Astarte

Wed Nov 15 7:36 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 43.43S 174 19.61E
Run: 11.1nm (20.1km)
Weather: Calm, Cold 1025.5hPa, 20% cloud

Tied up in Whangarei Marina, downtown Whangarie. Came up river with rain, plus lightning and thunder to the north.


Mon Nov 13 19:50 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 50.21S 174 28.12E
Run: 48.8nm (88.3km)
Avg: 4knts
24hr: 97.2nm
Weather: Calm in the marina 70% cloud, 1020hPa

Safely tied up to the Q dock in Marsden Cove. One of our most "memorable" passages, if not THE MOST. Motor sailed the last 18 hours or so. Now start the clean up and repairs. Thanks to all for the kind words on YIT, greetings at the dock, and good thoughts, that most certainly helped us along.


Mon Nov 13 7:47 2017 NZDT
Speed:
4.6
knts
GPS: 35 08S 174 33E
Run: 0.7nm (1.3km)
Avg: 16.4knts
24hr: 392.7nm
Weather: Wind SE-SSE 8k 1017.9hPa 40% cloud Still cold 0.5m on the n

We are getting closer. Had strong(20k ish)SE head winds near cape Brett so tacked back and forth making little headway toward Marsden. We decided that we would have only been making 2-3k at best under power on the rhumb line and then would have been into fuel issues, so that is what and sort of why. Should be in at sunset at Marsden, we hope.


Mon Nov 13 7:45 2017 NZDT
Speed:
4.6k
knts
GPS: 35 08.58S 174 33.00E
Run: 37.5nm (67.9km)
Avg: 2.7knts
24hr: 64.7nm
Weather: wind SE-SSE 8k, 40% cloud, 0.5m seas, on the nose 1017.8hPa 19c,. ,

Strong headwinds last night around Cape Brett, so behind a bit. Maybe 2000 tonight arrival.


Sun Nov 12 17:50 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 34 36S 174 33E
Run: 30.5nm (55.2km)
Avg: 3.2knts
24hr: 77.9nm
Weather: S-SSE maybe 5-8k. Seas are down, still a big swell easily 2

We should be in tomorrow sometime between 1000 and 1400, depending on how we hit the tides in the Hatea River, and how much wind chop we get. Right now we are averaging 5k, on the rhumb line direct. All is good aboard.


Sun Nov 12 8:27 2017 NZDT
Speed:
4.2
knts
GPS: 34 10.49S 174 24.56E
Run: 51.2nm (92.7km)
Avg: 3.3knts
24hr: 80.3nm
Weather: wind SSE-S 10k, 30% cloud, 1011.6hPa, 19c, choppy 1m seas.

motor sailing, hope to be in tomorrow noon, what a different day


Sat Nov 11 17:08 2017 NZDT
Speed:
4.2
knts
GPS: 33 31S 174 00E
Run: 14.3nm (25.9km)
Weather: Wind S 15-18k 1007.5hPa Seas still confused at 2-3m

As we expected and you assured us, conditions started to dramatically improve about 1200. Wind died, seas still up but much much better.


We turned towards Marsden at around 1615. Seas a bit large, but wind is down and we are hoping the seas will follow quickly. Plus we are now at least heading more or less in the right direction. Are hoping for SW winds later today or tomorrow for better sailing angle.

(They are Sounding happier and the conditions will continue to improve. At least they are now heading for marsden.)


Sat Nov 11 7:51 2017 NZDT
Speed:
1.8k
knts
GPS: 33 33.21S 174 14.64E
Run: 38.6nm (69.9km)
Avg: 2.7knts
24hr: 63.9nm
Weather: wind SSE S 35-40k,+ 100% cloud, lots of arain and squalls, 1004.4hPa,100%cloud, seas 3-4m "all over the place"(this should be a new direction choice). Two hours later on ham net bar was 1006.4 so that explains the wind!

one of our worst nights ever at sea.


Fri Nov 10 17:21 2017 NZDT
Speed:
2.2
knts
GPS: 33 40S 174 54E
Run: 27.7nm (50.1km)
Avg: 2.9knts
24hr: 70.7nm
Weather: Wind 40k + SSE to S, but really hard to tell100%cloud, heav

Well, we think it is official, we are not having fun anymore!! But all well aboard.


Fri Nov 10 7:57 2017 NZDT
Speed:
4.0
knts
GPS: 33 34.04S 175 22.02E
Run: 71.8nm (130km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 111.3nm
Weather: wind SSE 25k with higher gusts, 100% cloud, rain off and on, 1013.6hPa, seas 2m very confused, COLD 15c. ,later at ham net. Much the same except seas are building

bashing along, but plan to heave to after weather, 122 to Opua


Thu Nov 9 16:28 2017 NZDT
Speed:
4
knts
GPS: 32 45S 176 08E
Run: 27.3nm (49.4km)
Avg: 4.4knts
24hr: 104.9nm
Weather: Currently the wind is officially "Hootin". Guessing around 25-30SE. Confirmed on scatterometer

await the special 40m sked.


Thu Nov 9 10:13 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 32 24S 176 21E
Run: 12.7nm (23km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 120.6nm
Weather: SSE22-28, 2m swell, 1015.9

this during ham net time. Via relay from gary VK4IBC. 200nm to go. It will seem like 2000 i guess!


Thu Nov 9 7:42 2017 NZDT
Speed:
4.0
knts
GPS: 32 13.28S 176 24.24E
Run: 82.8nm (149.9km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 136.5nm
Weather: wind SE 10k, 100% cloud, light rain last night 1016.5hPa, seas SE 0.5m.

had a wind shift about 0130, N to S, but no dramatic speed change


Wed Nov 8 17:08 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.8m
knts
GPS: 31 02S 176 35E
Run: 61.1nm (110.6km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 156nm
Weather: wind very lite, N-NEbuilding (we hope!!!) Seas SE 1m swell 1

We have been motoring since 0545, not what we expected for today, but better than getting bashed. Are hoping to get some sailing in this evening if it continues to build(maybe wishful thinking). We do not have enough fuel to motor the whole way in, especially if we get any sort of head seas,Ha Ha. It Will be close, so we are hoping to sail so we have a bit of a cushion. Skies are milky, hazy


Wed Nov 8 7:44 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 30 09S 176 36E
Run: 0.5nm (0.9km)
Weather: Wind lite N 8k (maybe) 1017.5hPa Seas 1m 21c

Sounds like conditions are gonna be not very nice, we will take you advice and try not to close the coast too soon.


Wed Nov 8 7:30 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.4
knts
GPS: 30 09.38S 176 36.27E
Run: 94nm (170.1km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 158.6nm
Weather: wind N 5-8k, 30% cloud, 21c, 1017.6hPa, seas 1m NE ,

Motor sailing again, pretty rolly as we chug along, in beam seas. Preparing the fan to be hit.


Tue Nov 7 17:16 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.4
knts
GPS: 28 49S 176 20E
Run: 46.8nm (84.7km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 161.8nm
Weather: E15approx, 1017.5hPa, 40% cloud cover, cloud bank in the dis

Wind picked up FINALLY around 1330 and has been good sailing ever since 6.5-7k. Will tuck a reef in the main tonight, but will do our best to keep up speed. Hope to be at 30s around 0500 in the morning, if speed holds through the night. Still holding out hope of going into Marsden, but from our waypoint at 30 00s 176 30e Opua is 30nm closer so we would save 5-6 hours if beating. We will see ho


Tue Nov 7 10:20 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.4
knts
GPS: 28 09S 176 12E
Run: 13.7nm (24.8km)
Avg: 5.3knts
24hr: 127.2nm
Weather: 30%cc, 1m long swell, wind just up to about 8kts

still on course for just avoiding the low but has the fronts to contend with.


Tue Nov 7 7:45 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.0
knts
GPS: 27 57.29S 176 09.83E
Run: 87.5nm (158.4km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 145.8nm
Weather: wind E 3-5k, 80% cloud, 1017.8hPa, 21c, calm seas. ,

very frustrating night. Quite a strong adverse current, that we are motoring into, burning fuel, but now making much headway


Mon Nov 6 17:20 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 26 42S 175 58.5E
Run: 66.5nm (120.4km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 162.1nm
Weather: wind E 8-12k, Seas 1m long swell, pretty flat, 1015.7hPa,

Hmm. The race is on. Will they beat the low. Stay tuned for the exciting finish to this saga.


Mon Nov 6 7:30 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.2
knts
GPS: 25 44.28S 175 58.01E
Run: 171.9nm (311.1km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 179.4nm
Weather: wind ENE-NE 8-12k, 15% cloud, 1016.3hPa, 23c,. ,

much more comfortable, "the calm before the storm". Still trying to come up with a strategy for the low we will sail into. Temps coming down.


Sun Nov 5 8:30 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.2k
knts
GPS: 23 16.79S 176 22.92E
Run: 11.9nm (21.5km)
Avg: 24knts
24hr: 575nm
Weather: wind E-ESE 18-22k, 60% cloud, 1.5m choppy, close and SE,E,NE. 1015.0hPa ,

Seas have settled a bit, but still pretty lumpy. Wind has clocked, so we are on more of a beat. Nervously watching the low forecast near NZ on Thursday.

by ham net time speed was up! 6.7 knots with 720 nautical miles to Opua NZ.


Sun Nov 5 8:00 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.7
knts
GPS: 23 27S 176 21E
Run: 166nm (300.5km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 161.6nm

Doing well and full sped ahead. with 720 nautical miles to Opua NZ. This report from the ham net at 2100 UTC


Sat Nov 4 7:21 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.2
knts
GPS: 21 04.46S 176 44.12E
Run: 131.7nm (238.4km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 137.3nm
Weather: wind E 20-25k, 70% cloud, very confused, close and steep seas, 2m 1012.5hPa. ,

making headway in quite uncomfortable sea conditions. Finally see the sun this morning. Had to slow down so we wouldn't pound so hard for most of yesterday.


