Tamariki

Fri Mar 27 13:21 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 45 46.49S 172 54.90E
Weather: Wind SW 15kn,13 degrees. Light fog and drizzle. (great day yesterday though)

On Ian's mooring in French Farm at Akaroa probably for the next 2 weeks at least. So far 2 offers of vehicle to do shopping when required from these amazingly generous folk down here.


Fri Mar 20 13:48 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 45 46.49S 172 54.90E
Run: 110.2nm (199.5km)
Avg: 3.4knts
24hr: 81.4nm
Weather: Wind SE 5kn,13 degrees. Light fog and drizzle

On Ian's mooring French Farm, Akaroa. Motor sailed into light N/NW for 16 hrs then 25/30 kn SE arrived to give a very bumpy sail to Akaroa Heads. 3 reefs in main very small genoa (probably should have waited for next S change)


Thu Mar 19 5:18 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 45 48.34S 170 37.68E
Weather: Wind 5kn NE,13 degrees. Partly cloudy some sun

Depart Port Charlmers for Akaroa


Fri Mar 13 13:03 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 45 48.34S 170 37.68E
Run: 186.5nm (337.6km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 156nm
Weather: Wind 5kn NE,13 degrees. Partly cloudy some sun

On visitors mooring Port Chalmers. Great passage, mainly sailing. Very rolly with 15kn SW until around midnight. Then W shift and neat moonlight reach 50 mile across Molyneux Bay until wind faded at dawn


Thu Mar 12 8:21 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 47 53.8S 168 07.9E
Run: 54.6nm (98.8km)
Weather: Wind 5kn SW,12 degrees. Heavy o'cast almost fog

Depart Oban 0900 for Port Chalmers. ETA Port Chalmers 1200 13 Mar


Thu Mar 5 17:21 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 47 06.37S 168 06.89E
Run: 25.1nm (45.4km)
Avg: 2.8knts
24hr: 67.7nm
Weather: Wind 5kn NE,14 degrees. 6 degrees in Bluff this morning

anchored in Deep Bay in Lords River. Light NE so had to motor from Port Pegasus.


Thu Mar 5 8:27 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 47 14.631S 167 37.24E
Run: 124.5nm (225.3km)
Avg: 3.8knts
24hr: 91.2nm
Weather: Wind 5kn WSW,12 degrees.

anchored in Disappointment Cove. Ardmachree, Perryaire, Felix le Cat occupying the mooring line tied in close to the shore. No issue though as only 25kn SW expected tonight.


Tue Mar 3 23:42 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 47 122.726S 167 36.99E
Run: 139.5nm (252.5km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 137.5nm
Weather: Wind 5kn WSW,14 degrees.

anchored in Tunnel cove at entrance to Evening Cove. Tied in close to the shore using mooring lines to shelter from tonight's 40+ kn


Mon Mar 2 23:21 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 47 11.69S 167 38.35E
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)
Avg: 74knts
24hr: 1776nm
Weather: Wind 3kn SE,supposed to freshen tonight and tomorrow, small sun, 11 degrees this morning.

had a great day exploring Settlement Anchorage and water fall. Now anchored NW end of Cooks Arm Port Pegasus. Totally surrounded by land but now being visited by sand flies. Caught 3 blue cod last night so looking fwd to dinner tonight.


Mon Mar 2 23:21 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 47 03.64S 168 10.22E
Run: 26.6nm (48.1km)
Weather: Wind 10kn SE,15 degrees.

anchored Abrahams Bosom in Port Adventure. Glorious summers day not a cloud in the sky. Almost swimmable.


Mon Mar 2 23:18 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 47 09.53S 167 41.92E
Run: 23.2nm (42km)
Weather: Wind 5kn NE,15 degrees.

anchored inside Rosa Island, Port Pegasus. A clear sky and a gentle autumn afternoon after a crappy 3 hours motoring into 30+ kn over the last 6 miles. If we had been further out when the wind shift arrived I might have turned around and headed to Lords River


Fri Feb 28 20:21 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 47 03.64S 168 10.22E
Run: 11.5nm (20.8km)
Weather: Wind 10kn SE,15 degrees.

anchored Abrahams Bosom in Port Adventure. Glorious summers day not a cloud in the sky. Almost swimmable.


Sun Feb 23 14:24 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 46 53.70S 168 10.08E
Run: 4.6nm (8.3km)
Weather: Wind 10kn SE, but 25+ out in the bay. light rain, small sun, 12 degrees.

On local fisherman's mooring close to main wharf in Oban.


Sun Feb 16 10:18 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 46 54.07S 168 04.25E
Weather: Wind 8kn ENE, raining, 13 degrees.

On local fisherman's mooring in Kaipipi Bay. Expecting Gale to arrive this afternoon. Stewart Island had its summer yesterday. Minimum cell coverage on the bow sprit. Nice and warm inside with heater on.


Fri Feb 14 17:03 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 46 54.10S 168 04.29E
Run: 1.2nm (2.2km)
Weather: Wind 5kn NE, still overcast with a brief sight of the sun around midday. 14 degrees.

anchored in Kaipipi Bay. Some more inlets to explore. Should be better for the blow on Sunday. Very shallow but should just at low at float tide. No cell coverage.


Thu Feb 13 19:12 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 46 54.34S 168 02.86E
Run: 6.9nm (12.5km)
Weather: Wind 5kn ESE, overcast with drizzle this morning, 15 degrees.

anchored in Kidney Fern arm Prices Inlet. Some inlets to explore. Should be good for the next blow on Sunday


Tue Feb 11 9:33 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 46 58.32S 168 09.39E
Run: 0.5nm (0.9km)
Weather: Wind 10kn SW, clear cky, 14 degrees.

anchored in Goose Bay in Little Glory Cove. Nice but I miss Sailors Rest already. 2 other yachts in the next bay but otherwise very quiet


Tue Feb 4 14:27 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 46 58.25S 168 08.75E
Run: 136.5nm (247.1km)
Weather: Wind 4kn SE, 8/8 cloud, 14 degrees.

anchored in a very small cove called Sailors Rest in Paterson Inlet, Stewart Island. Motor sail from Dunedin ok but very wet overnight.


Fri Jan 24 8:39 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 45 52.29S 170 31.61E
Run: 6.7nm (12.1km)
Weather: Wind 8kn SE fine, 18 degrees.

berthed at Otago Yacht Club Marina


Fri Jan 17 20:48 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 45 48.347S 170 37.668E
Run: 2.7nm (4.9km)
Weather: Wind 15kn NE, 13 degrees.

moored in Careys Bay


Tue Jan 14 10:12 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 45 49.924S 170 40.075E
Run: 3nm (5.4km)
Weather: Wind 5kn, clear sky, 13 degrees.

Anchored Portobello Bay


Sat Jan 11 16:06 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 45 47.656S 170 38.18E
Run: 50.5nm (91.4km)
Avg: 5.2knts
24hr: 123.7nm
Weather: Wind 10kn to 25kn in bay.

Arrived Port Chalmers 1530. Anchored Hamilton Bay just as the blow arrived


Sat Jan 11 6:18 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 45 06.378S 170 59.08E
Run: 389.6nm (705.2km)
Weather: Wind 0kn in bay,

departing 0600 Oamaru,for Port Chalmers ETA 1800 11 Jan


Wed Jan 1 10:57 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 45 06.48S 178 58.53E
Run: 311.2nm (563.3km)
Avg: 10.7knts
24hr: 257.1nm
Weather: Wind 0kn in bay. Hard to imagine its Aussie smoke but the sky is totally over cast and gloomy.

Arrived Oamaru harbour 0800. Entering would be impossible at low tide. The main wharf, now abandoned is home to a massive cormorant colony the stench of which covers the harbour. Will explore ashore tomorrow.


