Anna Caroline

Fri Jun 19 23:57 2020 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 04 37.11S 055 28.60E
Run: 49.1nm (88.9km)
Avg: 5.2knts
24hr: 124.7nm
Weather: westerly winds, light

At anchor on the quarantine area! Very glad to be here.

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Fri Jun 19 14:30 2020 NZST
Speed:
4,5
knts
GPS: 04 30.36S 056 10.85E
Run: 74.3nm (134.5km)
Avg: 5.1knts
24hr: 123nm
Weather: light headwinds

getting closer! At 6 in the am still 47 mikes ro go to Victoria. Motorsailing to make it there before dark.

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Fri Jun 19 0:00 2020 NZST
Speed:
5 kts
knts
GPS: 04 37.52S 057 15.18E
Run: 50.7nm (91.8km)
Avg: 5.5knts
24hr: 133nm
Weather: Sunny, fresh SSW breeze

A whole day of beating upwind to get to Victoria. Where are the SE headwinds when you need them? Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Thu Jun 18 14:51 2020 NZST
Speed:
6 kts
knts
GPS: 04 47.57S 057 58.18E
Run: 83.8nm (151.7km)
Avg: 6knts
24hr: 143.1nm
Weather: Finally calming down, nice breeze from SSW

We had a good night with finally some good boatspeed. Seems that we got rid of the east setting current at last. 150 miles to go! We start seeing garbage in the water (bottles and such) so we are getting closer to land again.

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Thu Jun 18 0:48 2020 NZST
Speed:
4,5
knts
GPS: 04 49.52S 059 11.18E
Run: 47.3nm (85.6km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 120.1nm
Weather: Strong winds from the S

Still sailing further S to anticipate the SW winds that are forecast. All good on board. Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Wed Jun 17 15:21 2020 NZST
Speed:
5 kts
knts
GPS: 04 45.52S 059 52.18E
Run: 86.2nm (156km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 134.8nm
Weather: Very strong winds SSW, no rain

Stormy night, but better than the night before: no rain and regular seas. We made good progress. Still dipping dipping further S because there is more SW wind in the forecast and we need a better angle to be able to sail to Victoria. Hopefully arrival Friday in daylight.

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Wed Jun 17 0:00 2020 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 04 41.52S 061 07.18E
Run: 47.4nm (85.8km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 138.7nm
Weather: Relatively calm day. Lots of windstorm the S forecast for tonight. Hopefully without squalls

All good, looking forward to arriving. Looks like Friday afternoon.

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Tue Jun 16 15:48 2020 NZST
Speed:
4.7
knts
GPS: 04 36.52S 061 48.18E
Run: 86.9nm (157.3km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 133.3nm
Weather: stormy and squally all night. Now calmer

all good....shaken, not stirred. Anna Caroline is at her best in strong winds! Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Tue Jun 16 0:09 2020 NZST
Speed:
4-6 kts
knts
GPS: 04 26.52S 063 03.18E
Run: 58.7nm (106.2km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 139.5nm
Weather: overcast, stormy all day

Nasty day with a lot of rain and 25 kts wind. Equatorsailing....

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Mon Jun 15 14:03 2020 NZST
Speed:
5,5
knts
GPS: 04 23.52S 063 54.18E
Run: 92.3nm (167.1km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 155.5nm
Weather: overvast, very squally

The forecast predicts more wind for the next days. Let's hope we can give the engine a well deserved rest! A very squally night lies behind us with hours ans hours of rain. Sooo looking forward to arriving in Seychelles. ETA looks like Friday afternoon.

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Sun Jun 14 23:48 2020 NZST
Speed:
5,3
knts
GPS: 04 15.75S 065 14.18E
Run: 52nm (94.1km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 134.2nm
Weather: S wind picking up!

Squally conditions with lots of rain...

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Sun Jun 14 14:30 2020 NZST
Speed:
5 kts
knts
GPS: 04 10.52S 065 59.18E
Run: 81.9nm (148.2km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 133.7nm
Weather: Big squally night, now everything calm again

Lots of fishing boats keeping us on our toes. Light winds again, thanks to Mr. Perkins we make good progress.

