we had a fast, close reach to the Kermadecs, where we are anchored and awaiting favorable winds for Fiji

making easterly towards 175 W; sailing at 40 to 45 degrees to the apparent wind in 1.5 meter seas

motoring in light SSE breeze and 1 meter SE swell; departed Opua Tuesday 1400 bound for Fiji; making easting in hopes of avoiding worst of northerlies; preparing to fly the spinnaker in morning light

fast sailing last 24 hours (position at 0830)

good sailing last 24 hours, but with variable wind conditions making for lots of reefing/trimming of sails

good sailing last 24 hours, but with variable wind conditions making for lots of reefing/trimming of sails

sailing in gusty wind conditions; seas better organized and less steep than prior 24 hours

sailing in steep 2 meter seas; uncomfortable, wet, but safe

sailing comfortably; seas building to 1.5 meters

sailing comfortably in light breeze and gentle seas

anchored off Big Mama's Yacht Club, Pangaimotu, Tongatapu; planning to depart for NZ 11/20.

at anchor in Tonga awaiting a wx window to Opua