Tue Dec 31 5:54 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 46.27S 172 57.13E
Run: 1.9nm (3.4km)
Weather: Wind 0kn in bay,

departing 0600 Akaroa harbour for Oamaru, ETA 0800 01 Jan


Sun Dec 15 15:54 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 46.5S 172 54.9E
Run: 15.8nm (28.6km)
Weather: Wind gusting 06kn in bay,

on mooring in French Farm, Akaroa harbour. Motored most of the way from Lyttelton.


Fri Dec 6 14:12 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 36.7S 172 41.7E
Weather: Wind gusting 18kn in bay, 30kn at harbour entrance.

anchored Corsair Bay, Lyttleton. Ready for a sleep.


Wed Dec 4 10:18 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 36.7S 172 41.7E
Run: 186.7nm (337.9km)
Weather: Wind gusting 18kn in bay, 30kn at harbour entrance.

anchored Corsair Bay, Lyttleton. Ready for a sleep.


Fri Nov 29 18:54 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 41 10.8S 174 17.2E
Run: 24.1nm (43.6km)
Weather: Wind gusts up to 18kn in bay, 30kn out in sounds.

anchored Wharehunga Bay Q. C. Sound. No cell ph access.


Thu Nov 28 0:09 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 41 08.5S 173 49.6E
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)
Weather: Wind 12kn in bay, 30kn out in sounds.

anchored Chance Bay Bay. Another safe storm anchorage according to s/y Seabird. No cell ph access or broadcast radio reception. VHF ok


Sun Nov 17 17:24 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 41 05.95S 173 47.09E
Run: 14.8nm (26.8km)
Weather: Wind 0kn in bay, 13 degrees,

anchored Ngawhakawhiti Bay. Safest storm anchorage in the sounds according to s/y Seabird. No cell ph access or broadcast radio reception.


Fri Nov 15 23:00 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 41 01.07S 174 02.84E
Run: 13.5nm (24.4km)
Weather: Wind 0kn in bay, 13 degrees,

moored at Wells Boat builders, Whakatahuri, in Forsythe Bay. These well known craftsmen have built a number of the current Waitemata Woodies. The fore shore shows they have also deconstructed vessels in their past


Sat Nov 9 19:12 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 40 52.3S 173 52.5E
Run: 43.1nm (78km)
Weather: Wind 12/20kn in bay, 13 degrees,

Depart Nelson 0900 heading toward Picton. Outgoing tide pushed us through French Pass with plenty of Whirlpools and max boat speed 10.3kn. now anchored in "Cherry Tree Bay' Catherine Cove.


Sat Jun 29 16:15 2019 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 40 57.1S 173 03.4E
Run: 68.6nm (124.2km)
Weather: Wind 0 kn, 13 degrees, sky crystal clear, very cold at night

Anchored in "The Anchorage'. A very cool place and a popular spot in the summer. It has no cell phone reception. The "Sea Shuttle", a passenger catamaran from Nelson, simply rests its nose on the beach throws out a ramp and passengers walk ashore.


Wed Jun 26 23:03 2019 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 41 10.5S 174 20.4E
Run: 26.1nm (47.2km)
Weather: Wind S 8 kn, sky clear, swell 0, sea flat calm.

Sailed out of Bay of Many Coves. Didnt get very far. Anchored in Otanerau Bay. All well on board.


Mon Jun 3 21:03 2019 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 40 55.7S 173 57.7E
Run: 26.1nm (47.2km)
Avg: 3.4knts
24hr: 80.8nm
Weather: Wind S 0 kn, sky clear, swell 0, sea flat calm. cold

on mooring TBCC Homestead sth. Fish for dinner again.


Mon Jun 3 13:18 2019 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 41 10.5S 174 20.4E
Run: 16.9nm (30.6km)
Weather: Wind S 8 kn, sky clear, swell 0, sea flat calm.

Sailed out of Bay of Many Coves. Didnt get very far. Anchored in Otanerau Bay. All well on board.


Sun May 26 8:30 2019 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 41 15.9S 174 02.3E
Run: 81.9nm (148.2km)
Weather: Wind cold, sky clear, baro 1016 falling, swell 0, sea flat calm.

Arrived Waikawa Marina, Picton. A great trip with only a cup broken and one cap lost overboard. Bob got the weather right and Roger was a great crew. The lesson of the Tasman crossing was avoiding the swells of the previous depression and arrive NZ before the next.


Fri May 24 11:57 2019 NZST
Speed:
4.5 knts
knts
GPS: 40 27S 172 54E
Run: 103.7nm (187.7km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 141.4nm
Weather: Wind S 4 kn, sky clear, baro 1022 steady, swell 0, sea flat calm.

Sailed fast all night in S wind 12 to 15. SW swell minimal. Roger got the Moro bar for spotting Farewell light at 0515 and then land at 0630. Have to sail/motor slowly across Tasman Bay so we arrive at Queen Charlotte sound entrance at dawn for Saturday arrival Picton. Its a nonsense to have to sail past Nelson to clear in. The Nelson staff have to drive to Picton to clear us. All well on board.


Thu May 23 18:21 2019 NZST
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 40 04S 171 00E
Run: 176.2nm (318.9km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 174nm
Weather: Wind S 12 to 15 kn 60% cloud, baro 1024 steady, swell SW minimal, sea S about 0.5m.

Sailing well all day in S wind 12 to 15. SW swell minimal. currently 85 mile to Farewell Spit. Might have to have to heave too in Tasman Bay so we arrive at Queen Charlotte sound at dawn for Saturday arrival Picton. Will see NZ at dawn. All well on board. Spoke with Taupo Maritime Radio yesterday.


Wed May 22 18:03 2019 NZST
Speed:
5 knts sailing
knts
GPS: 39 33S 167 45E
Run: 101.1nm (183km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 111nm
Weather: Wind W 6kn to 10kn. 60% cloud, baro 1024 rising, swell SW 1 m about 15 sec, sea flat.

motoring until 1230. W breeze 10 kn filled but now dropping. SW swell minimal. Looks like Saturday arrival Picton. All well on board. Having dificulty raising Taupo Maritime Radio


Tue May 21 20:12 2019 NZST
Speed:
6 knts motoring
knts
GPS: 39 00S 166 00E
Run: 136.2nm (246.5km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 138.5nm
Weather: Wind W 4kn to 10kn. 50% cloud, baro 1023 steady, swell SW 3.5 to 4 m about 15 sec, sea S 0 m.

another slow day alternately motoring or trying to sail with little wind. SW swell still running but easing. All well on board. Having difficulty raising Taupo Maritime Radio


Mon May 20 20:36 2019 NZST
Speed:
6 knts motoring
knts
GPS: 38 31S 163 33E
Run: 138nm (249.8km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 135.5nm
Weather: Wind S 4kn to 10kn. 50% cloud, baro 1023 rising, swell SW 3.5 to 4 m 12 to 15 sec, sea S 0.5 m.

slow day alternately motoring or trying to sail with little wind. SW swell still running but easing. Finally turned for Picton All well on board especially Roger as its his birthday.


Sun May 19 20:09 2019 NZST
Speed:
5 knts
knts
GPS: 38 28S 161 00E
Run: 160.4nm (290.3km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 168.1nm
Weather: S 8kn to 12kn. 80% cloud, baro 1022 steady, swell SW 2m 12 sec, sea S 0.5 m.

Very windy last night now dropping and veering slowly but will stay on 090 tonight. All well on board but boat rolling in SW swell when wind drops yugh.


Sat May 18 21:15 2019 NZST
Speed:
7 knts
knts
GPS: 38 55S 158 05E
Run: 113.9nm (206.2km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 164.2nm
Weather: WSW 10 to 16. clear sky, baro 1022 steady, SW swell 2.5 12 sec, sea W 1 m.

Wind still backing so slowly changing towards 080 as wind shifts further. All well on board.


Sat May 18 4:36 2019 NZST
Speed:
5.5 knts
knts
GPS: 39 00S 155 58E
Run: 53.8nm (97.4km)
Avg: 97.8knts
24hr: 2347.6nm
Weather: WSW 8 to 10 clear, baro 1022 steady, SW swell 1.5 12 sec, W sea minimal.

