Adamite

Wed Oct 24 12:21 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5.6
knts
GPS: 34 32.4S 173 41.8E
Run: 77nm (139.4km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.9nm

Motoring in a dead calm sea. Can see the coast of NZ, very exciting to be back home with Adamite


Wed Oct 24 0:06 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5.6
knts
GPS: 33 35.321S 172 59.900E
Run: 78.9nm (142.8km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 158.5nm

started the engine at 1600. Looks like we motor the 110 miles into Opua. Full moon and clear skies over a glass sea, beautiful.


Tue Oct 23 12:09 2018 NZDT
Speed:
6.6
knts
GPS: 32 34.714S 172 21.743E
Run: 180.3nm (326.3km)
Avg: 8.1knts
24hr: 194.9nm

Beautiful sailing conditions with a nice breeze and clear sky. Heaps of yummy French food left to enjoy before the customs take it all.


Mon Oct 22 23:54 2018 NZDT
Speed:
7
knts

it?s been a great sunny day and a big moon night, we progressing well. Did meet a ship tonight, first sign of life in 4 days


Mon Oct 22 13:57 2018 NZDT
Speed:
7.7
knts
GPS: 30 17.030S 170 54.537E

all good, sleep , eat , navigate , trim sails , read book listen to podcast and solving the world problems.


Mon Oct 22 11:57 2018 NZDT
Speed:
7.7
knts
GPS: 30 17.030S 170 54.537E
Run: 98.9nm (179km)
Avg: 8.3knts
24hr: 200.3nm

all good, sleep , eat , navigate , trim sails , read book listen to podcast and solving the world problems.


Mon Oct 22 0:06 2018 NZDT
Speed:
7.5
knts
GPS: 28 59.520S 170 11.966E
Run: 104.4nm (189km)
Avg: 8.7knts
24hr: 209.7nm

Halfway.....a bit more windy now at night than expected but all good


Sun Oct 21 12:09 2018 NZDT
Speed:
8
knts
GPS: 27 41.506S 169 19.627E
Run: 99.3nm (179.7km)
Avg: 8.2knts
24hr: 197nm

Bumpy seas but Adamite is sailing well and we enjoying it. Sun is out today, after 2 cloudy days.


Sun Oct 21 0:03 2018 NZDT
Speed:
6.6
knts
GPS: 26 26.972S 168 31.030E
Run: 92.3nm (167.1km)
Avg: 7.8knts
24hr: 186.2nm

gusty wind between 20 to 27 . Nice moonlight. All good with us


Sat Oct 20 12:09 2018 NZDT
Speed:
6.6
knts
GPS: 25 18.866S 167 44.146E
Run: 178.4nm (322.9km)
Avg: 8.4knts
24hr: 201nm

great tight reaching in 18 knots of wind. A bit drizzly but all well onboard


Fri Oct 19 14:51 2018 NZDT
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 22 56.584s 166 37.025e
Run: 57.1nm (103.4km)

Motor sailing in a SE breeze waiting for the E change. All great onboard.


Wed Aug 29 22:33 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 11.654s 166 14.391e
Run: 5.5nm (10km)

Anchored at ile ronde with Masterplan. Beautiful deserted island and almost no wind.


Tue Aug 28 22:09 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 10.802s 166 19.467e
Run: 29.3nm (53km)

Anchored north of Noumea in Baie Papaya. A very calm day with drizzle and fog.


Fri Aug 24 14:27 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 30.737s 166 36.552e
Run: 15.2nm (27.5km)

anchored at ilot redial which is another classic desert island, birds sanctuary and marine reserve. Picture perfect.


Thu Aug 23 16:21 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 36.056s 166 49.580e
Run: 4.2nm (7.6km)

anchored next to another deserted atoll. Picture perfect place with a little reef entrance for the dinghy.


Wed Aug 22 19:21 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 32.396s 166 49.226e
Run: 14.4nm (26.1km)

anchored at ilot noe which is the classic desert island. Beautiful coral for snorkeling and a great sunset drink on the shore with two other kiwi boats.


Wed Aug 22 11:30 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 19.890s 166 49.346e
Run: 36.5nm (66.1km)

Bay la Somme together with Masterplan. Had a great coastal walk to the river and waterholes. Meet Gill living on the edge by the river and loving life . He had lots of knowledge to share about the area.


Fri Aug 17 19:33 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 20.693s 166 15.116e
Run: 6.1nm (11km)

probably one of the best surfs I?ve had :-) beautiful spot over lush coral with no wind and nice company. All is well after a very long surf absence...


Fri Aug 17 9:21 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 15.666s 166 13.384e
Run: 4.9nm (8.9km)

Anchored ilot mbe kouen . A small atoll big enough for a beach tennis game and hamish got in a kite session yesterday. This morning super calm and blue turquoise colours gleaming around us.


Thu Aug 16 13:45 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 17.713s 166 17.396e
Run: 2.7nm (4.9km)

Anchored ilot signal. Really nice snorkel with plenty fish. Cool walk round island and Sup paddle inside the eastern lagoon. Lots of turtles!


