Aradonna

Aradonna

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Aradonna is a Young 43 centre cockpit sloop. Karl and Heather sailed her to Tonga, Wallis and Fiji in 2014. It was an amazing experience! In 2015 we sailed our floating home to Vanuatu and New Caledonia. In 2017 we will sail to Tonga again and on to Fiji to visit the Lau Group.

Recent Updates

Aradonna - November 1, 2015
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Happy Birthday Doug and congrats on becoming a Grandpa! (This makes Heather a Great-Aunt now!) We turned the corner last night, heading towards Opua. Looks like we will be doing a lot of motoring for ... Read More
Aradonna - October 31, 2015
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Sunny day with calm seas, nice sailing for most of the day but the winds a bit shifty. Very light for a time, followed by a good sailing breeze for a time and then very light again. Keeps us busy ... Read More
Aradonna - October 31, 2015
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A few squalls overnight kept the crew busy but in general the sea has flattened out to less than 1m swell now so much more comfortable. Winds getting lighter and the sun is shining. Getting colder at ... Read More
Aradonna - October 30, 2015
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Sun came out again by lunch time, still a bit lumpy but making good progress.

Aradonna - October 30, 2015
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Some boisterous sailing yesterday. 25-30 knot winds with higher gusts in a few squalls overnight. Lumpy sea. All well on board.

Aradonna - October 29, 2015
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Motored in light NW winds last night, picked up SW winds and started sailing at 6am. Happy to have full moon lighting our way. Clear skies now after a short shower at 4am.

Aradonna - October 28, 2015
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All well on board, motoring in calm seas, sunny and warm all day, but clouds gathering ahead now. Will start heading SE before dark, ahead of the SW winds expected.

Aradonna - October 28, 2015
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Brilliant first day. Dolphins waved us off as we left, blue sky and steady sailing breeze of 15-20 knots all day, on a beam reach with slight seas. Caught a Mahimahi just in time to have fish for ... Read More
Aradonna - October 27, 2015
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Departing New Caledonia today, bound for Opua

Aradonna - October 26, 2015
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Ready to depart for New Zealand after a stunning day here in Isle of Pines

Aradonna - October 25, 2015
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Having a ball here and enjoying calm warm conditions while we wait for better passage weather.

Aradonna - October 23, 2015
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At Ilot Brosse, just south of Isle of Pines. Feasting on freshly caught Spanish Mackerel!

Aradonna - October 21, 2015
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Still in Kuto, Isle of Pines. Weather this morning was different to forecast, conditions no longer ideal for this trip. We will wait for more favourable weather. Watch this space!

Aradonna - October 20, 2015
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Ready to depart New Caledonia. Will leave tomorrow morning, bound for Opua. ETA Opua 28th October but this is subject to change depending on the weather. Updates will be sent while underway but do ... Read More
Aradonna - October 18, 2015
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Hooray to the All Blacks! Wonderful to watch the AB's game this morning, in bed, while the wild weather howled outside. We are waiting for a good weather window to depart for NZ, looks like Tuesday ... Read More
Aradonna - October 14, 2015
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Exploring I'le de Pins (Island of Pines) by land and sea. Spectacular white sand beaches - the prettiest spot we have been in since arriving in New Caledonia. More about our travels in the blog.

Aradonna - October 11, 2015
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Relaxing in Baie Ue after snorkelling the coral reef on the side of this protected bay. Glad we had our wetsuits on though as the water is only 23 degrees!

Aradonna - October 10, 2015
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It is still blowing hard here but hopefully the weather allows us to get to Isle de Pins on Monday.

Aradonna - October 7, 2015
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Enjoying a sunny day in Baie de Citron, a beautiful beach that is close to town.

Aradonna - October 5, 2015
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Currently sheltering from 40knot winds in Baie de Saint Vincent. This is a remarkably uninteresting area apart from having plenty of anchorages. More in the blog.

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