Wind shifting so gybed onto new course,will come to 080 as wind shifts further. All well on board.


Sat May 18 4:03 2019 NZST
Speed:
4.5 knts
knts
GPS: 39 32S 155 14E
Run: 165.7nm (299.9km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 120.7nm
Weather: NW 15 to 20 kn during the day now NW 8kn, 50% cloud, baro 1022 steady, SW swell 2 to 3m 12 sec, NW sea 1 m at times.

GOOD wind all day sailing 6 to 8 kn, Cloud building to S. All well on board. Beef Curry for dinner tonight


Thu May 16 19:06 2019 NZST
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 40 35S 152 25E
Run: 151nm (273.3km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 160.7nm
Weather: N 8 kn, 80% cloud, baro 1022 rising, SW swell 2 to 3m 12 sec, sea calm..

no wind all day, been motoring. Cloud building to N. now sailing. All well on board.


Wed May 15 20:33 2019 NZST
Speed:
5 knts
knts
GPS: 41 20S 149 42E
Run: 134.8nm (244km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.5nm
Weather: W 4 kn, clear, baro 1020 rising, W swell 2.5 m 12 sec, sea calm..

no wind, motoring. Gorgeous sunset. All well on board. 1st of James chilly dinners tonight


Tue May 14 23:12 2019 NZST
Speed:
6.7 knts
knts
GPS: 42 46.5S 147 55.8E
Run: 26.1nm (47.2km)
Weather: W 10/15kn, clear, cold, baro 1013 steady, sea flat

depart Tasmania via Denison Canal for Picton. Gorgeous sunset. All well on board.


Tue May 14 23:12 2019 NZST
Speed:
7 knts
knts
GPS: 43 01.2S 147 32.2E
Run: 24.9nm (45.1km)
Weather: W 10 cloudy, cold. baro 1013 mb rising

departed Hobart 0900 bound for Picton via Denison Canal at 1530 hr. Spirare just astern.


Tue May 7 22:03 2019 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 10S 147 05.1E
Run: 57.4nm (103.9km)
Weather: NW 0 clear, cold

anchored Cygnet. Taking Roger on tiki tour while we wait for a weather window to depart for Picton


Fri May 3 23:03 2019 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
Weather: NW 0 clear

on MAST mooring Port Arthur


Thu Apr 11 23:45 2019 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 33.9S 146 5.0E
Run: 48.9nm (88.5km)
Weather: NW 0 clear

anchored in Coalbins Bay. Recherche Bay the southernmost protected anchorage in Tasmania


Tue Apr 9 12:06 2019 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 20.3S 147 00.4E
Run: 45.9nm (83.1km)
Weather: NW 10/25 overcast with some rain

anchored behind Rabbit Island waiting for yet another front to pass


Tue Mar 19 22:39 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 42 50.5S 147 36.7E
Run: 31.4nm (56.8km)
Weather: NE 05 overcast

anchored behind Sandy Point in river at Dodges Ferry. 5 hr motor from Hobart


Tue Mar 12 10:15 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 02.2S 147 03.1E
Run: 4.4nm (8km)
Weather: NE 10 overcast

alongside public dock upper Huon River. Very pretty motoring up very narrow waterway. Tannin makes the river water the colour of dark tea. Jaime and Linda on SOL are also here


Fri Mar 1 0:33 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 05.6S 147 00.7E
Run: 46.6nm (84.3km)
Weather: NE 0. fine.

anchored Franklin Town on Huon River.


Tue Feb 26 13:42 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 12.67S 146 06.05E
Run: 120.3nm (217.7km)
Weather: NE 10. fine.

anchored Deep Bay, Port Cygnet. Great sail down the D'Entrecasteaux Channel from Oyster Cove, Port Kettering.


Sat Feb 16 23:54 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 42 02.9S 147 51.7E
Run: 61.9nm (112km)
Weather: SW 20. fine. No smog

anchored Taranna


Sat Feb 2 23:51 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 42 56.6S 147 51.3E
Run: 41.3nm (74.8km)
Weather: NE 25/30. fine. No smog

anchored King George Sound sheltering from wind


Sat Feb 2 23:51 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 06S 147 04E
Run: 20.2nm (36.6km)
Weather: 10 kn SE. Large bush fires still raining ash and smoke on southern Tasmania

anch Nubeena, Tasman Peninsula


Fri Jan 4 22:42 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 42 52.97S 147 20E
Run: 16.2nm (29.3km)
Weather: 15 kn NE large bush fire raining ash on Hobart

Constitution Dock, Port Hobart


Sun Dec 30 22:24 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 43 07S 147 21E
Run: 28.6nm (51.8km)
Weather: flat calm

anchored Barnes Bay, Port Kettering. Spirare in the same bay.


Sat Dec 29 23:45 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 42 53S 147 49E
Run: 26.2nm (47.4km)
Weather: calm now. 30 to 40 kn SW this morning while trying to get here

on M.A.S.T mooring Denison Canal Dunally


Sat Dec 29 23:45 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 42 30.7S 147 54.9E
Run: 13.6nm (24.6km)
Weather: calm

alongside Spring Bay Boating Club wharf, Tribunna


Sat Dec 29 23:45 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 42 40.7S 148 03.5E
Run: 39.6nm (71.7km)
Weather: SE 15/20 but well sheltered from it

anchored Chinamans Bay Maria Island


Tue Dec 25 22:30 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 42 08S 148 18E
Run: 170.7nm (309km)
Avg: 5.3knts
24hr: 127.2nm
Weather: calm

on M.A.S.T mooring Coles Bay. no rocking nice and quiet but its cold


Mon Dec 24 14:18 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 knts
knts
GPS: 39 49S 149 26E
Run: 161.7nm (292.7km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 160.4nm
Weather: NW 8/12 kn. Fine and clear, sea flat, baro 1016 rising

motor sailing since 0615. now running with poled out genoa, nice and quiet


Sun Dec 23 14:06 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 knts
knts
GPS: 37 32S 150 05E
Run: 33.8nm (61.2km)
Weather: SW 5/10 kn. Fine and clear, sea flat, baro 1014 rising

depart Eden 0600 for Tasmania. motor sailing. Lots of dolphins around.


Fri Dec 21 10:06 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 37 04S 149 54E
Run: 344.3nm (623.2km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 112.7nm
Weather: SE 5 kn light Fog. very damp and cool

alongside moorings Wharf in Snug Cove Eden,


Tue Dec 18 8:45 2018 NZDT
Speed:
4.5 knts
knts
GPS: 32 23S 151 58E
Run: 106.7nm (193.1km)
Avg: 711.3knts
24hr: 17072nm
Weather: SE 10kn cant find the south going current yet. baro: 1005 rising. sea: small chop

motor sailing toward Eden


Tue Dec 18 8:36 2018 NZDT
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 33 49S 151 17E
Run: 81.3nm (147.2km)
Weather: SSE 10

depart Sydney motor sailing into it


Mon Dec 10 23:03 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 33 48S 151 17E
Run: 82.9nm (150km)
Weather: 12 kn NE

good sail from Brooklyn now anchored Spring Cove, Sydney Hbr


Mon Dec 10 23:03 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 32 38.5S 151 14E
Run: 15.2nm (27.5km)
Weather: light S

anchored Akuna Bay


Mon Dec 10 23:03 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 32 51S 151 09E
Run: 66.1nm (119.6km)
Weather: NE 15

anchored Five Dock Bay Sydney


Tue Dec 4 11:19 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 32 36S 151 18E
Run: 51.1nm (92.5km)
Weather: light S

on public mooring Pittwater


Sun Nov 25 13:51 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 32 43S 152 10E
Run: 82.5nm (149.3km)
Weather: light S

on mooring Port Stephens


Sun Nov 25 13:51 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 31 39.04S 152 48E
Run: 258.7nm (468.2km)
Weather: light SE

ALONGSIDE LAURIETON UNITED SERVICES CLUB PUBLIC WHARF. 150 METERS TO BAR.


