREAT BARRIER REEF. Looking forward to seeing what's below the water.


Sun Oct 6 21:18 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 15.40S 148 56.61E
Run: 7.1nm (12.9km)
Weather: 7.7 097T

Nice sail from Cid Harbor to Border Island.


Fri Oct 4 2:42 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 09.26S 148 55.75E
Run: 4.1nm (7.4km)
Weather: 8.0 154T

At Macona Inlet, Hook Island. Here for 1 night then moving on to Sid Harbor and try to rendezvous with Outsider.


Thu Oct 3 10:12 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 20 04.47S 148 55.45E
Run: 3.9nm (7.1km)
Weather: 8.0 090T

Bullets aren't as bad as Stonehaven, but these **** swells are worse. Unless I can move to a different part of this anchorage I'll be moving to another anchorage.


Thu Oct 3 10:12 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 06.02S 148 54.28E
Run: 2.2nm (4km)
Weather: 7.7 097T

Stonehaven on Hook Island. Bullets (AU for wind gust over mountain) are a nuisance, going to try another anchorage.


Mon Sep 30 13:27 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 20 07.79S 148 54.79E
Run: 16nm (29km)
Weather: 7.7 097T

Nara Inlet, Hook Island. Been here a couple days, nice anchorage except for cock-a-too pooping everywhere.


Sat Sep 7 0:04 2019 NZST
GPS: 20 15.6S 148 42.5E
Run: 15.2nm (27.5km)

Outside Coral Sea Marina for the weekend.


Thu Sep 5 16:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 20 15.6S 148 56.6E
Run: 16.4nm (29.7km)

Cid Harbour, Whitsunday Island.


Wed Sep 4 21:12 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 27.60S 149 04.70E
Run: 15.1nm (27.3km)
Weather: 7.7 097T

Another nice sail to Shaw Island.


Tue Sep 3 20:09 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 20 40.08S 149 08.96E
Run: 11.5nm (20.8km)
Weather: 7.7 097T

Light wind sail to Goldsmith Island. Saw a humpback mother and calf having fun as I approached.


Mon Sep 2 11:44 2019 NZST
GPS: 20 47.2S 149 16.4E
Run: 22.8nm (41.3km)

Nice sail from MacKay to Brampton Island. Will be here for a day or two.


Sun Aug 25 20:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 21 6.81410S 149 13.52930E
Run: 49.5nm (89.6km)

MacKay Marina


Thu Aug 22 15:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 21 35.76478S 149 47.62919E
Run: 34.4nm (62.3km)

Curlew Island


Wed Aug 21 16:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 21 58.58375S 150 8.40588E
Run: 43.7nm (79.1km)

Hunter Island


Mon Aug 19 16:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 22 23.71190S 150 39.12596E
Run: 12.6nm (22.8km)

Island Head Creek


Sun Aug 18 16:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 22 32.88266S 150 45.50272E
Run: 44.6nm (80.7km)

Port Clinton


Fri Aug 16 13:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 23 10.17248S 150 56.91303E
Run: 28.3nm (51.2km)

Great Keppel Island


Thu Aug 15 16:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 23 29.26464S 151 13.74531E
Run: 48.5nm (87.8km)

Cape Capricorn


Tue Aug 13 15:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 24 0.75255S 151 44.31005E
Run: 42.7nm (77.3km)

Pancake Creek


Tue Aug 6 9:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 23 54.31531S 152 24.24250E
Run: 59.1nm (107km)
Weather: Lady Musgrave

Sat Jul 27 21:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 24 45.60738S 152 23.28598E
Run: 59.1nm (107km)

Bundaberg Marina


Tue Jul 23 15:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 25 23.37074S 153 1.57026E
Run: 16.8nm (30.4km)

Fraser Island


Sat Jul 20 13:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 25 37.72413S 152 58.47744E
Run: 24.2nm (43.8km)

Gary's Anchorage


Fri Jul 19 16:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 25 56.16832S 153 9.69664E
Run: 30.8nm (55.7km)

Rainbow Beach


Thu Jul 18 16:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 26 22.6S 153 5.3E
Run: 56.5nm (102.3km)

Noosa Heads


Sun Nov 25 23:16 2018 NZDT
GPS: 27 11.67S 153 06.41E
Run: 131.9nm (238.7km)
Avg: 4.1knts
24hr: 97.8nm

Got in to Scarborough Marina around 0800 this morning. Looks like this will be home for a while.


Sat Nov 24 14:54 2018 NZDT
Speed:
3.9
knts
GPS: 25 18.40S 153 25.14E
Run: 74.8nm (135.4km)
Weather: 10.3 239T

Coastal cruising in Australia - moving from Bundaberg to Scarborough.


