Kairos II

Kairos II is a 45ft traditionally constructedi timber ketch built in Vancouver in 1979. She has spent most of her life in Nelson, New Zealand having made numerous trips to the Pacific Islands. Her current owners have owned her for the past 7 years refitting her for another offshore trip to the Pacific Islands and beyond!

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Posted: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 - 08:12

Had a great day at Robinson Crusoe Island yesterday. A big thumbs up to to the management and staff on the island allowing the yachties full use of the facilities and activities. The meal and

Posted: Fri, 17 Jun 2016 - 20:39

Hi All, after a day of sailing/motoring we made it to lukuri harbour aka robinson crusoe island. Nice wee spot with a great beach bar. There is a fire show,dinner tomorrow night which we will go too

Posted: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 - 18:16

A motor this afternoon from Beqa Island to the mainland. We have had no luck on the fishing situation to date even though we are trolling up to 3 lures at a time. Simon hooked what we thought was a

Posted: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 - 08:20

After moving around to Vaga Bay for a night we then headed over to Yanuka Island. We have done a bit of snorkelling and paddle boarding in some picture perfect bays. We have only seen one other

Posted: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 - 09:19

We have been anchored up on the NW side of Malumu Bay on Beqa Island for the last couple of days. The contrast from Suva, with its traffic noise, burning rubber and wailing from the prison at night

Posted: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 - 16:55

After a couple of days getting fuel water and provisioning at the Suva market we are ready to head off in the morning to Beqa island/lagoon. Hope to do some trolling through the reef passes and pick

Posted: Tue, 7 Jun 2016 - 20:20

Anchored up outside of Royal Suva Yacht Club at 0700NZST. Spent the day washing down the boat and waiting to complete formalities. Finally got our clearance at 1500hrs so went ashore , had an amazing

Posted: Mon, 6 Jun 2016 - 18:33

A lumpy 24hrs with 25-30knt beam seas. sailing with staysail, mizzin and a whif of headsail. Good days run and we can all feel our core strength building up. We were all greeted with the call of

Posted: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 - 18:39

Another great days sailing with winds 20-30 knts broad to beam reaching with a tuck in. ETA is still Tuesday morning Suva. Conditions a bit sloppy but making good way. Not sure on where the fish are

Posted: Sat, 4 Jun 2016 - 18:48

Started the day motoring before the wind backing to 20-23 knts SE. Broard reaching the whole day with all plain sail and 1.5M seas. Champagne sailing some would say!!!. Simon says loves to Maree

Posted: Fri, 3 Jun 2016 - 18:49

Great morning sail with 15 -20 knts beam reaching all sail up. Wind died this arvo and put the engine on for the first time in anger this trip as wind backing to the SE tonight and light winds at the

Posted: Thu, 2 Jun 2016 - 18:54

Pos at 1800 NZST A challenging 24 hrs for the K2 crew with a lot of squally weather and a stiff NW backing through to the SW. Made the call to divert from the Minerva stop off and head direct to Fiji

Posted: Wed, 1 Jun 2016 - 18:29

Our amended 1800hr position. Another great day today. The winds moderated early today and ran the Genikker AKA "Big Red" for a few hours. Crew are all well and have found there sea legs and stomachs

Posted: Wed, 1 Jun 2016 - 16:38

Another great day today. The winds moderated early today and ran the Genikker AKA "Big Red" for a few hours. Crew are all well and have found there sea legs and stomachs at last. Plenty of rest today

Posted: Tue, 31 May 2016 - 18:22

All is well onboard after a great 24 or so hours sailing. We reefed down to staysail and mizzin last night and have kept it all day as very comfortable config. Weather is holding as predicted and

Posted: Mon, 30 May 2016 - 18:30

Having a great beam reach sail out from the Bay of Islands en route to Fiji. Just reefed down for the night as expecting 25-35Knts for the next 24 hrs. Trev, running jib, staysail and mizzin

Posted: Mon, 30 May 2016 - 10:49

just cleared customs and are heading off!!!

Posted: Sun, 29 May 2016 - 19:26

We are booked to check out at 0930 tomorrow morning. Weather is looking like we will get a decent push out of NZ. Tuesday/Wednesday will be a bit bumpy but otherwise should have fresh winds all the

Posted: Sun, 22 May 2016 - 14:21

Anchored up in Pomare Bay, BOIs. Patiently waiting for a weather window to head off to Fiji. At this stage next Monday is looking OK but still is a long way out so we will have to see. Im sure we are

Posted: Mon, 16 May 2016 - 20:26

anchored in the Bay of Islands awaiting a weather window. Maybe Monday?

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