Kupere

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:
0.1
knts
GPS: 35 17.21S 174 06.72E
Run: 1.5nm (2.7km)

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


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


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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