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Sat Jun 13 23:48 2020 NZST
Speed:
5,1
knts
GPS: 04 04.52S 067 10.18E
Run: 58.7nm (106.2km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 159.2nm
Weather: overcast, light E wind

The wind left us all day, so a rather boring day of motoring. Hot and humid.

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Sat Jun 13 14:57 2020 NZST
Speed:
5,2
knts
GPS: 04 01.52S 068 01.18E
Run: 78.6nm (142.3km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 129.2nm
Weather: Winds more from SE very light

all good on board. The nav computer packed up, running the back up one now. Again back to motorsailing due to light winds. We're very happy with the 9 hrs of sailimg we got yesterday. And with our large fuel tanks...

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Sat Jun 13 0:21 2020 NZST
Speed:
4 kts
knts
GPS: 03 54.52S 069 09.18E
Run: 50.5nm (91.4km)
Avg: 5.1knts
24hr: 122.4nm
Weather: light trade winds S SE

finally the trade winds! Light, but steady. The engine is resting now, we enjoy the sailing. Heading straight for Victoria now.

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Fri Jun 12 14:27 2020 NZST
Speed:
5,3
knts
GPS: 03 45.52S 069 52.18E
Run: 89nm (161.1km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 149.4nm
Weather: trade winds from SE at 10 kts

all good, we are heading straight to Victoria now. Hopefully the trade winds will fill in soon, so we can stop motorsailimg and enjoy a fast downwind ride. The first night without squalls! Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Fri Jun 12 0:09 2020 NZST
Speed:
5,3 kts
knts
GPS: 03 12.52S 071 02.18E
Run: 60.1nm (108.8km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 148.7nm
Weather: s 10 kts

motorsailing, we are happy that the eastgoing current decraeases a bit this far south. Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Thu Jun 11 14:27 2020 NZST
Speed:
5,1
knts
GPS: 02 41.52S 071 44.18E
Run: 78.3nm (141.7km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 133.3nm
Weather: southwesterly winds at 10 kts, confused seas

rough night again with a squall that lasted 4 hours and left us with confused seas. Still struggling against the SW winds. Where are the blessed trade winds? Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Thu Jun 11 0:21 2020 NZST
Speed:
3,1
knts
GPS: 01 44.52S 072 21.18E
Run: 117.5nm (212.7km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 119.2nm
Weather: 10 kts SW squally conditions

trying to get south out of the adverse current. But when the wind picked up a bit, we decided to sail leisurely for a while and accept te slow speed and (too) westerly course. When the wind drops again, we ,motor further south.

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Wed Jun 10 14:24 2020 NZST
Speed:
4,8
knts
Weather: still light winds from the south

still motorsailing, hoping to find some wind further south. The nights are very equally, the days very pleasant with sunshine all around. 1050 miles to to...


Wed Jun 10 14:21 2020 NZST
Speed:
4,8
knts
Weather: still light winds from the south

still motorsailing, hoping to find some wind further south. The nights are very equally, the days very pleasant with sunshine all around. 1050 miles to to...

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Wed Jun 10 0:42 2020 NZST
Speed:
5,5
knts
GPS: 00 11.52S 073 3.18E
Run: 79.4nm (143.7km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 175.6nm
Weather: very light headwinds, motorsailing

we passed the equator today! Neptune came to visit us. All good on board.

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Tue Jun 9 13:51 2020 NZST
Speed:
5,6
knts
GPS: 00 45.77N 073 41.55E
Run: 78.7nm (142.4km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 145.3nm
Weather: squally night, light headwinds

almost at the equator! Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Tue Jun 9 0:51 2020 NZST
Speed:
5,5
knts
GPS: 01 54.02N 073 44.52E
Run: 55.1nm (99.7km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 136.3nm
Weather: light headwinds

all good. We ran into a turtle today who was trapped in a fishing net. After an hour of cutting, we failed to free it. We are so sad...

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Mon Jun 8 15:09 2020 NZST
Speed:
5 kts
knts
GPS: 2 41.75N 073 47.58E
Run: 81.6nm (147.7km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 129.3nm
Weather: headlines, but very light

all good on board. Quiet night, slowly motorsailing into wind and current.

