Gigi

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

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Gigi - June 6, 2019
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Moved into berth at Bay of Islands Marina, Opua.

Gigi - 2nd Jun 11pm
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With no weather window obvious for the next week we decided to head north to Opua. This would give us the opportunity to test all systems and give Gigi and crew a much needed shakedown. Left the Town ... Read More
Gigi - May 31, 2019
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Rainy day in the Town Basin. Gigi and crew are ready and waiting for the next weather window to head to Fiji.

Gigi - May 3, 2018
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Departed Opua 1900 hrs Sunday April 29 motor sailed overnight 88 NM to Urquart's Bay arriving 0800 hrs next morning. Motored the 15 NM upriver to Whangarei Wednesday to Berth C8 Town Basin Marina.

Gigi - November 4, 2017
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Arrived Opua 1930 NZT yesterday. On the Q dock waiting for check-in formalities to be completed.

Gigi - November 3, 2017
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Sailing along nicely on the home stretch. Have taken the last pre-prepared passage meal from the freezer for lunch so will only have a few left over vegies that will be confiscated on check-in.

Gigi - November 2, 2017
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Been sailing along nicely since yesterday's update. The night sky was clearer and we could see some stars however it was much colder and we needed to wear our thermals. Today has been sunny and we ... Read More
Gigi - November 1, 2017
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Yesterday was quite unpleasant. Gale force winds, big seas and lots of rain. Picture being on an amusement park ride for 9 hours that you can't get off. Your carriage is open, the rain heavy and ... Read More
Gigi - October 31, 2017
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This morning marked half way for the passage in nautical miles. We know we are getting closer to New Zealand without looking at the charts as we have put away t-shirts and shorts and are now wearing ... Read More
Gigi - October 30, 2017
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We motored until 11.15 PM and then sailed at a slow pace until morning. It was nice to hear the rushing of the water along the hull instead of the engine. The night sky was quite clear and it is ... Read More
Gigi - October 29, 2017
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The wind came up at noon yesterday and we enjoyed a lovely afternoon of sailing. Put one reef in the main before dark and a second at 10 PM along with a full head sail. Still could see 4 of the other ... Read More
Gigi - October 28, 2017
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The northerly winds we had on leaving Vuda died out and we motored until 11 PM when the wind picked up to 13-15kts from the East. Had a great sail until 3.30 AM when the wind died out and we have ... Read More
Gigi - October 27, 2017
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Cleared customs and immigration with a noon departure from Vuda Marina. Will have an outgoing tide to help us exit Navula Passage during daylight.

Gigi - October 26, 2017
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In Vuda Marina. The weather has become much hotter.

Sunset Denarau Anchorage 12 Oct 2017
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Leaving Denarau for Momi Bay today. Great sunset last night
Gigi - October 13, 2017
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Off Denarau again. Plan is to stay a while so that we may do some varnishing. Cooler here and no mosquitoes.

Gigi - October 13, 2017
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Vuda Marina - will be here for a month as Karen is going to Australia for 2 weeks

View of Musket Cove Resort from the top of the hill
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Musket Cove on a mooring.
Gigi - October 13, 2017
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Anchored outside of Denarau. Will spend 2 nights here to allow a Nadi visit for fresh supplies from the market

Gigi - October 13, 2017
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Anchored off Vatia Beach Resort. Ashore for a cold drink and a walk.

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