Kupere

Wed Nov 6 0:00 2019 NZDT
GPS: 39 36S 173 32E
Run: 158.4nm (286.7km)
Avg: 8knts
24hr: 192.5nm
Weather: High cloud cover cold no wind swells 1m

Home to night and a soft bed


Tue Nov 5 4:15 2019 NZDT
Speed:
6.4
knts
GPS: 37 20.06S 173 05.61E
Run: 167.2nm (302.6km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 174.8nm

This is our position as of 3:06 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 2 wind dir.- N Sky- clear Sea-0 Swell-0 Crew onboard Kupere status- a good ,flat sea & motoring with 235 to Nelson,


Mon Nov 4 5:18 2019 NZDT
Speed:
5.2
knts
GPS: 34 57.16S 172 33.84E
Run: 76.1nm (137.7km)

This is our position as of 4:00 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 10 wind dir.- S Sky- clear Sea-1 Swell-1 Crew onboard Kupere status-all good onboard motoring along.


Fri Oct 25 5:03 2019 NZDT
Speed:
4.3
knts
GPS: 33 51.53S 172 25.09E
Run: 158.5nm (286.9km)
Avg: 9.2knts
24hr: 219.9nm

This is our position as of 3:52 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 18 wind dir.-SW Sky- clear Bar1015 Sea- Swell- 3M Crew onboard Kupere status-going well 126mils Opua.


Thu Oct 24 11:45 2019 NZDT
Speed:
3.1
knts
GPS: 32 12.14S 170 31.52E
Run: 59.2nm (107.2km)

This is our position as of 2:53 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 20 wind dir.- SSW Sky- clear Sea-3 Swell- 4-6M Crew onboard Kupere status- All's good makeing 3kns 183mils to North Cape.


Wed Oct 23 5:21 2019 NZDT
Speed:
1.7
knts
GPS: 31 34.41S 169 50.41E
Run: 69.4nm (125.6km)
Avg: 2.7knts
24hr: 65.2nm

This is our position as of 4:03 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 29 wind dir.- WSW Sky-clear Sea- 1 Swell- 3 Crew onboard Kupere status-all good, we have hove to for the weather to pass.


Tue Oct 22 3:48 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.8
knts
GPS: 30 38.03S 169 25.48E
Run: 58.2nm (105.3km)

This is our position as of 2:32 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 10 wind dir.- SSW Sky- Clear Bar 1019 Sea-carm Swell- 1m Crew onboard Kupere status- we have hove to reading books & moves until the weather passes all's well.


Mon Oct 21 4:12 2019 NZDT
Speed:
5.4
knts
GPS: 29 51.33S 169 03.16E
Run: 160.1nm (289.8km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 155.6nm

This is our position as of 2:47 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 5 wind dir.- NW Sky- light hight clad Sea- carm Swell- 1.5 Crew onboard Kupere status-all is well,makeing for 170.00E & 35.00S slowing down to get there on Thursday, and on to Piction.


Sun Oct 20 3:30 2019 NZDT
Speed:
6.2
knts
GPS: 27 35.90S 168 27.64E
Run: 160.7nm (290.9km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 169.9nm

This is our position as of 2:22 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 10 wind dir.- E Sky- Clear Sea-carm Swell- 1M Crew onboard Kupere status-all well makeing good time so far,now makeing for Nelson but still have Opua as plan B.


Sat Oct 19 4:48 2019 NZDT
Speed:
6.9
knts
GPS: 25 28.98S 167 22.98E
Run: 160.2nm (290km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 166.8nm

This is our position as of 3:41 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 8 wind dir.- SSE Sky- clear Sea- light Swell- 1.5 Crew onboard Kupere status-all well and still motoring along.


Fri Oct 18 5:45 2019 NZDT
Speed:
5.4
knts
GPS: 23 28.12S 166 07.43E
Run: 84.5nm (152.9km)

This is our position as of 3:44 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 16kns wind dir.- E Sky- clear Bar1019 Sea- 1 Swell- 2m SE Crew onboard Kupere status-all well onboard.


Wed Oct 16 7:27 2019 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 22 16.76S 166 25.89E
Run: 103.7nm (187.7km)

This is our position as of 6:15 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 0 wind dir.- 0 Sky- Clear skies with light scattered cloud Sea- 0 Swell- 0 Crew onboard Kupere status- Arrived Noumea last night 2000 hrs. Interesting navigation requiring all "eyes" on deck - very busy harbour, lots of bright light and large volume of yachts. 3 POB, alls well. Hoping to checkin this morning.


Mon Oct 14 7:24 2019 NZDT
Speed:
5.0
knts
GPS: 21 08.89S 167 29.50E
Run: 143.6nm (259.9km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 146nm

This is our position as of 6:00 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 10kns wind dir.- SW Sky- clear Sea- Swell- 1-2 Crew onboard Kupere status-all is well and about88 miles to go to Noumea.


