Fluenta

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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 - May 20, 2015
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All well

Fluenta - May 20, 2015
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Great day on passage - good winds and a fish in the freezer (tuna of some kind; likely albacore). Victoria and Johnathan are officially standing 30 min watches. Benjamin is getting his sea legs ... Read More
Fluenta - May 17, 2015
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<p>Left Marsden Cove just before 1400. Lovely sail with a following sea so far. Toques to be worn for night watches.</p>

Fluenta - May 17, 2015
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<p>Departing Marsden Cove in a few minutes with intentions of proceeding to Minerva Reef.</p>

Fluenta - May 15, 2015
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At Marsden Cove Marina. Intentions fuel tomorrow and clear customs and depart for Minerva Sunday

Fluenta - May 5, 2015
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Anchored in Urquarts Bay near Marsden Cove waiting for a weather window to Tonga

Fluenta - December 6, 2014
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Fluenta is in the Town Basin Marina in Whangarei. This will be our "home town" for the next few months until the end of cyclone season. Seems like a great place to live and to fix up the boat for ... Read More
Fluenta - December 1, 2014
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Woo hoo ... we are at Whangamumu. Pretty spot. Looks a bit like a cross between Cornwall, UK and Gulf Islands, BC.

Fluenta - November 28, 2014
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Arrived today at 1215 in Opua. Great passage and arrived ahead of the front. Thank you Gulf Harbour Radio for the guidance. Will wait here until the weather comes through and then head to ... Read More
Fluenta - November 27, 2014
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Great day of sailing and caught another albacore. Motoring now after the wind just died. Fishing lines retired for the passage. Racing the front into Opua.

Fluenta - November 27, 2014
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Sailing since noon. Caught our first albacores at dawn. Larger one was almost 25lbs

Fluenta - November 26, 2014
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As expected, still motoring across the ridge. Now heading for Opua vice Whangarei due to weather and minor engine issue.

Fluenta - November 26, 2014
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Motoring into wind and current. Noisy.

Fluenta - November 26, 2014
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Now motoring in light winds. Seems a shame as enough wind to move the boat but prudent to clear this area before any nasty NZ weather comes our way. On the bright side, unlimited fresh water and ... Read More
Fluenta - November 26, 2014
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Pleasant evening close reaching. Still sailing although expect the wind to diminish soon.

Fluenta - November 25, 2014
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<p>Still close reaching. Will turn soon for a wp at approx 34S 174E to be prepared for the SW winds.</p>

Fluenta - November 25, 2014
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Close reaching over calmer seas. New Simrad autopilot drive replaced with antique Robertson drive. Autopilot working fine now.

Fluenta - November 24, 2014
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CLose reaching. Hand steering as autopilot ram has died. Will replace later today. Two dorado caught yesterday. Fishing lines out of the water now.

Fluenta - November 23, 2014
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Close reaching. Still in the foul current. Caught, lost and then caught the same Mahi Mahi

Fluenta - November 23, 2014
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Beam to close reaching. A bit bumpy.

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