Irie II

Irie II

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Irie II is a Tayana 37, Hull #284, built in 1981. Left Kemah Texas January 2013 for a circumnavigation by Single handler Al.

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Irie II - July 30, 2019
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Anchored of the Kingfish Resort Fraser Island for a few days. Took a land tour to visit the rainforest on a sand dune. Will be headed to Bundy soon.

Irie II - July 18, 2019
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Departing Scarsborough Marine in the morning. Bundy in a few days.

Irie II - May 19, 2019
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Finish with all major projects. Almost. Now the waiting game starts, waiting on that almost perfect weather window to sail to New Caledonia and Vanuatu.

Irie II - November 2, 2018
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Irie II lost the race to Bundy. She decided to stay out sailing and wait for the line of boats wanting a marina berth and the check-in procedure to go away. Plus gave me a little time to clean-up ... Read More
Irie II - November 1, 2018
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Well this is a first in a long time, I'm actually purposely sailing slow to be somewhere. A sailboat going slow - that's an oxymoron for you. Like my power boater Anthony always say - Sailing is ... Read More
Irie II - October 31, 2018
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90nm to north of Fraser Is. then another 50 to the marina in Bundeburg. So Arrival on Thursday morning, Nov. 1st Will have to remember to reset my clocks since I'm in a new time zone. So far so ... Read More
Irie II - October 30, 2018
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What a difference a day make. what a difference a few hours make. After motoring and a little bit of sailing the winds went from 2kts to 20kts in an hour. Just like the gribs and the weather man ... Read More
Irie II - October 29, 2018
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Wind died about 0200, motor on. Nice calm seas, almost fun. Hoping for some wind so I can turn off that noise. 333nm to go.

Irie II - October 28, 2018
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AWOB. Been motoring since 2100 last night. still not a sign of any wind. Barometer rising up 2 in the last 4 hrs. 1010 now. Hope that mean wind come soon mon. But of course it's predicted to come ... Read More
Irie II - October 27, 2018
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AWOB. After a hour of fixing/rigging that old POS whisker pole and getting it set I got to sail downwind for 3 of the last 24hrs. Then what little wind their was switch to the way I want to go. So ... Read More
Irie II - October 26, 2018
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I had planned on not using the engine unless necessary. The wind died and the boat layed beam to the swells, making for the most uncomfortable ride. So it was necessary to turn that noise on to ... Read More
Irie II - October 25, 2018
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AWOB, Just like the gribs said "winds are diminishing", Tomorrow might not be any, so enjoying while I can.

Irie II - October 24, 2018
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Off to a good start, strong winds and high seas in the 2 meter range. Making good speed for the first day or two. After that forecast is for very light winds for a few days. After that ??????

Irie II - October 23, 2018
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All checked out leaving in the morning for Bundy, Oz.

Irie II - October 9, 2018
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Made it to Noumea, New Caldonia around 1500. Started the check-in process today and hope to finish in the morning. In a marina for the first time since leaving NZ 5 months ago. Feel strange, boats ... Read More
Irie II - October 7, 2018
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All Good. Trying to make the pass first thing in the morning. If can maintain speed.

Irie II - October 7, 2018
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Winds still light all day/night. Motor on just before sunset. Still on schedule, since have to hear that noisy engine might as well make some speed, so we might be there Monday morning instead.

Irie II - October 6, 2018
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going slow, light winds, but at least got a favorable current. Motor might be coming on soon.

Irie II - October 4, 2018
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Fcst now for very light winds. Checking out today. Will leave Fri/Sat. Next stop Noumea.

Irie II - September 20, 2018
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On the Mooring in Port Vila waiting on the perfect wx window to sail to Noumea New Caledonia. Hoping before the end of the month.

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