Thu Nov 1 0:00 2018 NZDT
GPS: 24 45.61S 152 23.28E
Run: 109nm (197.3km)
Avg: 10.5knts
24hr: 251.5nm

Got to Bundaberg between 0800-0830 and started the check-in process. So far - no issues.


Wed Oct 31 13:36 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5.2
knts
GPS: 24 38.88S 154 07.16E
Run: 129.3nm (234km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 128.8nm
Weather: 14.5 072T

The wind is still blowing and I'm still sailing. Wind is expected to be the same all the way to Bundy. ETA 1 Nov in the morning. All's OK.


Tue Oct 30 13:30 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5.0
knts
GPS: 24 37.39S 156 10.65E
Run: 139.9nm (253.2km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 138.7nm
Weather: 17.4 118T

Wind has been up around 20 knots since yesterday, so I've been sailing since yesterday. ETA 1 Nov. All's OK.


Mon Oct 29 13:18 2018 NZDT
Speed:
3.6
knts
GPS: 24 00.12S 158 17.53E
Run: 103.5nm (187.3km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 119.7nm
Weather: 3.0 047T

Had nice wind up until 0200 this morning, been motoring ever since. Should get more wind this afternoon. LOB: a term used by sailors meaning Lost On Board. That's what has happened to one navigation chip. The one that's missing has data for New Zealand and Australia. I know I had it when I left NZ because I definitely used it on departure. And before getting to the islands I took it out and put in the memory chip for the islands. Now I'm trying to located the NZ/Oz chip before arriving there, but so far I've not found it in all the obvious places. Need to keep searching in all the not so obvious places. ETA changed to 1 Nov. All's well, except for the lost memory chip.


Sun Oct 28 16:33 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0.6
knts
GPS: 23 34.21S 159 51.52E
Run: 93.5nm (169.2km)
Avg: 3.4knts
24hr: 82nm
Weather: 8.5 275T

The wind died yesterday and didn't pick until mid morning, which meant I motored all night. ETA 31 Oct, but this is becoming more doubtful with each slow day. All's well.


Sat Oct 27 13:12 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5.6
knts
GPS: 23 51.06S 161 18.22E
Run: 101.7nm (184.1km)
Avg: 4.3knts
24hr: 103.2nm
Weather: 14.1 275T

Yesterday afternoon the wind died, so on came the motor. At sunrise the wind picked up, so off with the motor. Wind is out of the west so I'm close hauled. Forecast has me sailing close to the wind for the next 36 hours. ETA 31 Oct. All's well.


Fri Oct 26 13:33 2018 NZDT
Speed:
2.5
knts
GPS: 23 33.98S 162 52.79E
Run: 124.8nm (225.9km)
Avg: 5.1knts
24hr: 123.5nm
Weather: 4.2 164T

Slow going, but I'm enjoying not being in a hurry for once. I haven't used the motor yet but the geneker is getting more play time now than it has in the last few years. ETA 31 Oct. All's well.


Thu Oct 25 13:18 2018 NZDT
Speed:
3.2
knts
GPS: 22 25.29S 164 23.84E
Run: 131nm (237.1km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 113.7nm
Weather: 7.5 091T

Today is completely different than yesterday. Yesterday the wind was 25-30 knots with 2 meter seas. Today the wind is 6-8 knots with 0,5 meter seas. Yesterday I had only the head sail and it was reefed. Today I have full main plus geneker. Current forecast has winds less than 15 knots for the remainder of passage. It's been a long time since I've been able to sail in light winds and not have to hear the motor in order to stay ahead of the weather. ETA to Bundaberg is 31 Oct. All's well.


Wed Oct 24 9:39 2018 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.6S 166 26.4E
Run: 24.5nm (44.3km)

I've done the check out dance (actually, an agent did the dance for me) and will be departing in a few hours. Expecting the passage to Bundaberg to take 7 days.


Mon Oct 8 11:45 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0.3
knts
GPS: 22 21.50S 166 48.75E
Run: 103.1nm (186.6km)
Avg: 6knts
24hr: 145.1nm
Weather: 7.6 115T

First stop in NC. I haven't check in yet and I hope I don't have any thing to worry about. The only place to check in is on the other side of the island and everyone says it's OK to stop for the night first.


Sun Oct 7 18:42 2018 NZDT
Speed:
4.6
knts
GPS: 21 05.27S 167 39.15E
Run: 120.3nm (217.7km)
Avg: 4.3knts
24hr: 102.6nm
Weather: 4.5 141T

A lot more motoring than sailing. To be expected in these conditions. All's well.