Fri Nov 3 8:20 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 19 11S 176 59E
Run: 95.2nm (172.3km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 137.4nm
Weather: 18ENE, 100%cc, SE1.5-2m swell conf seas due wind chop. 2 hrs later ese wind.

getting used to being at sea again. On passage to Whangarei


Thu Nov 2 15:42 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.2
knts
GPS: 17 50.00S 177 16.50E
Run: 12.9nm (23.3km)
Weather: wind W 10-15k(land effect), 50% cloud, flat seas inside the reef, 1007.1hPa. ,

Motoring out of the reef in Fiji.


Thu Oct 5 7:46 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 40.81S 177 23.17E
Run: 2.7nm (4.9km)
Weather: Clear Skies, 1014.6hPa, E 5k, 24c

Let the spending begin, in Vuda Point Marina. "Cooks Night Off" last night. Will be looking for a slightly earlier wx window to NZ because of travel to the US.


Thu Sep 28 6:51 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 38.474S 177 23.522E
Run: 31.7nm (57.4km)
Weather: 100% cloud, light rain just started, 1014.1hPa, 24c, Astarte pointing E in very light breeze

Arrived in Saweni Bay yesterday just after noon after a great downwind sail inside the reef. Anchored in a 20k N wind throwing a big sea into the bay. Quite "boisterous" until about 1600 or so, when the winds went to the S, moderated and the bay settled


Mon Sep 25 8:54 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:48 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:48 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:48 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:36 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:36 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:33 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:33 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:18 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:18 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:09 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:06 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Mon Sep 25 8:03 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 23.35S 177 47.66E
Run: 28.6nm (51.8km)
Weather: wind calm, 30% cloud, 1016.1hPa, 23c. ,

25nm from Lautoka


Fri Sep 22 6:36 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 18.128S 178 13.081E
Run: 19.7nm (35.7km)
Weather: 100% cloud, 1015.5hPa, 23c, SSE 5-8k

Anchored off Nananu-i-ra. Still on N coast of Viti Levu. Lots of pretty flash homes on shore.


Mon Sep 18 7:07 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 32.54S 178 22.76E
Weather: 1017.5hPa, 25c, 75% cloud(looks to be breaking up), Astarte facing S, calm

Anchored in Toba Basaga Bay on the N side of Viti Levu, walting to a small waterfall today, we hope.


Fri Sep 15 9:05 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 32.54S 178 22.76E
Run: 25.5nm (46.2km)
Weather: 100% cloud 1017.3hPa, 25c, occasional rain, lite SE wind

Anchored after a great sail from Ruku Ruku. Will wait till we get some better sun to work our way around the N. side of Viti Levu


Thu Sep 7 7:16 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 38.362S 178 45.152E
Run: 19.1nm (34.6km)
Weather: 70% cloud, 1017.1hPa, 23c, lite wind, Astarte facing E

In Ruku Ruku on the W side of Ovalau.


Tue Sep 5 7:12 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 26.47S 178 57.22E
Weather: wind SE 3-5k, 100% cloud, light rain this morning, hope it clears a bit for more snorkeling 1017.5hPa.

Same spot in Makogai


Fri Sep 1 6:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 26.49S 178 57.21E
Run: 52.4nm (94.8km)
Weather: wind NNE 3-5k, 60% thin, high, cloud, 1013.5hPa, 24c. ,

Anchored at Makogi, a bit rolly


Thu Aug 24 6:34 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 46.65S 179 20.18E
Run: 34.1nm (61.7km)
Weather: 100% cloud, rain last night,1014.1hPa, 22c, calm

Back in the "big city". Anchored in Savu Savu, will provision up, fuel up, extend our visa, and enjoy multiple "cooks nights off" and be here for at least a week.


Mon Aug 21 6:24 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 45.07S 179 51.06E
Weather: wind N 10k, 40% thin cloud, 1011.2mB, 25c . ,

Anchored in Nasasobo Bay, just W of Viani Bay


Sun Aug 20 7:33 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 45.079S 179 51.057E
Run: 18.7nm (33.8km)
Weather: Calm, humid, 1011.6mB, 26c. 30% cloud

Motor sailed down from Katherine Bay, very light winds, and variable. Wind filled in late in the day from N- NE, right after we arrived. One mahi on the way.


Tue Aug 15 6:32 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 31.64S 179 59.42W
Weather: Rain most of the night, 1012.5mB, 100% cloud, calm now but has been blustery mostly E quadrant winds, 24c

Snugly anchored in Katherine Bay. We wanted to visit a friend here, but he is in Suva. Shared some of our mahi with a local fisherman in the bay.


Mon Aug 14 5:35 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 31.64S 179 59.43W
Run: 6.7nm (12.1km)
Weather: Rainy, 1014.9mB, 23c, gusty winds SE, 100% cloud

Anchored in Katherine Bay. Wanted to get out of the very deep anchorage in Albert Cove, for incoming front.


Fri Aug 11 6:51 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 26.68S 179 56.24W
Run: 20.7nm (37.5km)
Weather: wind light and variable,1015.1mB, 24c, 95% cloud, .

Albert Cove, Rabi. Had a great sail yesterday once we rounded the point. Mostly E-ENE winds. Fishing was very productive. Two Mahis to the boat, the bigger one landed, plus one rainbow runner which we had for dinner.


Sat Aug 5 7:19 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 10.942S 179 54.679E
Run: 9.3nm (16.8km)
Weather: 1014.9mB, 25c, 30% cloud, SE 8-12

New anchor spot will wait for lighter breezes to go around Undu Point, will do laundry at the very nice stream in the meantime.


Fri Aug 4 7:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 11.305S 179 46.251E
Run: 16.2nm (29.3km)
Weather: 1013.6mB, 24c, 25% cloud, SE very light

Anchored next to an Island that we cannot pronounce(correctly), spelled Tilagica. Very nice morning. Good motor sail yesterday, caught(finally) a very nice mahi and filled the water tanks with the RO machine.


Tue Aug 1 6:53 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 14.506S 179 31.951E
Run: 5.2nm (9.4km)
Weather: S 12-18k, 1015.6mB, 2% cloud, 23c. Gusty winds started very early this morning

Moved from Tivi to what the locals call Bula Bay. Went up the Wainakoro River yesterday in the repaired dinghy, got a bit more diesel, outboard gas, cookies, a new cooking gas regulator and cold drinks. The shop here has one of everything, except the eggs were "finished".


Fri Jul 28 7:08 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 17.08S 179 28.053E
Run: 8.9nm (16.1km)
Weather: 5-10 SE, protected spot, some haze but pretty much 3% cloud,, 24c, 1015.8mB

Moved the 9nm to Tivi Island. It is well protected, and no noise from the timber mill(just the sugar cane trains). Will try to make a temporary fix to the dinghy here


Thu Jul 27 6:30 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 21.711S 179 21.644E
Weather: 30% cloud, wind SE 10-15, 1014.7mB, 21c

Still in Malau, successful trip into town yesterday, will move a bit more east to Tivi Island today, after cooking gas tank refill. Still haven't seen any significant rain.


Wed Jul 26 6:44 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 21.711S 179 21.644E
Run: 20.2nm (36.6km)
Weather: SE 10-15, calm most of the night, 2% cloud, 1013.7mB, 23c

Left Kia, now in Malau taking the early bus to Labasa for supplies and a bit of diesel. Sad to leave Kia. Still recovering from Michael's climb to the top of the hill on Kia where a really old canon is located along with great views of the Great Sea Reef


Tue Jul 25 6:57 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 14.05S 179 05.22E
Weather: wind E 3-5k, 4% cloud, 1013.9mB, 24c. ,

Still anchored in Kia, has been quite nice. Some very short showers on Fri night. Mostly clear, no sign of the trough out here.


Fri Jul 21 8:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 14.04S 179 05.22E
Run: 15.6nm (28.2km)
Weather: wind sE 3-5k, yesterday was 12-18 with big gusts in anchorage, 80% low thin cloud, 1014.4B, 26c ,

Made it out to Kia Island. Had a visit with Save and did Sevu Sevu. Will go in and visit the island school today.4.3 rooster index.


Thu Jul 20 6:48 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 24.58S 179 14.06E
Run: 18.9nm (34.2km)
Weather: 1013.3mb, 3% cloud, wind ESE light and variable, 24c.

Very pretty morning. Had dinner at Palm Lea Farms. A fun evening of way too much food. Hope to move out to Kia today or tomorrow.


Tue Jul 18 7:41 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 28.7S 178 57.5E
Run: 0.1nm (0.2km)
Weather: 015.9mB, 20c, wind SE 8-12k, 20% cloud

at anchor on the north side of Vanua Levu. Lots of burning yesterday, we guess because the wind was finally down a bit. We are hoping to get to Palm Lea Farms today, if the breezes stay light.


Mon Jul 17 7:26 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 28.69S 178 57.45E
Weather: 10%cloud, 1017.6mB, 24c, wind 8-12 SE,

Wind down so far this morning. Been quite blustery for the last few days. If the wind stays moderate we will move on to Palm Lea Farms and visit Joe and Julie.


Sat Jul 15 8:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 28.69S 178 57.45E
Run: 4.9nm (8.9km)
Weather: wind SE 18-22k, 100% cloud,1016.4mB, 21c,

Windy and gusty night and morning. must be orographics. Second place we have been close to land with strong winds. Out of cell phone range for a few days til we move again.


Sun Jul 9 17:52 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 31.237S 178 53.882E
Run: 22.1nm (40km)
Weather: SE 12-18, 60% cloud

Anchored off Navigiri. Will go ashore tomorrow morning for Sevu Sevu. Hope to get up Fiji's longest river, the Draketi, in the next few days.


Sat Jul 8 8:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 39.37S 178 35.73E
Run: 7.2nm (13km)
Weather: wind calm, 5% cloud, 1013.6mB, 23c. ,

Anchored in Naviqiri, saw friends we met last year. Will be a warm day today.


