Allegresse

Allégresse is a Bruce Clarke 42, built of Kauri in 1983. She's been an Auckland boat all her life until recently bought by Wellington based owners Mike and Tracey Carter. Allégresse will be heading to Fiji and Vanuatu this coming winter.

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Posted: Mon, 3 Nov 2014 - 08:00

Departed Noumea on Sunday morning. Making good progress towards Norfolk Island, where we will overnight on Wednesday (before continuing to Opua) if the swell conditions are suitable. All is well on

Posted: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 - 22:37

A peaceful night at Ile Mato and motor in very light winds back to Noumea today. Outlook looking OK to leave for New Zealand early next week, final decision on a departure will be made over the

Posted: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 - 20:45

What a stunning day in the Southern Lagoon, light winds, no swell and not a cloud to be seen all day. We had a beautiful sail from Isle de Pins to Ile Mato where we are anchored this evening

Posted: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 - 21:45

A pleasant if rather slow beat down to Baie de Kune at Isle de Pins today in 12-15kts of breeze.

Posted: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 - 20:33

A short move today down to Bonne Anse - in preparation for a beat down to Isle de Pins tomorrow.

Posted: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 - 20:38

After spending a week in Noumea, eating and drinking too much and generallt being sociable it was time to head back out to the peace and tranquility of an anchorage. So here we are anchored at the

Posted: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 - 08:29

Just arrived in Noumea after a somewhat bumpy and fast passage for the first 24 hours although pretty happy that from Tanna to Noumea we did it in 36 hours. A lovely sail from Havana Pass up to

Posted: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 - 21:01

On passage to Noumea in company with "Lisa Kay". Just 15 miles north east of Havana Pass - we should be anchored at Noumea before day break. Last night was one to forget. Only about 20kts of wind

Posted: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 - 21:36

On passage to Noumea in company with "Lisa Kay". We cleared out of Vanuatu this afternoon at Lenekal on the island of Tanna. Making good progress, ETA at Noumea Wednesday morning.

Posted: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 - 20:57

Anchored at Port Resolution (Tanna) after a day motor-sailing the 50 miles from Aneityum. We thoroughly enjoyed Aneityum despite some wet and windy weather. Tomorrow we will walk to the "worlds

Posted: Fri, 3 Oct 2014 - 20:09

A good early morning sail in 10 12kts south easterly averaging 7knots arriving at Anelgowhat, Aneityum at about 8:30 this morning. A sheltered anchorage despite the southerly swell outside the reef

Posted: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 - 21:14

Still making good time towards Aneityum. ETA 10a.m. Friday. Sea state has improved and the breeze continues to cooperate making for a lovely sail today, even had the kite up for a while.

Posted: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 - 20:19

Making good time towards Aneityum. Heavy swell is making life on board slightly less than perfect but the clear skies and moderate wind are not to be complained about. 15kt ESE, no cloud, 2.5-3m

Posted: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 - 21:20

After clearing customs at Vuda Point Marina at lunchtime we are on our way to Anietyum in Vanuatu. Arrival expected Friday afternoon. Wind is 18kt SSE, overcast sky and the sea is horrid with at

Posted: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 07:25

Motored across to Denerau as there was absolutely no wind on Saturday morning. Time for jobs, re-provisioning and making sure that Allegresse is ready to head west early mid-week. Looks like we

Posted: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 - 08:56

Pushed down to Malolo Island yesterday, anchored around the corner from Musket Cove. First few hours great sailing and then the wind 'died' and became very variable. 2knots this morning and clear

Posted: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 - 07:52

Anchored Nalauwaki Bay, Waka Island. A bit of a bumpy night with wind greater than forecast which whipped up the swell a bit. This morning wind back to 5knots from the east.

Posted: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 - 18:41

Anchored at Somosomo Bay - Naviti Island in the Yasawa's with six other boats. Light and variable breeze, slight NW swell.

Posted: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 - 21:02

Anchored at Nunuya Island - otherwise famous as the 'Blue Lagoon' from the 1980 movie of the same name starring Brook Shields.

Posted: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 - 18:36

Anchored at Sawa=i-Lau Island, Northern Yasawa group. Great sail across from Yadua even if mainly downwind :-) Wind as forecast during the day 15-17 knots Easterly easing to 10 knots later in the

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