Sat Oct 6 14:33 2018 NZDT
Speed:
4.3
knts
GPS: 19 27.24S 168 17.65E
Run: 117.9nm (213.4km)
Weather: 7.9 072T

Slow sail to New Cal. No, I'm not complaining 'cause this sure beats the conditions I had coming to Vanuatu


Sun Sep 16 22:26 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 44.9S 168 18.59E
Run: 96.9nm (175.4km)

Back in Port Vila. Waiting for a weather window to either head south to Anetyium before sailing to New Caledonia or sail directly from here.


Wed Sep 12 16:59 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 26.40S 167 47.06E
Run: 32.2nm (58.3km)

Made the jump from Port Stanley to Port Sandwich. Now waiting for favorable weather to go to Port Vila. Sunday is looking good at the moment.


Sat Sep 8 19:40 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 05.75S 167 27.42E
Run: 44nm (79.6km)

Back in Port Stanley waiting for the prevailing winds to change so I can head south to Port Vila.


Sat Sep 1 9:48 2018 NZST
GPS: 15 31.5S 167 09.76E
Run: 44.1nm (79.8km)

At the 2nd largest city (town) in Vanuatu, Luganville.


Mon Aug 27 0:00 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 05.81S 167 27.47E
Run: 44.5nm (80.5km)

In Port Stanley to wait for the north wind and rain to pass by.


Tue Aug 21 21:24 2018 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 16 06.59S 168 07.69E
Run: 32.3nm (58.5km)
Weather: 3.8 122T

Moved to Nopul on Ambrym. There's a 3 day festival starting tomorrow, should be fun. There is also another volcano here, will have to see if this one is better than the one on Tanna.


Sat Aug 18 11:14 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 26.39S 167 46.99E
Run: 7.1nm (12.9km)

In Port Sandwich on Malekula


Thu Aug 16 20:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 16 31.92S 167 49.80E
Run: 22.4nm (40.5km)
Weather: 7.7 113T

Uliveo Island, part of Maskelyne Islands in Malakula, Vanuatu.


Fri Aug 10 18:39 2018 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 16 35.57S 168 09.71E
Run: 70.1nm (126.9km)
Weather: 5.8 085T

In Lamen Bay on Epi.


Tue Aug 7 14:46 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 36.25S 168 14.63E
Run: 10.8nm (19.5km)

Left Port Vila this morning for a nice sail to Havannah Bay.


My front porch view.
Mon Jul 30 10:37 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 44.75S 168 18.73E
Run: 87.4nm (158.2km)

Back in Port Vila for a few days.


Thu Jul 26 19:05 2018 NZST
GPS: 18 49.28S 169 0.76E
Run: 58.1nm (105.2km)

Left Pt Resolution, Tanna this morning for an all day sail to Dillons Bay on Erromango.


Sat Jul 14 0:00 2018 NZST
GPS: 19 31.66S 169 29.74E
Run: 145.6nm (263.5km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 111.1nm

Made it to Pt Resolution in 24 hours. Sailed for the first 12 and motored the last 12 hours. This bay is rolly so I set a line from the stern to the anchor rode so as to be able to point the bow into the swell instead of into the wind. A few other boats thought this was neat and soon followed my technique.


Thu Jul 12 16:32 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 44.7S 168 18.7E
Run: 0.6nm (1.1km)

Leaving Port Vila tomorrow morning for an over night sail to Pt. Resolution on Tanna.


Sun Jul 1 15:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 17 44.21S 168 18.61E
Run: 57.4nm (103.9km)
Avg: 7.9knts
24hr: 190.5nm
Weather: 14.1 115T 1014

Got in to Port Vila after 1300 local and anchor all set at 1400 local. It's still a little breezy in the anchorage, but I'll take 15 knots any day compared to 30 knots. Now to relax and wait for my official check in tomorrow (Monday).


Sun Jul 1 8:34 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.9
knts
GPS: 18 29.03S 168 41.58E
Run: 105.5nm (191km)
Avg: 5.2knts
24hr: 124.9nm
Weather: 18.6 114T 1017

Didn't get as much sleep during the night as I usually do since I was pretty close to a couple islands as I was making my way to Port Vila. Only 35 nmi to go. Which will get me in around 1300 local time. Except for the big waves, All's Well. And getting better each mile I get closer to dropping the anchor.


Sat Jun 30 12:18 2018 NZST
GPS: 19 44.29S 169 36.85E
Run: 43.7nm (79.1km)
Avg: 8.9knts
24hr: 214.8nm
Weather: 21.7 123T 1020

Change of plans: Original plan was to make first landfall at Pt. Resolution, which is only 15 nmi away. But the wind and seas are still over 20 knots and 3 meters and by all information available would not make for a pleasant anchorage. So, I've decided (along with Al) to proceed on for another day in this S%#@ (slop) to Port Vila for the promise of a much more comfortable anchorage.