Sun Oct 13 7:48 2019 NZDT
Speed:
6.2
knts
GPS: 19 07.10S 167 58.01E
Run: 97.8nm (177km)

This is our position as of 6:14 p.m.UTC Wind speed-18 kns wind dir.-ESE Sky-overcast Sea-slit Swell- 1-2m Crew onboard Kupere status-crew keeping the fish feed all going well.


Sun Sep 29 6:04 2019 NZDT
GPS: 17 44.52385S 168 18.69760E
Weather: Overcast with light rain, wind from SE 5 temp 25c

All well on board just waiting on new crew to arrive hopefully head home early next month


Mon Sep 23 6:18 2019 NZST
GPS: 17 44.51775S 168 18.69614E
Weather: 40% cloud cover odd showers wind from SE 10 kns in the harbor

Golf harbor radio clear


Fri Sep 20 6:19 2019 NZST
GPS: 17 44.50014S 168 18.68517E
Weather: High cloud cover 40% 24c no wind in harbor

Looking like another good day

Gulf Harbour radio bit scratchy but readable


Mon Sep 16 6:46 2019 NZST
GPS: 17 44.51699S 168 18.68876E
Weather: Blue skys 24c 1010Bar no wind in the harbour

After a week of rain it is great to see blue skies again, off to the waterfalls and Vela


Sun Sep 15 6:46 2019 NZST
GPS: 17 44.51118S 168 18.71162E
Weather: Overcast with light rain, 1010Bar 23c

Rain Rain Go Away come back in another month. Was planning on a trip to Mele island, take the family snorkeling.☔


Sat Sep 14 0:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 17 44.50963S 168 18.69733E
Weather: Overcast with rain still, 23c 1009 bar no wind in the harbour

A lot of the rally yachts left last night for new Caledonia going to be a hard sail I would think.


Tue Sep 10 0:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 17 44.51745S 168 18.70501E
Weather: Overcast with light rain, 1008Bar 25c

Mon Sep 9 0:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 17 44.50719S 168 18.70637E
Run: 93.6nm (169.4km)
Weather: High cloud cover no wind looking like a another beautiful day

We will be here till the end of the month family flying in today


Sat Sep 7 8:45 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 16 28.41S 167 49.02E
Run: 24.6nm (44.5km)

This is our position as of 8:31 p.m.UTC Wind speed- wind dir.SE 15 Kns 1009 Bar Sky- high cloud looking like a nice day Sea- ?? Swell-?? Crew onboard Kupere status-All well and hoping to get a way tonight for Vila


Mon Sep 2 6:52 2019 NZST
GPS: 16 35.76841S 168 9.88694E
Run: 97.6nm (176.7km)
Weather: High cloud cover, no wind

We are back in Lamen bay after a dream run from Luganville 14 hrs. Will stay here until the next good weather window before heading to Port Vila


Fri Aug 30 4:00 2019 NZST
GPS: 15 29.57135S 167 14.90595E
Run: 8.6nm (15.6km)
Weather: Overcast with light rain, wind from SE 10 kns

Took a taxi into town for a few groceries and a bit of a walk around


Thu Aug 29 8:51 2019 NZST
GPS: 15 22.76654S 167 11.68059E
Run: 17nm (30.8km)

Sun Aug 25 8:58 2019 NZST
GPS: 15 8.78779S 167 6.81182E
Run: 0.1nm (0.2km)
Weather: High cloud cover

Still at Hogg Harbor, of for a dive


Mon Aug 12 7:50 2019 NZST
GPS: 16 43.677s 168 8.644e
Weather: 80 percentHigh cloud cover wind light from the E.

All is well on Kupere. Had a great Sunday afternoon playing on the beach with the kids from the local village.


Thu Aug 1 6:06 2019 NZST
Speed:
6.4
knts
GPS: 17 50.97S 169 59.69E
Run: 184.1nm (333.2km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 183nm

This is our position as of 5:48 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 15 wind dir.-SSE Sky- Clear Bar 1010 Sea- 1 Swell- 1-2m Crew onboard Kupere status-All is well, and 104 to Port Vila. and good to be sailing.


Wed Jul 31 5:57 2019 NZST
Speed:
6.6
knts
GPS: 17 48.76S 172 47.55E
Run: 170.4nm (308.4km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 180.2nm

This is our position as of 5:11 p.m.UTC Wind speed-15 kns wind dir.-S Sky- Clear Sea- 1 Swell- 1m Crew onboard Kupere status- All is well should be in port Vila thusday night.


