Gigi

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

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Gigi - June 25, 2015
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On a mooring outside the beautiful Leleuvia Island Resort
Gigi - May 19, 2015
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on a Copra Shed Marina mooring in Savusavu

Gigi - May 19, 2015
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The sun has risen and we have a lovely view of Gau which we sailed past earlier. 60 nm to Savusavu. Will probably need to delay our arrival until Wednesday morning.

Gigi - May 18, 2015
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The winds have turned SW allowing us a good course through the islands to Savusavu. Got some sleep during the night so the Gigians are feeling good.

Gigi - May 17, 2015
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Fantastic sailing until 5pm when we had squalls and rain. Gusty night with wind from behind. Too noisy down below to sleep.

Gigi - May 16, 2015
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Slower progress yesterday as we tried not to lose any ground in the northerly winds.

Gigi - May 15, 2015
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Light winds during the day just enough to sail. Very sunny and the air temp has really warmed up. Overnight the winds picked up to 20+ kts, down to 15 this morning. Passed the halfway point ... Read More
Gigi - May 14, 2015
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Sailed in sunshine during the day and have motored all evening under a clear and starry sky.

Gigi - May 13, 2015
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Gusty head winds are now lighter from behind. Making good progress and all are well onboard.

Gigi - May 12, 2015
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We really have left New Zealand! Went off the chart area and needed to change the chip in our chart plotter to the Pacific Islands. 2PM smiles all round as we turned off the motor after 17 hours of ... Read More
Gigi - May 11, 2015
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Motoring since 7.30 last night in light winds and slight seas which we expect to continue for a couple of days. Great to have Dean from "Local Talent" company during the night and what a stunning ... Read More
Gigi - May 10, 2015
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A bit rolly with the wind behind us but a good start to the passage with sunshine and plenty of stars at night. Sailed all night under main only.

Gigi - May 9, 2015
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Checked out the country and will be on way shortly

Gigi - May 6, 2015
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Left Gulf Harbour Monday evening at 2015 motor-sailing before the northerlies strengthened and arrived in Urqharts Bay at 0820. Caught up on missed sleep before coming into Marsden Cove Marina where ... Read More
Gigi - May 2, 2015
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Still in Gulf Harbour Marina

Gigi - April 28, 2015
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Doing the last minute jobs before we depart Gulf Harbour Marina this Friday

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