Sat Jun 30 7:25 2018 NZST
Speed:
6.4
knts
GPS: 19 52.05S 170 16.32E
Run: 167nm (302.3km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 163.4nm
Weather: 24.3 130T 1019

How do I put this? The last 36 hours kinda sucked. The wind has been in the 20's, which I can handle. It's the subsequent waves that's a PITA. They're 3-4 meters, closely spaced, and coming from more than one direction. These really tosses the boat around and everything in it, including your's truly. The best part is it'll be over today. I should be anchored within the next 8 hours. Other than that, all's well.


Fri Jun 29 6:53 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.9
knts
GPS: 21 56.86S 171 35.35E
Run: 177.1nm (320.6km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 175.3nm
Weather: 19.8 128T 1018

Another good day and night of sailing. Winds are forecast to pick up today from 15 knts to over 20 knts. ETA still Sat, which is tomorrow here. All's well.


Thu Jun 28 6:38 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.7
knts
GPS: 24 29.98S 171 50.25E
Run: 144.2nm (261km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 145.9nm
Weather: 14.6 129T 1019

Another 24 hours of sailing. The gybe north put the seas directly on the stern, this made for an uncomfortable ride with the 3-4 seas pushing the stern this way and that, plus a few more directions. The wind and seas eased overnight and things are better. Still have an ETA of Saturday, but depending how long the light winds last I may have to move it to Sunday. All's well.


Wed Jun 27 6:55 2018 NZST
Speed:
6.2
knts
GPS: 26 33.37S 172 13.91E
Run: 206nm (372.9km)
Avg: 4.2knts
24hr: 101.3nm
Weather: 18.5 176T 1021

Was able to sail all day and night. Boy, do I missed the motor .. NOT. No squalls last night but the wind has eased a bit. Should be turning to the north when the wind shift to the SE later today. ETA Sat 30 Jun with 450 nmi to Vanuatu. All's well.


Mon Jun 25 6:07 2018 NZST
Speed:
6.3
knts
GPS: 28 45.36S 174 30.14E
Run: 177.8nm (321.8km)
Avg: 7.8knts
24hr: 186.6nm
Weather: 16.8 201T 1017

Been sailing since yesterday morning. Had a couple squalls last night with winds to 40 knts. After the second squall the wind dropped all the way down to 4 knts. Had to get the wind back by starting motor. ETA to Vanuatu Sat 30 Jun. All's well.


Sun Jun 24 7:15 2018 NZST
Speed:
7.4
knts
GPS: 34 01.68S 174 19.55E
Run: 126.2nm (228.4km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 158.3nm
Weather: 7.7 271T 1018mb

Motor all night. Wind has picked up but somewhat on the nose. Might consider sailing. But primary goal is to get far enough north to beat the next cold front tomorrow. All's well.


Sun Jun 24 7:15 2018 NZST
Speed:
7.1
knts
GPS: 31 19.10S 174 14.11E
Run: 187.4nm (339.2km)
Weather: 22.2 292T 1015mb

Motored for the last 24 hours. Wind picked up to the low 20's at midnight. Hope I've gotten far enough north to beat the worst winds. Should kill the engine if things looks good when the sun comes up. All's well.


Sat Jun 23 12:07 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.7
knts
GPS: 35 50.36S 174 36.21E
Run: 17.5nm (31.7km)
Weather: 4.5 021T 1018mb

Left Marsden at 1015. Winds light and I expect to be motoring for a while. All's well.


Thu Jun 21 13:33 2018 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 43.41S 174 19.57E
Weather: 8.1 109T 1010mb

Yeppie! The weather looks good for a Saturday morning departure. I estimate the sail to Vanuatu will take 7-8 days.


Sun Jun 17 11:35 2018 NZST
GPS: 35 43.4S 174 19.6E

Testing to Facebook


Tue Nov 28 0:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 43.42S 174 19.56E
Run: 1254.7nm (2271km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.7nm

Whangarei, NZ


Sun Nov 19 16:13 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 46.4S 177 22.9E
Run: 107.8nm (195.1km)
Weather: Hot

Planned departure from Denarau on Monday 20/11/17 as soon as I'm finished with the officials.


