Diamond Girl

Fri Jul 6 9:00 2018 NZST
Speed:
6.5kt
knts
GPS: 19 05s 172 09w
Run: 200.3nm (362.5km)
Avg: 8.1knts
24hr: 195nm
Weather: overcast, South easterly 16kt , sea SE swell 1 -2 mm

abt 120 nm to go to Neiafu, on Vavau. Will arrive tomorrow morning. For dinner, Half a cabbage, 1 capsicum, no meat, tins for Africa....but it will be special. Some bread remains but only useful for foam insulation.


Thu Jul 5 8:21 2018 NZST
Speed:
7.8k
knts
GPS: 19 54s 169 12w
Run: 174.4nm (315.7km)
Avg: 8.3knts
24hr: 199.3nm
Weather: overcast South easterly 12k , sea SE swell 1 m

motor sailing heading directly to Vavau now. Niue 62 nm off on starboard side. 277 nm to top end of Vavau. Crew well, looking forward to getting there.


Wed Jul 4 11:21 2018 NZST
Speed:
7.3 kt
knts
GPS: 20 19s 166 33w
Run: 157.6nm (285.3km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 146.3nm
Weather: fine South easterly 12k , sea SE swell 1 m

weather settling, motor sailing again, 440 nm to go. Forecast inclement weather at Vavau, appears to be heading elsewhere, so we are now heading direct. All well on board.


Tue Jul 3 9:30 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.6kt
knts
GPS: 19 58s 164 09w
Run: 103.1nm (186.6km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 148.2nm
Weather: scattered cloud, SE 20-25 sea state 3 m SE swell, baro 1017

wind and sea moderating, heading west now, still rocking too much for cooking to any degree. Next point of interest Beveridge reef. Passing by tomorrow after lunch at this rate. The crew thinks we should stop there for a few drinks.


Tue Jul 3 9:30 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.6kt
knts
GPS: 19 58s 164 09w
Weather: scattered cloud, SE 20-25 sea state 3 m SE swell, baro 1017

wind and sea moderating, heading west now, still rocking too much for cooking to any degree. Next point of interest Beveridge reef. Passing by tomorrow after lunch at this rate. The crew thinks we should stop there for a few drinks.


Mon Jul 2 16:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
6 kt
knts
GPS: 20 05s 162 34w
Run: 161.2nm (291.8km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 145.4nm
Weather: scattered cloud, SE 25 rough seas , 4+m swell

very windy all last night, rained for 6 hours. Much improved now, and settling over next few days. About 4-5 days to go, although told trough forecast for end of week in Vavau.


Sun Jul 1 14:12 2018 NZST
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 19 38s 160 08w
Run: 19.8nm (35.8km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 172.8nm
Weather: overcast, wind SE 20-25, sea SE swell 2-3 m

heading south to 21s latitude to try avoid squash zone, heavily reefed, ride pretty comfortable, had unwanted shower standing in the companionway steps, from large wave. All okay on board


Sun Jul 1 11:27 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.5kt
knts
GPS: 19 27s 159 54w
Run: 168.1nm (304.3km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 141.8nm
Weather: scattered cloud, South easterly 20 g30 , sea mod SE swell 2-3m

wind and sea building, heavily reefed, aiming for 21 s to avoid strong winds to the north. Not much cooking going on, but everyone well, and cheerful. Had an unwanted shower when a big wave washed through the dodger and doused me standing in stairwell. Passed east of Aitutaki early this morning, , would like some nice weather please.


Sat Jun 30 7:00 2018 NZST
Speed:
4.5k
knts
GPS: 18 03s 157 48w
Run: 226.9nm (410.7km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 142.6nm
Weather: scattered cloud, South easterly 12k , sea SE swell 1 m

pushed through convergence zone yesterday, squally rain showers, with SE wind change. Evening winds 15-20 G25. Eased overnight to 12 knots currently. Cold breeze overnight, but now sun is shining. Aitutaki is about 55 nm in front of us. We are heading south to avoid strong winds predicted by Met guru Bob McDavitt. Yellow fin tuna caught yesterday was made into ceviche- very good.