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Mon Jun 8 0:00 2020 NZST
Speed:
6.6 kts
knts
GPS: 03 52.36N 073 41.56E
Run: 26.7nm (48.3km)
Weather: light SW wind

all good on board, finding our sealers again.

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Tue May 26 22:27 2020 NZST
GPS: 04 13.56N 73 32.27E
Run: 201.9nm (365.4km)

Sat Mar 14 22:39 2020 NZDT
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 07 04.88N 072 55.12E
Run: 73.6nm (133.2km)
Avg: 3.3knts
24hr: 79.7nm
Weather: Nice breeze, clear skies

Arrived in Uligan, Maldives. We were temperature- checked and we were told that there is a state of medical emergency declared in the whole country. We have been denied a cruising permit until the 22nd of March. Quarantined in paradise! Hopefully, they will change their minds and allow us to visit uninhabited islands. We're happy that they let us in anyway.

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Sat Mar 14 0:30 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5,4 kts
knts
GPS: 06 56.99N 073 58.99E
Run: 41.6nm (75.3km)
Avg: 4.8knts
24hr: 116.1nm
Weather: A small patch of winds with 15 kts N!

Happy sailing! After allnthe windless hours, it is great to be sailing again. We have to slow the boat down during the night to avoid arriving in the dark. Already 4 boats in the anchorage, should be fun catching up with everybody! Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Fri Mar 13 15:54 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5,7 kts
knts
GPS: 06 47.87N 074 34.18E
Run: 100.3nm (181.5km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 154.3nm
Weather: light sinds from E/NE 1 kt current with us

all well on board. Super tired after dodging fishing boats almost all night. Catching up on soms sleep GeForce arrivibg tomorrow in Uligan. 100 files to go. Chance for sailable wind tonight. We need to show the boat down, so we don't arrive in the dark. Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Fri Mar 13 0:18 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5,6 kts
knts
GPS: 06 24.37N 075 58.58E
Run: 52.8nm (95.6km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 136.3nm
Weather: no wind flat seas

lots of dolphins and turtles today. And still staggering amounts of trash / garbage in the water. All good, looking forward to arriving in Uligan.

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Thu Mar 12 15:00 2020 NZDT
Speed:
4,5 kts
knts
GPS: 06 13.41N 076 43.33E
Run: 86.3nm (156.2km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 136.3nm
Weather: calm, flat seas, soms swell form NE. Countercurrent

all swell on board. Of is rally calm, we're honing cor soms breeze later today. Now just motoring. Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Wed Mar 11 23:48 2020 NZDT
Speed:
3,5 kts
knts
GPS: 05 58.59N 077 57.19E
Run: 45.9nm (83.1km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 121.1nm
Weather: cloud, light winds

finally sailable winds! Slow moving, but that's ok.

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Wed Mar 11 14:42 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5,5 kts
knts
GPS: 05 51.84N 078 36.70E
Run: 91.9nm (166.3km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 154.2nm
Weather: almost no wind

motoring on a flat sea. So we quote Mohammed Ali: don't count the days, make the days count.

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Wed Mar 11 0:24 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5,6
knts
GPS: 05 37.83N 079 55.66E
Run: 56nm (101.4km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 140nm
Weather: light winds

all well on board, we have been able to sail most of the day. Motorsailing now, but hopefully more breeze tonight again. One third of the distance to Uligan covered.

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Tue Mar 10 14:48 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5,8 kts
knts
GPS: 05 39.32N 080 44.45E
Run: 86.6nm (156.7km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.7nm
Weather: light winds, large swell

motorsailing again. Busy night passing the South of Sri Lanka. Lots of cargoboats, fishing boats and driftnets. Almost done, within half a day we should be able to relax.

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Tue Mar 10 1:06 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5 kts
knts
GPS: 06 19.169N 081 48.58E
Run: 57.6nm (104.3km)
Avg: 5.5knts
24hr: 131nm
Weather: fair winds, clear skies, not too much swell

al well, slowly but surely rounding Sri Lanka Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Mon Mar 9 14:33 2020 NZDT
Speed:
6,6
knts
GPS: 07 07.56N 082 01.12E
Run: 82.1nm (148.6km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 146.5nm
Weather: clear skies, light winds. Motorsailing

all good on board. Hoping for more wind further south.