Tue Jul 4 6:33 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 44.16S 178 31.60E
Run: 3nm (5.4km)
Weather: wind SSE 15k, 85% broken cloud,1014.8mB, 22c ,

Anchored in Koroinasolo Bay, a bit breezy and cool but well protected, shallow and good holding. Will visit the school today, did Sevu Sevu yesterday. The most informal yet!


Sun Jul 2 14:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 44.92S 178 28.97E
Run: 11nm (19.9km)
Weather: wind calm, 100% cloud, clear over night 100% low cloud this morning, 1017.2mB. ,

Anchored in Baulailai Bay, great downwind sail yesterday to here.


Fri Jun 30 16:42 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 52.04S 178 35.627E
Run: 26.6nm (48.1km)

Nice down wind sail toward Nabuwalu. Decided to carry on after looking at wind direction there. Now in Bua Bay, wind is 18-20 SE but flat seas. Just like the last time we were here.


Thu Jun 29 7:14 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 55.64S 178 59.47E
Run: 21.3nm (38.6km)
Weather: Wind SE 12-18 100% cloud 1016mB 23c

Anchored near Nasonisono Pass. Passage yesterday afternoon. Tried to catch the tide on the pass, but it was at least two hours early! Breezy night, 100% cloud this morning.


Wed Jun 28 7:44 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 48.60S 179 17.31E
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)

Waiting for winds to moderate, then off to the clockwise circumnavigation of Vanua Levu. Anchored off the Cousteau Resort. Nice to be out of town, but no more "cooks nights off" for the near future.


Wed Jun 7 16:12 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 46.65S 179 19.94E
Run: 125.6nm (227.3km)
Avg: 3.8knts
24hr: 90.1nm

On a mooring in SavuSavu. Safely arrived here at 0840 local time. (Clearance was a breeze, as expected.) After a VERY boisterous last 18 hours. Lots of squalls, wind SE 20-25 and 2-3m swell from the same. Looking forward to more than 3 hours of continuous sleep and a chili/chicken meat pie from the Hot Bread Shop.


Tue Jun 6 6:45 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 18 35.41S 179 27.75E
Run: 144.1nm (260.8km)
Avg: 6knts
24hr: 144.1nm
Weather: wind SE 10-12k, 100% cloud and light rain, 0.5m seas, 1012.1mB, 24c. ,

dodging fishing boats right now but good sailing overnight, a bit of drizzle, not great vis, but only 120nm to go


Mon Jun 5 6:45 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.6
knts
GPS: 20 36.47S 178 54.19E
Run: 123.9nm (224.3km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 128.4nm
Weather: wind SSE 8-10k, 90% cloud, seas confused 0.5m, 1012.8mB, 24c ,

sailing, slow going compared to the start of the trip. 246nm to go.


Sun Jun 4 7:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.0
knts
GPS: 22 17.49S 178 14.61E
Run: 101.9nm (184.4km)
Avg: 4.1knts
24hr: 98.2nm
Weather: wind S-SSW 3-5k, 90% cloud, 0.5m seas,1012.7mB, 21c. ,

Just started motoring after a VERY slow night downwind sailing, 355nm to go to SavuSavu


Sat Jun 3 6:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 23 42.06S 177 46.32E
Run: 111.1nm (201.1km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 112.3nm
Weather: wind S 10k, 80% cloud, 1.5m WSW swell, 1012.2mB, 21c. ,

came through the front yesterday around 1230. Wind shift 1430. Settled finally around 1900. Sailing with poled out heady.


Fri Jun 2 6:57 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.0
knts
GPS: 25 18.43S 177 49.82E
Run: 88.6nm (160.4km)
Avg: 3.7knts
24hr: 88.2nm
Weather: wind N 15k, 100% cloud. seas confused 1m from the north,1014.7mB, 21c ,

wind turned north last night around 1900 or so, been sort of "running in place" till they become more favorable for making our way north


Thu Jun 1 6:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
3.6
knts
GPS: 26 28.25S 177 14.06E
Run: 115.5nm (209.1km)
Avg: 5.1knts
24hr: 123.5nm
Weather: wind S-SSE 5-10k, 90% cloud, pretty flat seas, 1018.9mB, 19c. ,

just jibed the poled out heady, Barbara finally shed two layers of woolies for the night watch, looks to be really nice sunrise


Wed May 31 8:23 2017 NZST
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 28 06S 176 49E
Run: 141.5nm (256.1km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 133.5nm
Weather: 8-12NW, 0.5m seas, 70%cc. 1021

good signal today


Tue May 30 6:57 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.1
knts
GPS: 30 02.21S 176 03.45E
Run: 114.7nm (207.6km)
Avg: 5.3knts
24hr: 127.3nm
Weather: windS-SSW 4-8k, 95% broken cloud, seas fairly light 1021.8mB 18c. ,

really slow sailing all night, we did just start motor for GHR weather and nets


Mon May 29 9:19 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 31 41S 175 49E
Run: 19.1nm (34.6km)
Avg: 7.9knts
24hr: 189.3nm
Weather: Sw 10-15, 1m seas, 30%cc

On ham net via George VK4gsf


Mon May 29 6:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.8
knts
GPS: 31 57.26S 175 44.95E
Run: 158.7nm (287.2km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 167.1nm
Weather: wind SW 15k, 30% cloud, 1.5 m seas from SW, 1021.1 mB,17c. ,

still sailing nicely. We are telling ourselves it is getting warmer.


Sun May 28 8:06 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.4
knts
GPS: 34 10.47S 175 02.99E
Run: 119.5nm (216.3km)
Weather: wind SW 12k, 30% cloud, 1016.9mb.Seas 1.5m SW ,

Sailing nicely since yesterday afternoon, but hasn't warmed up yet.


Tue May 16 7:15 2017 NZST
GPS: 35 50.22S 174 28.12E
Run: 3.6nm (6.5km)

In Marsden Cove, staging for trip to Fiji. Sure hope wx forecast holds.


Wed Apr 19 9:06 2017 NZST
GPS: 35 50.88S 174 31.86E
Run: 50.9nm (92.1km)

Sailed all but 10 miles to Urquharts Bay, on our way to Whangarei, NZ. Had a great sail, 6.5-7k most of the way, till the wind died. Will start the last minute preps in town when we get there later this week.


Sat Apr 15 8:21 2017 NZST
GPS: 36 12.01S 175 19.79E
Run: 2nm (3.6km)

Back over to Smokehouse Bay from Kiwiriki, for showers after riding out TC Cook. Luckily the storm was farther east and weaker than forecast so we did fine. Will look for a window to get back to the Hatea River and Whangarei next week. Happy Easter!


Sat Apr 8 9:11 2017 NZST
GPS: 36 11.04S 175 21.59E
Run: 1.2nm (2.2km)

Winds swung to the E, so moved to Kaiarara Bay. Might do a walk or maybe a dinghy ride into town if the drizzle stops.


Thu Apr 6 8:51 2017 NZST
GPS: 36 12.04S 175 21.19E
Run: 1.2nm (2.2km)

Anchored here to ride out the remnants of Cyclone Debbie. Lots of rain and gusty, but not too uncomfortable. Might head back to Smokehouse for hot showers today.


Thu Mar 30 19:52 2017 NZDT
GPS: 36 11.88S 175 19.86E
Run: 50.9nm (92.1km)

Safely anchored in Smokehouse Bay. After a very pleasant motor here. Flat seas, clear skies and lite winds(sailing would have been better) but we never saw the forecast showers. Hope the water system is working here for hot showers.


Wed Mar 29 10:23 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 50.86S 174 31.79E
Run: 14.3nm (25.9km)

Anchored in Urquhart Bay. Hope to get to Great Barrier Island tomorrow. Really glad to be out of town and on the hook again.


Mon Mar 20 20:21 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 43.4S 174 19.53E
Run: 1.4nm (2.5km)

FINALLY, back in the water. At the dock in Whangarei Marina. Recovering and getting ready to try and get to Great Barrier Island early next week. Really glad the haul out is over, but we did get most of what we had planned finished.


Tue Jan 24 16:32 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 44.38S 174 20.33E
Run: 7.8nm (14.1km)

We are currently hauled out at Docklands 5 in Whangarei and will be for at least 4-6 weeks. All good, just routine maintenance and new bottom paint.


Sun Jan 22 10:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 47.44S 174 27.76E
Run: 12.6nm (22.8km)

Whew, pretty breezy last night 25-35 sustained, NNE. A fair amount of rain that is much needed. Will wait here til Tuesdays haul out at Docklands 5. Hope the wind settles today, still 15-20k from the SW which is not the best direction for here in the Nook.


Thu Jan 19 10:31 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 37.07S 174 31.99E
Run: 20nm (36.2km)

Anchored in Tutakaka Harbour. Blustery this morning, but had a very nice sail yesterday from Whangaruru. Will let this wx pass and try and catch the forecast northerlies Saturday morning.


Tue Jan 17 18:22 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 22.01S 174 21.39E
Run: 8.7nm (15.7km)

Tough slog south, should have waited for the late afternoon northwesterlies. Anchored in Whangaruru, Puriri Bay. Will most likely move tomorrow, but later in the day to Tutukaka.


Sun Jan 15 9:11 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 15.01S 174 17.78E
Run: 5.7nm (10.3km)

Comfortably anchored in Whamgamumu. Waiting for a bit more settled wx to keep working our way toward Whangarei. Hope Docklands gets the lift fixed soon, so we can get our haulout overwith.


Sat Jan 7 8:32 2017 NZDT
GPS: 35 16.31S 174 11.88E
Run: 1.2nm (2.2km)

Tucked in, being REALLY lazy. Wx has been glorious. Head back to Opua Monday for final heady roller furler fix, then will head south toward Whangarei for a haul out. Russel Boat Club Tall Ships Race today at noon.


