ICAROS

ICAROS

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Icaros is a 2002 Catana 431 catamaran purchased by the current owners, Bev & Bob, in France in 2013. Icaros has a white hull with grey and yellow sail and cockpit covers.

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ICAROS - July 25, 2017
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checking in procedures took longer than expected. Quarantine visited us Sat evening and Customs on Sunday and then we were able to collect our paperwork on shore yesterday. A fun atmosphere in the ... Read More
ICAROS - July 21, 2017
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Our timing was impeccable !! Anchor down at Debut and all settled in with glass in hand just before the rain set in.
Looking forward to a nice long sleep and new adventures in a new land tomorrow.

ICAROS - July 21, 2017
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Encountered numerous squid boats at dusk and then had a quiet night. Have reduced our head sail to a snippet and hope to arrive this afternoon. The officials should be there tomorrow morning for ... Read More
ICAROS - July 20, 2017
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A quiet night with no fishing boats or nets - maybe it was their day off. Forecast is for lighter winds so we have raised the main sail to gain some more speed and hopefully get us there Fri pm ... Read More
ICAROS - July 19, 2017
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Hurray !! For we are halfway between Torres Strait and Debut (S of Tual) Indonesia. We have been travelling with just the head sail - no main- and life is quite uncomplicated and easy. Why haven't we ... Read More
ICAROS - July 18, 2017
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A lovely day yesterday but a stressful early morning today as we wove our way through countless brightly lit fishing boats. One rally boat (Scott-free) ahead of us being tended to now by Search and ... Read More
ICAROS - July 17, 2017
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A windy squally night but we have arrived safely this morning into a lovely calm Arafura Sea. Several other rally boats departing Thursday Island as we zip through the strait with a favourable ... Read More
ICAROS - July 16, 2017
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Had a good sail overnight. In company with 8 other rally boats. Shall enter Bligh Entrance to the shipping channel of Torres Strait about midday. Bloody bird pooped on my paddle board...

ICAROS - July 14, 2017
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Getting our clearance papers this afternoon and will probably depart tomorrow (Saturday). Topped up with diesel and even more groceries as we found lots of Australian products in the stores - hope we ... Read More
ICAROS - July 11, 2017
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Arrived into Port Moresby marina late last night. Anchored / moored beside "unwind". Shall clear Customs this morning and then move into a marina berth.

ICAROS - July 10, 2017
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Some overnight showers twisted the wind and slowed our progress. Shall hope for some moonlight this evening to guide us into the anchorage area in the marina. 112 Miles to go to Port Moresby.

ICAROS - July 9, 2017
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The wind has been lighter and we are back on starboard tack. Will not be a good day for the batteries unless the wind goes more easterly. 268miles to go to Port Moresby.

ICAROS - July 8, 2017
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The wind shifted more easterly yesterday allowing us to jibe the main and expose the solar panels. Happy batteries make a happy Captain! The days are definitely warmer and more humid - wonderful. 427 ... Read More
ICAROS - July 7, 2017
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Having a very nice run with steady breeze, sunny skies and moonlit nights. Hope it continues a few more days. 592 Miles to Port Moresby

ICAROS - July 5, 2017
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great sailing. 769 to Port Moresby. All well on board.

ICAROS - July 5, 2017
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Southerly swell has moved behind us to make a more comfortable ride. Hope it stays like this. Two boobies adopted us last night and have taken up residence on our stern solar panels. 925 miles to ... Read More
ICAROS - July 3, 2017
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A long way to go to Port Moresby - 1087nm

ICAROS - July 2, 2017
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After enjoying a beach BBQ in Baie Maa with several other Aussie cruisers (Kiapa, Aqualibrium, Bossa Nova, Supatroopa, Skellum, Mika, Easy Tiger) we sailed about 150 miles up the coast to Baie Gomen ... Read More
ICAROS - June 21, 2017
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Arrived yesterday afternoon into Ile des Pins after a nice sail from the Baie de Prony area. We are anchored in Baie de Kanumera due to the westerly winds and looking forward to some exploring ashore ... Read More
ICAROS - May 27, 2017
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Have arrived to New Caledonia and about to enter the Amedee passage at daybreak.
Shall sit at anchor off Amedee Island until we can clear Customs & Immigration Monday am.

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