Astarte

Astarte is a 1987 Moody 422. A 42 foot sloop rigged fiberglass vessel. We, Michael and Barbara, have been full time cruising for more than 8 years having left Florida in the USA in February 2009 and through the Panama Canal in 2011 and part of the Class of 2012 for our Pacific Crossing. Over the last several years, we have enjoyed cruising between New Zealand and the islands. With several seasons in Vanuatu/New Caledonia and Fiji. We return to New Zealand for cyclone season and have enjoyed some cruising between lots of boat work.

Recent Updates

Posted: Fri, 8 Apr 2016 - 08:49

Finally out of Auckland for the year(we think). Got a good wx window to head out to Great Barrier Isl. Will be here for a week or more.

Posted: Sat, 12 Mar 2016 - 09:07

Whoo hoo, the Kawau Boat Club is open after power repairs all over Kawau. Big wind change at midnight, no major issues in the anchorage

Posted: Wed, 9 Mar 2016 - 09:23

We moved to Mansion House Bay to get some relief from the westerlies that were building

Posted: Mon, 7 Mar 2016 - 08:09

Back in Bon Accord Harbour, Kawau. Have our friend Tom aboard. Barbara is still back in Salem,MA with her mom. Good motor trip here.

Posted: Mon, 7 Mar 2016 - 07:59

Came back into Bon Accord Harbour, Kawau Island. Yet again. Have our friend Tom with me this time. Barbara still visiting her mom in Salem, MA

Posted: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 - 16:30

Back in Auckland. Had a really good sail from Kawau to Pier 21. Had the tide with us and saw 8.5k with reefed main and heady!

Posted: Sat, 13 Feb 2016 - 09:00

Music Festival today. Over 150 boats in the harbour. Giant NZ Yacht Squadron event tonight as well as races today!

Posted: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 - 08:46

Came back into Bon Accord Harbour, Kawau Island. After a VERY successful visit to TiriTiri Matangi. Actually spotted a Kiwi on a night walk. Will stay here if the wx lets us, through Saturday and

Posted: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 - 07:33

Will move from Putiki today to Titri tiriMitangi. Hope to see the nesting blue penguins.

Posted: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 - 07:43

Anchored in Putiki Bay, on the south side of Waiheke Island. Wine tour today with our guest Sue

Posted: Wed, 3 Feb 2016 - 19:51

Moored at PIer 21 in Auckland. Sue arrives Sunday, hope the wx cooperates and we can leave on Monday or Tuesday for Waiheke Isl

Posted: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 - 21:01

Anchored in Uquhart Bay, waiting to go to Kawau either tomorrow or Friday

Posted: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 - 08:18

In our final pile mooring, at Town Basin Marina Whangarie New Zealand. Let the spending begin!!

Posted: Sun, 29 Nov 2015 - 06:40

Safely tied up and cleared into Marsden Cove Marina, New Zealand. The best passage we have had so far.

Posted: Sat, 28 Nov 2015 - 08:15

<p>on a bee line to Marsden cove.</p>

Posted: Sat, 28 Nov 2015 - 07:44

Motoring since noon yesterday, smelling the barn, only 33 nm to go

Posted: Fri, 27 Nov 2015 - 08:30

needs to start the ..#*^ engine!

Posted: Fri, 27 Nov 2015 - 07:51

Motor sailing, now the current is not helping, but trying to keep speed up

Posted: Thu, 26 Nov 2015 - 08:27

thanks for relays Michael

Posted: Thu, 26 Nov 2015 - 07:44

Happy Thanksgiving, sailing still, making good time. Quick sailing last night 6+ knots

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