Recent Updates
very strong radio signal but he Ingvar is not hearing well. Something on board causing noise
Arrived home at Opua this morning at 0800 nzdt.
Thankful for a safe passage.
Thank you Patricia and David for your watch.
Will end their passage in Opua to avoid the grim weather coming. Only 35nm to go so a nice daylight but wet arrival.
on their way under headsail at the moment but soon to raise the main and put the pedal to the metal.
We have made it to Bundaberg safe and well. Currently at the marina. Thank you both for the coverage and forecasting...
Arrived Marsden Cove, Whangarei at 9 am local time Wednesday. Sweet sail!
All cleared in at Marsden Cove marina. Easy peasy. Followed by pizza and an early night.
On the 'road' again, heading for Gulf Harbour.
Latest Yachts
ZMG2970 Deo Volente is a 14m centre cockpit ketch. A Hartley Tahitian built in Nelson, NZ. Nick & Roe purchased her in 2012, sailed to Brisbane July 2014. Returning to Nelson December 2019
Latest Anchorages
Great holding in 5-8m on sand and light seagrass. A bit rolly, particularly further out in the bay.
Mixed coral and sand bottom. 10-15m. Nice beach on this side of the island.
Tuck in behind the reef in 9m on sand for best protection from the sea.
Anchor in 15m or so in sand. We experienced light roll coming from two directions so little point setting the stern anchor.
There is plenty of room on sandy bottom on the northeast side of Lelepa Island.
Sailing Destinations