Fri Dec 30 14:21 2016 NZDT
GPS: 35 15.31S 174 12.38E
Run: 2.3nm (4.2km)

Anchored in Assassination Cove or Te Hue Bay. Needed good internet for an important phone call tomorrow morning. Still great weather, although a bit chilly for us. Fun to watch all the NZ'ers swimming, water skiing and paddle boarding.


Tue Dec 27 14:49 2016 NZDT
GPS: 35 14.44S 174 14.63E
Run: 1nm (1.8km)

Made an epic passage this morning. . . . all of 1 nm. Omakiwi has accessible beaches and a nice walk or two ashore. Still very pleasant weather.


Mon Dec 26 8:46 2016 NZDT
GPS: 35 14.83S 174 13.67E
Run: 7.7nm (13.9km)

Merry Christmas. We are out of the slip, andhave a working refrigerator, a great present for us. Beautiful clear NZ summer morning.


Sun Dec 11 6:59 2016 NZDT
GPS: 35 18.95S 174 7.22E
Run: 0.2nm (0.4km)

Still in Opua, galley well underway. New stainless box going in this coming week(we hope). New formica around sinks looks great. Main roller furler noise sorted, still waiting on outcome of small break on headsail furler.


Fri Nov 25 7:19 2016 NZDT
GPS: 35 18.79S 174 7.35E
Run: 100.6nm (182.1km)
Avg: 4.5knts
24hr: 108.6nm
Weather: Wind, N 15, 100% cloud Baro:1010.0

Safely tied to Q-dock in Opua. 0600 as sky was getting brighter. Beat the front, all good aboard.


Thu Nov 24 9:06 2016 NZDT
Speed:
4.7
knts
GPS: 33 51.47S 174 09.25E
Run: 148.7nm (269.1km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 139.7nm
Weather: wind N 5k, 100% cloud, seas flat, 1018.1mB, ,

Less than 100nm to go. Looking for the forecast northerlies so we can shut off the engine. Busy day yesterday, fixed steering, put on new v-belt on engine, and changed oil in new transmission, per the instructions after 25hrs of use.


Wed Nov 23 7:33 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 31 42.82S 173 56.65E
Run: 168.2nm (304.4km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 167.9nm
Weather: wind ENE 10k, 30% cloud, seas 0.5m, 1022.1mB, 18c ,

Sailing, very nice morning, but cold. We seem to be benefiting from a bit of current pushing us along.


Tue Nov 22 7:30 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 29 17.02S 174 05.88E
Run: 161.6nm (292.5km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 161.6nm
Weather: wind ESE 15k, 40% cloud, Seas, still confused 1.5m at least, all over the place, 1021.6mB ,

Getting colder, smaller moon, still confused seas but we are making headway in the right direction


Mon Nov 21 7:30 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5.4
knts
GPS: 26 58.48S 174 30.92E
Run: 154.4nm (279.5km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 155.7nm
Weather: wind E 15k, 95% cloud, 1019.5B, seas 1m seas mostly wind waves from the SE ,

Sailing, in the right direction, getting cooler, and wind backing from last night, hope it holds


Sun Nov 20 7:42 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 24 51.85S 175 19.92E
Run: 134.6nm (243.6km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 134.6nm
Weather: wind E 15-18k, 100% cloud, cooler every day, 1017.3mB, very confused 1m close together seas. ,

FINALLY pointing in the right direction to Opua. Still very confused seas, but they are down a bit


Sat Nov 19 7:42 2016 NZDT
Speed:
3.9
knts
GPS: 23 12.34S 176 27.01E
Run: 71.5nm (129.4km)
Avg: 2.9knts
24hr: 69.3nm
Weather: wind SSE 10-15(finally) but quite variable speed wise, 2.5m long swell, 60%cloud, 1013.5B ,

Whew, what a day. Spent yesterday "treading water" tacking but not making any headway toward Opua. Hope we have better luck today. By the way the wheel steering quit as well. The autopilot is still working, we hope to be able to repair the wheel/cable steering today.


Fri Nov 18 6:57 2016 NZDT
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 22 23.54S 177 08.66E
Run: 90.6nm (164km)
Avg: 3.9knts
24hr: 92.9nm
Weather: SSW 15-20, 1009.5mB, 100% cloud, seas confused 1.5 m. ,

Bashing along east of rhumb line. Front came through last night around 1830 not too bad. Not so comfortable now. At least we are sailing faster than yesterday.


Thu Nov 17 7:33 2016 NZDT
Speed:
4.3
knts
GPS: 21 10.55S 176 37.02E
Run: 132.3nm (239.5km)
Avg: 5.5knts
24hr: 133.1nm
Weather: wind calm, seas flat, 1010.2mB, 10% cloud. ,

Motorsailing, sailed into no wind around 21 04s 176 38e. Seems to be some adverse current. We have seen some with us and some against us since we left. Had to use a light blanket last night, we are gonna miss the tropics


Wed Nov 16 7:42 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 19 16.84S 176 54.12E
Run: 115nm (208.2km)
Avg: 4.8knts
24hr: 115nm
Weather: 15% cloud, 1011.3mB, SSE 10, seas, about 1m wind waves ,

Underway, making good time. Enjoying the last of the warm weather


Tue Nov 15 7:41 2016 NZDT
GPS: 17 40.86S 177 23.21E
Weather: 1011.6mB, 23c, 5% cloud. Calm in marina, rain overnight.

We will leave today for NZ. Hoping for the best. Looks like a good first day, then not much wind.


Wed Nov 2 16:28 2016 NZDT
GPS: 17 40.86S 177 23.21E
Run: 2.8nm (5.1km)

Moored in Vuda Marina. Awaiting a haul out, hopefully tomorrow, to clean bottom, put on zincs and right back into the water. No hard stand. Then the wait for an adequate wx window to Opua


Tue Nov 1 8:03 2016 NZDT
GPS: 17 38.5S 177 23.6E
Weather: 5% cloud. 5k wind, Astarte pointing SE. 1010.3mB, 26c

Will move into Vuda Point Marina today. Hope to leave Fiji, end of the week or early next week.


Sun Oct 30 14:16 2016 NZDT
GPS: 17 38.5S 177 23.6E
Run: 8.5nm (15.4km)

Moved over to Saweni Bay for a couple of nights, so we can see some friends we met in Majuro, Marshall Islands


Sun Oct 30 8:22 2016 NZDT
GPS: 17 45.69S 177 25.34E
Weather: 1010.4mB, wind lite, Astarte pointing E, 30% cloud, and sorry patricia. . . . temp is 27c

Happy Diwali. Anchored in Nadi Bay. Calm nights.


Sun Oct 30 8:21 2016 NZDT
GPS: 17 45.69S 177 25.33E

Sun Oct 30 8:19 2016 NZDT
GPS: 17 45.69S 177 25.34E
Run: 14.8nm (26.8km)

Thu Oct 27 8:09 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 17 55.06S 177 16.05E
Weather: SE 10-12k, 100% cloud, 1011mB, 24c

Momi Bay, SW corner of Viti Levu


Wed Oct 26 7:57 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 17 55.06S 177 16.05E
Weather: Light and variable wind, Astarte is pointing ENE, 15% cloud, 1012.8mB, 25c ,

At anchor in Momi Bay.


Tue Oct 25 20:12 2016 NZDT
GPS: 17 55.05S 177 16.06E
Run: 9.3nm (16.8km)
Weather: ,

Anchored on Momi Bay. Waiting to go into Vuda Point. Great leisurely sail today. 10-15k SE winds, left early so could go slow.


Mon Oct 24 16:33 2016 NZDT
GPS: 18 03.09S 177 17.14E
Run: 27.5nm (49.8km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 110.9nm
Weather: wind E-ENE 15-20k, 5% cloud ,

Anchored off Robinson Crusoe Resort, Likuri Bay, Viti Levu. Great sail from Vunanui Bay once wind filled in around 0900.


Mon Oct 24 10:36 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 18 14.8S 177 39E
Run: 14.4nm (26.1km)
Weather: 10se picking up, clear skies, 25C

bottom of Viti Levu


Sat Oct 22 8:08 2016 NZDT
GPS: 18 15.7S 177 52.12E
Run: 20.4nm (36.9km)
Weather: 1012.4mB, 23c, wind calm, Astarte pointing NE, 95% cloud, rain most of the night and we can see it around us.

About 30nm, W of Suva at anchor in Vunanui Bay.


Thu Oct 20 7:59 2016 NZDT
GPS: 18 23.05S 178 09.14E
Weather: Wind: none at anchor. Astarte facing N. 1010.8mB. 24c 100% cloud.

May move today, not much wind forecast from Fiji Met. Looking to move along the S coast of Viti Levu toward Vuda Point.


Wed Oct 19 7:54 2016 NZDT
GPS: 18 23.05S 178 09.14E
Weather: wind 5-8k, Astarte pointing the "northerly quadrant", 25c, 1011.2mB, 90% cloud

Good protection.


Mon Oct 17 8:45 2016 NZDT
GPS: 18 23.05S 178 09.14E
Weather: 100% cloud, drizzle off and on. 1015mB, wind gusty in anchorage, Astarte facing SSE

Staying put


Sat Oct 15 8:06 2016 NZDT
GPS: 18 23.04S 178 09.15E
Run: 24.8nm (44.9km)
Weather: 3-5k Astarte facing N. 50% cloud, 1012.6mB 27c

Anchored on Malumu Bay on Beqa


Thu Oct 13 6:06 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 18 06.60S 178 23.83E
Weather: wind 0 k, 20% cloud ? It's still dar,, finally cleared off yesterday afternoon. No rain last night.

On mooring in Lami Bay, west of Suva.


Fri Oct 7 7:36 2016 NZDT
GPS: 18 06.61S 178 23.82E
Run: 40.1nm (72.6km)
Weather: wind calm, 100% cloud,1015.8mB, 23c, some thunder and lightning around dinner time last night, followed by light rain. ,

On a mooring in Lami, just west of Suva


Mon Oct 3 8:09 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 17 38.38S 178 45.24E
Weather: no wind, 80% cloud and hazy, but looks to be clearing as the morning progresses. 23c, 1011.6mB

Still anchored in RukuRuku, on Ovalau. Will visit the school today.


