On our way to maybe Minerva. If we can we will cut N through a H and catch the trades to N Cal. W's 15-20 NE Baro 1016

In Opua maina. Repairs completed. Leaving again for warmth and N.

In Opua maina. Begin tomorrow diagnosis and repairs. At least we're a day closer and a hair warmer then Whangarei

First night not ok. Spreader lift parted then engine began to overhead. Heading to Opua to effect repair. CG notified . Winds about 10 kts WSW

First day ok. One squall 20 minutes. Winds 25 E 8 pm clear skys

Moved to Marsden. Arranged for check out tomorrow am.

Returning to actually where we are. Moving to Marsden Mon or Tue... Off to New Cal Thursday if forcaste is correct.

Testing; ensuring I have the setup for sailmail/ham working.

Arrived, cleared customs and biosecurity. At dock now recouperating.

Winds bult to 20 plus knts from SSW. Less than 100 miles but still a real PAIN

Were hoping to be in tomorrow but wind shift to S and looks like crap out. Not fun

Some slides ripped out of the tides track

Finally we made it through the H and we now have a lovely W breeze.

Leaving 8ish in am heading offshore.

Checked out, final boat preps, checking gribs.

The most difficult part of this trip appears to be the wait. Mother Nature is not cooperating and with a new TD we will simply....wait a bit more. Not wishing to be spanked on our trip to NZ.

Final prep for boat prep to NZ. As soon as the wx looks promising we will head to Vuda and check out.

Prepping for passage. Last minute details

Beginning prep for passage to NZ