Ithaka

Ithaka

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Ithaka is an OVNI 435 13 metre aluminium cutter built by Alubat in France in 2003. Ana and Colin bought her in Panama in 2012 and sailed via the Pacific Islands to New Zealand in 2013 where they stayed a year longer than expected! In 2015 they spent 6 months exploring Fiji and Vanuatu before returning to New Zealand in October to prepare for the crossing to Chile. They set sail on Christmas Day and arrived in Valdivia, Chile, 42 days later. After some coastal cruising in the Chiloe area, they put Ithaka to bed for 6 months while they travelled by land through South America. In October 2016 they returned and sailed through the Patagonian channels and the Beagle Channel arriving in Puerto Williams just before Christmas. In 2017 they sailed to Ushuaia and then east across the Le Maire Straight to Staten Island and then to the Falklands. They left the Falklands in March and sailed to Brittany, France, via Brazil and the Cape Verdes. Ithaka is now on the hard in Brittany and, up for sale, waiting for her next adventurers to join her.

Recent Updates

Ithaka - October 13, 2015
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Departed Port Vila, Vanuatu, yesterday 0600 bound for New Zealand. Slow progress and disappointing heading in rough seas. Stop off in Loyalties or Noumea therefore a possibility. Currently ... Read More
Ithaka - October 1, 2015
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waiting in P. Vila for passage weather

Ithaka - September 24, 2015
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On mooring in Port Vila. Arrived last night at midnight having had a good passage from Epi.

Ithaka - September 20, 2015
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Ithaka is at anchor in Lamen Bay, Epi. We arrived this afternoon having motored, motorsailed and finally sailed, down the east coast of Anbrym and between Paama and Mopevi Islands to Epi. Greeted by ... Read More
Ithaka - September 18, 2015
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Ithaka is at anchor off Ranvetlam, Ambryn. We arrived this afternoon having overnighted in the lee of Suaro Island, Port Stanley, Malekula.

Ithaka - September 14, 2015
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Ithaka is at anchor off Oyster Island Resort, Santo. Very sheltered anchorage in all wind directions and very good holding. South entrance pass challenging and needs to be undertaken at or just ... Read More
Ithaka - September 12, 2015
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On mooring off Ratua Island, Santo. Came here over the past few days via Banam Bay and Wala island where we enjoyed seeing the custom dances. Very special.

Ithaka - September 4, 2015
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Arrived in Port Sandwich on Malekula yesterday evening after a short sail from Awei Bay in the Maskelyn Islands. Had very enjoyable birthday party there on the 2nd with crews of Antares and Yaya. We ... Read More
Ithaka - September 1, 2015
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Anchored at Port Havana, very peaceful. Intending to move further Northin the next day or so

Ithaka - August 23, 2015
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Moored in Port Vila. Completed PADI Open Water course with Tranqillity Dive Centre on Moso Island. Highly recommended.

Ithaka - August 19, 2015
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On a mooring in Port Vila. Arrived yesterday after fast downwind passage from Tanna where we had visited the majestic active Volcano, Yasur. Ana says it was like tip toeing around a sleeping ... Read More
Ithaka - August 16, 2015
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Ithaka on passage from Aneityum to Port Resolution, Tanna. Planning to visit the volcano.

Ithaka - August 13, 2015
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Ithaka is now at anchor in front of the village of Anelcauhat, Aneityum, Vanuatu, awaiting immigration clearance. There are 5 yachts anchored here in total. The anchorage is well protected from the ... Read More
Ithaka - August 13, 2015
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On passage to Anatom, Vanuatu. Good progress yesterday. Wind aft of the beam at last, an unusual phenomenon on this boat! Very cloudy so no chance to see meteorites or the glow from Tanna volcano ... Read More
Ithaka - August 12, 2015
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On passage to Anatom, Vanuatu. Close reaching in gusty winds but plenty of sunshine yesterday. Expecting winds to ease and free later today.

Ithaka - August 11, 2015
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Checked out of Vuda Point Marina at noon yesterday. Sailed out of Fiji waters in brilliant sunshine and a 25 knot southerly. Now on passage to Anatom, Vanuatu

Ithaka - August 10, 2015
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At Vuda Point Marina preparing for departure to Anatom, Vanuatu later today.

Ithaka - August 1, 2015
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We are at anchor in Musket Cove on the island of Malomo. We sailed around the North Side of Viti Levu with Sea Whisper arriving at Lautoka on Wednesday. Spent a day reprovisioning before moving ... Read More
Ithaka - July 26, 2015
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left Makogi at day break to head along the north coast of Viti Levu with final destination of Lautoka

Ithaka - July 21, 2015
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At anchor in Makogai, after a pleasant sail from Lavuka yesterday in brilliant sunshine

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