Karie-L
FollowBuilt in Australia. Carvel planked in Aussie hard woods. Fastened with copper and bronze.
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Karie-L - November 29, 2015
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We've arrived!!! YAY! Found the Q wharf in Auckland with some difficulty at 1am. We then crashed for 5 hrs (bliss) and got woken by customs knocking on our hull at 7am. All done and dusted in 30 mins ... Read More
Karie-L - November 28, 2015
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Day 8. We're nearly there! Will see Great Barrier Is soon. Currently we're motoring waiting for the wind to build so we can sail. We've got all our wet weather gear on as its raining on and off. ETA ... Read More
Karie-L - November 27, 2015
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Day 7. We've just seen a whale breach! Currently sailing downwind with the jib and mizzen. The morning drizzle is giving us a break. Last night got pretty uncomfortable with confused seas. We've ... Read More
Karie-L - November 26, 2015
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Day 6. Currently we're motor sailing but have mostly been sailing. Our fuel consumption has been very low as the motor is just trickling along. The weather so far has been just unbelievably good ... Read More
Karie-L - November 25, 2015
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Day 5. 380nm to go so YAY, over half way there. We have current against us between .5 - 1k which is frustrating as we're making good boat speed. Broad reaching still on port tack. We know that we're ... Read More
Karie-L - November 24, 2015
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Day 4. We're having to motor sail for bits when the wind is just too light and we drop to below 3k. Another sunny day so not complaining. All well onboard.
Karie-L - November 23, 2015
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Day 3. We are feeling very lucky for such a good weather window. Thanks Predict Wind and Gulf Harbour Radio for the forecasts. It's still looking like favourable winds all the way. We've been motor ... Read More
Karie-L - November 22, 2015
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Day 2. Yesterday the seas were pretty lively making for a hard ride but they've settled down today. As has the wind but as long as we've got enough to sail then we're happy. Time for chores. All well ... Read More
Karie-L - November 21, 2015
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Day 1 passage N Minerva to Auckland. YAY we're off as are the other 4 boats. Currently beam reaching. Hoping that the forecast winds on the top of the H will continue. We're feeling very rested and ... Read More
Karie-L - November 20, 2015
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Minerva stopover. No more fish speared. Doug made a cray trap using the kingy remains as bait, placed it on the reef but no luck. Sitting quietly today itching to leave tomorrow. All well onboard.
Karie-L - November 19, 2015
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Minerva stopover. We were already to leave today but there's no wind until the evening, can't leave on a Fri so Sat is the new ETD. Gulf Harbour Radio this morning are predicting the best weather ... Read More
Karie-L - November 18, 2015
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Minerva stopover Day 2. We're just savouring the last day(s) of being at anchor in tropical waters, enjoying the sun, pristine waters (no plastic rubbish in sight), seafood and company. The current ... Read More
Karie-L - November 17, 2015
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Minerva stopover. The entry yesterday was made easy with our chart plotter and good visibility. We're anchored in 12m over sand, on the SE corner with currently 4 other boats. We're getting used to ... Read More
Karie-L - November 16, 2015
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Day 3. Only an hour away from Minerva! Feeling excited. Also weird to be dropping the anchor soon in the middle of the ocean with no sight of land. Feels like the right decision to go in and wait for ... Read More
Karie-L - November 15, 2015
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Day 2. Making good progress to Minerva reef. Started our 3 hr watches with Doug 6-9pm, Nikki 9-12pm etc. A tight reach. With stronger weather during the night we got a bit wet. No seasickness yet ... Read More
Karie-L - November 14, 2015
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We left Nuku'alofa at 7am. Coming out of Piha passage now. Just finished listening to Gulf Harbour radio. Thanks for the weather update. Heading to N Minerva reef. ETA Monday morning. Will decide ... Read More
Karie-L - November 3, 2015
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We arrived in Nuku'alofa 4 nights ago and are staying anchored off Big Mama YC on Pangamotu Is, only 1nm from town. We got here just in time to enjoy the Halloween party and then watch the ABs. What ... Read More
Karie-L - October 29, 2015
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This is the longest period (2 weeks) of fine weather and light winds that we've had in the nearly 5 months we've spent in Tonga. This morning we had a lovely reach from Nomuka'iki to Kelefesia Is ... Read More
Karie-L - October 26, 2015
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A pleasant sail south from Ha'afeva to Nomukaiki today. Another mahimahi on the lure. I've promised Doug that I won't cry next time watching one die.....Highlights of Ha'afeva were the best coral ... Read More
Karie-L - October 22, 2015
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Since our last update the weather has settled.
Hoorah. After a quick trip back to Pangai to clear customs and re provision we went whale watching & swimming on Tues. it was a great day out with the ... Read More