Fluenta

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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Posted: Sun, 15 Jul 2018 - 16:21

Anchored outside the harbour for Pangai so we can clear in.

Posted: Sun, 15 Jul 2018 - 11:48

An unusual stop for Fluenta. We have stopped mid passage for lunch and a snorkel. There is a small indent in the reef just before the Auhnga Mea pass and we have anchored there. Should be able to

Posted: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 - 11:18

Anchored behind the sandspit connecting Uonukuhifo and Uonukuhaki Islands (West Lobster and East Lobster Islands in Tongan) in about 15 feet of water. Great time kiteboarding off Uoleva Island the

Posted: Wed, 4 Jul 2018 - 15:27

Anchored at Ouleva after a close hauled sail from the previous anchorage. The winds and seas have calmed down so a pleasant sail. A very protected bay so we are looking forward to the boat not

Posted: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 - 13:57

Anchored in the lee of Ha'afeva island after a vigorous little sail from Nomuka. Quite squally conditions on the passage with winds varying from 19 to 26 kts. Lot of rain. Time to prepare for

Posted: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 - 13:54

Anchored off Nomuka Iki after a fast but rather bumpy passage here from Tongatapu. 0330 departure so we could arrive here with good light. Nice passage - whales about a boat length away and we

Posted: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 - 10:06

Anchored off Pangiamotu in Tongatapu. 'Q' flag is up and will clear Customs etc on Monday.

Posted: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 - 04:45

Fluenta was galloping towards Tongatapu for most of the day. The forecast light winds were actually 16 to 20 kts straight down the rhumb line allowing us to stay wing-on-wing with average speeds in

Posted: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 - 04:48

Making decent progress wing-on-wing deep downwind towards Tongatapu. Caught a 30+ lb bigeye tuna coming out of the pass at Minerva reef and then later a decent size Bonita tuna.

Posted: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 - 07:03

Trough was not too bad last night. Some gusts but I do not think over 20 kts but lots of heavy rain. Skies have mostly cleared and wind from the west. Time to go ! Intention is to head out this

Posted: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 - 15:45

Fluenta anchored at North Minerva Reef this afternoon after a great if occasionally boisterous sail to get here with sufficient light for the pass and to go across the lagoon. Average over 8 kts for

Posted: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 - 04:24

Great sailing today. Most of daylight close hauled in 6 to 8 kts of wind. Wind built to about 16 overnight now averaging about 11-12 kts. Turned a bit downwind as will likely divert to Minerva

Posted: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 - 04:48

Nice Fathers Day onboard - some sailing, brunch and maintenance. Sailed for awhile when the winds went between 6 to 10 kts for awhile but mostly motoring in very light winds. Glad we brought lots

Posted: Sun, 17 Jun 2018 - 05:02

All is well onboard. Light air day - motor on all day to get north across this ridge before the unfavorable winds fill in later in the week. Glad we left with our largest load of diesel ever.

Posted: Sat, 16 Jun 2018 - 04:45

All is well onboard. Spent the day either sailing deep downwind wing-on-wing or motoring. Motoring now to make progress north before the forecast unfavourable winds start. Two tuna caught, one

Posted: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 - 06:00

Slowly heading towards Tonga. Very comfortable conditions but slow considering deep downwind. Passed several humpback whales. We are assuming they are going to Tonga too so we think we are going

Posted: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 - 09:23

At Marsden Cove in preparation to clear Customs tomorrow.

Posted: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 - 05:56

Intention is to head down the river today to Marsden Cove for a Wed departure towards Tonga.

Posted: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 - 18:06

Our few days stop in Whangarei has stretched to weeks ... Latest thought is to leave tomorrow for Marsden Cove and, perhaps, head for Tonga.

Posted: Sat, 19 May 2018 - 11:04

Alongside Whangarei Marina.

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