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 - July 18, 2015
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Finally managed to drag ourselves away from the stunning beauty of Fulaga and her people, yesterday. Now on passage to Levuka on the island of Ovalau, the old capital of Fiji. Easterly breeze on our ... Read More
Ithaka - July 3, 2015
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Ithaka - June 28, 2015
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have been doing land things as too windy for doing much in the water

Ithaka - June 23, 2015
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Arrived in Fulaga, Southern Lau, this morning after a 27 hour trip from Naiviivi Bay. Managed to grab the very rare ENE breeze to get here. Accompanied by Maunie of Ardwall who led us and two other ... Read More
Ithaka - June 15, 2015
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Arrived here in Naiviivi Bay yesterday afternoon after a battery charging, watermaking motor from Kioa. Sevusevu with village chief this morning and we are now accepted as honorary village members ... Read More
Ithaka - June 11, 2015
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Anchored at Kioa. Lovely village with very friendly people. Big day yesterday when the U.S. Army helicopter flew in and delivered supplies for school and health clinic.

Ithaka - June 6, 2015
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In Viani Bay. Guided snorkelling by Jack Fisher. Amazing corals and fish!

Ithaka - May 28, 2015
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Back in Savusavu on mooring for a few days while the wet weather blows through. Fuelling and provisioning.

Ithaka - May 24, 2015
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Anchored in Navatu. Very peaceful. Plan to visit village today

Ithaka - May 21, 2015
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Anchored off Cousteau Resort. Hoping to get in the water

Ithaka - May 12, 2015
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We are on a mooring in Savusavu, enjoying this little town with its buzz, tropical fruits and cool Fijian bitter.

Ithaka - May 11, 2015
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About to enter Savusavu, Fiji. Hove to overnight awaiting daylight and availability of authorities for clearance

Ithaka - May 10, 2015
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On passage to Savusavu, Fiji. In Koro Sea just northeast of Island of Nairai.

Ithaka - May 9, 2015
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On passage to Savusavu, Fiji. 60 degrees off the wind, starboard tack. Entering Koro Sea. Island of Matuku sighted at dawn 80 degrees off stbd bow. Engine cooling repaired yesterday.

Ithaka - May 8, 2015
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On passage to Savusavu, Fiji. Close hauled starboard tack. Double reefed main and double reefed Yankee. Engine salt water impellor stripped. will replace today if conditions allow, meantime limited ... Read More
Ithaka - May 7, 2015
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On passage to Savusavu, Fiji. Close reaching on starboard tack. Triple reefed main and staysail but considering increasing sail area. Engine (on for charging) overheating and turned off. Will ... Read More
Ithaka - May 6, 2015
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On passage to Savusavu, Fiji. Close reaching, heading directFiji. Triple reefed main and staysail.

Ithaka - May 5, 2015
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On passage to Savusavu, Fiji. Close reaching now heading direct for Fiji, having given up the option for Minerva (could no longer lay it on stbd tack). Triple reefed main and staysail.

Ithaka - May 5, 2015
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On passage to Savusavu, Fiji. Close reaching now heading direct for Fiji, having given up the option for Minerva (could no longer lay it on stbd tack). Triple reefed main and staysail.

Ithaka - May 4, 2015
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On passage to Savusavu, Fiji. Close hauled on stbd tack trying to gain easting. Double reefed main and staysail.

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