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Mon Mar 9 1:06 2020 NZDT
Speed:
4,6 kts
knts
GPS: 08 14.09N 081 35.22E
Run: 33.5nm (60.6km)
Weather: no wind, motoring

all well, searching for our sea legs again.

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Thu Feb 13 19:00 2020 NZDT
GPS: 08 33.99N 081 13.84E
Run: 81.7nm (147.9km)
Avg: 4.1knts
24hr: 97.6nm

Arrived in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka! Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Wed Feb 12 22:54 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 08 39.93N 082 25.307E
Run: 52.1nm (94.3km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 147.1nm
Weather: overcast, 25 kts NE

almost there: ETA tomorrow morning at 7.00 Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Wed Feb 12 14:24 2020 NZDT
Speed:
6 kts
knts
GPS: 08 44.83N 083 10.80E
Run: 103.9nm (188.1km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 153.9nm
Weather: overcast, rainy. 20 kts NNE

111 miles to go! Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Tue Feb 11 22:12 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 08 55.31N 084 41.48E
Weather: stiff breeze continues

all well on board. Still rockin' and rollin' towards Trincomalee! Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Tue Feb 11 22:12 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 08 55.31N 084 41.48E
Run: 48.5nm (87.8km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 152.2nm
Weather: stiff breeze continues

all well on board. Still rockin' and rollin' towards Trincomalee! Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Tue Feb 11 14:33 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5 kts
knts
GPS: 09 03.92N 085 23.25E
Run: 95.2nm (172.3km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 141.9nm
Weather: 25 kts, NE gusty

All well on board after a bouncy night. ETA Trincomalee betalen 8 and 10 locale time Thursday morning.

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Mon Feb 10 22:27 2020 NZDT
Speed:
6,1
knts
GPS: 09 11.25N 086 46.66E
Run: 43.6nm (78.9km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 135.9nm
Weather: wind and seas building

327 miles to go! ETA Trincomalee Thursday between 8 and 10 am local time. In the meantime: rocking and rolling in the waves! Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Mon Feb 10 14:45 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 kts
knts
GPS: 09 13.74N 087 24.96E
Run: 95.9nm (173.6km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 140.3nm
Weather: 15 kts NE

all well on board, 364 miles to go! We expect to arrive early Thursday morning Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Sun Feb 9 22:21 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5 kts
knts
GPS: 09 14.519N 088 49.30E
Run: 53.5nm (96.8km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 147.6nm
Weather: wind picking up.we're sailing Alain!

All well on board Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Sun Feb 9 13:39 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 09 20.69N 089 35.95E
Run: 159.9nm (289.4km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 163nm
Weather: wind finally picking up to sailing speed

over half way! Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Sat Feb 8 14:06 2020 NZDT
Speed:
5.7 kts
knts
GPS: 09 36.65N 091 55.79E
Run: 102.4nm (185.3km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 152.6nm
Weather: light winds from NE

all good, on final run to Trincomalee Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Fri Feb 7 22:00 2020 NZDT
Speed:
6 kts
knts
GPS: 09 37.71N 093 25.93E
Run: 127.9nm (231.5km)
Avg: 14.8knts
24hr: 354.9nm
Weather: NE 10 kts slightly overcast

passing Nicobars and Andaman Islands Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Fri Feb 7 13:21 2020 NZDT
Speed:
6 kts
knts
GPS: 09 25.09N 095 17.78E
Run: 196nm (354.8km)
Avg: 4.9knts
24hr: 117.7nm
Weather: 10 kts NR clear skies

all good on board Sent from Iridium Mail & Web.


Wed Feb 5 21:23 2020 NZDT
GPS: 08 0.000N 097 46.800E
Run: 41.4nm (74.9km)

Thu Jan 30 14:00 2020 NZDT
GPS: 07 57N 98 23E

Getting ready to depart for Sri Lanka


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