Wed Aug 15 17:21 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 19.392s 166 19.108e
Run: 70.4nm (127.4km)

Anchored in Ile Nge, this place got it all. Close to a surf break, great for kiting, lots of fishes and coral to snorkel around. Thumps up for this place


Mon Aug 13 15:48 2018 NZST
GPS: 21 18.873s 166 28.541e
Run: 61.9nm (112km)

Cleared into Noumea. Our fridge got a new life with nice food and French wine! A strong SW tonight so anchored in Uere for the night.


Thu Aug 9 3:03 2018 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 21 22.919s 167 26.061e
Run: 71.7nm (129.8km)
Avg: 5.2knts
24hr: 124.7nm

passage towards Noumea. Flat water and dream sailing night. Havannha passage round noon with the incoming current.


Wed Aug 8 13:15 2018 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 20 24.461s 167 48.937e
Run: 113.8nm (206km)
Avg: 9.7knts
24hr: 232.4nm

passage towards Noumea. Great 24 hr run of 155 miles in near perfect conditions, flat water 10-15 knots eased sheets.


Wed Aug 8 1:30 2018 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 18 46.670s 168 04.135e
Run: 83.4nm (151km)

passage towards Noumea. Stars fill up the sky, gentle breeze from East and making great progress.


Mon Jul 30 12:27 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 34.686s 168 12.428e
Run: 13.1nm (23.7km)

Anchored in this beautiful little lagoon on Lelepe island. Looking forward to snorkeling and SUP.


Fri Jul 27 16:36 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 31.164s 168 23.789e
Run: 7.9nm (14.3km)

anchored next to kakula island again and hope to kite surf next few days. Beautiful day snorkeling the small entrance to Havannha harbour.


Mon Jul 23 12:21 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 33.093s 168 16.899e
Run: 7.7nm (13.9km)

anchored in Havanna Harbour. Will stay here for a week exploring by walking and biking. Admin work to be done and some maintenance on the boat.


Fri Jul 20 18:45 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 31.580s 168 23.753e
Run: 8.4nm (15.2km)
Avg: 56knts
24hr: 1344nm

anchored next to the ruined resort on Kailua island. Cyclone Pam in 2015 really smashed up these places. Fantastic anchorage, friendly village and great fresh food street markets. Awesome snorkeling and kiting. Did a really nice bike round island...It?s got is all.


Fri Jul 20 18:36 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 25.536s 168 19.556e
Run: 13.6nm (24.6km)

Moved 8 miles north to the end of Nguni island and tomorrow we plan to walk summit which is 600 meters. Our friend Nancy lived here for 2years with the peace core. We have instructions from her to gather a few things and say hi to her old world.


Wed Jul 18 7:18 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 36.355s 168 14.612e
Run: 2.7nm (4.9km)

After a couple nights in vila re stocking and watching World Cup final, what a party! We headed for Havana harbour and anchored off a new housing area. Explored up the nearby river on sups. Great snorkling off the entrance.


Wed Jul 18 7:18 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 34.699s 168 12.874e
Run: 68nm (123.1km)
Avg: 4.4knts
24hr: 105.6nm

Anchored in A great spot with clear water over white sand. Great track to other side lagoon.


Tue Jul 17 15:51 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 35.753s 168 09.670e
Run: 31.4nm (56.8km)

Epi island for a night stopover to Port Vila. Looks like a lovely place so we need to get back here one day.


Thu Jul 12 21:33 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 8.587s 168 06.977e
Run: 33nm (59.7km)
Avg: 165knts
24hr: 3960nm

Anchored in Ranon. Great to see the red glow of both volcano craters at night. Watched the world cup football ashore this morning and then walked up towards ash field. Brought a carving in Ranvetlam village.


Thu Jul 12 21:21 2018 NZST
GPS: 15 39.931s 168 07.073e

Anchored in Bwathnapne on Pentacost island. We arrived early and had a great day walking 10 km. All the people we meet were so incredible friendly and nice. We anchored in front of the river in 8 meters good holding.


Wed Jul 11 7:24 2018 NZST
GPS: 15 39.931s 168 07.073e
Run: 20nm (36.2km)

Anchored in Bwathnapne on Pentacost island. We arrived early and had a great day walking 10 km. All the people we meet were so incredible friendly and nice. We anchored in front of the river in 8 meters good holding.


Sun Jul 8 20:24 2018 NZST
GPS: 15 22.584s 168 7.971e
Run: 12.1nm (21.9km)

Anchored in Asanvari bay on Marco island. This is a stunning place, white sand, lush tropical backdrop and a big waterfall next to the boat. The village is the most beautiful village we seen. Tonight we ate laplap with some locals by the waterfall. We can hear the volcano booming in the background.


Fri Jul 6 11:42 2018 NZST
GPS: 15 16.900s 167 58.768e
Run: 0.5nm (0.9km)

Anchored, moved round to Lolowai Bay and crossed over the reef with half a meter under our keel at half tide. Beautiful secure harbour and no swell.


Thu Jul 5 17:21 2018 NZST
GPS: 15 16.613s 167 58.492e
Run: 49.7nm (90km)

Anchored, looks like whangaroa north arm.... beautiful. Tough sail here with everything from zero to 30 knots and 50 to 120 degrees. Worth it though :-)


Wed Jul 4 18:33 2018 NZST
GPS: 15 26.569s 167 14.972e
Run: 5.7nm (10.3km)

Anchored next to the abandoned wharf from WW2.we have seen such allot of evidence from this era round here.


