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Fluenta is a Stevens 47 with a Canadian family of five onboard: Max and Elizabeth with children Victoria (16), Johnathan (14) and Benjamin (6 years). Our blog is at SV-Fluenta.blogspot.ca

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Fluenta - December 10, 2016
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After what seemed to be constant squalls since Tuvalu we have had a nice patch of squall free sailing for the last 18 hours or so. Just past the half way to go point.

Fluenta - December 9, 2016
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Squally day and night. Mostly sailing close reach or close hauled. Presently motoring in a post squall calm.

Fluenta - December 8, 2016
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First day at sea almost complete. Mixed bag of motoring in 0.9 kts of wind, motor sailing in 5 kts of wind and screaming along with the wind in the low 20 kts. Heavy rain in squalls. Just had a ... Read More
Fluenta - December 7, 2016
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Intention is to depart Funafunti today towards Tarawa, Kirabati. Looks like a light wind but squally trip.

Fluenta - November 28, 2016
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Back in front of the town at Funafuti.

Fluenta - November 22, 2016
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Anchor down off Mateiko. Still the only cruising boat around.

Fluenta - November 17, 2016
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<p>Anchor down at Funafuti. Nice passage.</p>

Fluenta - November 17, 2016
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Another nice day of sailing in light air. Lots of electrical activity overnight. Fluenta fishing drought is over as we caught a 83" long (we broke our scale trying to weigh it) sailfish. Fish now ... Read More
Fluenta - November 16, 2016
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The squalls lasted through the forenoon but otherwise a calm sailing day close reaching in light air. Just passed the southernmost island of Tuvalu (Niulakita Island). 140 nm to Funafuti.

Fluenta - November 15, 2016
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Good progress during the day reaching at speeds in the 7's and low 8's. Now slower progress with adverse tide and frequent squalls. Caught and returned a 50+ barracuda. Was rather hoping it was a ... Read More
Fluenta - November 14, 2016
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Nice first day on passage towards Funafuti

Fluenta - November 13, 2016
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Heading off towards Funafuti, Tuvalu

Fluenta - November 8, 2016
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Alongside Copra Shed preparing to head north towards Tuvalu

Fluenta - November 2, 2016
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Anchored off Savusavu after a fast but rolly passage from Taveuni.

Fluenta - October 25, 2016
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Anchored off Taveuni.

Fluenta - October 25, 2016
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On a mooring bouy off Paradise Resort.

Fluenta - October 22, 2016
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At the Copra Shed, Savusavu

Fluenta - October 19, 2016
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Anchored off Coconut Point on our way to Savusavu. Shallower anchoring so should be easier than it was this morning in 60' this morning without the windlass.

Fluenta - October 17, 2016
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Anchored off Nananu-I-Ra enroute towards Savusavu.

Broken windlass so anchoring is good exercise.

Fluenta - October 14, 2016
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Brief stop at Denarau to wait out a bit of a blow, pick up parts and do some serious provisioning.

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