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Ke Ama 11

Wed Nov 27 13:03 2019 NZDT
GPS: 34 24.554S 173 04.289E
Run: 201.2nm (364.2km)
Avg: 8.4knts
24hr: 202nm
Weather: sunny ,light N/E breeze , flat seas .

all good aboard . Caught another tuna ..sashimi for lunch . On the home stretch now .


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Tue Nov 26 13:09 2019 NZDT
GPS: 32 43.791S 170 13.095E
Run: 197.9nm (358.2km)
Avg: 8.4knts
24hr: 202.1nm
Weather: sunny ,light westerly breeze .

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 .


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Mon Nov 25 13:39 2019 NZDT
GPS: 30 58.892S 167 32.945E
Run: 123.6nm (223.7km)
Avg: 5.1knts
24hr: 122.3nm
Weather: patchy cloud ,wind 10 knots on the nose .seas lumpy .

all good aboard . lost the wind ,motoring . no more fish . Expect to arrive at the tip of NZ in 2 days .


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Sun Nov 24 13:24 2019 NZDT
GPS: 29 22.918S 166 37.492E
Run: 163.6nm (296.1km)
Avg: 6.9knts
24hr: 165nm
Weather: sunny with SE 15 knots of wind .! to 2 meter swells, a bit lumpy . heading SSW .6+ knots

all good on board , caught our first fish , a tuna . Waiting for the High to fill in before turning towards Cape Reinga .


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Sat Nov 23 13:36 2019 NZDT
GPS: 27 29.276S 168 14.423E
Run: 123nm (222.6km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 141.2nm
Weather: sunny with SE 12 to 14 knots of wind .! to 2 meter swells heading SW .

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 knots ,light seas ,5 knots of boat speed .


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Submitted by Liesbeth (not verified) on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 12:34

Hi David and fellow crew, Have a safe and great trip back home, guys. Sending u love (while watching u from the Nethetlands), lise and family
Fri Nov 22 16:42 2019 NZDT
GPS: 25 50.436S 168 59.745E
Run: 152.5nm (276km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 134.1nm
Weather: patchy cloud .wind SE at 20 knots 2 to 3 meter seas .

all good on board , sailing with a tiny main ,staysail and tiny genoa . expect to pass Norfolk island tomorrow evening .Still no fish !


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Submitted by Tony (not verified) on Fri, 11/22/2019 - 18:33

Enjoying following your progress Dave and crew.Tony
Thu Nov 21 13:24 2019 NZDT
GPS: 23 43.441S 169 41.045E
Run: 141.2nm (255.6km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 145.8nm
Weather: cloudy / sun .wind 20+ SSE , COG SW .Seas sloppy 3+ meters .

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.


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Wed Nov 20 14:09 2019 NZDT
GPS: 21 47.337S 170 23.808E
Run: 162.5nm (294.1km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 156.6nm
Weather: sunny , SE winds 10 knots

all good aboard , light winds , sailing close reach 5 knots heading south .No fish yet!


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Tue Nov 19 13:15 2019 NZDT
GPS: 19 39.708S 169 19.469E
Run: 148.6nm (269km)
Weather: sunny , SE winds 15 knots

all good aboard , hoping to get south of New Cal by tomorrow to avoid the head winds ,


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Submitted by Liane Blair (not verified) on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 20:49

Good to hear all is well...Hi to Keith from Liane and Lambert....all is well at home..
Thu Sep 5 8:12 2019 NZST
GPS: 17 44.317S 168 18.549E
Run: 118.9nm (215.2km)
Avg: 8.2knts
24hr: 196.1nm
Weather: sunny

dropped anchor in Port Vila at 0700 hrs .All OK .This is the last transmission on the Iridium


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Wed Sep 4 17:39 2019 NZST
GPS: 19 17.542S 169 05.318E
Weather: sunny , S/W wind 20 knots on th beam

98 miles to Port Vila .ETA tomorrow a.m. great sail today , and caught 2 fish .


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Wed Sep 4 17:06 2019 NZST
GPS: 19 17.542S 169 05.318E
Run: 79.1nm (143.2km)
Avg: 2.9knts
24hr: 70.4nm
Weather: sunny , S/W wind 20 knots on th beam

98 miles to Port Vila .ETA tomorrow a.m. great sail today , and caught 2 fish .


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Tue Sep 3 14:09 2019 NZST
GPS: 20 14.380S 169 46.248E
Run: 153nm (276.9km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 146.9nm
Weather: cloudy and rain .Wind SW 15 to 20

dropped anchor at Anethym to sort out some problems aboard departing tomorrow morning first thing for Port Vila .


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Mon Sep 2 13:09 2019 NZST
GPS: 21 57.535S 171 15.938E
Run: 207.4nm (375.4km)
Avg: 9.1knts
24hr: 218.3nm
Weather: cloudy rain at times , 2+ meter sea , winds 20 to 25 knots from an E / NE quarter

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


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Submitted by Liane Blair (not verified) on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 22:50

Good to see the updates... Hope the crew is feeling better soon. Liane and Lammy...
Submitted by Amanda Rouse (not verified) on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 21:24

Tell Aaron that Aunty Mandy is thinking of him - he is one tough cookie!! Pleased to hear Ke Ama II sailing well and wont be long before able to set foot on land and get the camera clicking!!
Sun Sep 1 14:21 2019 NZST
GPS: 24 12.435S 173 25.597E
Run: 274.2nm (496.3km)
Avg: 10.6knts
24hr: 254.1nm
Weather: cloudy rain at times , 3+ meter sea , winds 20 to 25 knots from an easterly quarter

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 !


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Sat Aug 31 12:27 2019 NZST
GPS: 27 53.262S 175 04.593E
Run: 185.8nm (336.3km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 183.5nm
Weather: sunny . easterly winds 10 to 15 knots ,light swell

One young lad down sea sick /reaching along at 8 knots ,heading north ,beam reach , very pleasant


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Fri Aug 30 12:09 2019 NZST
GPS: 30 33.071S 175 29.773E
Run: 167.7nm (303.5km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 182.9nm
Weather: sunny . light easterlies ,,long gentle swells .. sunny .anticipating more wind tomorrw

all Ok on board . Under sail ...reaching slowly in light easterly breeze .4 knots


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Submitted by leslie allen (not verified) on Sat, 08/31/2019 - 08:05

well we missed you at our fun silly dancing night out, yes slumber party here... safe sailing and bring us all home a present....
Thu Aug 29 14:09 2019 NZST
GPS: 32 57.064S 175 04.529E
Run: 197.9nm (358.2km)
Avg: 7.8knts
24hr: 186.3nm
Weather: sunny . light westerly wind ..flat seas .

all Ok on board ..motorsailing in flat water .Caught first fish this a.m.


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Submitted by Naylene Smith (not verified) on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 18:27

Fantastic! Miss you, hugs to all onboard! Special hug for the skipper!!!
Wed Aug 28 12:39 2019 NZST
GPS: 35 47.301S 174 36.870E
Run: 128.1nm (231.9km)
Weather: patchy clouds ..no wind

all Ok on board ..motoring ..just departed NZ


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Submitted by Naylene Smith (not verified) on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 17:01

Glad to get to talk to you before you lost phone signal. Tiny and Binky and the chooks and sheep are waving at you! Love you Babe. xoxox Say hi to all on board!
Submitted by Sharron E Beck (not verified) on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 13:38

Good to hear.

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