Tue Jul 30 7:15 2019 NZST
Speed:
5.9
knts
GPS: 17 44.58S 175 22.81E
Run: 110.5nm (200km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 169.2nm

This is our position as of 6:43 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 10 wind dir.- ESE Sky- 90% O/C Sea- Calm Swell- 0.5 to 1m Crew onboard Kupere status- 5 on board, all well.


Mon Jul 1 7:09 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 17 09.44S 177 12.24E
Run: 18.3nm (33.1km)

This is our position as of 6:58 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 7 wind dir.- S Sky- clear with 20% clad cover Sea- 0 Swell- 0 Crew onboard Kupere status-we are at Manta ray pass Tokoyoaqua bay, all's wall.


Sat Jun 29 7:48 2019 NZST
GPS: 16 56.604s 177 22.060e
Weather: Overcast with light rain, wind 20kns from E , 1009 bar

Waiting out the weather at blue lagoon.


Wed Jun 26 6:54 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 16 56.69S 177 21.97E

This is our position as of 6:40 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 5 wind dir.- E Sky- Clear 1011 bar Sea- charm Swell- 0 Crew onboard Kupere status-All is well and still enjoying the blue lagoon, and the walks over the Island.


Fri Jun 21 7:03 2019 NZST
GPS: 16 56.717s 177 21.970e
Weather: 10 kns from the E clear sky

All is well and enjoying the Blue Lagoon


Thu Jun 20 7:22 2019 NZST
GPS: 16 50.796s 177 27.987e
Weather: 10kns from E clear skys

Had a great day at the caves,,, cost gone up to $50.00 pp

Moving on today towards the Blue Lagoon.


Mon Jun 17 7:06 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 16 49.19S 177 27.84E
Run: 8.6nm (15.6km)

This is our position as of 6:50 p.m.UTC Wind speed-15 wind dir.-SE Sky-Clear 30% cloud cover 1010 bar Sea-0 Swell-0 Crew onboard Kupere status- All is well.

we are at Namataya bay on Yasawa Is will move around to the caves tomorrow for a day or two.


Fri Jun 14 7:15 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 16 44.08S 177 33.56E

This is our position as of 6:59 p.m.UTC Wind speed-5 wind dir.-NE Sky- clear 1009 BAR Sea-0 Swell-0 Crew onboard Kupere status-All wall still at north end of Yasawa Is


Thu Jun 13 6:57 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.3
knts
GPS: 16 44.07S 177 33.59E
Run: 48.2nm (87.2km)

This is our position as of 6:47 p.m.UTC Wind speed-8 wind dir.- SE Sky- clear 1009 Br Sea- 0 Swell- 0 Crew onboard Kupere status-all good,we are at Yasawa Is for a few days.


Wed Jun 12 6:54 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 16 48.99S 178 17.00E

This is our position as of 6:38 p.m.UTC Wind speed-10 wind dir.-ESE Sky- 10% cloud cover, 1090 bar Sea-0 Swell-0 Crew onboard Kupere status-All well moving to Yasawa island & down the group over the next weeks.


Sat Jun 8 7:30 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.4
knts
GPS: 16 48.98S 178 17.00E

This is our position as of 7:13 p.m.UTC Wind speed-20 25 wind dir.- ESE Sky- Clear Sea-0 Swell- 0 Crew onboard Kupere status- All well. still at Yadua Island makeing the most of the grate snorkeling.


Tue Jun 4 6:57 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 16 48.98S 178 17.00E
Run: 19.8nm (35.8km)

This is our position as of 6:39 p.m.UTC Wind speed-15 to 20 all night wind dir.-E Sky-partly cloudy 50% Sea-carm Swell-carm Crew onboard Kupere status- we are at Yadua Is Cukuvon Bay has white sand beach's and desired Pilgrim next to us, all is well onboard.


Mon May 20 6:45 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 16 46.69S 179 19.74E
Run: 55.3nm (100.1km)

This is our position as of 6:31 p.m.UTC Wind speed-10 wind dir.-East Sky-Overcast Sea-0 Swell-0 Crew onboard Kupere status-All well into the yacht club for tea and cold beer last night with Pilgrim crew.


Sun May 19 6:42 2019 NZST
Speed:
6.1
knts
GPS: 17 31.14S 179 38.80E
Run: 176.7nm (319.8km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 171.7nm

This is our position as of 6:28 p.m.UTC Wind speed-10 wind dir.-ese Sky-over cast Sea-light Swell-1-2 M Crew onboard Kupere status- All good 46 m to Savusavu


Sat May 18 6:00 2019 NZST
Speed:
5.2
knts
GPS: 19 50.34S 179 13.14W
Run: 164.4nm (297.6km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 166.8nm

This is our position as of 5:49 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 8 wind dir.- East Sky- 80% cloud coverage Sea- slight Swell- 1-2 meters Crew onboard Kupere status- all is well, we are motor sailing with 200nm to savusavu


