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.

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Aradonna - May 27, 2017
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After a rainy and blowy night it was nice to see blue sky and sunshine from around 10am today. Motoring most of the day, heading straight for Minerva into headwinds. The sea has calmed down enough ... Read More
Aradonna - May 26, 2017
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not enjoying the conditions but only one more day of misery.

Aradonna - May 26, 2017
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Strong head winds and swells slowing down our speed today. Have just made a tack to the east. We would have arrived in Minerva on Saturday but slow progress means our ETA is now Sunday. The bonus is ... Read More
Aradonna - May 25, 2017
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looking forward to the conditions easing

Aradonna - May 25, 2017
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Better sailing today as we are north of the Kermadecs and away from the current. Good winds and a nice sail apart from a couple of little squalls and a bowl of soup flying through the cabin spreading ... Read More
Aradonna - May 25, 2017
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Good sailing breeze yesterday but 1 knot of current against us and lumpy sea, so a bit slow on progress. All well on board. Sea has flattened out now, so getting better speed/

Aradonna - May 24, 2017
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Good sailing overnight but 1 knot of current against us, so a bit slow on progress. All well on board

Aradonna - May 23, 2017
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Back to motoring for a while this afternoon as we passed through a soft patch. Wind coming up again now, but NE so will need to sail NW for a while.

Aradonna - May 23, 2017
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The wind came up a bit just after midnight, having a lovely sail now.

Aradonna - May 22, 2017
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Had some great sailing the first day but motoring today. Both have our sea legs now so feeling good. Starry night and calm seas.

Aradonna - May 21, 2017
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on passage to Minerva. This via relay from Navire as too close for GHRadio.

Aradonna - May 21, 2017
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Departing Bay of Islands, NZ now, heading for Minerva reef and then on to Tonga. Calm sunny day!

Aradonna - May 20, 2017
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Preparing to depart tomorrow morning, heading to Minerva reef.

Aradonna - May 18, 2017
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It looks like we might be waiting in NZ for a bit longer. Some nasty weather possible en route next week. We will post updates when we know more about our departure date.

Aradonna - May 17, 2017
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Celebrated Karl's birthday and Mothers Day with lunch in Paihia on Sunday, then stayed at Urupukapuka Island and had a walk through the bush on Monday. Yesterday we visited the pretty town of ... Read More
Aradonna - May 13, 2017
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Enjoyed a sunny day today. Waved to our friends on Distracted as they set sail for New Caledonia, Bon Voyage! Went to Russell, laundromat time! Walked to Long Beach on the other side while the wash ... Read More
Aradonna - May 10, 2017
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We had a lovely day fishing yesterday, then visited Russell to stock up on fresh supplies and treated ourselves to ice creams! It looks like we will be waiting here until at least the 18th May now ... Read More
Aradonna - May 7, 2017
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Had a wonderful day in the sunny Bay of Islands. Started cleaning the bottom of the boat and then got distracted by the kelp and the rocks....came up with a crayfish for lunch! Will finish cleaning ... Read More
Aradonna - May 5, 2017
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Happy to be out of the Marina again for a few days. In Opunga Cove, very peaceful here!

Aradonna - May 4, 2017
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