Chameleon

Chameleon

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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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Chameleon - November 27, 2014
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this is B42 at Gulf Harbour Marina where we are waiting for summer to get out in the Gulf.

Chameleon - November 19, 2013
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now at whangaruru to await the fronts as the ne swell at tutukaka would not be comfortable.

Chameleon - November 18, 2013
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whangaruru where the walks in the bush are great, the views fantastic as the weather is good but the snapper dont seem to be interested in died mackeral

Chameleon - November 11, 2013
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this is the q dock and we were back on saturday so 7 days even. not bad given the longer than rhumb line route and an absolutely beautiful entry to the bay of islands. the wind did not go south so we ... Read More
Chameleon - November 8, 2013
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111nm at 130t so we are smelling the barn. a good days sailing but the swell is getting up again and we are hard on. 32miles to get in the lee of north cape. days averaging 15 - 160 miles so not too ... Read More
Chameleon - November 7, 2013
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the best day sailing of the trip. perfect conditions after the swell dropped to 1m. wish it was always like this and it will make up for the low that has formed on our destination and the trough we ... Read More
Chameleon - November 6, 2013
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turbulent day due 4m sw swell. not much sleep and not much work in the galley. outlook not good with a new low formed below us so s winds - not helpful! a pity we could not stop at norfolk to let it ... Read More
Chameleon - November 5, 2013
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a bit of everything the last 24hrs. good winds last night took us south, first ene, the ne then nw. entered front at 7am this morning and have had sw since then up to 25 in squalls and then down to ... Read More
Chameleon - November 4, 2013
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had a lot of wind last night so progress south was good. no sleep though. today has been a motor sail with wind less than 9kts and lots of blue sky.

Chameleon - November 3, 2013
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lumpy hard on start with a miserable negative 2kt current which we lost at 5pm thank goodness. heading for lord howe! i hear it is nice there. wind should back tomorrow and at least we have sun.

Chameleon - November 2, 2013
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waiting at isle de pins for departure weather. unpleasant at the moment with a front going through but the guru says tomorrow will be better. a quote interesting tactical passage end quote ... Read More
Chameleon - October 30, 2013
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officially on our way back to nz as we have checked out. currently in port boise as they have internet at the resort - and great curried shrimps from dumbea! 11m good holding, little jiggly at hi ... Read More
Chameleon - July 24, 2013
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our favourite island or rather ilot- ua. this is an anchorage you will not find in the guide book as we are on the south side due to a light ene wind. we watched where the local boats went to one day ... Read More
Chameleon - July 23, 2013
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anchored at isle mato but may not stay long if the front is a reality on the wx fax. there was no pint in going further to the 5 iskes until the weather picture clarifies as would likely have to back ... Read More
Chameleon - July 22, 2013
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in baie ouie which is good and protected and quite pretty. off tomorrow to the 5 isles

Chameleon - July 22, 2013
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in baie ouie which is good and protected and quite pretty. off tomorrow to the 5 isles

Chameleon - July 19, 2013
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anchored at baie ouie. thats a lot of vowels. tried to get to ouen but the forecast 15se turned out to be 26se so as this is a beautiful bay here we are

Chameleon - July 6, 2013
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settled into ua and enjoying sun and light se and tranquil beautiful views of the ilot. have not left the boat as busy trying to dry out the books and maps near the nav station that again succumbed ... Read More
Chameleon - July 5, 2013
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entered lagoon thru kyare pass at 3pm. used way points frm the new rocket guide which is a must have. great to be in flat seas. heading to one of our favourite anchor spots at ua ilot.

Chameleon - July 4, 2013
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beautiful sailing at last. boat getting sorted. one solar panel very smashed. windward side so it took a pounding. inside lagoon on saturday.

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