Fri May 17 6:21 2019 NZST
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 22 12.10S 178 55.55W
Run: 100.4nm (181.7km)
Avg: 4.3knts
24hr: 102.8nm

This is our position as of 6:02 p.m.UTC Wind speed-8 wind dir.-South East Sky-40% cloud cover Sea-Med Swell-2m Crew onboard Kupere status- all good motor sailing and rolling around


Thu May 16 6:54 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 23 39.22S 178 53.66W
Run: 1.5nm (2.7km)

This is our position asof 6:39 p.m.UTC Wind speed-16 wind dir.-ESE Sky- clear with light Cumulus cloud Sea- Swell- Crew onboard Kupere status- All good will take another swim on the reef today then head for Savusavu later in the day.


Wed May 15 7:06 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 23 37.93S 178 53.50W

This is our position as of 6:45 p.m.UTC Wind speed-14 wind dir.-East Sky-overcast odd shower Sea- Swell- Crew onboard Kupere status- all well now at N Minerva. till Thursday.


Tue May 14 6:51 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 23 37.91S 178 53.49W
Run: 25.2nm (45.6km)

This is our position as of 6:36 p.m.UTC Wind speed-16 wind dir.-East Sky-Clear to the East, Sea- Swell- Crew onboard Kupere status- all well and moved to N minerva


Mon May 13 6:54 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 23 56.37S 179 06.28W

This is our position as of 6:36 p.m.UTC Wind speed-8 wind dir.-E Sky-50 percent Sea-0 Swell-0 in side the Reef Crew onboard Kupere status- All well on board. yesterday afternoon a large red navigation buoy approx 5M high by 3M round, towing a large length of heavy chain, with the ID, P6 on it, washed up on the reef. A boaties worsst nightmare at night. We assume the next big weather will wash it over into the lagoon. and two more Cray's last night.

Midnight Sun got a nice cray as well.


Sun May 12 7:06 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 23 56.37S 179 06.28W

This is our position as of 6:52 p.m.UTC Wind speed-20 wind dir.-E Sky-clear Sea-Smooth Swell- Crew onboard Kupere status- We are still in South Minerva RF, All the boats here have court Cray's now,today we will try for fish.

all is well.


Wed May 8 17:57 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 23 56.36S 179 06.28W
Run: 59.6nm (107.9km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 110nm

This is our position as of 5:44 a.m.UTC Wind speed- 16 wind dir.- SE Sky- O/C Sea- N/A Swell- N/A Crew onboard Kupere status- Happily anchored in South Minerva


Wed May 8 4:57 2019 NZST
Speed:
5.4
knts
GPS: 24 47.99S 179 09.83W
Run: 150.6nm (272.6km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 161.7nm

This is our position as of 4:46 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 14 wind dir.- E Sky- Clear Sea- Slight Swell- .5m to 1m Crew onboard Kupere status- All well on board


Tue May 7 6:36 2019 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 26 50.77S 179 59.62W
Run: 141nm (255.2km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 140.7nm

This is our position as of 6:09 p.m.UTC Wind speed- wind dir.- Sky- Sea- Swell- Crew onboard Kupere status- still bouncing along with 200 miles to Minerva wind gusts up to 25 but average wind around 18-20 high cloud coverage with the odd squall sea state around 2 meters looking forward to getting the anchor down and having a hot shower.


Mon May 6 6:33 2019 NZST
Speed:
4.7
knts
GPS: 28 40.43S 178 58.88E
Run: 131.1nm (237.3km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 129.7nm

This is our position as of 5:59 p.m.UTC Wind speed- wind dir.- Sky- Sea- Swell- Crew onboard Kupere status- all going well, winds from E to SE and back to E from 10 to 20 knots seas 2m clear sky's.


Sun May 5 6:18 2019 NZST
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 30 20.19S 177 55.88E
Run: 134.6nm (243.6km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 136.3nm

This is our position as of 5:54 p.m.UTC Wind speed- wind dir.- Sky- Sea- Swell- Crew onboard Kupere status- All is going well, light winds from the East clear sky's


Sat May 4 6:36 2019 NZST
Speed:
5.7
knts
GPS: 32 10.92S 177 12.28E
Run: 139.2nm (252km)
Avg: 6knts
24hr: 144.3nm

This is our position as of 6:31 p.m.UTC Wind speed- 15 wind dir.- E Sky- O/C Sea- Slight Swell- 2m Crew onboard Kupere status- All well


Fri May 3 7:27 2019 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 33 49.62S 175 49.14E
Run: 144.4nm (261.4km)

This is our position as of 7:11 p.m.UFC All still well onboard Kupere


Sun Apr 21 12:12 2019 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 35 00.55S 173 43.84E
Run: 66.8nm (120.9km)

This is our position as of 11:38 p.m.UFC Anchored in Rere bay Whangaroa harbour. all well on board ready for hot showers, scones, cold beer and then a nap, off for a good walk in the morning.


