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Golden Glow - APRIL 15, 2018
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We stopped at Minerva Reef (north) for shelter as a tropical low depression passed north of us on our passage from Whangarei NZ to SavuSavu Fiji. We loved the environment and stayed 5 days, giving us ... Read More

Golden Glow - July 1, 2018
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Even in the shelter of the north side of Taveuni (In Paradise Resort’s bay) we are feeling guest to 34,knots from these SE winds. We were going to sail back to Vanua Balavu but the seas were building ... Read More
Golden Glow - July 1, 2018
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We stayed at this anchorage in Ship Sound Bay of Islands Vanua Balavu in the Lau Group for over 2 weeks. It is sheltered, gorgeous, has beautiful coral within swimming distance, has caves to dive ... Read More

Golden Glow - July 1, 2018
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Duff Reef or Cakagalu is a marvelous picturesque small sandy island with one palm tree, many turtles (including skeletons and nests) and birds. The sand is crystalline white and feels lovely under ... Read More

Golden Glow - May 27, 2018
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deep anchorage offering fine protection from the huge southern swell (that breaks on Qamea’s outer reef0

Golden Glow - July 1, 2018
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We spent two rolly nights but glorious days anchored on a wall patch of sand out at the Great Sea Reef, the world’s 3rd longest continuous sea reef. The water was crustal clear, yunlike the water ... Read More

Golden Glow - May 14, 2018
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All good on Golden Glow in this Pleasant anchorage just west of Tivi Island. In strongest cell reception area (primarily why we chose it to be able to have video chat with kids on Mother’s Day)

Golden Glow - May 13, 2018
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Silty anchorage due to river runoff. Reef on north side of bay. Mangroves around the bay. Cell at the mouth of the bay but not much deep in the bay

Golden Glow - May 6, 2018
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All is well on Golden Glow

Golden Glow - May 4, 2018
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leaving this anchorage in the SE corner of Cakao Vucovuco after an extremely rolly night. Water here is very clear. The pass is deep, wide and open with little current or waves. All sea cucumbers are ... Read More
Golden Glow - May 2, 2018
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Automated update from App.
Golden Glow - MARCH 16, 2018
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Calm winds gave us an opportunity to anchor along the north coast of Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gul and go ashore to hike up to Casita Miro for a delicious Mediterranean style lunch at this winery ... Read More

Golden Glow - November 8, 2017
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We're safe and sound in Bay of Islands Marina in Opua New Zealand at the moment, sharing the H dock with THREE Other Antares 44i Catamaran, Blue Summit, Exit Strategy and Whistler. It's such fun - ... Read More

Golden Glow - November 1, 2017
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We arrived to the Bay of Islands Marina "Q" (quarantine) dock this morning, 1 Nov 2017, at 02:30. Opua's entrance and channel are well marked with lighted buoys to mark the oath so entry can be made ... Read More
Golden Glow - November 1, 2017
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We arrived to the Bay of Islands Marina "Q" (quarantine) dock this morning, 1 Nov 2017, at 02:30. This completed our 1212 mile journey from The Hunga Tonga volcanic island NW of Tongatapu Tonga) to ... Read More

Golden Glow - October 31, 2017
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at midday and 90-100 NZ off coast, seas were significantly bigger (9 feet/3 meter)
Golden Glow - July 1, 2018
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Our very past passage from Tonga to New Zealand ended in a sprint as we raced to get to shore before the high that had been east of NZ, and holding back a nasty low depression approaching from the ... Read More

Golden Glow - October 30, 2017
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comfortable day. Lots of sunshine prior to 15:00. Seas from behind just to our port side were fairly comfortable and allowed for us to get a lot of boat work, cleaning and organization done in ... Read More
Golden Glow - October 29, 2017
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brisk sailing under reefed sails. Seas are steady in direction with large rollers
Golden Glow - October 28, 2017
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we've secured everything tightly as every 7-10 waves or so, we get a bruiser, but thanks to the good design of our Antare cat, happy to report we have no bruises to show for it. We do have a good ... Read More