Wed Jul 4 13:45 2018 NZST
GPS: 15 22.713s 167 11.699e
Run: 8.7nm (15.7km)

Anchored in the first lagoon. Very beautiful.


Mon Jul 2 14:33 2018 NZST
GPS: 15 29.598s 167 14.924e
Run: 10126.1nm (18328.2km)
Avg: 152.8knts
24hr: 3668.3nm

Anchored in Palukulo bay, one of the best stops we?ve been to. Great beaches, lagoons, coral and roads to exercise on,happy camper.


Fri Jun 29 20:18 2018 NZST
Run: 10052.8nm (18195.6km)
Avg: 192.2knts
24hr: 4613.1nm

Anchored opposite Luganville at Aore resort. A few more yachts here which is nice. Went in to the market for fresh food. Dinner out tonight, Santo beef burger..yum


Wed Jun 27 16:00 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 36.691s 167 10.517e
Run: 39.9nm (72.2km)

Fantastic anchorage and awesome friendly resort called ratua. Non profit Balinese style with proceeds given to local schools. Awesome coral next to boat, great walks!


Mon Jun 25 17:18 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 06.545s 167 28.297e
Run: 24.7nm (44.7km)

well up in the harbour, bit of a wind hole here.


Sun Jun 24 15:30 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 20.450s 167 45.240e
Run: 14.9nm (27km)

anchored in a beautiful bay with clear deep blue water


Sun Jun 24 7:51 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 32.460s 167 50.149e
Run: 4.4nm (8km)

stopped here in this beautiful anchorage round a cluster of islands. Great kite surf spot on a sand bar nearby. Big surf rolling in so decided not to attempt going into the village bay nearby.


Sat Jun 23 15:03 2018 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 16 32.115s 167 46.192e
Run: 44.2nm (80km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 169.7nm

Anchored and still at last :-)


Sat Jun 23 8:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 17 08.796s 167 57.8642e
Run: 42.6nm (77.1km)
Avg: 3.4knts
24hr: 82.5nm

on an overnight passage to Malakula. Watched the fire dancers at mele then dinner and off. Great trade wind sailing with 15-20 and the half moon till 1 am. Stars to reach out and touch! Dawn full of volcanic peaks.


Fri Jun 22 20:24 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 41.580s 168 15.895e
Run: 4.8nm (8.7km)

Anchored at Mele island . Felt a big earthquake today and the boat vibrated and we heard a huge rumble. Fire dancing ashore tonight.


Thu Jun 21 20:45 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 44.727s 168 18.748e
Run: 56.3nm (101.9km)

We arrived in Port Villa 4 days ago. We really enjoying this place and making the most of the town and it?s people.


Sun Jun 17 8:21 2018 NZST
Speed:
7.6
knts
GPS: 18 33.396s 168 13.617e
Run: 121nm (219km)
Avg: 8.3knts
24hr: 199.6nm

Did a 171 Mike?s 24 hour run. Great sailing conditions out here. Looking forward to put anchor down in a afternoon.


Sat Jun 16 17:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
7.4
knts
GPS: 20 17.827s 168 01.702e
Run: 76.8nm (139km)
Avg: 3knts
24hr: 71.6nm

Great sailing conditions out here. All good onboard enjoying a short passage towards Port Vila


Fri Jun 15 16:03 2018 NZST
GPS: 21 24.015s 167 53.469e
Run: 13.2nm (23.9km)

Anchored in north Mare island . Beautiful clear water and limestone cliff all around with loads of big and small caves.


Thu Jun 14 17:00 2018 NZST
GPS: 21 35.327s 167 51.464e
Run: 70.6nm (127.8km)
Avg: 2.6knts
24hr: 61.5nm

Anchored in Mare island in the Loyalties. Clear water, limestone cliff and caves by a little white beach. Great 8 hour sail here for a stop over .


Wed Jun 13 13:27 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 15.586s 167 01.642e
Run: 42.5nm (76.9km)

Anchored in Bauer de Tare just north of Havana?s passage . We waiting for wind to start our passage tonVanuatu. This is a beautiful little place through a narrow reef entrance.


Thu Jun 7 17:30 2018 NZST

potential for a big local storm so set sail back to proney Bay. Beautiful sail arriving at dusk into casy island. Great run walk in am then moved deeper into bay to du carenage which is a hurricane hole.


Tue Jun 5 21:03 2018 NZST

Anchored in Kuta bay by the white long beach. Today we biked around the whole Island around 50km. Biking is such a great way to explore more of an island.


Sun Jun 3 17:54 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 41.169s 167 30.368e
Run: 4.3nm (7.8km)

moved to the southern lagoon of port de vao after an early morning Sup paddle over some stunning coral reef. Beautiful secluded anchorage down here and great beach combing.


Sun Jun 3 11:57 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 39.765s 167 26.631e
Run: 39nm (70.6km)

beautiful bay de kanumera, arrived here after a lovely sail. Had an evening run on the beach. The night sky was stunning with stars very bright and then the moon rise later.


Thu May 31 19:06 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 22.899s 166 54.869e
Run: 22.4nm (40.5km)

bonne anse is a beautiful sheltered bay with a great walk up to lighthouse.


Wed May 30 16:27 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 18.253s 166 34.491e
Run: 11nm (19.9km)

stop off on way to pines. Beautiful islands, nice walks, easy LW beach access.