Sat Oct 1 6:51 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 17 38.38S 178 45.24E
Run: 83.3nm (150.8km)
Weather: wind 5k SSE, very hazy, 20% cloud 1013mB

Anchored in Ruku Ruku on Ovalau, will take the truck into Levuka this morning


Thu Sep 29 8:18 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5.9
knts
GPS: 16 58.39S 179 48.35E
Run: 6.7nm (12.1km)
Weather: wind light, 40% cloud, 1010.4mB ,

On our way from Taveuni to Koro


Wed Sep 28 8:16 2016 NZDT
GPS: 16 56.09S 179 53.97E
Run: 29.1nm (52.7km)
Weather: 50% cloud, no wind, humid. 1010.2mB

On a mooring at Paradise Dive. Dropped off our guests, and had a great meal last night.


Mon Sep 26 6:54 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 16 31.65S 179 59.41W
Run: 6.7nm (12.1km)
Weather: wind calm, 3% cloud, 1011.8mB. ,

Anchored in Katherine Bay, in honor of Kathryn Sobocinski one of our guests. Will walk into the village today.


Sat Sep 24 8:42 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 16 26.65S 179 56.26W
Weather: wind SE 3-5k, 10% cloud, 1012.4mB, sure has been a great few days of wx up here.

Still in Albert Cove Rabi, went into Nuku yesterday and visited the school. More snorkeling today


Fri Sep 23 7:15 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 16 26.65S 179 56.24W
Run: 25.4nm (46km)
Weather: wind E 3-5k, 5% cloud, looks to be a gorgeous day! ,

Anchored in Albert Cove, Rabi


Tue Sep 20 15:06 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 16 45.03S 179 51.10E
Run: 34.4nm (62.3km)
Weather: wind E 3-5k, 10% cloud, 1011.6mB ,

Anchored in Nasosobo Bay/Dakinuba, on our way to Albert Cove, Rabi. Kathryn and Mark are on board, but no fish yet!!!!


Mon Sep 12 7:18 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 16 46.66S 179 19.93E
Weather: 5-10k, Astarte pointing East, rain all morning, 100%cloud,1015.9mB ,

Still on a mooring in Savusavu


Sat Sep 10 7:27 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 16 46.66S 179 19.94E
Weather: wind E 3-5k, 100% cloud, light rain last night and most of the day yesterday. ,

Still on a mooring in Savusavu


Sat Sep 3 7:20 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 46.66S 179 19.94E

On a mooring in Savusavu. Enjoying chicken pies and ice cream. Got one load of fuel aboard, more today and the reprovisioning will begin.


Fri Sep 2 16:39 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 16 46.66S 179 19.94E
Run: 45.3nm (82km)

Thu Sep 1 8:27 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 16 59.55S 178 41.12E
Run: 41.8nm (75.7km)

this is a test send


Mon Aug 29 16:34 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 48.62S 179 17.29E
Run: 41.8nm (75.7km)

Long motor sail from Nabouwalu to the Cousteau Resort anchorage just outside of Savusavu. Hooked two fish, landed zero! Very light air for all but the last couple of hours, made the Nasonisoni Passage on pretty much slack tide(luckily, we hear). Will start the cleaning and organizing for upcoming guests.


Sat Aug 27 9:50 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 59.57S 178 41.13E
Run: 0.2nm (0.4km)

BIG DAY, yesterday. The crew of Astarte met and got photos with the Prime Minister of Fiji, Frank Bainimarama. He was taking the ferry from Nabouwala back to Viti Levu and we came ashore to see him off. We were met by his security detail, who invited us to join in with all the other photo takers that were there with their cell phone cameras. We were quite honored.


Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama
Fri Aug 26 14:44 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 59.579S 178 41.3E
Run: 0.2nm (0.4km)
Weather: 3-5 SE

At anchor


Fri Aug 26 7:12 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 59.55s 178 41.13e
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)
Weather: 10% cloud, 1016.9mB, wind ESE 5k. Spectacular green flash last night.

Anchored REALLY close to the ferry dock in Nabouwala.


Thu Aug 25 9:07 2016 NZST
Speed:
2.5m
knts
GPS: 16 58.12S 178 38.08E
Run: 7.5nm (13.6km)
Weather: 20ese, 10%cc, close seas

Bashing their way east along the coast of Vanua Levu in uncomfortable seas


Tue Aug 23 10:21 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 51.86s 178 36.07e
Run: 11.1nm (20.1km)
Weather: 85% cloud, 1013.6mB, wind SE 10k. Rain showers in the area

Anchored in Bua Bay. Will wait here for the best window to make the last two hops to Savusavu


Mon Aug 22 9:08 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 44.91S 178 29.06E

Now on west side of Vanua Levu continuing their circumnavigation of the island


Sun Aug 21 15:06 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 44.91s 178 29.06e
Run: 9.7nm (17.6km)
Weather: 75% cloud, 1010.6mB, wind S-SE 12-18k and gusty.

Made the turn, no on the western edge of Vanua Levu. Will have to be more careful with weather windows to finish the circumnavigation


Wed Aug 17 7:00 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 39.37s 178 35.73e
Run: 21.9nm (39.6km)
Weather: 100% cloud, 1009.5mB, wind variable 3-8k, light rain all night long.

Anchored off Naviqiri, still on the north side of Vanua Levu.


Tue Aug 16 7:23 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 31.33S 178 53.71E
Run: 32.6nm (59km)

Wind, calm. 100% cloud, 1010.9mb Astarte is pointing E. May or may not move west today. Calmer than yesterday.


Mon Aug 15 6:47 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 3`.33S 178 53.71E
Run: 32.6nm (59km)

Still anchored near the Draketi River. Wind 15-18 SE, 40% cloud, 1011.4mB. Calm night, but windy early this morning.


Sat Aug 13 14:03 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 31.33S 178 53.71E
Run: 23.8nm (43.1km)

Tore ourselves away from Palmlea Farms(it was difficult to leave). Anchored in Nakalou Anchorage, looking forward to a dinghy trip up Fiji's longest river, The Draketi. 18-22E- ESE gusts, 60% cloud 1012.6mB


Fri Aug 12 9:21 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 24.5S 179 14.07E
Weather: 70%cc, 10E

During Tony's net on 20m.


Thu Aug 11 6:32 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 24.50S 179 14.07E
Run: 8.7nm (15.7km)

Anchored off Palmlea Farms resort. Enjoyed a really good "cooks night off" dinner out at their restaurant, with Michelle and Lance from Sweetwaters. Enjoyed one of the best key lime pies we have ever had. Wx, calm, Astarte pointing SE, 35% cloud, Bara1014.6.


Mon Aug 8 7:53 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 21S 179 21E
Run: 1.1nm (2km)
Weather: light NE, cloudy

moved closer to mainland as needed protection from the swell.


Sun Aug 7 19:06 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 21.73S 179 21.62E
Run: 20.2nm (36.6km)

Got really rolly and rainy this morning around 0900, so decided to move back closer to Vanua Levu and protection for the weather that is forecast early this week.


Fri Aug 5 8:51 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 13.99s 179 05.22e
Run: 0.2nm (0.4km)
Weather: 100% cloud, 1011.4mB, wind variable 3-8 occasional gusts "YIT"

Anchored off Ligau on Kia Island. Finally got into clear water, but it was a bit rolly last night. Not sure how long we will stay


from Ligau village, on Kia Island. 16 13.99s 179 05.22e Friday august 5th.
The green flash
Fri Aug 5 7:42 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 14S 179 05E
Run: 20.4nm (36.9km)
Weather: swelly

Tue Aug 2 16:53 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 21.72S 179 21.61E
Run: 8.9nm (16.1km)

Anchored in Malau, near the plywood mill. Not far from Labasa. Took the bus in today to start the reprovision. Another trip tomorrow.


Fri Jul 29 9:05 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 17.13S 179 28.08E
Weather: 26c, 5-10E, 1012.5

Another nice day. This at 2100utc, 9am NZ time


Fri Jul 29 7:01 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 17.13S 179 28.09E

Still off Tivi Island. Glass slick, no wind. 360 Blue, no clouds at all. 25c 1012.5mB. Will go in to look for the school, if we can make it through the mangrove channels at low tide


Thu Jul 28 12:10 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 17.13S 179 28.09E
Run: 5.2nm (9.4km)

Anchored near Tivi Island. Will go in this afternoon to determine if Sevu Sevu is possible and necessary. It is an area that is very influenced by the Indo-Fijian Culture.


Mon Jul 25 17:21 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 14.53s 179 31.89e
Run: 30.3nm (54.8km)
Avg: 2.8knts
24hr: 68.2nm
Weather: 100% cloud, 1011.9mB, wind E- ESE 12-18k

Anchored in "Black Jack Bay". Had a great downwind sail, but still no fish landed or even bites


Mon Jul 25 6:40 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 26.63S 179 56.24E
Run: 16.9nm (30.6km)

Had a very pleasant visit on Also Island. We hope to start moving west as soon as we get some good light this morning. The Vanua Levu circumnavigation continues.


Wed Jul 20 18:38 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 13.24S 179 50.09E
Run: 17.8nm (32.2km)

Anchored at Also Island. Met Jim who runs the Rag of the Air net. Will enjoy a few days here before continuing south and west around Vanua Levu


Wed Jul 20 9:12 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 16 12.6S 179 53.8W
Run: 13.4nm (24.3km)
Weather: 10-15 ese, 30%cc, 1015

On the way to Also Island to say hi to Jim


Sun Jul 17 12:45 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 24S 179 56.25W
Run: 3nm (5.4km)

Albert Cove Rabi (pron Ranbi) Is Fiji.


