Diamond Girl

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Posted: Fri, 6 Jul 2018 - 09:00

abt 120 nm to go to Neiafu, on Vavau. Will arrive tomorrow morning. For dinner, Half a cabbage, 1 capsicum, no meat, tins for Africa....but it will be special. Some bread remains but only useful for

Posted: Thu, 5 Jul 2018 - 08:21

motor sailing heading directly to Vavau now. Niue 62 nm off on starboard side. 277 nm to top end of Vavau. Crew well, looking forward to getting there.

Posted: Wed, 4 Jul 2018 - 11:21

weather settling, motor sailing again, 440 nm to go. Forecast inclement weather at Vavau, appears to be heading elsewhere, so we are now heading direct. All well on board.

Posted: Tue, 3 Jul 2018 - 09:30

wind and sea moderating, heading west now, still rocking too much for cooking to any degree. Next point of interest Beveridge reef. Passing by tomorrow after lunch at this rate. The crew thinks we

Posted: Tue, 3 Jul 2018 - 09:30

wind and sea moderating, heading west now, still rocking too much for cooking to any degree. Next point of interest Beveridge reef. Passing by tomorrow after lunch at this rate. The crew thinks we

Posted: Mon, 2 Jul 2018 - 16:48

very windy all last night, rained for 6 hours. Much improved now, and settling over next few days. About 4-5 days to go, although told trough forecast for end of week in Vavau.

Posted: Sun, 1 Jul 2018 - 14:12

heading south to 21s latitude to try avoid squash zone, heavily reefed, ride pretty comfortable, had unwanted shower standing in the companionway steps, from large wave. All okay on board

Posted: Sun, 1 Jul 2018 - 11:27

wind and sea building, heavily reefed, aiming for 21 s to avoid strong winds to the north. Not much cooking going on, but everyone well, and cheerful. Had an unwanted shower when a big wave washed

Posted: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 - 07:00

pushed through convergence zone yesterday, squally rain showers, with SE wind change. Evening winds 15-20 G25. Eased overnight to 12 knots currently. Cold breeze overnight, but now sun is shining

Posted: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 - 16:48

further attempt to get correct format to message. I'm told position reports not getting through to YIT website tracking, can someone let me know if this worked, thanks, short emails to

Posted: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 - 11:57

sailing now in light winds, wing on wing, very pleasant day. It's so exciting two of the crew are asleep.

Posted: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 - 11:57

sailing now in light winds, wing on wing, very pleasant day. It's so exciting two of the crew are asleep.

Posted: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 - 07:09

motor sailing downwind. About to pass last remote French Polynesian atoll, Maupihaa. Passed 3 yachts overnight. Double strike at sunset, landed 1 tuna. Heading south soon on advice of met guru Bob

Posted: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 - 08:48

satphone test #2

Posted: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 - 08:33

test from iridium Go. Short emails to : mark.claxton@satphone.me

Posted: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 - 07:16

Leaving Borabora soon for Neiafu, Tonga.

Posted: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 - 19:48

corrected position Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Mark Claxton <mark.claxton@xtra.co.nz> > > To: send@yit.co.nz > Subject: Diamond Girl > >

Posted: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 - 19:48

At CNI Raiatea, readying DG for trip, Nav lights playing up, may need a sparky. It's warm and cloudy here , with episodic rain. Expensive place to live, time to leave! Aim to go to Borabora in next

Posted: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 - 18:27

corrected position Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Mark Claxton <mark.claxton@xtra.co.nz> > > To: send@yit.co.nz > Subject: Diamond Girl > >

Posted: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 - 18:27

At CNI Raiatea, readying DG for trip, Nav lights playing up, may need a sparky. It's warm and cloudy here , with episodic rain. Expensive place to live, time to leave! Aim to go to Borabora in next

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