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. 

Recent Updates

Astarte - December 26, 2016
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<p>Merry Christmas. We are out of the slip, andhave a working refrigerator, a great present for us. Beautiful clear NZ summer morning.</p>

Astarte - December 11, 2016
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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 ... Read More
Astarte - November 25, 2016
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<p>Safely tied to Q-dock in Opua. 0600 as sky was getting brighter. Beat the front, all good aboard.</p>

Astarte - November 24, 2016
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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 ... Read More
Astarte - November 23, 2016
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Sailing, very nice morning, but cold. We seem to be benefiting from a bit of current pushing us along.

Astarte - November 22, 2016
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Getting colder, smaller moon, still confused seas but we are making headway in the right direction

Astarte - November 21, 2016
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Sailing, in the right direction, getting cooler, and wind backing from last night, hope it holds

Astarte - November 20, 2016
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FINALLY pointing in the right direction to Opua. Still very confused seas, but they are down a bit

Astarte - November 19, 2016
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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 ... Read More
Astarte - November 18, 2016
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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.

Astarte - November 17, 2016
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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 ... Read More
Astarte - November 16, 2016
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Underway, making good time. Enjoying the last of the warm weather

Astarte - November 15, 2016
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<p>We will leave today for NZ. Hoping for the best. Looks like a good first day, then not much wind.</p>

Astarte - November 2, 2016
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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

Astarte - November 1, 2016
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<p>Will move into Vuda Point Marina today. Hope to leave Fiji, end of the week or early next week.</p>

Astarte - October 30, 2016
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Moved over to Saweni Bay for a couple of nights, so we can see some friends we met in Majuro, Marshall Islands

Astarte - October 30, 2016
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<p>Happy Diwali. Anchored in Nadi Bay. Calm nights.</p>

Astarte - October 30, 2016
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Astarte - October 27, 2016
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Momi Bay, SW corner of Viti Levu

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