Thu Jul 14 17:54 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 26.64s 179 56.24w
Run: 6.7nm (12.1km)
Weather: 30% cloud, 1012.2mB, wind E 8-12k, gusty coming over the hills

Anchored in Albert Cove. Nice sail up here, slow but comfortable. Still no fish!!!


Wed Jul 13 16:00 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 31.62s 179 59.41W
Run: 18.1nm (32.8km)
Weather: 50% cloud, 1010.8mB, wind S 5k, light and variable in the anchorage

Anchored in Katherine Bay, Rabi Island. 7 hour trip, 4 sailing, 3 motoring. A bit rolly, but we are optimistic that the swell will move around more to the east. Too slow for fish! But we had a line in.


Sun Jul 10 6:36 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 45.08s 179 52.06e
Run: 38.6nm (69.9km)
Weather: 0%cloud, no wind, 1012.6mB

Anchored in Dauniba. The flying foxes we are glad to report seem to have survived Winston. Lots taking to the air last night. Motor sailing trip here, but better than the last attempt. No fish!!! We tried hard


Wed Jul 6 7:00 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 48.63s 179 17.27e
Run: 2.5nm (4.5km)

Tried early this morning to head to Fawn Harbor. Head seas and 18k of wind on the nose. . . .we re-lived the theme of this years cruise. We turned around and went back to the anchorage off the Cousteau Resort. Will wait for better conditions.


Tue Jul 5 7:32 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 49S 179 15E
Run: 2.5nm (4.5km)
Weather: 95%cc, 10-18ese

on their way from Savusavu to Fawn Hbr


Mon Jul 4 14:45 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 48.63s 179 17.27e
Run: 3.7nm (6.7km)

Off the mooring at Copra Shed and around the corner to the anchor at the Cousteau Resort. Hope the trough goes through tonight so we can have good visibility for the entrance tomorrow into Fawn Harbour


Thu Jun 23 8:09 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 46.69S 179 19.97E
Run: 23.3nm (42.2km)

Safely settled in SavuSavu. In the marina for one night, then onto a buoy Thursday. Salt washed off, cooks night off.


Wed Jun 22 6:49 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.6k
knts
GPS: 17 04.55s 179 29.84e
Run: 148.2nm (268.2km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 148nm
Weather: 90% cloud, seas 1.5m from every direction!, . ESE wind 18-20. Baro 1013 s

Yesterday got better and better for sailing, then around 4pm things started getting really rolly again! 27 nm to go


Tue Jun 21 6:47 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.5k
knts
GPS: 19 12.95s 179 20.64e
Run: 161.7nm (292.7km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 161.5nm
Weather: 80% cloud, seas 1.5m from every direction!, . SSE wind 5-25. Baro 1014 s

Really confused seas again last night. But still making good time. 159 nm to go


Mon Jun 20 6:45 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.0k
knts
GPS: 21 31.08s 178 54.07e
Run: 153.3nm (277.5km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 160.3nm
Weather: 50% cloud, seas 1.5m from every direction!, . SSE wind 15-20k. Baro 1015 s

Really confused seas last night. But still making good time. 300 nm to go


Sun Jun 19 7:48 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.0k
knts
GPS: 23 40.42s 178 20.10e
Run: 160.5nm (290.5km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 154nm
Weather: 40% cloud, seas 2m, . SSE wind 15-20k. Baro 1016 s

Quite confused seas, but still making great time. 432nm to go to Savu Savu


Sat Jun 18 6:47 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.4k
knts
GPS: 25 55.54s 177 42.70e
Run: 132.9nm (240.5km)
Avg: 5.5knts
24hr: 133.1nm
Weather: 25% cloud, seas 1m, . SE wind 5k. Baro 1017 s

Had a pretty pleasant night sailing, but as we got out to the squalls we got out of the wind. Now motor sailing


Fri Jun 17 6:49 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.7k
knts
GPS: 27 47.78s 177 12.82e
Run: 160.3nm (290.1km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 160.4nm
Weather: 100% cloud, seas 2-3m confused, . SE wind 18-25k. Baro 1017 s

Roaring along under sail. Seas pretty bad, not much rest for the good crew of Astarte. But making great mileage. 685nm to go!


Thu Jun 16 6:50 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.3k
knts
GPS: 30 04.97s 176 46.00e
Run: 152.6nm (276.2km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 152.3nm
Weather: 90% cloud, seas 2m, . ESE wind 20k. Baro 1018 f

Roaring along under sail. Been quite fast for us. Boisterous day ahead we think


Wed Jun 15 6:47 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.5k
knts
GPS: 32 12.05s 176 02.15.5e
Run: 134.9nm (244.2km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 135.7nm
Weather: 100% cloud, seas, following wind chop. ESE wind 5. Baro 1023 f

Still underway toward Fiji. Had to start the iron genny about 0300. Very very light winds. Heard the Orion last night calling boats looking for an active EPIRB. Don't know how it was resolved.


Tue Jun 14 6:55 2016 NZST
Speed:
4k
knts
GPS: 34 00.61s 175 09.58e
Run: 107.8nm (195.1km)
Weather: 30% cloud, seas, following wind chop. ESE wind 10. Baro 1031

Take Two, left Opua yesterday around noon on our second attempt for Fiji. Conditions are a bit rolly, but was making good time until about 0430.


Sat Jun 4 16:06 2016 NZST
GPS: 35 18.89S 174 07.31E
Run: 32.9nm (59.5km)
Avg: 4.3knts
24hr: 102.7nm

Made it to Opua Marina, Will rest up tonight then start the work tomorrow. Monday is a holiday so hopefully we will begin the replacement of the roller furler then.


Sat Jun 4 8:25 2016 NZST
Speed:
4
knts
GPS: 34 52S 174 19E
Run: 112.9nm (204.3km)
Avg: 4.5knts
24hr: 106.9nm
Weather: 15%cc, 8-12S

28nm to Opua. Welcome back!


Sat Jun 4 6:56 2016 NZST
Speed:
3.8k
knts
Weather: 20% cloud, seas, slight wind chop. S wind 8-12. Baro 1027.9

28nm from Q dock in Opua. Condtions settled down.


Fri Jun 3 7:04 2016 NZST
Speed:
3.8k
knts
GPS: 33 18.46s 174 54.22e
Run: 56.7nm (102.6km)
Avg: 2.6knts
24hr: 62.5nm
Weather: 100% cloud, seas, wind waves and 1.5m swell from the S swell. SE wind 15-20. Baro 1022.1

Have turned back for Opua, currently motorsailing. Headsail roller furler has failed. Better to get repairs in NZ. Very very rough night. Did our best to hove to, 35k winds big seas, all right on the nose. Still right on the nose, but now underway again.


Thu Jun 2 9:17 2016 NZST
GPS: 32 43S 175 35E
Run: 7.2nm (13km)
Avg: 3knts
24hr: 71.5nm
Weather: 10-12 SE

Roller furler has failed and they are returning to Opua for repairs


Thu Jun 2 6:52 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.3k
knts
GPS: 32 43.07s 175 27.57e
Run: 162.8nm (294.7km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 163.9nm
Weather: 100% cloud, seas, wind waves and 1.5m swell from the ssw. Wind light except in squalls. Baro 1013

Been motoring almost non stop since yesterday morning. Will need to conserve fuel. We will be sailing from now on. Squally after midnight, light air between squalls


Wed Jun 1 7:02 2016 NZST
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 34 31.54s 173 38.68e
Run: 101.9nm (184.4km)
Weather: 30% cloud, seas wind waves and maybe a meter of swell from the west. Wind West 10k

Underway for Minerva or Fiji. "pretty not bad" sailing. Wind speed all over the board, along with boat speed. No too much in the way of squals, so far. Really glad to be on the way.


Sat May 28 7:53 2016 NZST
GPS: 35 50.22S 174 28.12E
Run: 11.2nm (20.3km)

In Marsden Cove, the official check out port. Will be looking at a window to leave, but Monday is closing up. Argggh


Wed Apr 27 7:27 2016 NZST
GPS: 35 43.41S 174 19.56E
Run: 8.8nm (15.9km)

In Wahngarei Town Basin, prepping for the trip north, hopefull on the next weather window.


Mon Apr 25 9:14 2016 NZST
GPS: 35 47.43S 174 27.61E
Run: 5.6nm (10.1km)

Moved up to the Nook. Expected some wind that never really arrived, first time here.


Sat Apr 23 8:44 2016 NZST
GPS: 35 50.86S 174 31.86E
Run: 51.9nm (93.9km)

Motorsailed back toward Whangarei. Anchored in Urquhart Bay, hoping to get into Whangarei marina next week to begin the prep to head to Fiji in early May


Fri Apr 15 9:00 2016 NZST
GPS: 36 11.04s 175 21.62e
Run: 2nm (3.6km)
Weather: 0% cloud no wind

Still anchored in Great Barrier. We moved from SmokeHouse Bay to get some protection from the forecast winds. Glad we did. Saw a fearless Little Blue Penguin as we entered this bay. I put the wrong numbers in for the position, so this one should be correct. Wx today simply gorgeous, but a bit cold.


Thu Apr 14 8:25 2016 NZST
Weather: 100% NE 15-20

Anchored in Great Barrier. We moved from SmokeHouse Bay to get some protection from the forecast winds. Glad we did. Saw a fearless Little Blue Penguin as we entered this bay


Fri Apr 8 8:49 2016 NZST
GPS: 36 11.94S 175 19.79E
Run: 31.5nm (57km)

Finally out of Auckland for the year(we think). Got a good wx window to head out to Great Barrier Isl. Will be here for a week or more.


Sat Mar 12 9:07 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 25.50S 174 50.35E
Run: 1.1nm (2km)

Whoo hoo, the Kawau Boat Club is open after power repairs all over Kawau. Big wind change at midnight, no major issues in the anchorage


Wed Mar 9 9:23 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 25.64S 174 49.13E
Run: 1.1nm (2km)

We moved to Mansion House Bay to get some relief from the westerlies that were building


Mon Mar 7 8:09 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 25.35S 174 50.23E
Run: 29.4nm (53.2km)

Back in Bon Accord Harbour, Kawau. Have our friend Tom aboard. Barbara is still back in Salem,MA with her mom. Good motor trip here.