Sun Nov 25 13:51 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5 knts
knts
GPS: 27 56.8S 153 25.4E
Weather: light SSE

DEPART Southport


Sat Nov 17 19:54 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 27 56.8S 153 25.4E
Run: 40.6nm (73.5km)
Weather: light SE

anchored Southport


Thu Nov 15 23:15 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 27 26S 153 06E
Run: 21.2nm (38.4km)
Weather: 12/15 SE looks like motor all day

Depart Brisbane


Thu Nov 15 23:15 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5 knts
knts
GPS: 27 38.2S 153 21.6E
Run: 23.1nm (41.8km)
Weather: light S

depart Karragarra Island


Wed Nov 7 10:21 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 27 28.2S 153 02E
Run: 4.1nm (7.4km)
Weather: Dont care

anchored downtown Brisbane River. The city is gorgeous from the river. Rum time


Mon Nov 5 1:24 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 27 26.8S 153 05.7E
Run: 106.9nm (193.5km)
Weather: Wind 14/20 knts, NW, 20% CLOUD, no rocking.

anchored at Brisbane River waiting for timber pratique hopefully tomorrow. Good sail from Tin Can Inlet


Mon Nov 5 1:24 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 25 54.1S 153 01.7E
Run: 19nm (34.4km)
Weather: Wind 4 knts, SE, 20% CLOUD, no rocking.

anchored at Tin Can Inlet, Great Sandy Straight. On our way to Brisbane


Mon Nov 5 1:24 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 25 37.8S 152 58.7E
Run: 17.3nm (31.3km)
Weather: Wind 2 knts, SE, 20% CLOUD, no rocking.

anchored at Garry's Anchorage, Great Sandy Straight. On our way to Brisbane


Wed Oct 31 21:42 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 25 23.03S 153 01.7E
Run: 55.7nm (100.8km)
Weather: Wind 4 knts, SE, 20% CLOUD, no rocking.

anchored at Kingfisher lodge, Great Sandy Straight. On our way to Brisbane


Sun Oct 28 21:06 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 24 51.7S 152 21.08E
Run: 83.5nm (151.1km)
Weather: Wind 4/8 knts, SE, 0% CLOUD, no rocking.

anchored in Burnett river, Bundaberg town basin


Fri Oct 26 1:48 2018 NZDT
Speed:
4 knts
knts
GPS: 24 00S 153 16.9E
Run: 77nm (139.4km)
Avg: 1540knts
24hr: 36960nm
Weather: Wind 4/8 knts, SE, 5% CLOUD, smooth sea. Baro 1014 steady

Can almost smell the Bundaberg rum


Fri Oct 26 1:45 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 24 45.6S 152 23.3E
Run: 250.9nm (454.1km)
Avg: 3.4knts
24hr: 80.9nm
Weather: Wind 4/8 knts, SE, 5% CLOUD, no rocking.

anchored in Burnett river waiting for Bundaberg customs


Wed Oct 24 0:51 2018 NZDT
Speed:
4 knts
knts
Weather: Wind 4/8 knts, SE, 5% CLOUD, smooth sea. Baro 1014 steady

Bundaberg bound. Pancakes for lunch all well on board. Wind hard on the nose, good sailing but better if more E


Mon Oct 22 23:18 2018 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 22 10.9S 155 10.5E
Run: 123.4nm (223.4km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 112.6nm
Weather: Wind 10 knts, SE, 20% CLOUD, smooth sea. Baro 1014 steady

Anchored Wreck reef for the night.


Sun Oct 21 21:00 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 knts
knts
GPS: 21 07S 156 43E
Run: 134.4nm (243.3km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 157.3nm
Weather: Wind 5 to 10 knts, SE, 20% CLOUD, smooth sea. Baro 1014 steady

bound Bundaberg. Motor sailing all last night. Light SE breeze finally arrived at lunch time. 5 sail close reach this afternoon.


Sun Oct 21 0:30 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 knts
knts
GPS: 19 55S 158 21E
Run: 117.5nm (212.7km)
Weather: Wind 5 knts, SE, 60% CLOUD, lumpy sea. Baro 1014 rising

Depart Chesterton reef bound Bundaberg, All well on board. Wind stopped as we departed, Motor sailing.


Wed Oct 17 21:21 2018 NZDT
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 19 30S 160 06E
Run: 83.2nm (150.6km)
Avg: 2.7knts
24hr: 63.9nm
Weather: Wind 5 knts, NE, 20% CLOUD, suns out and very warm. Sea still lumpy from last night. Baro 1016 rising

bound Bundaberg, All well on board. Hove too for 8 hrs to let thunderstorm do its thing. Very heavy rain but not much wind. Another rolly and wet night. Motoring since 0530 as no wind, SADIQI about 15 miles behind ??


Tue Oct 16 14:06 2018 NZDT
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 19 21S 161 22E
Run: 161.1nm (291.6km)
Avg: 9.2knts
24hr: 220.3nm
Weather: Wind 12 knts, NE, 20 % CLOUD, very warm. Baro 1014 steady

bound Bundaberg, All well on board after another rolly and wet night. Now tacking down wind, stitching the rumb line in the sun. SADIQI about 15 miles behind ??


Mon Oct 15 20:33 2018 NZDT
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 18 36S 163 42E
Run: 172.9nm (312.9km)
Avg: 5.3knts
24hr: 127.5nm
Weather: Wind 12 knts,E, 50% CLOUD, very warm. Baro 1016 rising

bound Bundaberg, All well on board after another rolly night. PASSED PETRIE REEF SUCCESSFULLY. SADIQI 5 miles behind


Sun Oct 14 12:00 2018 NZDT
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 18 02S 166 16E
Run: 133nm (240.7km)
Weather: Wind 12 knts,E,SE, 5% CLOUD, very warm. Baro 1014 rising

Depart Vila 1100 13/10 bound Bundaberg, All well on board after a rolly rainy night. SADIQI 5 miles to WNW


Sun Aug 12 19:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 17 53S 168 17E
Run: 10.4nm (18.8km)
Weather: Wind 0/8 knts,E,NE,SE, 5% CLOUD, odd Light sprinkle. very warm

Anchored Havannah Harbour. Been here a week and will probably be here another one. Very friendly locals.


Mon Jul 23 13:21 2018 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 17 44S 168 18E
Run: 197.6nm (357.7km)
Weather: Wind 8/10 knts SE, 80% CLOUD, Light rain. very warm

Moored Port Vila 1130hrs. A great trip overall. Some poor weather but nothing dangerous. Crew are happy.


Thu Jul 19 20:45 2018 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 20 14S 169 46E
Run: 85.8nm (155.3km)
Avg: 3.2knts
24hr: 77.9nm
Weather: Wind 8/14 knts SW, flat, 1015mb steady, 15% CLOUD.

Anchored Anelghowhat Harbour 1130hrs. Sadly the police and customs folk are not available until Sunday. We have to sail 50 miles to Tanna tonight to clear in to Vanuatu. Bugger, we were all looking forward to a good sleep.


Wed Jul 18 18:18 2018 NZST
Speed:
4 knts
knts
GPS: 21 28S 169 37E
Run: 117.2nm (212.1km)
Avg: 5.2knts
24hr: 125.9nm
Weather: Wind 8/14 knts SW, flat sea no swell, 1015mb steady, 5% CLOUD. After morning showers all now clear sky

running before very light variable Stherly all very well on board. Another G&T afternoon I think. One more gib and then is all done. ETA Anatom 0800 Thursday 19 July


Tue Jul 17 19:57 2018 NZST
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 23 00S 170 24E
Run: 9095.2nm (16462.3km)
Avg: 392knts
24hr: 9408.9nm
Weather: Wind 8/14 knts NE, flat sea no swell, 1015mb rising, 95% CLOUD.