Tue Aug 29 8:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 18 58.96S 178 25.15E
Run: 88nm (159.3km)
Weather: 5.9 043T

Kadavu, Fiji


Wed Aug 23 18:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 19 09.69S 179 45.16E
Run: 105.3nm (190.6km)
Weather: 11.1 108T

In Matuku, Fiji


Sat Aug 19 8:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 18 50.81S 178 40.26W
Run: 15.7nm (28.4km)
Weather: 7.5 130T

Namuka, Fiji


Sun Aug 13 17:18 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 18 56.90S 178 27.39W
Run: 115.9nm (209.8km)
Weather: 7.2 210T

Yagasa, Fiji


Tue Aug 1 18:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 17 20.52S 178 57.93W
Run: 10.6nm (19.2km)
Weather: 6.1 236T

Ravi-Ravi (Hidden Lagoon), Vanua Balavu, Fiji


Tue Aug 1 8:39 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 17 11.39S 178 57.15W
Run: 4.7nm (8.5km)
Weather: 6.5 158T

Little Bay, Vanua Balavu, Fiji


Mon Jul 31 8:21 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.3
knts
GPS: 17 10.79S 179 01.37W
Run: 4.7nm (8.5km)
Weather: 2.9 055T

Bay of Islands, Vanua Balavu, Fiji


Fri Jul 28 20:24 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.3
knts
GPS: 17 13.17S 178 57.95W
Run: 3.2nm (5.8km)
Weather: 10.5 142T

In Daliconi,Vanua Balavu, Fiji


Thu Jul 27 8:57 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 17 11.20S 179 00.04W
Run: 11.1nm (20.1km)
Weather:

In Bavatu Harbour, Vanua Balavu


Sun Jul 23 9:00 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 17 20.43S 178 57.05W
Run: 81.1nm (146.8km)
Weather:

In Susui, Vanua Balavu


Mon Jul 17 7:45 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 16 56.09S 179 53.85E
Run: 12.7nm (23km)

Paradise Resort


Sun Jul 16 7:54 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 45.06S 179 54.09E
Run: 37.8nm (68.4km)

In Viani Bay


Thu Jun 15 0:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 46.69S 179 19.88E
Run: 112.2nm (203.1km)
Avg: 9.6knts
24hr: 231.1nm

Arrived at 0300, in bed at 0330. Next is to wait for all the officials to do their thing and get me checked in.


Wed Jun 14 12:21 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.1
knts
GPS: 18 23.92S 179 25.40E
Run: 174.2nm (315.3km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 172.8nm
Weather: 14.4 113T

Less than 100 nmi to go. All's well.


Tue Jun 13 12:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.1
knts
GPS: 20 45.03S 179 36.76W
Run: 195.7nm (354.2km)
Avg: 8.2knts
24hr: 196.1nm
Weather: 18.7 126T

Making good progress, ETA predawn Thursday. All's well.


Mon Jun 12 12:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.2
knts
GPS: 23 30.87S 178 56.89W
Run: 10.4nm (18.8km)
Weather: 13.7 143T

Off to Fiji. All's well.


Sun Jun 11 14:21 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 23 39.55S 178 54.12W
Run: 2.6nm (4.7km)
Weather: 22.7 123T

Will be leaving Minerva Reef tomorrow morning with a Fiji, Savusavu ETA on Thursday.


Sun Jun 4 13:27 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 23 37.73S 178 55.60W
Run: 93.1nm (168.5km)
Avg: 3.7knts
24hr: 88.3nm
Weather: 10.4 218T

Made it to Minerva at 0930 this morning. Smooth entry into lagoon under sail. Then 2 hours later I had the Green Monster (aka fishing net) free from the prop and shaft. Now to enjoy myself, all's well.


Sat Jun 3 12:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.4
knts
GPS: 24 35.31S 179 57.78W
Run: 110.5nm (200km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 110.7nm
Weather: 12.7 230T

Today's about the same as yesterday, just less wind. I still haven't seen the sun in days and still haven't put on shorts and T-shirts.


Fri Jun 2 12:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 25 45.27S 178 49.69E
Run: 85.4nm (154.6km)
Avg: 3.6knts
24hr: 87.4nm
Weather: 16.8 001T

176 nmi to Minerva, I might be able to arrive tomorrow (Sat) but that would require beating to weather. No much fun in that. So I'll take a longer, slower, more comfortable route and arrive on Sunday.


Thu Jun 1 12:45 2017 NZST
Speed:
1.9
knts
GPS: 26 59.15S 178 43.18E
Run: 128.6nm (232.8km)
Avg: 5.2knts
24hr: 125.5nm
Weather: 7.5 176T

Dropped the sails to check the situation. Green monster is only on prop, not keel. Looks like it'll require lots of work to remove. Winds will be light the rest of the day, stronger tomorrow.