Mon May 28 18:39 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 19.726s 166 24.322e
Run: 28nm (50.7km)

Back in Ilot Maitre. Strong winds and heavy rain showers. Used all the xtra water for washing up clothes and wind for kiting.....or Hamish did....I?m still gearing up to have try again from last year.


Sat May 26 18:12 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 21.596s 166 50.506e
Run: 24.1nm (43.6km)

We are in Proney Inlet. Last night we did a walk to the lighthouse, and today we moved to Casey island a couple of miles into the bay. Lovely little island with a story about the dog who lived here alone. He loved to show the island to people, and made sure they followed him around. Unfortunately he died last year.


Thu May 24 10:24 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 42.426s 166 48.585e
Run: 10.5nm (19km)

Anchored in Ilot Ua about 5 miles from the outer reef. The classic coral atoll with beautiful coral drop off just inshore of boat. Have not seen another boat in couple days. Great swimming inside the reef over white lagoon sand. Maybe get the kite out today? Fingers crossed.....


Wed May 23 11:12 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 33.305s 166 47.858e
Run: 6.9nm (12.5km)

Anchored in Ilot Mato . Nice little island surrounded by reefs to snorkel around. Stunning set set.


Tue May 22 8:54 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 27.398s 166 46.736e
Run: 25.4nm (46km)

Anchored in Ile Ouen with another kiwi yachts? Nice walk to the top with great views


Sun May 20 14:21 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 19.972s 166 24.322e
Run: 2.7nm (4.9km)

Anchored in Ilot Maître . Nice place for marine life and kite surfing


Thu May 17 7:57 2018 NZST
Speed:
4.4
knts
GPS: 22 17.664s 166 23.933e
Run: 166.3nm (301km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 168.4nm

Made it to New Caledonia, good passage, a bit slow but fun. Now motoring into Port Mosell with yellow flag up!


Wed May 16 8:15 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.9
knts
GPS: 23 36.649s 164 12.658e
Run: 165.2nm (299km)
Avg: 4.5knts
24hr: 107.9nm

last night the ses was calm, so we deciderat to stop and just drift. It was great and we had a nice dinner and a sleep. The wind got up at 4am , so now we sailing again.


Mon May 14 19:30 2018 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 24 45.277s 161 54.645e
Run: 157.2nm (284.5km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 152.7nm

we had to motor for a while. Did some boat work and enjoying the flat sea. Back sailing now


Sun May 13 18:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 25 45.000s 159 38.923e
Run: 182.6nm (330.5km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 159.9nm

Very nice mellow sailing day today, it?s peaceful and magical out here. Motor sailing now with little wind.


Sat May 12 15:24 2018 NZST
Speed:
6.4
knts
GPS: 26 49.969s 156 57.60e
Run: 180.6nm (326.9km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 170.3nm

Great sailing with clear skies. Up on deck listening to good music , sipping tea


Fri May 11 13:57 2018 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 27 43.267s 154 11.660e
Run: 49.7nm (90km)

Polled out with two reefs in main and a little jib, 20-25 knots and sunshine. Lots of shipping!


Thu May 10 8:12 2018 NZST
GPS: 27 56.980s 153 25.407e
Run: 97.8nm (177km)

Anchored in Southport ,surrounded by city lights. Planning to leave tonight or tomorrow


Sun May 6 14:48 2018 NZST
Speed:
6.8
knts
GPS: 29 21.882s 153 24.635e
Run: 264.4nm (478.6km)

Left Yamba after 2 weeks. Sailing towards Southport. Taking it slowly so we will arrive in daylight


Mon Feb 12 20:15 2018 NZDT
Speed:
>
knts

very snug little harbour with close proximity to shops and resturant.


Sat Feb 10 10:51 2018 NZDT
Speed:
>
knts

moved over to this wonderful spot right in the middle of a national park. The whitest beaches in NSW and walking tracks galore. Will stay a few days.


Sat Feb 10 10:45 2018 NZDT

Really fast sail 90 miles south from Sydney. Winds from NNE and building to 30 knots. Approaching Jervis bay we had 55 knots over the deck with wind over headlands. Found this fantastic spot with no wind for a great nights sleep.

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Fri Dec 1 11:39 2017 NZDT
GPS: 32 55.346s 151 46.077e
Run: 181.9nm (329.2km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 170.9nm

In Newcastle waiting for customs. Beautiful night with stars and moon entering Australian waters. We could smell land way out at sea. We got the mainsail off and hamish will get the boom off as soon as possible. Very glad the boom held it together so we could keep sailing with the mainsail up.


Thu Nov 30 10:06 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 31 21.743s 154 16.291e
Run: 169.3nm (306.4km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 168.6nm

150 mile run in last 24 hours . Have mostly been motoring except for a fe hours round sunset. Auto pilot fault so allot of hand steering, whew! 160 miles to Newcastle where we have found someone to repair our cracked boom.


Wed Nov 29 10:00 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.6
knts
GPS: 29 49.540s 156 29.270e
Run: 179.9nm (325.6km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 173.7nm

152 mile run in last 24 hours . Wind died around 3 am, and we have been motoring since. A few flying fish and birds are our only company out here.