4 sail tight reach. Fantastic view last night of moon and Venus to W and Mars very bright in the E. all very well on board. Another G&T afternoon I think


Mon Jul 16 20:45 2018 NZST
Speed:
4.5 knts
knts
Run: 8756.2nm (15848.7km)
Avg: 417knts
24hr: 10007nm
Weather: Wind 6/10 knts S, flat sea no swell, 1016mb rising, clear sky, sunny. We are in the tropics

Missen, staysail, 2 reefs. poled out genoa. very well on board enjoying a gin and tonic


Sun Jul 15 23:45 2018 NZST
Speed:
2 knts
knts
GPS: 28 29S 173 53E
Run: 90.5nm (163.8km)
Avg: 201.1knts
24hr: 4826.7nm
Weather: Wind 15 knts E,NE,N,NW,NW,NW,W,rough, 1020mb steady, 1000% CLOUD. RAIN

after sailing a big arc to W,then tracing a circle in the sea its time to head north, Crappy sailing.


Sun Jul 15 23:18 2018 NZST
Speed:
6.5 knts
knts
GPS: 27 24S 173 03E
Run: 190.6nm (345km)
Avg: 3.4knts
24hr: 82nm
Weather: Wind 2/5 knts W, flat sea no swell, 1014mb rising, 90% CLOUD. light showers all round.

staysail, 3 reefs. 1/4 genoa. mostly well on board. Chased a light shifting wind all night. 0600 started motoring


Fri Jul 13 15:30 2018 NZST
Speed:
7 knts
knts
GPS: 30 04S 173 51E
Run: 155nm (280.6km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 133.3nm
Weather: Wind 20/22 knts E,bumpy sea no swell, 1022mb steady, 60% CLOUD. looks like rain to the N.

staysail, 3 reefs. 1/4 genoa bumpy sea. mostly well on board.


Thu Jul 12 11:36 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.5 knts
knts
GPS: 32 18S 174 05E
Run: 161nm (291.4km)
Avg: 10.2knts
24hr: 244.6nm
Weather: Wind 0/5 knts SWNE, no swell, 1022mb RISING, 0% CLOUD. Sun is shining.

staysail,full main. Flat sea. Motor sailing last 22 hrs NO WIND. a gorgeous warm day. all well on board.


Wed Jul 11 19:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
3.5 knts
knts
GPS: 34 35S 174 38E
Run: 114.6nm (207.4km)
Avg: 4.4knts
24hr: 105.2nm
Weather: Wind 5/9 knts SW, no swell, 1018mb RISING, 30% CLOUD. Sun is shining

full genoa,staysail,full main, missen. Flatish sea. After slight sea sickness yesterday all now well on board.


Wed Jul 11 19:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
3.5 knts
knts
GPS: 34 35S 174 38E
Weather: Wind 5/9 knts W,ocasnl 25 kn squall 0.5m NW swell, 1008mb RISING, 10% CLOUD. occasional shower. Departed Auckland 1030hrs

full genoa,staysail,full main, missen. Flatish sea


Tue Jul 10 17:39 2018 NZST
Speed:
6.5 knts
knts
GPS: 36 14S 174 50E
Run: 201.7nm (365.1km)
Weather: Wind 12/15 knts W,ocasnl 25 kn squall 0.5m NW swell, 1008mb RISING, 10% CLOUD. occasional shower. Departed Auckland 1030hrs

full genoa,staysail,2 reefs in main. Flatish sea


Mon Nov 27 10:24 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7 knts
knts
GPS: 33 23S 175 36E
Run: 195.4nm (353.7km)
Avg: 8.7knts
24hr: 209.8nm
Weather: Wind 8/12 knts ENE, 1.5 E swell, 1019mb steady, 95% CLOUD.

full genoa,staysail,2 reefs in main, 15 kn beam reach with flatish sea. Really enjoying this wunderful sail


Sun Nov 26 12:03 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7.5 knts
knts
GPS: 30 56S 177 16E
Run: 306.5nm (554.8km)
Avg: 11knts
24hr: 263.2nm
Weather: Wind 10/15 knts E, 1.5 E swell, 1019mb RISING, 95% CLOUD. occasional shower.

full genoa,staysail,2 reefs in main, 15 kn beam reach with flatish sea. Its such a sweet combo. Our best days run ever.


Sat Nov 25 8:06 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.5 knts
knts
GPS: 28 12S 178 43W
Run: 162.7nm (294.5km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 157.1nm
Weather: Wind 10 knts ENE, 1.5 swell, 1017mb RISING, 70% CLOUD. occasional shower.

full genoa this morning, might take out reefs when showers pass. small mixed up sea.


Fri Nov 24 7:15 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7.5 knts
knts
GPS: 26 02S 179 45W
Run: 163.9nm (296.7km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 162.9nm
Weather: Wind 15/20 knts E, 1.5 swell, 1015mb steady, 70% CLOUD. occasional shower with water sun trying to shine

2 reefs and staysail only. sea is dropping. sailing well.


Thu Nov 23 7:06 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 knts
knts
GPS: 24 23S 177 52W
Run: 151.2nm (273.7km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 149.6nm
Weather: Wind 20/25 knts SE, 1.5 swell, 1015mb rising, 80% CLOUD. showers with watery sun trying to shine

more wind arrived 0330. 2 reefs and staysail only. bumpy


Wed Nov 22 6:51 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5 knts
knts
GPS: 22 49S 176 12W
Run: 139.8nm (253km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.1nm
Weather: Wind 8 knts SE, 0.5 swell, 1014mb rising, 80% CLOUD. some light rain last night

good 4 sail tight reach yesterday. headed at dawn


Tue Nov 21 8:30 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6 knts motor sailing
knts
GPS: 21 07S 175 01W
Run: 10.8nm (19.5km)
Weather: Wind 8 knts E, 0.5 swell, 1013mb steady, 10% CLOUD.

dep Nukualofa 0615hrs


Sat Nov 11 13:30 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0.0 knts
knts
GPS: 21 08.28S 175 10.96W
Run: 245.2nm (443.8km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 112.2nm
Weather: Wind 0 knts SE, 0 swell, 1016mb steady, 80% CLOUD.

arrived Nukualofa. moored Fau Harbour go the ABs


Thu Nov 9 9:03 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.5 knts
knts
GPS: 19 47S 171 41W
Run: 125.8nm (227.7km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 120nm
Weather: Wind 10/12 knts ESE, 1.5m swell, 1014mb rising, 5% CLOUD. great sailing conditions.

bound Nukualofa


Wed Nov 8 7:54 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0.0 knts
knts
GPS: 19 03S 169 55W
Weather: Wind 10/12 knts SE, 0.5m swell, 1015mb rising, 10% CLOUD.

departing Niue 1100hrs, bound Nukualofa


Sat Nov 4 19:48 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0.0 knts
knts
GPS: 19 03S 169 55W
Run: 135.8nm (245.8km)
Avg: 3.8knts
24hr: 92.3nm
Weather: Wind 10 knts SE, 0.5 m NE swell, 1012mb steady, 50% CLOUD. showers.

on mooring at Niue


Fri Nov 3 8:30 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.5 knts
knts
GPS: 18 35S 167 54W
Run: 156.6nm (283.4km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.2nm
Weather: Wind 12/18 knts SE, 2 m SE swell, 1012mb rising, 100% CLOUD. showers.

much smaller sea this morning but rolling in left over swell. Heavy rain stopped early morning All well on board.


Thu Nov 2 7:39 2017 NZDT
Speed:
4.5 knts
knts
GPS: 18 17S 165 32W
Run: 154.6nm (279.8km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 147.8nm
Weather: Wind 12 knts NE, 2.5 m SE swell, 1010mb rising, 110% CLOUD. Very heavy rain.

uncomfortable wet night. 2 major wind shifts, another arriving, All coping on board.


Wed Nov 1 6:33 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 18 02.8S 163 11.5W
Weather: Wind 12 knts NE, 1.5 m SE swell, 1014mb rising, 80% CLOUD.

departing Palmerston Is. A great stop over. All well on board, full of food and a little sad to leave.


