Karie-L
FollowBuilt in Australia. Carvel planked in Aussie hard woods. Fastened with copper and bronze.
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Karie-L - October 14, 2015
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Our 3rd night at the southern anchorage off Uoleva Is. As it's one of the few more sheltered anchorages in the Ha'apais we'll be staying here for at least another week as the forecast is for even ... Read More
Karie-L - October 10, 2015
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Overnight passage from Vava'u was good practice for the trip home. Motor sailed to windward. Battery was not charging so auto-helm stopped working. Doug feared that the alternator had broken but once ... Read More
Karie-L - October 9, 2015
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Our last day in Vava'u anchored at Port Maurelle. It's been 4 wonderful months exploring this beautiful area and enjoying our visits to Neiafu. Having visitors has been a highlight, seeing whales ... Read More
Karie-L - May 30, 2015
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Day 14. We made it! Arrived Nieafu at daybreak. Were lucky to clear customs and immigration as Saturday isn't a working day. We're all ecstatic!! Thank you to all our family and friends who have ... Read More
Karie-L - May 29, 2015
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Day 13. So close but so far away! Very unpleasant night motor sailing into headwinds and seas. Decided so far this morning that we're going too hard and cutting it too finely continuing this way and ... Read More
Karie-L - May 28, 2015
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Day 12! Bashing uncomfortably to windward. Passed Tongatapu but can't see it as too low lying and we're a fairway out, plus cloud. Approx ETA Vava'au tomorrow. We have a hard 24 hrs ahead of us but ... Read More
Karie-L - May 27, 2015
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Day 11. Good mileage again in the last 24 Hrs but mostly spent motor sailing as the winds have been very light. Our crew are yearning for tropical beaches so are having to be very patient as we have ... Read More
Karie-L - May 26, 2015
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Day 10. Best mileage yet last 24hrs 135m. Lighter winds forecast so we will work harder at tweeking the sails. Constance (auto helm) has been great but is high maintenance on battery power. SO!! our ... Read More
Karie-L - May 25, 2015
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Day 9. This is what a passage to Tonga is supposed to look like! Sailing at a good speed, in the right direction and with a good weather forecast. YAY! We're all settling down to a leisurely day ... Read More
Karie-L - May 24, 2015
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Day 8. Phew! Weather change as forecast early pm. Sailing again and in the right direction. Dinner time
Karie-L - May 24, 2015
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Day 8. All well onboard, hove to since 8pm last night, reefed mizzen and tiller lashed. Riding to the seas well.
Karie-L - May 23, 2015
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Day 7. All good. Pleased to have wind even if it is on the nose and we're heading in a more easterly direction. Our strong little ship is handling it beautifully. Looking fwd to better weather after ... Read More
Karie-L - May 22, 2015
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Day 6 begins! All in very good spirits. After motoring for 80hrs we're finally sailing. Pleased how well fuel is lasting. Still have 3 days in reserve. MPS, main and mizzen. Nice surprise to see Meg ... Read More
Karie-L - May 21, 2015
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Day 5, been motoring 34 hrs, looking fwd forecast wind on Saturday, all well rested, clean clothes & domestics, porridge with bananas and honey for breakfast. Time for a little sunbathing yay
Karie-L - May 19, 2015
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heavy night last night but made great progress. 25nm averaging 6.2knts on one 4 hr watch, crew are top notch, all well
Karie-L - May 18, 2015
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1st day and night gone really well. No seasickness! Out of sight land.
Karie-L - May 10, 2015
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This Sunday 17th is it! Clearing customs at 9am. YAY
Karie-L - March 25, 2015
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