Cetacea

Cetacea is a 53 foot Cheoy Lee Motorsailor. The owners Tony and Gail Wessendorff (Houston, Texas) retired in 2012 and left St. Lucia where they had been keeping Cetacea for 12 years. In 2013, they sailed from St. Lucia to cruise the western Caribbean and end the year in Panama. In 2014, they transited the Panama Canal, to Galapagos, Marquesas, Societies and ended the year in Tahiti. In 2015, they spent the year in the Society Islands. In 2016, they cruised in the Tuamotus and Societies, and headed west to the Cooks, Niue, Samoa, Tonga and ended the year in New Zealand. In 2017 - 2018, they toured NZ and completed a major refit project. In 2109, they sailed to Fiji and spent the season cruising in the Lau Group, Mamanucas and Yasawas. At the end of the season, they sailed to Vanuatu on the way to the Solomons, where they left the boat for the cyclone season. In 2020, they plan to cruise the Solomons and Vanuatu.

Recent Updates

Posted: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 - 09:36

Just cleared out with Customs and paid the marina bill.  Getting ready to throw off the dock lines and head for Vanuatu.  Expect a 3.5 day sail.  We have loved our time in Fiji!  Later G&T

Posted: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 - 07:06

We finally have what looks like a good weather window and plan to leave tomorrow (Tuesday) to sail from Port Denarau, Fiji to Port Vila, Vanuatu. It should take us a little less than 4 days

Posted: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 - 12:48

Yesterday and last night was some of the best sailing we've ever had! Averaging up to 7.5 knots, frequently hitting over 8 and 9 knots at times, with Cetacea loving it! Still an almost full

Posted: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 - 12:48

Yesterday and last night was some of the best sailing we've ever had! Averaging up to 7.5 knots, frequently hitting over 8 and 9 knots at times, with Cetacea loving it! Still an almost full

Posted: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 - 07:00

Yesterday was a bit smoother ride and last night was awesome! The sea settled down, we had wind 12-18 knots, and an almost full moon all night. It really doesn't get any better! What a sea trial!

Posted: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 - 08:27

Yesterday and last night were a bit bumpy out here, but not too bad, and the moon was once again wonderful. We are making good progress toward Savusavu. Rewa and Scoots are just 10 to 20 miles

Posted: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 08:12

Anchored in North Minerva Reef. We arrived at 8am yesterday, cleaned the salt off the boat, had a little breakfast, and took a big nap. Got up in the afternoon and the water was clear as glass

Posted: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 06:42

Yesterday we had 50-60 dolphin all around us for over an hour. They were jumping clear out of the water and doing belly flops, especially the juvies, and they were slapping their tails, possibly a

Posted: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 - 06:42

Yesterday was another pretty day and we had a nice salmon, rice and bok choy lunch for Father's Day. Last night was another beautiful night of motorsailing under a full moon, with 12-16 knots

Posted: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 - 07:00

We sailed yesterday until the wind died down more and then the whale put out a flipper to continue migration speed. Last night was an easy ride with a beautiful moon shining through the clouds.

Posted: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 - 07:06

We had a nice day sailing yesterday with sunny skies, 20 to 25 knts WSW wind, reefed and averaging 7.5 knts. Reefed down more overnight, winds 15 to 25 knts, and a couple showers with brief 30 knts

Posted: Sat, 15 Jun 2019 - 07:21

We had squalls off and on all night with gusts to 37 knots, but a nice moon. We are reefed down and sailing at 7 knots. Cetacea has behaved like the good whale she is! All good on board. Gail &

Posted: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 - 07:15

We had a nice sunny day to start our passage to Minerva Reef, although no wind. Overnight wind picked up to 10-16 NW with scattered showers, but we only got sprinkled on a couple times. Looks like

Posted: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 - 11:03

We are clearing out today, heading north to Fiji, by way of Minerva Reef, weather permitting.  Heading for warmer weather!

Posted: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 - 10:08

Today we are leaving Riverside Drive Marina and Whangarei after 2.5 years. We had a great experience with our yacht refit, especially Steve Eichler and all the other wonderful people who worked on

Posted: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 - 11:03

As of 6:00pm Thursday. All is GREAT on board as we are tied to the quarantine dock in Marsden Cove, New Zealand. We will clear in Friday am and then go up the river to Whangarei. YEAH! Gail & Tony

Posted: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 - 06:27

As of 6:30am Thursday. All is well on board. Very pleasant night and conditions are very nice now. 80 miles to go toWhangarei, New Zealand. ETA Thursday early evening. 
Gail & Tony

Posted: Wed, 9 Nov 2016 - 07:51

As of 7:30am Wednesday. All is well on board. Another windy night with average 24 knots wind and 2.5 meter swell. 225 miles to go toWhangarei, New Zealand. ETA Thursday evening. 
Gail & Tony

Posted: Tue, 8 Nov 2016 - 07:27

As of 7:00am Tuesday. All is well on board. Blustery night with average 24 knots wind and 3+ meter swell. 344 miles to go toWhangarei, New Zealand. ETA Thursday afternoon.
Gail & Tony

Posted: Mon, 7 Nov 2016 - 07:48

As of 7:30am Mon. All is well on board. Engines off, sailing through frontal system. 470 miles to go toWhangarei, New Zealand.
Gail & Tony

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