Tue Oct 24 18:48 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 18 02.8S 163 11.5W
Run: 123.9nm (224.3km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 113.7nm
Weather: Wind 18 knts SE, 0 m S swell, 1016mb steady, 60% CLOUD.

on mooring Palmerston Is. Welcomed ashore by Edward Masters and family. All well on board.


Mon Oct 23 16:39 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 knts
knts
GPS: 17 45S 161 20W
Run: 129.6nm (234.6km)
Avg: 8.2knts
24hr: 197.5nm
Weather: Wind 12 knts SE, 2 m S swell, 1016mb falling, 60% CLOUD.

on passage to Palmerston Is. SE wind arrived 1700hrs. All well on board.


Mon Oct 23 0:54 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 knts
knts
GPS: 17 30S 159 23W
Run: 110.9nm (200.7km)
Avg: 3.7knts
24hr: 89.8nm
Weather: Wind 6 knts E, 2 m N swell, 1014mb steady, 10% CLOUD.

on passage to Palmerston Is. Quiet day. Now motoring. Large cloud bank on W horizon. All well on board.


Sat Oct 21 19:15 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 knts
knts
GPS: 17 17S 157 43W
Run: 126.7nm (229.3km)
Avg: 4.8knts
24hr: 115.8nm
Weather: Wind 12 knts E, 1.5 m N swell, 1014mb rising, 10% CLOUD.

on passage to Palmerston Is. Nice gentle sailing. Baking bread and scones. All well on board.


Fri Oct 20 17:00 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 knts
knts
GPS: 16 56S 155 50W
Run: 92.1nm (166.7km)
Avg: 4.4knts
24hr: 104.8nm
Weather: Wind 06 knts E, 1.5 m swell, 1014mb rising, 100% CLOUD.

course change as no wind. Now motoring for Palmerston Is. All well on board.


Thu Oct 19 19:54 2017 NZDT
Speed:
4.5 knts
knts
GPS: 16 47S 154 27W
Run: 34.8nm (63km)
Weather: Wind 10/12 knts NNE , 1.8 m swell, 1012mb steady, 100% CLOUD. RAIN

1130hr Departed Maupihaa for Suverov. Cant lay the line at present.


Mon Oct 9 17:51 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 49.6S 153 55.6W
Run: 113.2nm (204.9km)
Weather: Wind 10/18 knts SE , 1.5 m swell, small sea, 1015mb steady, 5% CLOUD.

Anchored Maupihaa. Good overnight sail. Arrive dawn, Pretty hairy passe entrance. No incidents.


Sat Oct 7 17:54 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 30.6S 152 15W
Weather: Wind 10/12 knts SE , 1.5 m swell, 0 sea, 1015mb steady, 5% CLOUD.

Depart Maupiti Is 1200 hrs tomorrow 07 Oct. Wind/swell outside is dropping so we can leave.


Fri Sep 29 7:18 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 30.6S 152 15W
Run: 4.4nm (8km)
Weather: Wind 15/20 knts SE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1017mb steady, 10% CLOUD.

anchored off village Petei, Maupiti Is. Tried to leave yesterday but passe not safe. Now waiting for wind outside to drop so we can leave.


Fri Sep 22 4:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 26.8S 152 14.6W
Run: 36.6nm (66.2km)
Weather: Wind 0 knts SE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1014mb steady, 0% CLOUD.

anchored on the sand off Petei, Maupiti Is. Motored halfway then good sailing. Pass entry easy today.


Mon Sep 18 17:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 29.4S 151 41.6W
Run: 5.1nm (9.2km)
Weather: Wind 5 knts SE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1018mb steady, 10% CLOUD.

on Bora Bora Y/C mooring. Spent last week out on the sand, SE side Bora Bora. Departing 20 Sep.


Wed Sep 13 17:06 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 30.8S 151 46W
Run: 24.2nm (43.8km)
Weather: Wind 5 knts SE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1018mb steady, 10% CLOUD.

anchored on sand inside Toopua Is Bora Bora.


Sun Sep 10 16:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 38.5S 151 25.6W
Run: 31nm (56.1km)
Weather: Wind 5 knts SE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1018mb steady, 10% CLOUD.

anchored on reef by Mahaea Is. Tahaa. Just arrived from Huahine. Great sail inside reef from Raiatea


Thu Sep 7 17:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 48.6S 150 59.6W
Run: 94.5nm (171km)
Weather: Wind 3 knts SE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1018mb steady, 10% CLOUD. Just arrived from Moorea

anchored Huahine Is. Baie de Avea


Sat Aug 12 17:21 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 17 30.47S 149 45.80W
Run: 12.8nm (23.2km)
Weather: Wind 3 knts NE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1018mb steady, 10% CLOUD. Just perfect

anchored Moorea Is. Baie de Vaiare


Sun Aug 6 15:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 17 32.4S 149 34.3W
Run: 128.3nm (232.2km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 138.4nm
Weather: Wind 3 knts NE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1014mb steady, 20% CLOUD. Very hot

Papeete Marina


Sat Aug 5 17:18 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 49.8S 151 22W
Run: 34.6nm (62.6km)
Weather: Wind 3 knts E , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1016mb steady, 80% CLOUD.

anchored in Baie Opoa , Raiatea. Sail back to Moorea today if wind arrives


Sat Jul 29 18:24 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 30.8S 151 46.3W
Run: 26.1nm (47.2km)
Weather: on the way, Wind 12/15 knts NE , 1 m swell, 0 sea, 1018mb steady, 5% CLOUD, delightful.

anchored in 3 meters on sand inside Toopua Island, Bora Bora. Great 5 hr sail across from Taaha. Easy entrance into Passe Teavanui


Fri Jul 28 19:18 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 43.6S 151 26.8W
Run: 27nm (48.9km)
Weather: Wind 10 knts NE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1018mb rising, 30% CLOUD with few showers, very hot and humid.

on mooring at entrance to Urutoa Municipal Marina. Water is 31 meters deep. Really nice town/city with good supermarket and fuel. A busy port. Depart for Bora Bora tomorrow morning.


Fri Jul 21 7:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 16 43.2S 151 02.3W
Run: 96.6nm (174.8km)
Weather: Wind 5 knts NE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1018mb rising, 50% CLOUD

anchored,after many attempts, inside the reef at Passe Avapehi, Huahine Island. Departed Moorea 1630hrs yesterday. Coral trying to break the anchor chain so may have to try again. mud seems to be at 35 metres


Sun Jul 16 18:27 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 17 28.9S 149 48.7W
Run: 2.5nm (4.5km)
Weather: Wind 5 knts NE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1018mb rising, 50% CLOUD

Back at Moorea after departing Papeete 1200 hrs. Now anchored inside reef, at entrance of Cook Baie.


Sat Jul 8 18:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 17 29S 149 51W
Run: 3.5nm (6.3km)
Weather: Wind 0 knts SE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1016mb rising, 5% CLOUD

Anchored in 2 meters of gin, inside reef, at entrance of Opunohu Bay Moorea.

Crew not too happy. We head back to Papeete tomorrow for flight home Sunday.


Wed Jul 5 15:30 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts anchored
knts
GPS: 17 28S 149 48W
Run: 11.2nm (20.3km)
Weather: Wind 5 knts NNE , 0 m swell, Flat sea, 1016mb rising, 10% CLOUD

Anchored in 3 metre of gin clear water in lagoon off Moorea beach cafe. Might be here a while All well on board.


Mon Jul 3 13:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
6 knts motoring
knts
GPS: 17 30S 149 38W
Run: 5nm (9.1km)
Weather: Wind 5 knts NNE , 0 m swell, Flat sea, 1016mb rising, 80% CLOUD

Depart Papeete for Moorea. Only 18 miles so not a long passage.

All well on board.