Wed May 31 12:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.4
knts
GPS: 28 48.03S 178 15.25E
Run: 106.4nm (192.6km)
Avg: 4.4knts
24hr: 106.6nm
Weather: 9.7 307T

Considering the situation, things aren't going so bad. The wind has kept up, although I'd hope for a better direction, allowing me to make good progress. A cold front is forecasts in two days.


Tue May 30 12:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.3
knts
GPS: 29 50.24S 176 56.97E
Run: 117.5nm (212.7km)
Avg: 4.9knts
24hr: 117.5nm
Weather: 9.9 217T

Been better, could be worse. Last night when I started the engine I discovered a fishing net ensnared my propeller. I'm making way under sail and have an ETA to Minerva on Sunday or Monday. I don't anticipate any rough weather for the remainder of this passage.


Mon May 29 12:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.3
knts
GPS: 31 30.21S 176 33.50E
Run: 172.6nm (312.4km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 171.9nm
Weather: 16.0 228T

Wind is easing a little, hope it last another day before I need to turn on engine. All's well.


Sun May 28 12:06 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.2
knts
GPS: 33 47.10S 175 21.22E
Run: 150.4nm (272.2km)
Avg: 3.9knts
24hr: 92.9nm
Weather: 17.1 243T

Sun is out, wind from good direction, wind not too high, wind not too low, but it's still cold. Guess 4 out of 5 isn't bad. All' well.


Fri May 26 21:14 2017 NZST
GPS: 35 50.2S 174 28.1E

This post is made the night before I depart NZ. Current plan is to see the customs guy (Bruce) for my 1000 appointment. Word is there will be 20 boats leaving Marsden tomorrow, each has an appointment every 15 minutes. The forecast has remained consistent and I expect light winds for my departure, lighter winds a few days out, then building wind as I approach Minerva Reef. If I make real good time the passage should take 5 days, but I'm planning on 6. If it takes more than 7 days then something didn't go according to plan.


Sun Nov 27 9:57 2016 NZDT
GPS: 35 50.236S 174 28.106E
Run: 103.1nm (186.6km)

Made it in to Marsden Cove Saturday morning at 0930.


Fri Nov 25 13:18 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 34 22.39S 174 07.01E
Run: 149.6nm (270.8km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 149.6nm
Weather: 17.6 359T

So far the cold front isn't bad. Maybe my idea of staying north until the worse has passed is working. Ran engine for 6 hours yesterday so should be good to get me in when the wind disappears later today. ETA 0900 Sat.


Thu Nov 24 13:18 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5.2
knts
GPS: 32 47.61S 175 53.65E
Run: 109.5nm (198.2km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 110.7nm
Weather: 8.0 012T

Turned on engine at 1030 when I got feed up with constant rocking in 8 knts wind and 3 knts boat speed. So far no problems with water flow. Expecting winds 15-20 knts from Friday 0700 'till Saturday 0100. Still planning a Saturday morning ETA in Marsden.


Wed Nov 23 13:33 2016 NZDT
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 31 15.59S 176 21.89E
Run: 157.3nm (284.7km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 155.4nm
Weather: 9.1 60T

Complete impeller failure. Replaced with new but most pieces could not be found and assumed to be in heat exchanger. Will use motor only when necessary. ETA Marsden Sat, 26 Nov 0900.


Tue Nov 22 13:15 2016 NZDT
Speed:
7.0
knts
GPS: 29 07.12S 177 15.56E
Run: 196.9nm (356.4km)
Avg: 8.3knts
24hr: 199nm
Weather: 16.7 101T

One small change for the better, GRIBs now show less winds in the cold front. I should enter the middle of the high around noon tomorrow. If the forecast does not worsen then I'll motor sail at a speed that'll put me in to Marsden at 0800 Friday. My contingency plans if the forecast worsens are to motor faster or divert to Opua.


Mon Nov 21 13:30 2016 NZDT
Speed:
8.2
knts
GPS: 26 24.51S 178 15.08E
Run: 196.5nm (355.7km)
Avg: 8.1knts
24hr: 194.9nm
Weather: 16.8 103T

My current two choices are to arrive before or after the cold front passes NZ Friday morning with 25-30 knots wind. Getting in before it passes means I don't have to deal with it at sea, but also means making the remaining 600 nm averaging more than 6.6 knots. Waiting until after it passes possibly means dealing with 25+ knot winds at sea. I'm currently sailing fast at 8+ knots on a beam reach trying to beat the cold front. I can always slow down and let it pass if this becomes impossible. Another option is to divert to Opua. Doing so will only save about 5 hours since I'm approaching from the north-east and not north or north-west. I'm also hoping the forecast changes for the better with a later cold front arrival, less wind, or both. Stay tuned to see how this plays out.