Tue Nov 28 9:09 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7.0
knts
GPS: 27 58.448s 158 34.662e
Run: 186.6nm (337.7km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 180.2nm

another 170 mile run in last 24 hours means we have completed 540 miles. Lots of wind fluctuations, gennaker up and down and now poles out in 15-20 knots.


Mon Nov 27 8:18 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7.4
knts
GPS: 26 8.452s 160 48.223e
Run: 65.5nm (118.6km)
Avg: 11.6knts
24hr: 278.2nm

coming to the end of another 24 hr run, will be about 170 miles. Perfect conditions with 15 knots just aft of beam and slight seas. Rain stopped but showers about.


Mon Nov 27 2:39 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7.4
knts
GPS: 25 30.411s 161 35.190e
Run: 57.6nm (104.3km)
Avg: 8.3knts
24hr: 198.9nm

Can see a bit of moon and stars ! Very nice sailing! Eating last of our French cheeses


Sun Nov 26 19:42 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7.4
knts
GPS: 25 00.285s 162 19.315e
Run: 81.7nm (147.9km)
Avg: 8.2knts
24hr: 196.1nm

cloud drizzle and some lightening around . We making good progress, we done 269.5 miles 34 hours


Sun Nov 26 9:42 2017 NZDT
Speed:
8.2
knts
GPS: 24 13.964s 163 18.456e
Run: 144.4nm (261.4km)
Avg: 12.6knts
24hr: 302.7nm

We have a new 24 hour record of 198 miles !! Big smile on Hamish!


Sat Nov 25 22:15 2017 NZDT
Speed:
8.5
knts
GPS: 22 16.03s 164 04.667e
Run: 137.7nm (249.2km)
Avg: 10.6knts
24hr: 254.2nm

We are ripping along! Surfed one wave at 14 knots of speed!


Sat Nov 25 9:15 2017 NZDT
Speed:
8.7
knts
GPS: 22 22.53s 166 13.73e
Run: 16.7nm (30.2km)

Bye Noumea. 20 knots of E wind. Nice to be out in the open water again


Sun Nov 19 13:27 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 28.624s 166 27.936e
Run: 10.6nm (19.2km)

Anchored at ilot amedee phare. This is the tallest lighthouse structure in he Southern Hemisphere! Built 1862 in Paris it was shipped out here and erection completed in 1865. Has 247 steps to viewing platform and is 56 meters high. Beautiful design of function and form!


Wed Nov 8 17:18 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 20.02s 166 24.38e
Run: 246.3nm (445.8km)

Anchored at Miatri island. Paddle board this morning and saw turtles everywhere! Waiting for kite wind!


Wed Nov 1 14:54 2017 NZDT
Speed:
8 kn
knts
GPS: 21 19.717s 170 05.339e
Run: 139.7nm (252.9km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 157nm

we haven't had even a splash of water on deck! Woke up wondering if we were anchored :-) 10-15 knots SE winds push us steadily along. We started thinking about the tide gate at Goro..... need t be there by 8 pm tomorrow, have to average 6 knots...... come on :-)


Tue Oct 31 17:33 2017 NZDT
Speed:
8 kn
knts
GPS: 20 23.777s 172 00.510e
Run: 329nm (595.5km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 169.8nm

very chilled passage so far. 290 miles to go, have mostly sailed, but motor is assisting now. The end of month batgammon game, points are neck and neck!


Sun Oct 29 19:03 2017 NZDT
Speed:
8 kn
knts
GPS: 17 59.246s 176 21.344e
Run: 929.4nm (1682.2km)
Avg: 3.7knts
24hr: 89nm

Great to be at sea again! Caught a Spanish mackerel earlier and got it all vacuum bagged and into freezer. Red sky tonight :-)


Thu Oct 19 8:29 2017 NZDT
GPS: 28 59.92617s 167 55.03109e
Run: 972.8nm (1760.8km)
Avg: 11.2knts
24hr: 269.8nm
Weather: cloudy

wanted to leave today but it is better if they wait until tomorrow


Sun Oct 15 17:57 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 17 46.246s 177 11.344e
Run: 5nm (9.1km)
Avg: 100knts
24hr: 2400nm

Great to hang out at musket again. Good social, great kiting and surfing. Hard to beat this place!


Sun Oct 15 17:54 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 17 50.596s 177 11.192e

Surfing today and having a blast!! Stunning day.


Tue Oct 10 15:51 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 17 50.596s 177 11.192e
Run: 28.1nm (50.9km)

Surfing today and having a blast!! Stunning day.


Mon Oct 9 8:27 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 17 27.550s 177 02.681e
Run: 23.2nm (42km)

At beautiful Navadra islands. Perfect sunset over sandspit. We feeling very lucky!


Sun Oct 8 17:15 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 17 09.558s 177 12.244e
Run: 18.3nm (33.1km)

Anchored by Mantaray passage. Unfortunately no luck for us to see them.


Sat Oct 7 13:48 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 16 56.710s 177 22.053e
Run: 19.4nm (35.1km)

Blue lagoon. Boats tourists hotels makes this place busy. A fire struck and we had to shift to avoid smoke and debris! Had some drinks ashore and meet other boaties and we also picked up our new guests Amanda and Peter!


Mon Oct 2 18:42 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0 kn
knts
GPS: 16 44.101s 177 33.658e
Run: 5.8nm (10.5km)

This is one of our all time favourite anchorages. White sand beaches and wilderness. Even the small house in corner is now gone! No boats :-) nice to be back after 14 year absence!