Sat Apr 20 8:09 2019 NZST
Speed:
5.9 motorsailing
knts
GPS: 35 39.47S 172 51.10E
Run: 152.4nm (275.8km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 167.8nm

This is our position as of 7:49 p.m.UFC Clear skies 9knts easterly winds with calm seas, 4pax all well on board.

hope to get around cape reinga by this eavening.


Fri Apr 19 10:21 2019 NZST
Speed:
6.6
knts
GPS: 37 49.86S 173 19.31E
Run: 240.2nm (434.8km)

This is our position as of 10:14 p.m.UFC Motoring our way to Bay of islands with sea as calm as could ever be and zero winds.


Tue Oct 10 7:24 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 39 58.84S 173 26.62E
Run: 163.1nm (295.2km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 170.2nm

This is our position as of 6:07 p.m.UFC still on wind calm seas will have motored over 200 hrs by the time we get home tonight.


Mon Oct 9 8:24 2017 NZDT
Speed:
1.9
knts
GPS: 37 38.12S 173 46.67E
Run: 173.9nm (314.8km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 164nm

This is our position as of 7:10 p.m.UFC today we have 100%cc wind from NE at 6 knots. 1009 pres, temp 14c 218 mils to Nelson home tomorrow night if all go's well.


Sun Oct 8 6:57 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.9
knts
GPS: 35 21.05S 172 27.84E
Run: 177.9nm (322km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 179.4nm

This is our position as of 5:27 p.m.UFC 20% cloud cover, 6 knots NW, 2m swell, 1009 baro.

had a fairly rough night, hit our fastest speed yet, 8.7 yes we are a slow tank!


Sat Oct 7 7:09 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 32 46.69S 172 23.20E
Run: 176.3nm (319.1km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 168.9nm

This is our position as of 5:48 p.m.UFC 20%cloud cover. NNW 7 knots. 0.5m swell. 1019 baro. 12'celcius.

all is well on baord


Fri Oct 6 6:06 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.7
knts
GPS: 30 13.76S 172 30.16E
Run: 148.6nm (269km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 160.3nm

This is our position as of 4:39 p.m.UFC weather today is 60%cc with wind from the south at 6 knots, 1022 pres. temp 12.5 out side cooling down rugs over our knees and wooly hats on, 254 to Cape Reinga & 661 to Nelson.


Thu Oct 5 7:51 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 28 04.77S 172 32.50E
Run: 155nm (280.6km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 154.7nm

This is our position as of 5:51 p.m.UFC all is well. really looking forward to reaching home.


Wed Oct 4 7:48 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 26 07.51S 173 46.72E
Run: 160.3nm (290.1km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 158.6nm

This is our position as of 6:14 p.m.UFC weather today is 80%cc wind still from SSE at 11 knots,and motor sailing. swell has drop from 3 meters 1 to 2 meters. And so has the temperature out with the winter woolens last night.


Tue Oct 3 7:33 2017 NZDT
Speed:
5.7
knts
GPS: 24 00.39S 174 49.28E
Run: 136.8nm (247.6km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 138.8nm

This is our position as of 6:01 p.m.UFC weather is 80% cc wind from SE at 16 knots swell 1-meters from S, 1023 pres all wall on board, 636 to North Cape


Mon Oct 2 7:54 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 22 18.24S 175 55.17E
Run: 170.9nm (309.3km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 168.8nm

This is our position as of 6:33 p.m.UFC Weather atm is 50%cc Wind 10-15 S, 1 meter swell. Had a very quiet night 0 wind and 0 swell, like motor/sailing on glass.


Sun Oct 1 7:36 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.1
knts
GPS: 19 53.00S 176 27.55E
Run: 159nm (287.8km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 154.8nm

This is our position as of 6:08 p.m.UFC weather is 50%cc wind 10-15 SE 1 meter swell all happy.


Sat Sep 30 6:57 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 17 45.41S 177 23.31E
Run: 12.1nm (21.9km)

This is our position as of 5:48 p.m.UFC No our way from Lautoka winds from the E 10kns, clear skys hoping for a 8 to 10 days to NZ


Fri Sep 29 7:54 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 17 35.42S 177 26.73E

This is our position as of 6:44 p.m.UFC we are still at Lautoka, will depart for NZ tonight.

weather, clear skys wind 5 kns from S 1013.2 bar.


Thu Sep 28 7:39 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 17 35.43S 177 26.72E
Run: 0.6nm (1.1km)

This is our position as of 6:22 p.m.UFC Good morning, we are at Lautoka Weather overcast 100cc light rain wind SE 5 knots. 1013.0 bar.

looking for that weather window to go home.