Sun Nov 20 13:18 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6.6
knts
GPS: 23 39.99S 179 04.92E
Run: 118.1nm (213.8km)
Avg: 4.9knts
24hr: 118.1nm
Weather: 13.3 110T

Diverting from the diversion. In other words I'm back on course to NZ. It took all my waiting time trying to get to Minerva by bashing into 20 knots of head wind. I had 100 nmi to go and at the rate I was going I'd have to leave before I got there. Current Marsden ETA is 25 Nov. I might be able to arrive on the 24th by motoring faster than my planned 5 knots and assuming I don't have to burn any additional fuel before getting to the high.


Sat Nov 19 13:18 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 22 00.36S 179 31.26E
Run: 124nm (224.4km)
Avg: 5.2knts
24hr: 125.6nm
Weather: 13.2 153T

Diverting to Minerva Reef, I don't like the look of the weather at NZ in 6 days time. Will wait for 2-4 days until things improve. All's well.


Fri Nov 18 13:36 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5.7
knts
GPS: 21 29.56S 177 40.16E
Run: 120.6nm (218.3km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 114nm
Weather: 17.3 225T

Forecast not looking good for NZ arrival in 6 days, may divert to Minerva Reef and wait for better conditions. All's well.


Thu Nov 17 12:12 2016 NZDT
Speed:
4.8
knts
GPS: 19 45.47S 177 27.96E
Run: 143.6nm (259.9km)
Weather: 6.4 058T

Wind dropped, turned on motor. Marsden ETA 26 Nov. All's well.


Wed Nov 16 8:04 2016 NZDT
No position sent.

Plan to depart Vuda today after clearing out and getting fuel. The winds are not favorable for a Minerva Reef detour, so I'll be heading directly to Marsden, NZ. It should take me 8-9 days and an ETA of 24 Nov.


Sat Nov 5 9:39 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 17 40.85S 177 23.21E
Run: 14.4nm (26.1km)
Weather: 8.2 353T

At Vuda for a quick haul. Now to wait for my weather window before departing. Hoping to make Minerva on the way south.


Sun Oct 30 19:30 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 17 46.23S 177 11.35E
Run: 16.2nm (29.3km)
Weather: 8.2 353T

In Muscat Cove, now to see what all the hoopla is about.


Mon Oct 24 19:27 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 17 38.45S 177 23.65E
Run: 59.6nm (107.9km)
Weather: 13.9 208T

Will stay in Saweni Bay for a couple days, then probably move on to Vuda Pt.


Sat Oct 22 16:09 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 17 18.79S 178 13.82E
Weather: 13.1 226T

Overnight stop on my way to Vuda Pt.


Sun Oct 16 15:18 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.5
knts
GPS: 17 18.80S 178 13.81E
Run: 37.4nm (67.7km)
Weather: 12.4 023T

Next stop on my way to Vuda. A pleasant surprise x 2; Jean-Marie & Fluenta are coming to the same anchorage. I haven't seen Jax & Walter in a couple years and Max, Liz, & kids since NZ.


Fri Oct 14 20:36 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 16 59.51S 178 41.10E
Run: 102.7nm (185.9km)
Weather: 7.1 007T

Making my way to Vuda. Caught my first fish in Fiji today, a 1 meter Walu. Not to be confused with Waho, they are not the same but are first cousins.


Tue Oct 4 17:36 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 16 45.84S 179 46.86W
Run: 21.9nm (39.6km)
Weather: 2.9 026T

In Qamea for a couple days, then back to Savusavu.


Fri Sep 30 23:00 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 16 45.03S 179 53.28E
Run: 39.8nm (72km)
Weather: 2.7 118T

In Viani Bay for a few days.


Thu Sep 29 18:30 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 16 48.49S 179 17.37E
Run: 23.1nm (41.8km)
Weather: 7.1 007T

Stopped at Custeau on the way to Viani Bay


Wed Sep 28 8:45 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 17 06.21S 179 07.48E
Run: 26.3nm (47.6km)
Weather: 13.6 192T

In Namena for a few dives.


Sat Sep 17 22:35 2016 NZST
No position sent.

Still in Savusavu. Waiting on the postman or postwoman for boat's registration and renewed passport. Should be next or the following week.


Wed Sep 7 18:06 2016 NZST
Speed:
1.9
knts
GPS: 16 46.57S 179 19.70E
Run: 469.1nm (849.1km)
Weather: 13.6 175T

Made it before sunset with a half hour to spare. Was able to sail the entire passage except raising anchor in Tonga and motoring to marina to pick up mooring. Time for a beer and get ready for the check in dance in the morning. All's well.