Mon Oct 2 6:39 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6 kn
knts
GPS: 16 43.993s 177 38.924e
Run: 107nm (193.7km)
Avg: 5.5knts
24hr: 132.7nm

great night sail, moon almost full, then the stars, a gentle 15 knot SE pushing us along. First class passage!


Sun Oct 1 11:18 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6 kn
knts
GPS: 16 49.553s 179 15.779e
Run: 55.6nm (100.6km)

Sailing away from Savusavu! Had 4 great and productive nights! Boat full of goad now and heading towards Yasawas


Mon Sep 25 13:39 2017 NZDT
GPS: 16 45.065s 179 54.051w
Run: 10.4nm (18.8km)

Anchored in Viani Bay . Today one year ago we left Auckland to live onboard Adamite!! It's been a great year. Snorkelling and walking on the agenda today


Sat Sep 23 12:57 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 43.945s 179 44.673w
Run: 16.3nm (29.5km)
Avg: 7.4knts
24hr: 177.8nm

Matagi island by Qamea island. A breach volcano bay. Very nice and sheltered in here . No palm trees on the beach , so almost a feeling of NZ , but with 3 little turtles swimming around it's definitely not.


Sat Sep 23 10:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 30.048s 179 42.045w
Run: 19nm (34.4km)

50 at Yanuca island by Ring gold passage. Little private beach and beautiful snorkelling.


Wed Sep 20 6:18 2017 NZST

50 miles from Port Albert to Naqelelevu island. Wild and remote lagoon.


Wed Sep 20 6:12 2017 NZST

Port Albert on Rambi is a stunning bay. Great coral and beautiful beach! A couple of days to chill out with the Maloney.


Mon Sep 18 10:24 2017 NZST

Loretta and Jim joined us ! Nice to have friends onboard .


Sun Sep 17 13:57 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 45.918s 179 46.883w
Run: 182nm (329.4km)

After a 30 hours sail from Fulaga lagoon we tucked in to this sheltered bay at Qamea island and had a great sleep


Sat Sep 9 17:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 19 7.941s 178 34.174w
Run: 2.2nm (4km)

A real beautiful island, proper "casterway island" feel. There was a village person living there alone for his last 20 years in a great hut with food and cooking shelter. He died recently and everything remains exactly as he left it on the last day of his life. He did some great planting and with four sand beaches and a hidden garden this is as close to paradise as land can get.


Mon Sep 4 18:21 2017 NZST
GPS: 19 8.079s 178 32.156w
Run: 0.8nm (1.4km)

after five days of kiting the wind finally dropped. Moved boat to be near pass and snorkelled through. Pretty amazing. Pot luck dinner with all four boats in lagoon, and what a fest.


Sun Aug 27 18:42 2017 NZST
GPS: 19 8.368s 178 32.811w
Run: 21.7nm (39.3km)

Made the pass at 10 am with slack current and sun behind us. Such an amazing lagoon, the best I have ever seen by far. We will be here for at least 2 weeks! Hamish had a great kite session this afternoon. Sevu sevu at the village tomorrow morning.


Sat Aug 26 9:54 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 50.892s 178 40.252w
Run: 42.4nm (76.7km)
Avg: 4.9knts
24hr: 117nm

wind turned SE at dawn and we could not make it to the slack tide at falunga. Pulled in to Namuka and anchored at 0830 am. Beautiful spot in 5 m over sand.


Sat Aug 26 1:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 18 17.378s 178 56.360w
Run: 78.1nm (141.4km)
Avg: 5.5knts
24hr: 132nm

departed vanubalavu at 1600, midnight at Lekemba. Nice passage so far, no moon and loads of stars. Destination Falunga.


Fri Aug 25 11:00 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 17 9.831s 179 2.380w
Run: 60.3nm (109.1km)
Avg: 3.4knts
24hr: 81.8nm

Mini boi round here. Enough room for one boat to swing. Beautiful :-)


Thu Aug 24 17:18 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 17 11.401s 179 57.143w
Run: 62.9nm (113.8km)

Interesting land locked lagoon. Great dinghy and Sup exploring inland and outside. Some stunning beaches along this coast.


Tue Aug 22 15:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 17 11.252s 179 00.015w
Run: 1.2nm (2.2km)

Nice to be in a sheltered harbour with a fresh water spring gushing out behind boat for washing. Great walks up into a cobra plantation as well.


Thu Aug 17 14:00 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 17 10.653s 179 00.928w
Run: 23nm (41.6km)
Avg: 2.7knts
24hr: 63.8nm

Anchored in one of the most beautiful anchorages I ever visited, WOW!


Thu Aug 17 5:21 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.5
knts
GPS: 17 12.012s 179 21.770w
Run: 21.3nm (38.6km)

main down and only staysail up in middle of night with lightning around us and 30 knots but now sailing along good in nice breeze!!


Wed Aug 16 15:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 16 53.584s 179 20.713w
Run: 69nm (124.9km)

we off to vanabalavu in Lau group now, 110 miles to ESE. We on the back of a small front so winds are now south and we are happy, should be there in the morning.


Fri Aug 11 14:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.5
knts
GPS: 15 57.700s 178 58.330w
Run: 256.9nm (465km)
Avg: 8.5knts
24hr: 203.5nm

great sailing towards Fiji with new record run ,174 miles. Very pleasant out here!