Mon Mar 7 7:59 2016 NZDT
Weather: 100% SSW 10k

Came back into Bon Accord Harbour, Kawau Island. Yet again. Have our friend Tom with me this time. Barbara still visiting her mom in Salem, MA


Sun Feb 14 16:30 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 50.54761S 174 45.10931E
Run: 29.4nm (53.2km)

Back in Auckland. Had a really good sail from Kawau to Pier 21. Had the tide with us and saw 8.5k with reefed main and heady!


Sat Feb 13 9:00 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 25.37S 174 50.29E
Run: 28.9nm (52.3km)

Music Festival today. Over 150 boats in the harbour. Giant NZ Yacht Squadron event tonight as well as races today!


Fri Feb 12 8:46 2016 NZDT
Weather: 0% cloud

Came back into Bon Accord Harbour, Kawau Island. After a VERY successful visit to TiriTiri Matangi. Actually spotted a Kiwi on a night walk. Will stay here if the wx lets us, through Saturday and the Music at the Mansion event.


Wed Feb 10 7:33 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 48.62S 175 02.13E
Run: 15.9nm (28.8km)

Will move from Putiki today to Titri tiriMitangi. Hope to see the nesting blue penguins.


Tue Feb 9 7:43 2016 NZDT
Weather: 100% cloud

Anchored in Putiki Bay, on the south side of Waiheke Island. Wine tour today with our guest Sue


Wed Feb 3 19:51 2016 NZDT
GPS: 36 50.54S 174 45.10288E
Run: 93.2nm (168.7km)

Moored at PIer 21 in Auckland. Sue arrives Sunday, hope the wx cooperates and we can leave on Monday or Tuesday for Waiheke Isl


Wed Jan 27 21:01 2016 NZDT
Weather: 100% cloud, drizzle

Anchored in Uquhart Bay, waiting to go to Kawau either tomorrow or Friday


Mon Dec 14 8:18 2015 NZDT
Weather: 0% cloud

In our final pile mooring, at Town Basin Marina Whangarie New Zealand. Let the spending begin!!


Sun Nov 29 6:40 2015 NZDT
Weather: 100% cloud, 1018mb

Safely tied up and cleared into Marsden Cove Marina, New Zealand. The best passage we have had so far.


Sat Nov 28 8:15 2015 NZDT
GPS: 35 30S 174 36E
Run: 168.7nm (305.3km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 170.5nm
Weather: 10-12NNW

on a bee line to Marsden cove.


Sat Nov 28 7:44 2015 NZDT
Speed:
6.0 knots
knts
Weather: wind NNW 10 90% cloud, 0.5 m swell

Motoring since noon yesterday, smelling the barn, only 33 nm to go


Fri Nov 27 8:30 2015 NZDT
Speed:
4.8
knts
GPS: 33 21S 173 12E
Run: 155.2nm (280.9km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 154.8nm
Weather: LAV5-10, 80%cc

needs to start the ..#*^ engine!


Fri Nov 27 7:51 2015 NZDT
Speed:
4.9 knots
knts
Weather: wind NE 8 80% cloud, 1.5 m swell

Motor sailing, now the current is not helping, but trying to keep speed up


Thu Nov 26 8:27 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 31 28S 171 45E
Run: 151.5nm (274.2km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.2nm
Weather: 8E, 30%cc, swell 1.5-2m

thanks for relays Michael


Thu Nov 26 7:44 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 knots
knts
Weather: wind ENE 8-0 30% cloud, 2 m swell, wind waves

Happy Thanksgiving, sailing still, making good time. Quick sailing last night 6+ knots


Wed Nov 25 8:24 2015 NZDT
Speed:
4.5-5
knts
GPS: 29 36S 170 25E
Run: 150.7nm (272.8km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.7nm
Weather: 8NE

noting the current changes


Wed Nov 25 7:36 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5 knots
knts
Weather: wind NE 8-12 15% cloud, 2.5 m swell, slight wind waves

Still sailing at or over our target speed.


Tue Nov 24 8:34 2015 NZDT
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 27 45S 169 06E
Run: 150.8nm (272.9km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.9nm
Weather: 8NE, beautiful day

had a good spped around 7 overnight but wind has dropped


Tue Nov 24 7:27 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5 knots
knts
Weather: wind NE 8-10 40% cloud,1 m swell, choppy wind waves

Scooting along at 7+ knots most of the night, thanks to current we think. slowed a bit now


Mon Nov 23 8:35 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 25 53S 167 50E
Run: 264.3nm (478.4km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 137.4nm
Weather: NE8-12, lumpy seas

beaut sailing wx


Mon Nov 23 7:43 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.3 knots
knts
Weather: wind E 8-10 40% cloud,1 m swell, wind waves

been sailing most of the way, a bit west of the rhumb line, dealing with mostly adverse current


Sun Nov 22 8:25 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.7 knots
knts
Weather: wind ESE 8-12 10% cloud, not much swell, but pretty steep and short wind waves

sailing to NZ, hard on the wind waiting for the wind to back a bit


Sat Nov 21 10:26 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.617s 166 26.396e

Leaving noumea today for nz


Fri Nov 20 8:28 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 16.617s 166 26.396e
Run: 31.2nm (56.5km)

leaving Noumea tomorrow for NZ.


Wed Nov 11 9:48 2015 NZDT
Weather: wind NE 8-10 10% cloud, slight chop completely surrounded by reef

anchored near Mato, new spot for us


Wed Nov 11 9:45 2015 NZDT
Weather: wind NE 8-10 10% cloud, slight chop completely surrounded by reef

anchored near Mato, new spot for us


Tue Nov 10 9:52 2015 NZDT
Weather: wind E 10-12 10% cloud, wind died last night all good.

anchored on Baie de Tortue on Isl Ouen


Fri Oct 30 12:07 2015 NZDT
Weather: wind 0 50% cloud, a couple of rain showers last night.

all cleared in, anchored in Prony Bay. Had a good test of the engine yesterday, might have finally solved the water leak!


Sat Oct 24 10:06 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 22.9S 166 54.9E
Run: 10.7nm (19.4km)

on mooring and will check in Monday


Fri Oct 23 19:35 2015 NZDT
Weather: wind E 10 70% cloud, no rain since we arrived this morning

arrived noon, on a mooring in Anse Majik, will go to Noumea on Monday after officialdom re-opens


Fri Oct 23 10:08 2015 NZDT
Speed:
4
knts
GPS: 22 19S 167 04E
Run: 9.8nm (17.7km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 162.6nm
Weather: 70%cc, 8E, strong neg current

thru Havannah pass. and will trot up to Noumea over the weekend.


Fri Oct 23 8:41 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 11S 167 07E
Run: 210.8nm (381.5km)
Avg: 4.4knts
24hr: 105.4nm
Weather: E5, sun is coming, seas flat

engine running but no leak. 10m from Havannah Pass


Fri Oct 23 7:55 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.2k
knts
Weather: wind E 5, seas flat , 60% cloud

under way, 12nm to Havana Pass. Motoring no wind, hope we are not too early


Thu Oct 22 16:01 2015 NZDT
Speed:
4.6k
knts
Weather: wind E 10, seas flat , 60% cloud

under way to New Caledonia, so far sailed the whole way, slowed down to make Havana Pass at good tide


Wed Oct 21 8:41 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 19 09S 167 27E
Run: 112.3nm (203.3km)
Weather: sE10-15, STEEP SLOPPY SEAS, 30%CC

about 40m from Blue Note


Wed Oct 21 7:47 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.5k
knts
Weather: wind SE10-12, seas 2m confused, 30% cloud

under way to New Caledonia


Fri Sep 25 7:22 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 44.75S 168 18.73E

Still in Vila, no wind 0% cloud, beautiful morning. Waiting for wx to get to New Caledonia


Wed Sep 23 7:22 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 44.75S 168 18.73E

10%cloud no wind in anchorage, mostly sunny for the last couple of days


Sun Sep 20 8:50 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 44.75S 168 18.73.E
Run: 164.3nm (297.4km)

Moored in Port Vila, after a great sail down from Maewo. Got lucky with ESE winds day before yesterday. Clear and calm in the mooring field


Tue Sep 15 7:19 2015 NZST
GPS: 15 22.5S 168 08E
Run: 87.1nm (157.7km)

Still anchored in Asanvari, Maewo, Vanuatu, just had fresh bread delivered to the boat. 20% cloud lite and variable in the anchorage


Sat Sep 12 7:23 2015 NZST
Weather: lite showers wind light in anchorage 70% cloud

anchored in Asanvari, Maewo


Wed Sep 9 7:32 2015 NZST
Weather: wind SE 10 20% cloud

corrected: anchored just outside Lolowai, will move over to Maewo this morning wind 10-15 SE-ESE


Wed Sep 9 7:30 2015 NZST
Weather: wind SE 10 20% cloud

anchored just outside Lolowai, will move over to Maewo this morning wind 10-15 SE-ESE


Tue Sep 8 7:20 2015 NZST
Weather: wind SE 10 60% cloud

anchored safely in Lolowai on Ambae, wind bullets all night, high broken clouds this morning. welcome back David and Patricia


Mon Aug 24 8:15 2015 NZST
Weather: wind E 10 60% cloud

anchored safely in Lasalav Bay on the N E corner of Gaua


Sun Aug 16 9:45 2015 NZST
GPS: 14 18.81s 167 25.88e
Run: 74.7nm (135.2km)
Weather: wind swirly 100%cloud occasional light rain

anchored safely in Lokona Bay on the SW coast of Gaua, in the Banks Group. Looking forward to the Lakona Bay Kastom Festival on Thursday!