Tue Sep 26 7:54 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 17 35.93S 177 26.59E
Run: 11.7nm (21.2km)

This is our position as of 6:33 p.m.UFC Good morning Patrcia & David weather at Lautoka is blue sky's no wind temp 25 and 1015.5 pressure.

we have 3 on board. skipper Sean, crew Sara and Ian.

maintenance all done, making up passage meals.

Hows Davids crystal ball for a weather window for passage to Nelson coming up please?


Sat Sep 23 6:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 17 45.58S 177 23.20E
Run: 13.6nm (24.6km)

This is our position as of 6:37 p.m.UFC We are in Denarau, Weather 40/ cloud cover, wind from the E at 8 knots, 1014. press.

time for repairs and a little maintenance then time to head home.


Tue Sep 19 7:07 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 46.444S 177 10.839E
Run: 0.3nm (0.5km)
Weather: Blue sky's no wind, 1014.7 pressure, temp 26.8

Still at Musket Cove with the fleet


Sat Sep 16 6:57 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 17 46.33S 177 11.09E
Run: 31.9nm (57.7km)

This is our position as of 6:45 p.m.UFC Its a grate day at Musket cove, along will the 100 or more yachts here.


Tue Sep 12 7:06 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.7
knts
GPS: 18 11.97S 177 22.01E
Run: 156nm (282.4km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 153.4nm

This is our position as of 6:50 p.m.UFC Good morning, We have 37 miles to Denarau.

Weather, overcaust wind from SE at 10 knots 1015.5 pres.


Mon Sep 11 6:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.3
knts
GPS: 18 45.56S 179 40.38E
Run: 119.9nm (217km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 121.2nm

This is our position as of 6:20 p.m.UFC Good morning we are on rout to Denarau, Weather 50/ cloud cover, wind from the North at 6 knots, 1013.7 pres


Sun Sep 10 6:57 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 19 09.05S 178 32.44W

This is our position as of 6:43 p.m.UFC good morning, we are still at Vulaga and moving on to Denarau today hope to be there on Tuesday.

Weather here is 80/ cloud cover, wind from the East at 5 knots, 1014.2 press.


Sat Sep 9 7:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 19 09.04S 178 32.44W
Run: 1.7nm (3.1km)

This is our position as of 6:47 p.m.UFC we are at Fulaga.

Good morining. Weather today 20/ cluad cover, wind of 5 knots from E.


Fri Sep 8 6:57 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 19 08.91S 178 33.97W
Run: 32.8nm (59.4km)

This is our position as of 6:47 p.m.UFC Its going to be a hot one in Fulaga today.

Weather. clear sky's little wind 1016.0 press.


Thu Sep 7 5:27 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.3
knts
GPS: 18 40.65S 178 37.54W

This is our position as of 5:11 p.m.UFC Weather Today we have 60/ claud cover, wind of 10 kns from SE.

to day we are going to Vulaga from Komo island.


Wed Sep 6 6:00 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 18 40.65S 178 37.54W

This is our position as of 5:47 p.m.UFC we are still at Komo island Weather. 100/ cloud cover, wind from the East 10-15 kns. 1018.1 pres.


Tue Sep 5 6:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 18 40.65S 178 37.54W
Run: 19.7nm (35.7km)

This is our position as of 6:46 p.m.UFC today we are at Komo island along with Pilgrim.

Weather is 100/ overcast, wind from ENE 10 kns. 1017.3 prs,


Mon Sep 4 6:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.3
knts
GPS: 18 25.83S 178 28.53W

This is our position as of 6:46 p.m.UFC Good morning Patricia,first of all can you congratulate Ron and Cheryl on Pilgrim for there 50th wedding annaversary on Saterday just gon. THANKS.

We are at Oneata island in the Lau group Weather overcast 10.7mm of rain in 24 hrs, wind from south East 5 to 10,kns 1014.7 press,


Sun Sep 3 7:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.3
knts
GPS: 18 25.82S 178 28.53W
Run: 81.5nm (147.5km)

This is our position as of 7:18 p.m.UFC Good morning Patricia,first of all can you congratulate Ron and Cheryl on Pilgrim for there 50th wedding annaversary on Saterday just gon. THANKS.

We are at Oneata island in the Lau group Weather overcast with rain 11.7mm in 24 hrs, wind from south 10,kns 1013.2 press,


Fri Sep 1 7:06 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 17 20.43S 178 56.94W

This is our position as of 6:48 p.m.UFC We are still at Susui island Vanua Balavu on our way to Oneata island to day.

weather hear is mostly clear light clad, wind from the N at 10 to 15 kns 1013'0 press


Thu Aug 31 7:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 17 20.42S 178 56.95W
Run: 10.4nm (18.8km)

This is our position as of 7:02 p.m.UFC Today we are at Susui Island in Vanua Balavu along with Pilgrim. We have around 40 percent cloud cover wind from the E at 10 kts. Pressure 1014.2 and no rain in the last 24 hrs.


