Gigi

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Island Packet 440
Crew Paul & Karen - Living aboard since April 2010

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The big day had come. Now that the windlass was once again fitted to the fore deck, both gypsies and the drum were replaced and all electrical connections were fitted. It was time to test. Since we ... Read More
Gigi - September 12, 2019
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We tackled the removal, disassembly, and cleaning of the windlass over a period of many days, recording various steps in each stage. We frequently referred to the manufacturer’s notes to ensure we ... Read More
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<p>Finally the parts arrived and it was time to remove the windlass from the deck.</p>
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<p>The windlass parts ordered from the USA manufacturer took weeks to arrive in Savusavu so we had plenty of time to enjoy this lovely place.</p>
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<p>Another lovely curry lunch at Arun&rsquo;s Taste of Hidden Paradise with Ding (Chiquita) and his crew Rave.</p>

Gigi - July 15, 2019
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What a difference a good sleep makes. Waking at 7:00 we finished tidying and cleaning Gigi below before tackling the engine problem. The hose from the water inlet at the seacock was removed ... Read More
Gigi - July 15, 2019
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Departed Paradise at 4 pm, motored for an hour to top up the batteries. Then sailed with double reefed main, staysail and yankee with 20-25 kts from the ESE averaging speed of 6.5 kts. We slowed ... Read More
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We have been on a swing mooring off Paradise Taveuni Resort for the lat 3 days in company with Randy & Ruth (Velic). The resort is yachtie friendly allowing us to use their facilities and encouraging ... Read More
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<p>Anchored off Cousteau&#39;s Resort for an overnight stay</p>
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<p>We have been enjoying ourselves in Savusavu. Eating out at the great restaurants, sundowners at the Copra Shed bar in great company with fellow cruisers.</p>
Gigi - June 21, 2019
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After 11 hours hove-to we calculated the time was right at 9 pm to sail the remaining 50 nm to Savusavu. Tied up to a floating pontoon at the Copra Shed at 8.30 am.

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Had been sailing at a consistent 7 knots since yesterday lunch time and we are now in Fiji waters. Unfortunately we were not going to make it into Savusavu before dark (by only about 2 hours) so are ... Read More
Gigi - June 18, 2019
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The second half of last night was frustrating with a few sudden wind shifts, or no wind at all. By 6:00 this morning we had ESE trade winds and have been sailing along nicely. Quite warm in the ... Read More
Gigi - June 17, 2019
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We may not have arrived yet but we are now in the Tropics having crossed the Tropic of Capricorn during the night and are now 800 nautical miles from New Zealand. The Gigians are very happy this ... Read More
Gigi - June 16, 2019
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Have now been motoring for over 24 hours. There are some minor wind patterns on the ocean so hopefully the winds will fill in later today and have us sailing again. It is very comfortable as the ... Read More
Gigi - June 15, 2019
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All good things must come to an end and so has our sailing for the time being as we motor through a ridge of high pressure with very little wind. We sailed with a poled out head sail all afternoon ... Read More
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With the increasing swell and winds from behind the beam Gigi was surfing down the waves until late afternoon when we slowed her down by reducing sail in readiness for the evening. We thought the ... Read More
Gigi - June 13, 2019
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Great afternoon sailing in pleasant conditions. However, it was a squally night with some heavy rain and lightning which kept us busy. At 3.30 am after a squall with 37 kts of wind we decided to ... Read More
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After last minute securing of items below we departed Bay of Islands Marina at noon Tuesday. Motored to the entrance of the Bay on glassy seas with no wind. Put full sails up at 16:15 in NE winds of ... Read More
Gigi - June 11, 2019
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Checking out with Customs this morning and should be on our way by noon.

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