Chameleon

chameleon is a moody 47 built in southhampton in 1986. she was purchased in spain in 2001 by her current owners, david sapiane and patricia dallas. After addressing some safety needs, like a new engine, rigging, steering cables, sails and enjoying the med, we sailed her back to nz via the caribbean and have been in the south pacific ever since. Actually not quite as one year we left nz for bora bora and then went from there to the marshall islands via penhryn and canton. We had one winter on land in 2012 and established gulf harbour radio which was very quiet in 2013 as we headed off to new caledonia for the season! Gulf Harbour Radio became a permanent seasonal effort May1, 2014. We finish at the end of November each year to enjoy the Hauraki Gulf area for the NZ summer.

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Posted: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 - 07:30

We approached Cape Horn at dawn and slowly approached in great conditions. A long 4m swell and about 25 kts wind. A little difficult to stand on the bow and take photos but we managed and it was

Posted: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 - 09:06

currently circling the harbour in Ushuaia waiting for the wind to drop so we can pull along side the dock. We traveled through Glacier Alley this morning and although the low cloud stopped us seeing

Posted: Sun, 13 Mar 2016 - 09:07

Amazingly dry all day in Punta Arenas. Fairly calm for the start of the trip to Isla Magdalena to see a trillion little penguins. Then a walk around the town that made us happy we lived elsewhere

Posted: Sat, 12 Mar 2016 - 09:06

Stayed inside all day and went to a concert with a bandoneon. A South American accordion. Also the very good violinist and pianist. Also guitar and drums when needed. Mostly tango and related music

Posted: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 - 08:36

noon position above. The weather has changed today more often than it does in Wellington. We entered Canal Messier at noon then went south then east to a huge glacier Tempanos. Very spectacular and

Posted: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 - 02:30

A beautiful early morning cruise up the fjord which is not charted well on the Navionics chart. Two sail boats were going out with the tide. Tide is more important than wind in this area as they can

Posted: Tue, 8 Mar 2016 - 13:00

position] 41 21.19s 72 56.2w [weather] cloudy and drizzle most the of day but a little sun by 4pm . Little wind inside here [status] anchored at P Montt and we went road touring with a very

Posted: Tue, 8 Mar 2016 - 00:01

On route to P.Montt. Hard to use a treadmill with the swell. Have to use it to counteract the very good food. Positions will be noon positions. Ship library is amazing with lots of choice for all

Posted: Mon, 7 Mar 2016 - 02:46

Positioned in Valparaiso, city of stray barking dogs, and awaiting the long, ship boarding process. I will attempt to add a picture but using an iPad for updates is not easy, Mike. We note Mirabilis

Posted: Fri, 4 Mar 2016 - 09:48

We thought we had better reposition ourselves before boarding our temporary replacement for Chameleon on Sunday. Santiago is a fairly tired looking city but a good place to relax and regain energy

Posted: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 - 14:42

Back at the dock and missing all this beautiful weather but there was lots to do. The new Gulf Harbour Radio antenna is now ready to hoist. And bags are almost packed to go to South America next

Posted: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 - 11:30

Still Anchored in Whangaparapara Harbour Great Barrier Island. A wet day to catch up on indoor things. The walks have been great and my favourite is surprising - up Whanga hill. Yes there is a steady

Posted: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 - 18:35

Anchored in Whangaparapara Great Barrier Island enjoying a beutiful sunset. Will stay here until the remnants of TC Victor have passed. The day walks from this anchorage are superb as you can tie

Posted: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 - 13:00

Back at dock to sit out the rain and get things done at the house. Sorry to have missed Maunie as judge was ready.

Posted: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 - 14:12

Kawau Is after a motor all the way. Does not seem to be any rain in the front . There has been quite an emptying out if boats as many have headed back for work tomorrow. We will return Friday with

Posted: Sat, 2 Jan 2016 - 17:25

Believe it or not we enjoyed being at the dock. Lots of entertainment with boats pouring in to escape the weather. We were able to go see Star Wars in 3D, have our neighbours in for the New Years

Posted: Tue, 29 Dec 2015 - 09:19

We thought we should place Chameleon back in her berth before departing. The weather Yoda thinks we should stay at the dock for a few days rather than have to face the 30-35 kts to return on

Posted: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 - 00:01

depth 70m and we have traveled 2368nm and will arrive in Singapore tomorrow. Seas are still flat but cannot report on 30 plus temperature as I have been inside all day. The boss says the sky is full

Posted: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 - 12:26

Â Depth 40m and how they navigate through all the fishing boats I dont know. Had a great day in Sai Gon yesterday. That is the way it is spelled but with accents. It turned out to be only 1hr 15m on

Posted: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 - 20:01

anchored at Nha Trang, Vietnam and David has revisited places he last saw in 1968. The trouble is that the place has boomed as it is the Miami of Vietnam. A beautiful long beach attracts many

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