Recent Updates
Hanging in Tauranga till the weather is better to bring Dulcinea back to the sounds
<p>That's it. We have left NZ and are bound for the french Marquesas. Thank you NZ for a wonderful time.</p>
Calm conditions for WW2 last leg to Auckland. Motoring along, hoping for some wind tomorrow.
Back in Nelson after a good crossing from Aus with a lot of motor sailing
Safely tied up to the dock in Scarborough. 27=C2=BA 11.694' S - 153=C2=BA 6.354' E
OYNAS has now been sold. We helped the new owners sail her from Pittwater back up to Newcastle.
Safely arrived in Opua. Sat phone did not work so good all went well.
hook down at Coffs at sunset after a crazy day of squalls, T-storms, & a bit of fine sailing. Hello Oz!
will arrive tonight and clear in tomorrow. Passed a school of tuna
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.