Sat Jul 1 15:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 17 32S 149 34W
Run: 103.3nm (187km)
Weather: Wind 15 knts NE , 0 m swell, 0 sea, 1015mb rising, 10% CLOUD

At Papeete Marina. Time for a shower and more laundry All well on board. Great to be here to enjoy the autonomy celebrations


Thu Jun 29 6:27 2017 NZST
Speed:
5 knts
knts
GPS: 18 59S 149 11W
Run: 156.2nm (282.7km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.9nm
Weather: Wind 5 knts ESE , 0 m swell, glassy sea, 1015mb rising, 0% CLOUD

95 miles to Papeete and another Glorious sunrise.. Finally stopped engine at 1030 last night, Ah the quiet. No fish yet so deployed my old Rapala All well on board.


Wed Jun 28 5:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.5 knts
knts
GPS: 21 09S 148 30W
Run: 190.7nm (345.2km)
Avg: 4.9knts
24hr: 117.5nm
Weather: Wind 5 knts , 0 m swell, glassy sea, 1013mb steady, 0% CLOUD

On route Tahiti. Short period sailing yesterday. Motoring all night into a 5kn NW. Glorious sunrise All well on board.


Mon Jun 26 14:39 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.5 knts
knts
GPS: 23 48S 147 40W
Run: 3.6nm (6.5km)
Weather: Wind 0 knts , 0 m swell, glassy sea, 1016mb dropping, 10% CLOU

Departed RAIVAVAE for Tahiti. Motoring looking for the 15 kn Easterly we want for the broad reach to Tahiti 400 miles away All well on board.


Fri Jun 23 9:24 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 23 51S 147 41W
Run: 151nm (273.3km)
Avg: 6knts
24hr: 145nm
Weather: Wind 15 knts N, 0 m swell, flat sea, 1012mb steady, 10% CLOUD.

Anchored Port Rairau RAIVAVAE Island. No watches tonight. Needing a hot shower and a good sleep. 17 days and 2100 miles to get here.

All well on board.


Thu Jun 22 8:24 2017 NZST
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 24 24S 150 00W
Run: 145.5nm (263.4km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 129.8nm
Weather: Wind 5 knts ENE, 0 m swell, flat sea, 1020mb steady, 100% CLOUD.

wind very light. motor sailing, on and off, round a big curve since midday yesterday. S wind change very slow to catch up to us.

Now on Raivavae time with 140 miles to run so will arrive dawn tomorrow All well on board.


Wed Jun 21 5:30 2017 NZST
Speed:
5 knts
knts
GPS: 25 53S 151 39W
Run: 271.1nm (490.7km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 139nm
Weather: Wind 10 knts ESE, 0 m swell, flat sea, 1020mb steady, 90% CLOUD.

great day yesterday. wind went very light at night so motor sailing. Now 4 sail reaching on flat sea. SLOWLY getting warmer. Will change to Raivavae time today as sun now sets at 1530 hrs ship time. 240 miles to run.

All well on board.


Mon Jun 19 6:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 27 56S 155 24W
Run: 150.9nm (273.1km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 146.3nm
Weather: Wind 12/20 knts SSE, 2 m S swell, messy sea, 1018mb dropping, 20% CLOUD.

Great dawn. wrong decision leaving gennaker up at night. Destroyed it in a squall. Tuna landed yesterday.

All well on board.


Sun Jun 18 5:57 2017 NZST
Speed:
5 knts
knts
GPS: 29 06S 157 30W
Run: 111.3nm (201.5km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 128.7nm
Weather: Wind 4/10knts SW, 2 m SSW swell well spaced, flat sea, 1020mb rising, 20% CLOUD.

Glorious dawn. wind speed and direction now settled but light. carried gennaker all night. scones were great. NO FISH YET.

All well on board.


Sat Jun 17 9:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
4 knts
knts
GPS: 29 46S 159 11W
Run: 163.4nm (295.8km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 173.1nm
Weather: Wind 6/12knts SW, 1m SSW swell, 1017mb rising, sunny with 10% CLOUD.

Another glorious dawn. 0300 turned onto home straight. Raivavae 710 miles dead ahead. We will get the gennaker flying today All well on board.


Fri Jun 16 10:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 30 27S 161 48W
Run: 155.9nm (282.2km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 149.1nm
Weather: Wind 12/knts SW, 3.0m SSW swell, 1010mb rising, sunny with 20% CLOUD.

Glorious dawn. wind speed and direction now settled. crappy last night, hove to for a while as front went through.

All well on board.


Thu Jun 15 9:27 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.5 knts
knts
GPS: 30 27S 164 25W
Run: 13.5nm (24.4km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 181nm
Weather: Wind 12/gust 20 knts 300T, 2.0m NW swell, 1012 mb dropping, sunny with 50% CLOUD. few showers

sailing quickly. wind slowly increasing as front approaches. main 2 reefs, 30% genoa Bread and scones were great. All well on board.


Thu Jun 15 7:39 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.2
knts
GPS: 30 37S 164 18W
Run: 154.6nm (279.8km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 163.7nm
Weather: 15g20NW, 2m choppy seas

all VERY well. I guess they like that speed!


Wed Jun 14 9:00 2017 NZST
Speed:
5 knts
knts
GPS: 30 39S 166 54W
Run: 149.3nm (270.2km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 141nm
Weather: Wind 0knts 000T, 2.0m S swell well spaced, 1018 mb, sunny with 10% CLOUD. few showers

motoring since 1930 hrs yesterday with reefed main to slow the roll All well on board. have to bake bread today


Tue Jun 13 7:35 2017 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 31 26S 169 15W
Run: 134.2nm (242.9km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 141nm
Weather: S20

beautiful day and sailing. They sound cheerful to have good conditions. All VERY well on board!


Mon Jun 12 8:45 2017 NZST
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 32 27S 171 12W
Run: 147.7nm (267.3km)
Avg: 9knts
24hr: 214.8nm
Weather: 12/25knts 180T, 2.0m S swell, 1010 mb, 70% CLOUD. frequent squalls

sailing with small staysail and 25% genoa. sea still rough but dropping. a few 4o kn gusts last night and early morning. a much better ride now.

All well on board


Sun Jun 11 16:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 34 07S 172 48W
Run: 138nm (249.8km)
Avg: 4.2knts
24hr: 101.3nm
Weather: 18/35knts 180T, 2,0m swell, 1008 bar, 40% CLOUD

Turned N 1830hrs last night to avoid worst of approaching weather. Will go NE nxt 3 days. sailing with small staysail only All well.


Sat Jun 10 7:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 35 07S 174 54W
Run: 143.7nm (260.1km)
Avg: 6knts
24hr: 144.4nm
Weather: 3-4m swell, 18-20S

all OK on board despite sporty conditions.


Fri Jun 9 7:40 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.9
knts
GPS: 35 26S 177 25W
Run: 148.1nm (268.1km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 156.4nm
Weather: 25to 30 S overnight but eased now to 18S

heading to Raivavae, via WP of 35 34 and 177 15. Will get an update from Bob in about 3 days.Sea got very rough last night with S wind 25 -30 but has eased this morning. We dropped main altogether and ran with just the staysail 20% of genoa. We are going slow with Tamarik's comfort in mind, she is handling conditions well. No problems on board all well.

I heard Gulf Harbour radio faintly this morning and made contact. Had good reception from Toronui (Graheme Brown) in Fiji.