Tue Aug 29 6:57 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 17 11.39S 178 57.14W
Run: 3.2nm (5.8km)

This is our position as of 6:51 p.m.UFC


Mon Aug 28 7:06 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.3
knts
GPS: 17 11.23S 179 00.08W

This is our position as of 6:49 p.m.UFC We are in Nabavatu bay Vanua Balavu. weather is overcast with 80/ porcent cover light rain last night 0.3 mm Barometer is 1015.0 no wind in here.


Sat Aug 26 9:24 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 17 11.23S 179 00.09W

This is our position as of 9:15 p.m.UFC


Fri Aug 25 7:18 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.2
knts
GPS: 17 11.23S 179 00.07W
Run: 1.3nm (2.4km)

This is our position as of 7:13 p.m.UFC


Thu Aug 24 8:08 2017 NZST
GPS: 17 10.608S 179 01.066W
Run: 66.2nm (119.8km)
Weather: Weather: Good morning it's overcast with light rain, wind from the SE 8 kns

Anchored in the bay of islands. Lovely spot. Will look at moving anchorages today,


Fri Aug 18 7:38 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 40.951S 179 52.478W
Run: 13.2nm (23.9km)
Weather: Today we have clear sky's, wind is 8kts from SE, Temp is 25 and pressure is 1014hpa.

We are at the top end of Taveuni at matei. Great supermarket here. And fresh fruit and veg on Friday mornings 8am. Moving on later today to matagi island.


Thu Aug 17 6:55 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 31.588S 179 59.405W
Weather: Good morning today we have wind from south at 17 kts. 30 percent cloud cover 1011.5 press

We had good diving with the manta rays yesterday at Catherine cove. Along with four other boats.


Wed Aug 16 8:14 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 31.587S 179 59.398W
Run: 6.5nm (11.8km)
Weather: Overcast. No wind. Pressure 1011.

Good morning

At Catherine Cove

Hoping to get out and see the manta rays today


Tue Aug 15 8:03 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 16 26.77S 179 56.34W

This is our position as of 7:50 p.m.UFC


Mon Aug 14 7:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.3
knts
GPS: 16 26.77S 179 56.34W

This is our position as of 7:41 p.m.UFC


Sun Aug 13 9:39 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.3
knts
GPS: 16 26.77S 179 56.35W
Run: 23.6nm (42.7km)

This is our position as of 9:29 p.m.UFC Anchored out in Albert Cove on Rabi island wind 15 knots ESE squalls and gusts up to 20+


Tue Aug 8 6:45 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 45.079S 179 54.094E
Run: 0.2nm (0.4km)
Weather: Hi today we have 80 percent cloud cover, 10 knots from E 1016.0 pressure

A good days divings on the white wall yesterday with the crew of Pilgrim.


Thu Aug 3 7:04 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 45.009S 179 53.928E
Run: 37.7nm (68.2km)
Weather: Good morning we are in Viani bay . No wind, clear skies pressure 1013.3 and 38.1 rain in the last 24hs

Wed Jul 26 6:57 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 46.696S 179 19.782E
Run: 43.6nm (78.9km)
Weather: Good morning we are in Savusavu,,the temperature is 24c wind from the south of about 5 kts cloud cover 60 percent

Mon Jul 24 7:24 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.7
knts
GPS: 17 09.42S 179 51.45E
Run: 158.9nm (287.6km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 153.2nm

This is our position as of 7:16 p.m.UFC good morning we have 45 miles to go to Savusavu. 0 knots of wind light swell. partial cloud cover and baro at 1013 cheers


Sun Jul 23 6:30 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.4
knts
GPS: 17 45.38S 177 48.97W
Run: 149nm (269.7km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 148.1nm

This is our position as of 6:12 p.m.UFC 41 miles till we reach the Vanua Balavu Passage and then on to Savusavu.

