Astarte

Astarte

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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

Astarte - September 10, 2016
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Still on a mooring in Savusavu

Astarte - September 3, 2016
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On a mooring in Savusavu. Enjoying chicken pies and ice cream. Got one load of fuel aboard, more today and the reprovisioning will begin.

Astarte - September 2, 2016
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Astarte - September 1, 2016
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this is a test send

Astarte - August 29, 2016
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Long motor sail from Nabouwalu to the Cousteau Resort anchorage just outside of Savusavu. Hooked two fish, landed zero! Very light air for all but the last couple of hours, made the Nasonisoni ... Read More
Astarte - August 27, 2016
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BIG DAY, yesterday. The crew of Astarte met and got photos with the Prime Minister of Fiji, Frank Bainimarama. He was taking the ferry from Nabouwala back to Viti Levu and we came ashore to see him ... Read More
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama
Astarte - August 26, 2016
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At anchor

Astarte - August 26, 2016
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Anchored REALLY close to the ferry dock in Nabouwala.

Astarte - August 24, 2016
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Bashing their way east along the coast of Vanua Levu in uncomfortable seas

Astarte - August 23, 2016
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Anchored in Bua Bay. Will wait here for the best window to make the last two hops to Savusavu

Astarte - August 21, 2016
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Now on west side of Vanua Levu continuing their circumnavigation of the island

Astarte - August 21, 2016
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Made the turn, no on the western edge of Vanua Levu. Will have to be more careful with weather windows to finish the circumnavigation

Astarte - August 17, 2016
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Anchored off Naviqiri, still on the north side of Vanua Levu.

Astarte - August 16, 2016
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Wind, calm. 100% cloud, 1010.9mb Astarte is pointing E. May or may not move west today. Calmer than yesterday.

Astarte - August 15, 2016
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Still anchored near the Draketi River. Wind 15-18 SE, 40% cloud, 1011.4mB. Calm night, but windy early this morning.

Astarte - August 13, 2016
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Tore ourselves away from Palmlea Farms(it was difficult to leave). Anchored in Nakalou Anchorage, looking forward to a dinghy trip up Fiji's longest river, The Draketi. 18-22E- ESE gusts, 60% cloud ... Read More
Astarte - August 11, 2016
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During Tony's net on 20m.

Astarte - August 11, 2016
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Anchored off Palmlea Farms resort. Enjoyed a really good "cooks night off" dinner out at their restaurant, with Michelle and Lance from Sweetwaters. Enjoyed one of the best key lime pies we have ... Read More
Astarte - August 7, 2016
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moved closer to mainland as needed protection from the swell.

Astarte - August 7, 2016
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Got really rolly and rainy this morning around 0900, so decided to move back closer to Vanua Levu and protection for the weather that is forecast early this week.

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