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. 

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Astarte - August 5, 2016
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<p>Anchored off Ligau on Kia Island. Finally got into clear water, but it was a bit rolly last night. Not sure how long we will stay</p>
Astarte - August 4, 2016
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Astarte - August 2, 2016
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Anchored in Malau, near the plywood mill. Not far from Labasa. Took the bus in today to start the reprovision. Another trip tomorrow.

Astarte - July 28, 2016
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Another nice day. This at 2100utc, 9am NZ time

Astarte - July 29, 2016
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Still off Tivi Island. Glass slick, no wind. 360 Blue, no clouds at all. 25c 1012.5mB. Will go in to look for the school, if we can make it through the mangrove channels at low tide

Astarte - July 28, 2016
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Anchored near Tivi Island. Will go in this afternoon to determine if Sevu Sevu is possible and necessary. It is an area that is very influenced by the Indo-Fijian Culture.

Astarte - July 25, 2016
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Anchored in "Black Jack Bay". Had a great downwind sail, but still no fish landed or even bites

Astarte - July 25, 2016
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Had a very pleasant visit on Also Island. We hope to start moving west as soon as we get some good light this morning. The Vanua Levu circumnavigation continues.

Astarte - July 20, 2016
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Anchored at Also Island. Met Jim who runs the Rag of the Air net. Will enjoy a few days here before continuing south and west around Vanua Levu

Astarte - July 19, 2016
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On the way to Also Island to say hi to Jim

Astarte - July 17, 2016
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Albert Cove Rabi (pron Ranbi) Is Fiji.

Astarte - July 14, 2016
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Anchored in Albert Cove. Nice sail up here, slow but comfortable. Still no fish!!!

Astarte - July 13, 2016
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Anchored in Katherine Bay, Rabi Island. 7 hour trip, 4 sailing, 3 motoring. A bit rolly, but we are optimistic that the swell will move around more to the east. Too slow for fish! But we had a line ... Read More
Astarte - July 10, 2016
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Anchored in Dauniba. The flying foxes we are glad to report seem to have survived Winston. Lots taking to the air last night. Motor sailing trip here, but better than the last attempt. No fish ... Read More
Astarte - July 6, 2016
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Tried early this morning to head to Fawn Harbor. Head seas and 18k of wind on the nose. . . .we re-lived the theme of this years cruise. We turned around and went back to the anchorage off the ... Read More
Astarte - July 4, 2016
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on their way from Savusavu to Fawn Hbr

Astarte - July 4, 2016
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Off the mooring at Copra Shed and around the corner to the anchor at the Cousteau Resort. Hope the trough goes through tonight so we can have good visibility for the entrance tomorrow into Fawn ... Read More
Astarte - June 23, 2016
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Safely settled in SavuSavu. In the marina for one night, then onto a buoy Thursday. Salt washed off, cooks night off.

Astarte - June 22, 2016
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<p>Yesterday got better and better for sailing, then around 4pm things started getting really rolly again! 27 nm to go</p>

Astarte - June 21, 2016
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Really confused seas again last night. But still making good time. 159 nm to go

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