Astarte
FollowAstarte is a 1987 Moody 422. A 42 foot sloop rigged fiberglass vessel. We, Michael and Barbara, have been full time cruising for more than 8 years having left Florida in the USA in February 2009 and through the Panama Canal in 2011 and part of the Class of 2012 for our Pacific Crossing. Over the last several years, we have enjoyed cruising between New Zealand and the islands. With several seasons in Vanuatu/New Caledonia and Fiji. We return to New Zealand for cyclone season and have enjoyed some cruising between lots of boat work.
Recent Updates
noting the current changes
Still sailing at or over our target speed.
had a good spped around 7 overnight but wind has dropped
Scooting along at 7+ knots most of the night, thanks to current we think. slowed a bit now
beaut sailing wx
been sailing most of the way, a bit west of the rhumb line, dealing with mostly adverse current
sailing to NZ, hard on the wind waiting for the wind to back a bit
Leaving noumea today for nz
leaving Noumea tomorrow for NZ.
anchored near Mato, new spot for us
anchored near Mato, new spot for us
anchored on Baie de Tortue on Isl Ouen
all cleared in, anchored in Prony Bay. Had a good test of the engine yesterday, might have finally solved the water leak!
on mooring and will check in Monday
arrived noon, on a mooring in Anse Majik, will go to Noumea on Monday after officialdom re-opens
thru Havannah pass. and will trot up to Noumea over the weekend.
engine running but no leak. 10m from Havannah Pass
under way, 12nm to Havana Pass. Motoring no wind, hope we are not too early
under way to New Caledonia, so far sailed the whole way, slowed down to make Havana Pass at good tide
about 40m from Blue Note