Astarte

Astarte

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Astarte 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. 

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Astarte - May 30, 2017
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really slow sailing all night, we did just start motor for GHR weather and nets

Astarte - May 28, 2017
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On ham net via George VK4gsf

Astarte - May 29, 2017
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still sailing nicely. We are telling ourselves it is getting warmer.

Astarte - May 28, 2017
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Sailing nicely since yesterday afternoon, but hasn't warmed up yet.

Astarte - May 16, 2017
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In Marsden Cove, staging for trip to Fiji. Sure hope wx forecast holds.

Astarte - April 19, 2017
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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 ... Read More
Astarte - April 15, 2017
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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 ... Read More
Astarte - April 8, 2017
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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.

Astarte - April 6, 2017
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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.

Astarte - March 30, 2017
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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 ... Read More
Astarte - March 29, 2017
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Anchored in Urquhart Bay. Hope to get to Great Barrier Island tomorrow. Really glad to be out of town and on the hook again.

Astarte - March 20, 2017
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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 ... Read More
Astarte - January 24, 2017
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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.

Astarte - January 22, 2017
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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 ... Read More
Astarte - January 19, 2017
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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.

Astarte - January 17, 2017
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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.

Astarte - January 15, 2017
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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.

Astarte - January 7, 2017
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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 ... Read More
Astarte - December 30, 2016
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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 ... Read More
Astarte - December 27, 2016
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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.

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