Thu Jun 28 16:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.7 k
knts
GPS: 17 10s 154 29w
Run: 30.4nm (55km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.4nm
Weather: fine NE 8 smooth seas

further attempt to get correct format to message. I'm told position reports not getting through to YIT website tracking, can someone let me know if this worked, thanks, short emails to: mark.claxton@satphone.me


Thu Jun 28 11:57 2018 NZST
Speed:
4.2k
knts
GPS: 16 54S 154 07W
Weather: NE 10-12k, fine, hot, 1/2m swell

sailing now in light winds, wing on wing, very pleasant day. It's so exciting two of the crew are asleep.


Thu Jun 28 11:57 2018 NZST
Speed:
4.2k
knts
GPS: 16 54S 154 07W
Run: 26.3nm (47.6km)
Avg: 5.5knts
24hr: 131.5nm
Weather: NE 10-12k, fine, hot, 1/2m swell

sailing now in light winds, wing on wing, very pleasant day. It's so exciting two of the crew are asleep.


Thu Jun 28 7:09 2018 NZST
Speed:
6.2 kt>
knts
GPS: 16 39s 153 49w
Run: 137.4nm (248.7km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 147.5nm
Weather: Fine NE 11 kt >

motor sailing downwind. About to pass last remote French Polynesian atoll, Maupihaa. Passed 3 yachts overnight. Double strike at sunset, landed 1 tuna. Heading south soon on advice of met guru Bob McDavitt. All okay on board. Intention is to sail directly to Vavau.


Wed Jun 27 8:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
0 kt
knts
GPS: 16 29s 151 45w
Weather: Fine SE 8 kt

satphone test #2


Wed Jun 27 8:33 2018 NZST
Speed:
0 kt
knts
GPS: 16 29s 151 45w
Run: 1.2nm (2.2km)
Weather: fine SE 8

test from iridium Go. Short emails to : mark.claxton@satphone.me


Wed Jun 27 7:16 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 29.939s 151 45.402w
Run: 24.4nm (44.2km)

Leaving Borabora soon for Neiafu, Tonga.


Thu Sep 28 19:48 2017 NZDT
GPS: 16 44.1s 151 29.0w

corrected position Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Mark Claxton <mark.claxton@xtra.co.nz> > > To: send@yit.co.nz > Subject: Diamond Girl > >


Thu Sep 28 19:48 2017 NZDT
No position sent.

At CNI Raiatea, readying DG for trip, Nav lights playing up, may need a sparky. It's warm and cloudy here , with episodic rain. Expensive place to live, time to leave! Aim to go to Borabora in next few days, before leaving foe Niue. > > Sent from my iPad


Thu Sep 28 18:27 2017 NZDT
GPS: 16 44.1s 151 29.0w
Run: 529.6nm (958.6km)
Avg: 1322.2knts
24hr: 31731.9nm

corrected position Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Mark Claxton <mark.claxton@xtra.co.nz> > > To: send@yit.co.nz > Subject: Diamond Girl > >


Thu Sep 28 18:27 2017 NZDT
No position sent.

At CNI Raiatea, readying DG for trip, Nav lights playing up, may need a sparky. It's warm and cloudy here , with episodic rain. Expensive place to live, time to leave! Aim to go to Borabora in next few days, before leaving foe Niue. > > Sent from my iPad


Thu Sep 28 18:03 2017 NZDT
GPS: 16 44.1s 159 29.1w
Run: 529.6nm (958.6km)

At CNI Raiatea, readying DG for trip, Nav lights playing up, may need a sparky. It's warm and cloudy here , with episodic rain. Expensive place to live, time to leave! Aim to go to Borabora in next few days, before leaving foe Niue. Sent from my iPad


Mon Sep 18 23:30 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 44.1S 151 29.0W

Mon Sep 18 23:08 2017 NZST
No position sent.

Plan to leave Raiatea end of September enroute Niue, Tonga for Opua.


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