FAMILY CIRCUS

Fri May 20 7:39 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.5m
knts
GPS: 21 39S 179 09E
Run: 548.5nm (992.8km)
Avg: 23.3knts
24hr: 559.2nm
Weather: 8N/NE

landfall Aneityum sunset


Thu May 19 8:07 2016 NZST
Speed:
8
knts
GPS: 24 17S 171 01E
Run: 196.8nm (356.2km)
Avg: 8knts
24hr: 193nm
Weather: 13ESE, 205cc, confused swell 1.5mW

eta Aneityum late friday to saturday


Wed May 18 7:39 2016 NZST
Speed:
6-7m
knts
GPS: 27 02S 171 50E
Run: 182.1nm (329.6km)
Avg: 7.7knts
24hr: 184.9nm
Weather: 6ESE, 1016 up 3, 2m SW swell

Tue May 17 8:00 2016 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 29 39S 172 11E
Run: 217.5nm (393.7km)
Weather: 11SSW, 30%cc

Fri Nov 27 8:46 2015 NZDT
GPS: 32 19.44s 174 07.21e
Run: 6.4nm (11.6km)
Avg: 18.2knts
24hr: 437.1nm

HDG 179 8 knots, WIND NE @ 5-15 variable, SW Swell 2 meters @ 10 secs, 50% Cloud Cover, 1017.1 HPa Barometer steady We're getting there! Unfortunately the beautifully consistent breeze died out this morning and now it comes and goes and we occasionally turn the motor on to help keep our progress up. As expected the breeze moved aft/northward which didnt help either. We are about 175 miles out from Opua and will keep pressing to make sure we get there before the bulk of the front arrives tomorrow afternoon. All is well and Happy Thanksgiving to all those in the USA!


Fri Nov 27 8:24 2015 NZDT
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 32 25S 174 07E
Run: 236.2nm (427.5km)
Avg: 9.4knts
24hr: 226.3nm
Weather: varNE10, 50%cc, 1017 rising, SW swell 2m

thanks Tiger Lily for relay clarification


Thu Nov 26 7:22 2015 NZDT
Speed:
8.5
knts
GPS: 29 01.03s 174 31.44e
Run: 225.2nm (407.6km)
Avg: 9.5knts
24hr: 228.1nm
Weather: 14E, swell from SW

All is well! We are flying along down to NZ, happy that the breeze is holding and that the seas have laid down. Doing 8-9 knots in 13-16 knots of wind, one reef in main, full jib. We have 369 miles to Opua and about 400nm to Whangerei, and will shoot for a Saturday arrival, hopefully missing the small front. It is getting colder however, and we have discovered SOCKS again for the first time in 13 months. Keep Rolling FAMILY CIRCUS!


Later at GHRadio net time. Weather and boat speed etc from net time


Wed Nov 25 7:40 2015 NZDT
GPS: 25 47.72s 175 04.16e
Run: 205nm (371.1km)
Avg: 9.5knts
24hr: 227.6nm

FAMILY CIRCUS is still rumbling along. We had a glorious 12 hours of sailing yesterday, as the sea lay down and we unfurled more sail. We were happily laying 8 and 9 knots down with the kids playing and fish for dinner. A bit bumpier this morning as a new big SW swell has come in to the mix, but nice steady breeze. All is well- Past Halfway!


At net time, and via relay as radio signal is grim, asked about the swells as every now and again a big one comes through from the southern depressions


Tue Nov 24 10:03 2015 NZDT
GPS: 22 51.76s 175 33.28e
Run: 186.4nm (337.4km)
Avg: 8knts
24hr: 192.7nm

On to Day Three! We have just completed our first 48 hours and have covered 389 miles in our first two days.. The winds and seas have abated and we have put Family Circus in to "Baby Turbo" mode. We've put up more sail and are sprinting along at 8.5- 9.5 knots with the wind on the beam. Go Circus Go! Bar 1014.3, Wind 15-18, ESE. 80% Cloud Cover


Mon Nov 23 10:50 2015 NZDT
GPS: 20 19.25s 176 31.56e
Run: 182.8nm (330.9km)
Avg: 10.5knts
24hr: 252.1nm

FAMILY CIRCUS is off to the races! We've had our first 24 hour run and clocked in at 198.13 miles- which is a great distance, especially since we were slowing the boat down to make it a bit more comfortable. Its still plenty bumpy and windy out here but all is well. We should have two more days of this rodeo and then the wind should abate, and hopefully the seas will space out a bit. All in all. we're happy with our progress so far and the boat and crew are doing great. CHRIS


Sun Nov 22 17:26 2015 NZDT
GPS: 18 22.33s 178 25.27e
Run: 45nm (81.5km)

Underway for 6 hours now. Seas have settled down a bit after a very bumpy start. Everyone is feeling better and we're cruising at 8 knots under double reefed main and full jib. We've all made bets on when we'll arrive. I hope I am right! Heading 225, 7-9 knots in 16-20 knots of breeze, 1008.5HPa


Sat Nov 21 14:39 2015 NZDT
GPS: 17 47.159s 178 43.1836e
Run: 10.5nm (19km)

On standby, GREEN light for planned departure tomorrow at noon. Making final prep and enjoying our last afternoon with Shine and Fiji


Thu Nov 19 18:07 2015 NZDT
GPS: 17 40.924s 178 50.140e

Fueled Up, Provisions on in Levuka- dinner out tonight - TEST status update


Thu Nov 19 14:36 2015 NZDT
GPS: 17 40.933S 178 50.140E
Run: 39.7nm (71.9km)

In Levuka, fueling, provisioning, and checking out tomorrow. Will star our run to NZ over the weekend, by Monday at the latest. We will miss Fiji and its warm waters, weather and people!


Thu Nov 12 15:35 2015 NZDT
GPS: 18 7.48852S 178 27.00473E

Hanging out at Paradise Pt- last week in Fiji. Loving it!


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