Karie-L

Built in Australia. Carvel planked in Aussie hard woods. Fastened with copper and bronze.

Posted: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 - 19:47

Our 3rd night at the southern anchorage off Uoleva Is. As it's one of the few more sheltered anchorages in the Ha'apais we'll be staying here for at least another week as the forecast is for even

Posted: Sat, 10 Oct 2015 - 13:38

Overnight passage from Vava'u was good practice for the trip home. Motor sailed to windward. Battery was not charging so auto-helm stopped working. Doug feared that the alternator had broken but once

Posted: Fri, 9 Oct 2015 - 09:14

Our last day in Vava'u anchored at Port Maurelle. It's been 4 wonderful months exploring this beautiful area and enjoying our visits to Neiafu. Having visitors has been a highlight, seeing whales

Posted: Sat, 30 May 2015 - 12:34

Day 14. We made it! Arrived Nieafu at daybreak. Were lucky to clear customs and immigration as Saturday isn't a working day. We're all ecstatic!! Thank you to all our family and friends who have

Posted: Fri, 29 May 2015 - 08:41

Day 13. So close but so far away! Very unpleasant night motor sailing into headwinds and seas. Decided so far this morning that we're going too hard and cutting it too finely continuing this way and

Posted: Thu, 28 May 2015 - 08:45

Day 12! Bashing uncomfortably to windward. Passed Tongatapu but can't see it as too low lying and we're a fairway out, plus cloud. Approx ETA Vava'au tomorrow. We have a hard 24 hrs ahead of us but

Posted: Wed, 27 May 2015 - 09:22

Day 11. Good mileage again in the last 24 Hrs but mostly spent motor sailing as the winds have been very light. Our crew are yearning for tropical beaches so are having to be very patient as we have

Posted: Tue, 26 May 2015 - 09:16

Day 10. Best mileage yet last 24hrs 135m. Lighter winds forecast so we will work harder at tweeking the sails. Constance (auto helm) has been great but is high maintenance on battery power. SO!! our

Posted: Mon, 25 May 2015 - 09:11

Day 9. This is what a passage to Tonga is supposed to look like! Sailing at a good speed, in the right direction and with a good weather forecast. YAY! We're all settling down to a leisurely day

Posted: Sun, 24 May 2015 - 16:22

Day 8. Phew! Weather change as forecast early pm. Sailing again and in the right direction. Dinner time

Posted: Sun, 24 May 2015 - 06:38

Day 8. All well onboard, hove to since 8pm last night, reefed mizzen and tiller lashed. Riding to the seas well.

Posted: Sat, 23 May 2015 - 09:24

Day 7. All good. Pleased to have wind even if it is on the nose and we're heading in a more easterly direction. Our strong little ship is handling it beautifully. Looking fwd to better weather after

Posted: Fri, 22 May 2015 - 10:14

Day 6 begins! All in very good spirits. After motoring for 80hrs we're finally sailing. Pleased how well fuel is lasting. Still have 3 days in reserve. MPS, main and mizzen. Nice surprise to see Meg

Posted: Thu, 21 May 2015 - 09:59

Day 5, been motoring 34 hrs, looking fwd forecast wind on Saturday, all well rested, clean clothes & domestics, porridge with bananas and honey for breakfast. Time for a little sunbathing yay

Posted: Tue, 19 May 2015 - 11:19

heavy night last night but made great progress. 25nm averaging 6.2knts on one 4 hr watch, crew are top notch, all well

Posted: Mon, 18 May 2015 - 07:29

1st day and night gone really well. No seasickness! Out of sight land.

Posted: Sun, 10 May 2015 - 17:52

This Sunday 17th is it! Clearing customs at 9am. YAY

Posted: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 - 20:39

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