Wed Jul 22 9:27 2015 NZST
GPS: 15 22S 167 11E
Run: 0.6nm (1.1km)
Weather: 15SE.

Heard lightly on 14315 @ 2100utc


Mon Jul 13 8:48 2015 NZST
GPS: 15 22.3S 167 11.4E
Run: 16.6nm (30km)

Whoo Hoo, sunny day yesterday, Anchored in Peterson Bay on Santo


Sat Jul 11 8:39 2015 NZST
GPS: 15 36.7S 167 10.5E
Run: 75.1nm (135.9km)

Anchored off Ratua, south of Luganville


Mon Jun 22 9:46 2015 NZST
GPS: 16 32.09s 167 46.21e
Run: 91nm (164.7km)
Weather: wind calm 100%cloud occasional light rain

arrived Awei, south of Malekula yesterday after overnight sail


Sat Jun 6 8:53 2015 NZST
GPS: 17 44.73s 168 18.74e
Run: 136.7nm (247.4km)
Avg: 2.9knts
24hr: 68.6nm
Weather: wind calm 0%cloud

safely on a mooring in Port Vila. All is good. Passage was interesting, one fish and one overheated engine. Sailed pretty much the whole way.


Thu Jun 4 9:04 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 19 23s 169 29e
Run: 10nm (18.1km)
Weather: wind SE 10-15k 50%cloud seas 1.0m plus lite wind chops

left Tanna at 0630on our way to Port Vila. Sailing, should arrive Vila Friday Morning early if winds hold


Tue Jun 2 7:50 2015 NZST
GPS: 19 31.64562s 169 29.5794e
Run: 35.8nm (64.8km)
Weather: 30%cc, light south

heading up the mountain tonight


Mon Jun 1 8:59 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 20 0s 169 43e
Run: 16.8nm (30.4km)
Weather: wind SE 8-10k 5%cloud seas 0.5m plus lite wind chop

on our way to Tanna, Port Resolution. Gorgeous day hope to sail soon, as wind builds from morning calm


Tue May 26 16:38 2015 NZST
GPS: 20 14.2s 169 46.7e
Run: 25.6nm (46.3km)
Avg: 2.6knts
24hr: 61.9nm
Weather: wind S - SE 15k gusts to 25k 100%cloud

Safely at anchor in Anietyum.


Tue May 26 6:42 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 20 36s 169 42e
Run: 135.7nm (245.6km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 136.7nm
Weather: wind SE 20 2m seas confused still, 50% cloud

23 nm to go. Been sailing all night triple reefed


Mon May 25 6:53 2015 NZST
Speed:
4.8
knts
GPS: 22 32s 170 04e
Run: 138.1nm (250km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 153.1nm
Weather: wind S 10-12 2m seas confused again, 10% cloud

wind just dropped off. Been sailing well all night


Sun May 24 9:14 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 24 16s 171 09e
Run: 85.6nm (154.9km)
Avg: 3.3knts
24hr: 78.5nm
Weather: wind S 15-18 1m seas from SW, mostly wind chop 60% cloud

through the fronts, winds favorable, now sailing toward our destination and reasonably comfortably!


Sat May 23 7:03 2015 NZST
Speed:
1.8
knts
GPS: 25 30s 171 02e
Run: 73.9nm (133.8km)
Avg: 3.1knts
24hr: 73.6nm
Weather: wind N 20-25 Seas very confused 30% cloud

into the northerlies, two squall lines about 1500utc. Slowed down trying to hove to


Fri May 22 6:58 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.8k
knts
GPS: 26 19s 171 48e
Run: 140.8nm (254.8km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 139.6nm
Weather: wind N 12-15 Seas 1.0m 20% cloud

been sailing since 1800 yesterday. Hope we are far enough north to lessen effects of low.


Thu May 21 6:46 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.4k
knts
GPS: 28 09s 172 48e
Run: 156.9nm (284km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 157.2nm
Weather: wind S 8 Seas 1.0m south 30% cloud

still motoring, trying to get north of approaching wx. Latitude going down, temperature going up


Wed May 20 6:49 2015 NZST
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 30 25s 172 57e
Run: 133.5nm (241.6km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 134.4nm
Weather: wind S 8 Seas 1.0m south 60% cloud

motoring since 0200, less confused seas


Tue May 19 6:59 2015 NZST
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 32 17s 173 32e
Run: 242nm (438km)
Weather: S 18 Seas 1.5m 90% cloud

rolly following seas, but making good time


Mon May 18 6:56 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.7
knts
Weather: S 12 Seas 1.5m 15% cloud

underway to Vanuatu, downwind rolly sailing


Tue May 5 8:01 2015 NZST
GPS: 35 43.4S 174 19.5E
Run: 11.3nm (20.5km)

Waiting in Whangarie Town Basin for wx window for departure


Mon Apr 13 14:27 2015 NZST
GPS: 35 50.25S 174 28.12E
Run: 10.9nm (19.7km)

Just splashed after 6weeks in Docklands 5. Hoping to head out to Great Barrier when weather clears.


Sat Dec 6 9:04 2014 NZDT
GPS: 35 43.57S 174 19.79E
Run: 0.2nm (0.4km)

On a pile mooring in Whangarei Town Basin Marina


Mon Nov 24 21:04 2014 NZDT
GPS: 35 43.5s 174 19.6e
Run: 44.5nm (80.5km)

safely arrived marsden cove marina, at sunset Sunday night


Sun Nov 23 12:54 2014 NZDT
Speed:
4.5 knots
knts
GPS: 35 06S 174 31E
Run: 148nm (267.9km)
Avg: 38knts
24hr: 912.5nm
Weather: wind 10 knots West with 90% cloud cover

We should arrive Marsden Cove Marina this evening with only 55 nm to go!!


Sun Nov 23 9:00 2014 NZDT
Speed:
4.2
knts
GPS: 32 58S 174 18E
Run: 162.5nm (294.1km)
Avg: 3.1knts
24hr: 74.7nm

Yesterday position


Fri Nov 21 4:48 2014 NZDT
Speed:
4.3k
knts
GPS: 30 38s 173 58e
Run: 98.7nm (178.6km)
Avg: 4.8knts
24hr: 115.9nm
Weather: 5k SE wind,slight wind waves right on the nose 40% cloud cover.

1515utc, finally lost the wind, motorsailing into a slight head sea hence the slower speed


Thu Nov 20 8:21 2014 NZDT
Speed:
4.8
knts
GPS: 30 13S 172 23E
Run: 18.9nm (34.2km)
Avg: 4.8knts
24hr: 114.4nm
Weather: S/SW 12, 1m-1.5m SW swell

Thu Nov 20 4:24 2014 NZDT
Speed:
3.8k
knts
GPS: 30 03s 172 08e
Run: 75.7nm (137km)
Avg: 3.8knts
24hr: 90.8nm
Weather: 10knts SW-SSW 1 m swell from SW, short close together wind waves 50% cloud cover.

1515utc, tacking our way south had to slow down to stop the pounding


Wed Nov 19 8:23 2014 NZDT
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 29 13S 171 19E
Run: 254.7nm (461km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 128.7nm
Weather: 80%cc, confused seas bumpy

Mon Nov 17 8:53 2014 NZDT
GPS: 26 30S 168 30E
Run: 148.9nm (269.5km)
Avg: 9.4knts
24hr: 224.9nm
Weather: NW 10-12, 50%cc, confused seas

problem with Pactor so no email. great radio tho and GHR appreciates the relays


Mon Nov 17 4:10 2014 NZDT
Speed:
5.5
knts
Weather: 10knts NNE 1 m swell from SE 20% cloud cover.

.1500utc, sailing FINALLY, wind came up about two hours ago


Sun Nov 16 17:00 2014 NZDT
Speed:
5.6
knts
GPS: 24 33S 167 29E
Run: 128.2nm (232km)
Avg: 4.2knts
24hr: 99.7nm

from 10am NZ time


Sun Nov 16 8:14 2014 NZDT
Speed:
5.4
knts
Weather: 8knts NNE 1 m swell from SE 10% cloud cover. ====This message was sent using Winlink, a free radio email system provided by the Amateur Radio Safety Foundation and volunteers worldwide. Replies to this message should be short, quote only necessary words, use plain text format and contain only needed pictures or attachments. This allows passage over radio channels of limited bandwidth. Use of this email system for monetary gain is strictly forbidden. More on how to reply: http://www.winlink.org/help Winlink web site: http://www.winlink.org ARSF web site: http://www.arsfi.org

.1900utc, motor sailing since midnight all is good


Sat Nov 15 10:09 2014 NZDT
GPS: 22 42S 167 20E
Run: 34nm (61.5km)
Weather: 50%cc, 10SSE

just working their way out of the laggon/reef on route to NZ


Sat Nov 15 7:46 2014 NZDT
Weather: 8knts SE 3.5m 0% cloud cover.

Leaving New Caledonia for NZ after this mornings net, about 0715.


Mon Oct 13 9:50 2014 NZDT
GPS: 22 42S 166 48E
Run: 37.2nm (67.3km)

en0jying the southern lagoon


Mon Sep 22 13:13 2014 NZST
GPS: 22 16.65S 166 26.40E
Run: 67.9nm (122.9km)

Moored in Port Moselle


Fri Sep 19 7:41 2014 NZST
No position sent.
Weather: wind aobt 5k from the west. 100% cloud cover.

Baie de Pronie


Thu Sep 18 7:33 2014 NZST
GPS: 21 48S 167 22E
Run: 122.2nm (221.2km)
Avg: 5.1knts
24hr: 122.3nm
Weather: SSE10, 15%cl

Wed Sep 17 7:34 2014 NZST
Speed:
4
knts
GPS: 20 05S 167 49E
Weather: NNE 8-10

Tue Sep 16 7:35 2014 NZST
No position sent.
Weather: 10-12 ese, 15% cloud

leftEfate Tues mrnign for New Cal


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