Thu Aug 10 8:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 13 21.730s 176 13.482w
Run: 3.5nm (6.3km)

wind 110 and 25 knots, perfect kiting spot. Nice walk up to chapel as well.


Tue Aug 8 8:24 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 13 22.770s 176 10.561w
Run: 13.9nm (25.2km)

Feels like being anchored in Minerva reef, wild! Great kiting place. French bread, wine and cheese, not cheap though!


Mon Aug 7 5:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 13 29.553s 176 0.325w
Run: 105.7nm (191.3km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 163.1nm

Almost there, raising the French and yellow flag. Near full moon so bright out and dawn very soon, perfect timing. Excited for a coffee and croissant!


Sun Aug 6 13:39 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.5
knts
GPS: 13 37.017s 174 26.256w
Run: 156.7nm (283.6km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 171.7nm

Having a great sail towards Wallis. We will have to slow down soon to arrive in daylight. 25 knots of wind plus at the moment. 2 reef in but will drop main soon.


Sat Aug 5 15:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 13 50.407s 172 06.922w
Run: 23.8nm (43.1km)

Had 2 days at this lovely car free Island in a lagoon . Saw a big turtle!! Island is called Manon. Leaving soon for Wallis


Mon Jul 31 21:03 2017 NZST
GPS: 13 49.763s 171 45.659w
Run: 39.4nm (71.3km)

Samoa is awesome! Bikes out, surf on. Rented a van and been round island doing the water slides and water falls and sea trench and surf. Like an older version of rangitoto, lots of fresh scoria rock. Lovely people!


Fri Jul 28 6:00 2017 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 14 16.584s 171 23.713w
Run: 170.6nm (308.8km)
Avg: 7.7knts
24hr: 184nm

Samoa here we come! Good to see land again after a squally night! Soon we will round the south corner of Samoa and head for Apia.


Thu Jul 27 7:45 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.7
knts
GPS: 16 24.605s 172 40.866w
Run: 185.9nm (336.5km)
Avg: 9.1knts
24hr: 219.2nm

Great Sailing out here in 20 knots of wind from SE . Looks like we will have 164 miles done in our first 24 hour sail.


Wed Jul 26 11:24 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 42.749s 174 08.374w
Run: 15.8nm (28.6km)
Avg: 28.7knts
24hr: 689.5nm

Blue lagoon- great snorkelling on the outer boomies and a sweet sup surf for hamish as well. A whale at the lagoon entrance to top off a great day!


Wed Jul 26 10:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 18 30.619s 174 01.667w
Run: 15.8nm (28.6km)

Set sail for Samoa this morning! Saw some whales breaching big time!! Not so much wind but it will kick in later! It's nice to be sailing again out in the ocean.


Sun Jul 23 18:27 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 42.749s 174 08.374w
Run: 10.1nm (18.3km)

Blue lagoon- great snorkelling on the outer boomies and a sweet sup surf for hamish as well. A whale at the lagoon entrance to top off a great day!


Fri Jul 14 17:24 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 47.331s 174 0.486w
Run: 4.7nm (8.5km)
Avg: 47knts
24hr: 1128nm

This is a great spot ! Watch a big humpback whale breaching behind our boat 10x! Wow, nature at its best! Private and beautiful.


Fri Jul 14 17:18 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 51.390s 173 59.848w
Run: 7.1nm (12.9km)

Sailed out round all southern islands on blue bird day. Lots of whale encounters! Explored at Maninita island by dinghy but need less swell to enter here in adamite!


Tue Jul 11 12:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 45.283s 174 00.693w
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)

Has to be the best kite boarding place ever! Euaiki island next door has some great Jurassic type landscapes worth exploring.


Sat Jul 8 17:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 42.453s 173 59.163w

Anchored by Tapani Island. Taxi pickup tonight heading fir the big town to watch the Lions versa All Black!! Hopeful for some kiting today!!


Sat Jul 8 8:42 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 42.453s 173 59.163w
Run: 3.5nm (6.3km)

Anchored by Tapani Island. Taxi pickup tonight heading fir the big town to watch the Lions versa All Black!! Hopeful for some kiting today!!


Tue Jul 4 9:15 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 42.848s 174 02.302w
Run: 4.1nm (7.4km)

Anchored, crystal clear water an amazing place!


Mon Jul 3 6:24 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 43.381s 174 06.029w
Run: 10.4nm (18.8km)

anchored, snorkelling on the coral gardens just outside lagoon. Amazing. Head in for kings birthday tomorrow.


Fri Jun 30 14:36 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 41.873s 173 56.674w
Run: 5.6nm (10.1km)

anchored, after 2 days of kiting off Mounu island we have moved to the most eastern edge of Vav'au. Wild and remote here at Kenutui island, kiting will be on once I have recovered.


Tue Jun 27 14:24 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 41.958s 174 01.794w
Run: 61.5nm (111.3km)

Anchored in Port Maurelle in Vavau. Congratulations to ETNZ!! Fantastic to watch them race!! Party and fire on the beach tonight.


Sun Jun 25 13:39 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 39.438s 174 58.106w
Run: 57.7nm (104.4km)

anchored, great turn up for ETNZ racing this morning at the mango bar. Bit too exciting! Go boys ! Out at Mala island for the day then back in for more racing tonight. Great snorkelling and swimming here!