Thu Jun 8 8:57 2017 NZST
Speed:
7 knts
knts
GPS: 35 59S 179 58W
Run: 169.9nm (307.5km)
Avg: 6.9knts
24hr: 165.1nm
Weather: 18knts 140T, 2,0m swell, 1012 bar, 40% CLOUD

wind shift to SSE. All well


Wed Jun 7 8:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
5 knts
knts
GPS: 36 09S 177 00E
Run: 103.9nm (188.1km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 149.3nm
Weather: 6knts 180T, 1,0m swell, 1012 bar

very light during night wind shift to S at 0700. All well


Tue Jun 6 15:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.5 knts
knts
GPS: 36 33S 175 12E
Run: 26nm (47.1km)
Weather: 6knts 320T, 0 sea, 1014 bar

motor sailing approaching cape colville


Mon May 22 18:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 36 46S 174 49E
Run: 142.7nm (258.3km)
Weather: 0knts 0T, 0 sea, 1018 bar

on mooring greenhithe


Thu Nov 26 21:52 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 34 59S 173 32E
Run: 40.4nm (73.1km)
Weather: 0knts 0T, 0 sea, 1018 bar

anchored Mangonui


Sat Nov 14 22:58 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0 knts
knts
GPS: 35 18.84S 174 07.36E
Run: 96.7nm (175km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 161.2nm
Weather: 0knts 0T, 0 sea, its night time, lets sleep, 1016 bar

alongside quarantine berth Opua. no watches tonight. no rocking, we are home.


Sat Nov 14 8:34 2015 NZDT
Speed:
6.5 knts
knts
GPS: 33 55S 174 12E
Run: 177.7nm (321.6km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 181.2nm
Weather: 6knts 225T, calm sea, 5% cloud, 1016 bar

motoring AGAIN. wind has been 183T all the way. 12 HRS TO GO. all well on board


Fri Nov 13 9:02 2015 NZDT
Speed:
7.3 knts
knts
GPS: 31 41S 175 43E
Run: 138.3nm (250.3km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 133.5nm
Weather: 20knts 225T, very lumpy sea, 30%cloud, 1016 bar

found the wind initially SW . all well on board


Thu Nov 12 8:10 2015 NZDT
Speed:
6.8 knts
knts
GPS: 29 43S 175 17E
Run: 181.6nm (328.7km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 181.6nm
Weather: 6knts 225T, calm seas, 5%cloud, 1014 baro

motoring forward to the wind tonight. all well on board


Wed Nov 11 8:10 2015 NZDT
Speed:
6.5 knts
knts
GPS: 27 06S 175 01E
Run: 161.7nm (292.7km)
Avg: 6.9knts
24hr: 165nm
Weather: 0knts 180T, calm seas, 80%cloud, 1012 baro

motoring . all well on board


Tue Nov 10 8:39 2015 NZDT
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 24 46S 175 13E
Run: 86.3nm (156.2km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 157.5nm
Weather: 10knts 160T, calm seas, 50%cloud, 1014 baro

motoring sailing . all well on board


Mon Nov 9 19:30 2015 NZDT
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 23 32S 175 26E
Run: 159.6nm (288.9km)
Avg: 6.9knts
24hr: 164.9nm
Weather: 10knts 120T, calm seas, 50%cloud, 1014 baro

now sailing after motoring all day. all well on board


Sun Nov 8 20:16 2015 NZDT
Speed:
6 knts
knts
GPS: 21 14.3S 175 42.9E
Run: 130.4nm (236km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 110.4nm
Weather: 7knts 180T, smooth seas, 10%cloud, 1016 baro

On passage to NZ 3 POB all well on board


Sat Nov 7 15:55 2015 NZDT
Speed:
4.5knts
knts
GPS: 19S 23S 176 4.8E
Run: 44.6nm (80.7km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.6nm
Weather: 7knts 180T, smooth seas, 10%cloud, 1014 baro

On passage to NZ 3 POB all well


Sat Nov 7 8:48 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 18 59S 176 37E
Run: 103.3nm (187km)
Avg: 3knts
24hr: 71.4nm
Weather: 10SE, 1016

light radio signal but readable


Thu Nov 5 22:06 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0knts
knts
GPS: 17 40.8S 177 23.2E
Run: 68.4nm (123.8km)
Weather: 5knts var, smooth seas, 0%cloud, 1015 baro

Vuda Marina. Depart for NZ 06 Nov


Sun Nov 1 9:14 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0knts
knts
GPS: 16 42.4S 177 34.5E
Run: 2.1nm (3.8km)
Weather: 15knts SE, smooth seas, 5%cloud, 1014 baro

anchored Yasawairara village Yasawa Is. Fabulous place.


Thu Oct 29 19:23 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0knts
knts
GPS: 16 43.97S 177 33.6E
Run: 19.3nm (34.9km)
Weather: 5knts SE/NE, smooth seas, 80%cloud, 1014 baro

anchored Narewa Bay Yasawa Is


Mon Oct 26 8:00 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0knts
knts
GPS: 16 56.5S 177 22.0E
Run: 61.2nm (110.8km)
Weather: 5knts SE, smooth seas, 30%clouds, 1016 baro

anchored Blue Lagoon Yasawa Is


Thu Oct 22 19:27 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0knts
knts
GPS: 16 49S 178 17E
Run: 69.9nm (126.5km)
Weather: 5knts SE, smooth seas, 30%clouds, 1016 baro

anchored Cukuvou Hbr


Sun Oct 11 10:32 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0knts (optional)
knts
GPS: 16 46.60S 179 20.30E
Run: 50.6nm (91.6km)
Weather: 5knts SE, smooth seas, 50%clouds, 1014 baro

anchored Savusavu


Fri Sep 18 7:31 2015 NZST
GPS: 16 13.25S 179 50.08E
Run: 36.8nm (66.6km)
Weather: 50%cc, 10E, 1014

Also Island


Wed Sep 9 9:11 2015 NZST
GPS: 16 45.2S 179 51E
Run: 424.5nm (768.3km)

anchored Dakuniba with SPIRARE.


Sun Jul 26 18:12 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 42.0S 174 02.0W
Run: 182.9nm (331km)

It was a brisk, very lively passage from Ha'ano Island in northern Ha'apai starting in the wee smalls this morning and are happy to be here. Its amazing how a shower, feed and a cold beer dims the memory quickly.


Fri Jun 26 7:30 2015 NZST
GPS: 21 07.5126s 175 09.6931w
Run: 119.8nm (216.8km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 120nm
Weather: 12SE, 100%cc, sloppy swell

Sound VERY happy to have arrived. They are 5m from the entrance at 7.17 this morning. Good arrival conditions.


Thu Jun 25 7:33 2015 NZST
Speed:
4
knts
GPS: 22 19S 176 31W
Run: 178.4nm (322.9km)
Avg: 7.4knts
24hr: 178.1nm
Weather: 10-12S, 45%cc

good conditions for this part of trip to Tongatapu


Wed Jun 24 7:30 2015 NZST
GPS: 23 39.721S 178 54.59W

leaving Minerva today for Nukualofa


Tue Jun 23 7:33 2015 NZST
GPS: 23 39.721S 178 54.59W
Weather: had the front overnight

Dragged anchor at 3am, motored around for an hour and are now safely anchored again!


Mon Jun 22 7:34 2015 NZST
GPS: 23 39.721S 178 54.59W
Run: 23.1nm (41.8km)
Weather: 1016, 95%cc, wnd swnging N

waiting out the front inN Minerva with another boat


Fri Jun 19 7:32 2015 NZST
Speed:
4ms
knts
GPS: 23 44S 179 16W
Run: 141.1nm (255.4km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 141.3nm
Weather: 25E, 30%cc, 1020

heading to N Minerva and may stop if entrance OK


Thu Jun 18 7:34 2015 NZST
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 25 41S 179 56W
Run: 159.2nm (288.2km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 160.1nm
Weather: 12SE

heading towards Minerva but may not stop


Wed Jun 17 7:43 2015 NZST
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 27 48S 179 03E
Run: 157.7nm (285.4km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 156.8nm
Weather: boisterous seas last night, 15SE

all well and about to cross the date line


Tue Jun 16 7:35 2015 NZST
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 29 50S 177 52E
Run: 870.7nm (1576km)
Weather: 1016, 15%cc, 10-12W

all is well after the rough start conditions are now quite good and allPOB will be functioning today - they hope!


Mon Oct 13 9:03 2014 NZDT
Speed:
4
knts
GPS: 21 28S 167 24E
Weather: 10SE

passage to new cal


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