Ke Ama 11

Ke Ama 11

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Ke Ama II is a luxury cruising yacht designed by Radford, built by Allan Ellis 1998. LOA 77’3”, Aluminium hull. Flag: ST. Vincent and The Grenadines.
She is sailing this season from New Zealand through Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu, The Solomons and back to New Zealand.

Recent Updates

Ke Ama 11 - November 27, 2019
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all good aboard . Caught another tuna ..sashimi for lunch . On the home stretch now .

Ke Ama 11 - November 26, 2019
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all good aboard .no more fish yet .motoring in a moderate swell with little wind .7+ knots of boat speed heading directly for Cape Reinga .

Ke Ama 11 - November 25, 2019
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all good aboard . lost the wind ,motoring . no more fish . Expect to arrive at the tip of NZ in 2 days .

Ke Ama 11 - November 24, 2019
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all good on board , caught our first fish , a tuna . Waiting for the High to fill in before turning towards Cape Reinga .

Ke Ama 11 - November 23, 2019
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all good on board , still no fish .Passing close to Norfolk Island tonight ,not too close though as the crew might jump off and swim ashore! Sailing with a small main and genos .SE winds 12 to 14 ... Read More
Ke Ama 11 - November 22, 2019
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all good on board , sailing with a tiny main ,staysail and tiny genoa . expect to pass Norfolk island tomorrow evening .Still no fish !

Ke Ama 11 - November 21, 2019
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rough night .. somme technical issues and head winds and seas . all OK on board . Waiting for the SSE wind to ease and swing to the east . Just with a tiny main and staysail.

Ke Ama 11 - November 20, 2019
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all good aboard , light winds , sailing close reach 5 knots heading south .No fish yet!

Ke Ama 11 - November 19, 2019
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all good aboard , hoping to get south of New Cal by tomorrow to avoid the head winds ,

Ke Ama 11 - September 5, 2019
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dropped anchor in Port Vila at 0700 hrs .All OK .This is the last transmission on the Iridium

Ke Ama 11 - September 4, 2019
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98 miles to Port Vila .ETA tomorrow a.m. great sail today , and caught 2 fish .

Ke Ama 11 - September 4, 2019
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98 miles to Port Vila .ETA tomorrow a.m. great sail today , and caught 2 fish .

Ke Ama 11 - September 3, 2019
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dropped anchor at Anethym to sort out some problems aboard departing tomorrow morning first thing for Port Vila .

Ke Ama 11 - September 2, 2019
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Ke A am sailing well under a reefed main and staysail .all OK on board , though a couple still feeding the fish once in a while . Making fast progress ,ETA Port Vila is 2 days

Ke Ama 11 - September 1, 2019
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still one crew sea sick .down and out for the count .. another teetering ..Ke Ama sailing fast and well 10 to 12+ knots reefed down , but steady .Noelines brownies keeping Keith and I going right now ... Read More
Ke Ama 11 - August 31, 2019
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One young lad down sea sick /reaching along at 8 knots ,heading north ,beam reach , very pleasant

Ke Ama 11 - August 30, 2019
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all Ok on board . Under sail ...reaching slowly in light easterly breeze .4 knots

Ke Ama 11 - August 29, 2019
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all Ok on board ..motorsailing in flat water .Caught first fish this a.m.

Ke Ama 11 - August 28, 2019
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all Ok on board ..motoring ..just departed NZ

Ke Ama 11 - November 8, 2017
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rolling down wind

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