Sat Jun 24 12:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 18 56.351s 174 08.289w

passage north, departed at 1 am. Two reefs and staysail, 20-30 knots and rough seas. Vavau a welcome sight this morning!


Fri Jun 23 7:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 18 56.351s 174 08.289w
Run: 55nm (99.6km)
Avg: 4.2knts
24hr: 100.4nm

passage north, departed at 1 am. Two reefs and staysail, 20-30 knots and rough seas. Vavau a welcome sight this morning!


Thu Jun 22 18:06 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 19 43.351s 174 17.289w
Run: 0.1nm (0.2km)

anchored mushroom bay, Haano Is. limestone cliffs and islands make it beautiful !!! Heading 60 miles north to Vavau tomorrow to prepare for AC cup, can't wait!


Wed Jun 21 18:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 19 43.404s 174 17.282w
Run: 31.5nm (57km)

anchored off the north end of Faleloa island. Great sail up from Uoleva. Another kite surf resort so kiting is on menu for tomorrow. Snorkelling looking great as well.


Fri Jun 16 6:21 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 19 56.404s 174 42.882w
Run: 20.5nm (37.1km)

Had a great sail to Haafeva island. Really good snorkelling here and with the amazing vulcano island Kao as a backdrop this anchorage is pretty special.


Sun Jun 11 6:18 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 19 50.950s 174 24.836w
Run: 5.7nm (10.3km)

another amazing anchorage. Beautiful yoga resort ashore and we are enjoying a studio on the beach. First whales sighted for this season.


Fri Jun 9 12:30 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 19 47.524s 174 21.081w
Run: 117.4nm (212.5km)
Avg: 2.7knts
24hr: 65.4nm

was an amazing passage to Ha apai! Great to be here and unwind. Will have the place to ourselves as the ICA fleet depart Sunday. Lots to explore and great kiting and surfing to be had.


Wed Jun 7 17:24 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 20 56.444s 175 41.124w
Run: 68.3nm (123.6km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 176.3nm

more perfect sailing today with sunshine. Reefed down tonight to slow for landfall tomorrow at 6 am. Looking forward to a run on the beach!


Wed Jun 7 8:06 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 21 37.444s 176 27.124w
Run: 163.9nm (296.7km)
Avg: 8knts
24hr: 191nm

perfect sailing conditions on way 163 miles in first 24 hours. Stewart our self steering servo doing all the work.


Tue Jun 6 11:30 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 23 10.944s 178 23.124w
Run: 33.9nm (61.4km)

perfect sailing conditions on way to Hapai. This is sailing in its best sense! Two more nights but the moon is almost full :-)


Tue Jun 6 11:30 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 23 10.582s 178 55.124w
Run: 31.1nm (56.3km)

perfect sailing conditions on way to Hapai. This is sailing in its best sense! Two more nights but the moon is almost full :-)


Mon Jun 5 11:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 23 37.582s 178 55.124w
Run: 0.8nm (1.4km)

At anchor in north Minerva reef. Moved over to east side of lagoon. Crayfish and wahoo for dinner. Go tnz for tomorrow! Passage to Tonga for us......


Sat Jun 3 16:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 23 37.942s 178 55.784w
Run: 137nm (248km)

At anchor in north Minerva reef. Lots of boats in here which is a nice feeling in such lonely place in the ocean. Getting reports about americas cup. Great stuff...go team nz! Overcast today but warm.


Fri Jun 2 14:18 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.5
knts

great snorkelling yesterday then a meal on board halo. A few chores today and might move to north Minerva tomorrow.


Thu Jun 1 10:57 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.5
knts

still motor sailing in light SE winds. Looks like 12 noon at the entrance to south Minerva. Can't wait!


Thu Jun 1 0:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.5
knts

motor sailing in light SE winds. Have slowed down to make sure we don't get there too early, four other yachts have converged out of the big blue


Wed May 31 16:30 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 25 17.951s 179 53.491e
Run: 72.2nm (130.7km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 110.7nm

motor sailing in light SE winds. Will try keep 5.5 knots to make south Minerva mid morning tomorrow.


Wed May 31 0:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 26 17.951s 179 33.491e
Run: 86.1nm (155.8km)
Avg: 13.7knts
24hr: 328nm

midnight watch change and down with gennaker and back out with jib, breeze round to east 8 knots.


Tue May 30 18:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 27 17.951s 178 43.491e
Run: 76nm (137.6km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 176.2nm

amazing weather, sun and shorts. Had our spinnaker up for 3 hours and now the genniker. Lots of sail changes!


Tue May 30 8:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 28 17.951s 178 12.491e
Run: 60.2nm (109km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 168nm

Wind is about 8 knots from behind, so not very useful. Motoring through the night with clear beautiful skies. Saw some shooting stars and a aeroplane flying north! It's magic out here.


Mon May 29 23:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.2
knts
GPS: 29 04.951s 177 46.491e
Run: 58.2nm (105.3km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 158.8nm

Wind is about 8 knots from behind, so not very useful. Motoring through the night with clear beautiful skies. Saw some shooting stars and a aeroplane flying north! It's magic out here.


Mon May 29 14:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 29 48.997S 177 18.010E

finally got sailing again, SSW 18


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