Iolea

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We are an Australian couple (Paul Duncan & Kate Owen) who bought Iolea in Annapolis USA in 2010. Our cruising adventure started with a couple of years cruising the Caribbean. In 2013 we transited the Panama Canal and crossed the Pacific to NZ. For the past 3 years we have been cruising NZ (north and top of the south), Fiji and Vanuatu.  We arrived in the Solomon Islands early April following 6 months sailing through Kiribati, The Marshall Islands and a short stop in Kosrae.  This year we are heading back to Vanuatu and then on to New Caledonia before returning to NZ and preparing to head back across the Pacific in 2018.

Recent Updates

Iolea - June 15, 2016
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COG 000T, SOG 7.0 knots, Bar 1019, wind ESE15kn , cloud 90 per cent, seas 2m lumpy. Looking forward to flat water again. We've got soft!

Iolea - June 14, 2016
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On our way to Aneityum. pos 32 59S ; 173 49E. COG 339, spd 7.0 knots,wind SSE 20knots, seas 2m, baro 1029. Rolly but fine on board.

Iolea - June 13, 2016
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Ok, definitely leaving this morning from Opua. Will check in with Peter at Northland radio and send in updates to YIT.

Iolea - June 11, 2016
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At Opua marina now leaving tomorrow, Sunday

Iolea - June 9, 2016
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At Opua marina looking to leave Saturday at this point

Iolea - May 16, 2016
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Waiting in the Bay of Islands for a sailing window.

Iolea - November 20, 2015
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On the dock at Opua. Many thanks to Trish and David for the weather updates on the way down. David's descriptions allow us to visualise the passage of weather which is great.

Iolea - November 19, 2015
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COG 196T, SOG 5.0 knots motoring, Bar 1019, wind 5kn E, cloud 10 per cent, seas Flat. ETA Opua 6-8pm tonight, Yes!.

Iolea - November 18, 2015
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<p>COG 168T, SOG 5.0 knots, Bar 1013, wind 19kn SSW, cloud 100 per cent, seas 1.5-2m. Motorsailing on a bouncy ride.</p>

Iolea - November 17, 2015
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COG 178T, SOG 8.0 knots, Bar 1010, wind 20kn NNW, cloud 100 per cent, seas 1.0m. An eventful previous 24hrs. Our port side halyard used to lift tools up the mast snapped, thought ok no drama as the ... Read More
Iolea - November 16, 2015
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<p>COG 180T, Bar 1014, wind 15kn NNE, cloud 30 per cent, seas 1.0m..</p>

Iolea - November 15, 2015
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COG 182T, Bar 1014, wind 10kn ENE, cloud 5 per cent, seas 1.5 to 2.5m. time is 3pm Sunday.

Iolea - November 14, 2015
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<p>COG 193T, Bar 1011, wind 16 kn E-ESE, cloud 10 per cent, seas 0.5m. So far a wonderful sail on easy seas. Cross fingers for the rest of the passage.</p>

Iolea - November 13, 2015
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COG 224, Bar 1012, Great start to the passage with steady 18SE winds and 1-2m seas, 7-8 knots of boat speed, but sometimes strong current against us SOG 7.4 at present. 80% cloud. All well aboard.

Iolea - November 12, 2015
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Motoring from Vuda Marina and heading to Opua. ETA Nov 20. Mostly overcast and 12 knots from SW at this time.

Iolea - November 9, 2015
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In Musket Cove and assessing a Wednesday departure for Opua. Beautiful weather up here at present. Light southeasterly and almost zero cloud cover.

Iolea - May 25, 2015
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Arrived Lautoka at midday and all checked-in and looking forward to a good night's sleep. Wonderful to be here. We love it already and we are still anchored off the main wharf!

Iolea - May 25, 2015
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Another day motoring but managed to get sail up at 3am this morning for a soft ride to Navula Pass. ETA Lautoka is 12pm local time.

Iolea - May 24, 2015
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Oops! We were wondering what those land masses were. Turned right 1am and started the engine. We are motoring in a mirror sea this morning.

Iolea - May 23, 2015
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Sailing since yesterday morning and following the wind around to N at present. Very pleasant and some helpful squalls along the way. Fridge working again and had a small bird drop in for a few ... Read More

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