Mon Aug 15 8:12 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 21 07.67S 175 09.77W
Run: 52.4nm (94.8km)
Avg: 2.6knts
24hr: 63.4nm

Dropped anchor at 2230 last night. Engine stopped twice, once before and once after going through the pass. Needed to sail the last 5 miles to anchorage. After I get checked it I'll have to figure out what's going on with the engine.


Sun Aug 14 12:21 2016 NZST
Speed:
3.4
knts
GPS: 21 29.30S 175 52.71W
Run: 103.3nm (187km)
Avg: 4.3knts
24hr: 103.9nm
Weather: 6.4 098T

ETA after sunset. Wind still light and from east. All's well.


Sat Aug 13 12:30 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.6
knts
GPS: 22 35.51S 176 57.95W
Run: 140.4nm (254.1km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 139.2nm
Weather: 10.2 146T

ETA Tongatapu Sunday afternoon. All's well.


Fri Aug 12 12:18 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.1
knts
GPS: 23 35.93S 178 53.02W
Run: 4.9nm (8.9km)
Weather: 6.5 207T

First time in a long time sailing with asym. I'll see how this will last. All's well.


Fri Aug 12 10:18 2016 NZST
GPS: 23 39.76S 178 54.93W

I'm leaving Minerva today (Friday) and should be underway by 1030. Destination is Tongatapu with an ETA Sunday afternoon. Expecting SE winds; highest in the 15 knot range, lowest in the 6 knot range.


Mon Aug 1 16:54 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 23 39.76S 178 54.94W
Run: 115.9nm (209.8km)
Avg: 4.1knts
24hr: 99nm
Weather: 0

Arrive this afternoon at Minerva. Nice to be back. Looking forward to gathering more Crayfish. Will be here as long as the weather holds or until I get restless to move on. No one else here, but expecting one boat tomorrow. All's well.


Sun Jul 31 12:48 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.1
knts
GPS: 25 19.19S 179 11.88W
Run: 114nm (206.3km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 112.4nm
Weather: 4.3 016T

The sound of flapping sails is more annoying than the sound of the engine, so I've been motoring for nearly 22 hours. The wind looks like it might be picking up and I might can have some peace and quite. ETA Minerva Monday afternoon. All's well.


Sat Jul 30 12:27 2016 NZST
Speed:
4.3
knts
GPS: 26 39.25S 179 43.45E
Run: 129nm (233.5km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 129.8nm
Weather: 8.4 138T

Light winds, I'll see how long I can hold out before turning on engine because it's nice not to hear the noise. Put out fishing lines this morning. All's well.


Fri Jul 29 12:36 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 28 30.68S 179 56.43E
Run: 150.7nm (272.8km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.1nm
Weather: 18.0 220T

Had squalls last night w/ winds to 35 knts. If wind holds could make Minerva in 3 days. All's well.


Thu Jul 28 12:30 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.3
knts
GPS: 30 05.01S 178 12.48E
Run: 146.2nm (264.6km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 145.6nm
Weather: 17.0 316T

Made it. That is far enough north to miss the highest winds from the passing front. Motored for nearly two days of the first three days I've been underway. Expect that to change for the remainder of the passage, a lot more sailing than motoring.


Wed Jul 27 12:24 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.7
knts
GPS: 32 03.66S 177 19.83E
Run: 162.4nm (293.9km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 171.3nm
Weather: 8.6 217T

Motoring to get north of the next front, all's well.


Tue Jul 26 13:39 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.3
knts
GPS: 34 21.36S 176 43.63E
Run: 144.3nm (261.2km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 167.3nm
Weather: 23.0 298T

All's well.


Mon Jul 25 16:57 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 39.74S 174 44.27E
Run: 19.4nm (35.1km)
Weather: 6.1 286T

Sun Jul 24 18:27 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 50.24S 174 28.08E

Weather looks good for Monday departure with a stop in Minerva, then Tongatapu, then Suvasuva Fiji.


Thu Jul 14 18:00 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 50.24S 174 28.08E
Run: 11.2nm (20.3km)

In Marsden Cove waiting on a weather window. Doesn't look like one is going to happen soon.


Sat Jul 9 18:13 2016 NZST
GPS: 35 43.4S 174 19.57E

Still in Whangarei finishing up on the last few projects and hoping the current weather window for next weekend holds up. If so, I'll set sail for Minerva Reef, then Tongatapu Tonga, then Suva Suva Fiji.


Thu Jun 9 21:24 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 43.40S 174 19.57E
Weather: 7.7 119T

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