Currently we are motor sailing Winds are currently blowing 8 knots NE Scattered clouds Baro is 1014.6hpa Sea is slightly calm with 1m swells


Sat Jul 22 6:21 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.6
knts
GPS: 18 16.68S 175 36.99W
Run: 110.2nm (199.5km)
Avg: 4.8knts
24hr: 114.4nm

This is our position as of 6:10 p.m.UFC


Fri Jul 21 7:13 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 39.542S 173 59.023w
Run: 4.3nm (7.8km)
Weather: Blue sky's, 4 kts from East

Heading for Fiji Savusavu later today


Fri Jul 14 16:47 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 42.041S 174 01.922W
Run: 5nm (9.1km)
Weather: Light wind and rain 93.6mm in 24hrs

Expecting wind tonight move back to Port Maurelle. Grate day yesterday at Maninita Island hot sun good fishing and Whales


Wed Jul 12 7:28 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 41.449S 173 57.374W
Run: 5nm (9.1km)
Weather: Clear sky's light wind 5kn southeast

Sat Jul 1 16:10 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 41.979S 174 01.905W
Run: 3.3nm (6km)

Have moved to port Moralle, to get out of the wind. 15 other yachts here must have had the same idea😩


Tue Jun 27 18:54 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 42.73368S 173 58.95750W
Run: 0.4nm (0.7km)

Still anchored at the Ark warm weather light winds heading in to town tomorrow


Sat Jun 24 15:13 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 42.58S 173 59.25W
Run: 2.5nm (4.5km)

Anchored at Tapana Island, Neiafu.

With slight rain and light winds


Fri Jun 23 15:30 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 18 40.45S 173 59.10W
Run: 4nm (7.2km)

This is our position as of 3:07 a.m.UFC


Thu Jun 15 12:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.2
knts
GPS: 18 40.72S 174 02.77W
Run: 4.6nm (8.3km)

This is our position as of 12:37 a.m.UFC


Sat Jun 10 16:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 18 43.24S 174 05.99W
Run: 324.3nm (587km)

This is our position as of 4:02 a.m.UFC


Wed May 31 10:27 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.6
knts
GPS: 22 24.02S 177 12.57W

This is our position as of 6:25 p.m.UFC


Wed May 31 10:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.6
knts
GPS: 22 24.02S 177 12.57W
Run: 136.8nm (247.6km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 148.9nm

This is our position as of 6:25 p.m.UFC


Tue May 30 12:06 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 23 37.42S 178 53.97W

This is our position as of 6:27 p.m.UFC


Mon May 29 10:18 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 23 37.43S 178 53.97W
Run: 19.3nm (34.9km)

This is our position as of 9:40 p.m.UFC


Sun May 28 13:30 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.3
knts
GPS: 23 50.77S 179 05.03W
Run: 6.8nm (12.3km)

This is our position as of 9:44 p.m.UFC


Sat May 27 14:03 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 23 56.53S 179 06.46W
Run: 22.4nm (40.5km)

This is our position as of 10:31 p.m.UFC.

all comfortable at sth minerva.

busy righting the boat after a rough week


Fri May 26 14:06 2017 NZST
Speed:
3.3
knts
GPS: 24 03.73S 179 26.28W
Run: 158nm (286km)
Avg: 4.9knts
24hr: 117.6nm

This is our position as of 1:04 a.m.UFC


Thu May 25 5:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 26 10.48S 179 35.76E
Run: 255.3nm (462.1km)
Avg: 6.9knts
24hr: 164.5nm

This is our position as of 5:28 a.m.UFC


Tue May 23 16:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.3
knts
GPS: 29 29.86S 177 46.28E
Run: 149.8nm (271.1km)
Avg: 4.9knts
24hr: 118.3nm

This is our position as of 4:19 a.m.UFC. All still going well, al is still down and out. hopefully 3 days to go


Mon May 22 10:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.6
knts
GPS: 31 27.74S 176 42.57E
Run: 127.4nm (230.6km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 159.3nm

This is our position as of 9:57 p.m.UFC


Sun May 21 15:00 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.1
knts
GPS: 32 59.42S 175 29.43E
Run: 177.2nm (320.7km)
Avg: 4knts
24hr: 94.8nm

This is our position as of 2:47 a.m.UFC


Fri May 19 18:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 17.21S 174 06.72E

This is our position as of 12:10 a.m.UFC


Thu May 18 11:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 17.21S 174 06.72E

This is our position as of 10:26 p.m.UFC


Thu May 18 11:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 35 17.21S 174 06.72E
Run: 1.5nm (2.7km)

This is our position as of 10:24 p.m.UFC


Tue May 16 17:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 16.42S 174 05.45E

This is our position as of 5:48 a.m.UFC


Mon May 15 10:39 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.1
knts
GPS: 35 16.42S 174 05.45E
Run: 3.3nm (6km)

This is our position as of 10:33 p.m.UFC


Sun May 14 18:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 18.89S 174 07.32E
Run: 13.2nm (23.9km)

This is our position as of 6:00 a.m.UFC


Sat May 13 7:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 11.58S 174 18.17E

This is our position as of 7:30 a.m.UFC


Thu May 11 17:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 11.58S 174 18.17E

This is our position as of 1:19 a.m.UFC


Tue May 9 12:03 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 11.57S 174 18.21E

This is our position as of 11:37 p.m.UFC


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