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Mango Moon

Wed Nov 16 20:04 2016 NZDT
GPS: 17 46(363)S 177 22(962)E
Run: 123.4nm (223.4km)

Just returned to Denarau after more great sailing around here including Beqa on north to the northern tip of Yasawa Island. Staying here for the summer and basing out of Denarau/Musket Cove. Celebrating an American Thanksgiving with friends in Australia (visa run) and then back to Mango Moon to host more family for Christmas. Hugs to all of you back in NZ or making your way down right now.


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Submitted by Simon Hantler (not verified) on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 17:04

Looking at buying a 50' cat to cruise the world. Part of my homework I came across sea wind and tracked you down. I'm a kiwi on waiheke island. What's your thoughts on seawind vs likes of outremer, balance. Cheers Simon. simonhantler@gmail.com
Wed Sep 21 8:38 2016 NZST
GPS: 16 57.261S 179 01.936E
Run: 15.4nm (27.9km)

Beautiful day, calm wind and seas. Heading back to Denarau after a magnificent time with family in Savusavu, Rabi and Taveuni. No luck fishing but haven't given up yet-lines are out. More guests arriving soon so we will stay around Viti Levu et al for a month or so.


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Sat Aug 27 17:43 2016 NZST
GPS: 17 10.623S 179 00.905E
Run: 53.6nm (97km)

Enjoying some magnificent weather in the Bay of Islands, Vanua Balavu after cruising bits of Vanua Levu, the Ringgolds, Matagi and more.


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Thu Jul 28 15:21 2016 NZST
GPS: 17 19.521S 178 13.052E
Run: 95.9nm (173.6km)

Sailing North to Vanua Levu tomorrow after a wonderful stay in the Yasawas and Mamanucas.


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Submitted by Sandy & Rankin,... (not verified) on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 06:51

We hope you are having a wonderful time in Fiji and have a great sail North. Take care and dive, dive dive! Cheers. Sandy & Rankin
Submitted by Mango_Moon on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 15:09

On a mooring in Savusavu, having dinner with Whistler tonight. No diving but lots of snorkeling. Hugs to you both. mangomoon.coale@gmail.com
Mon Jun 13 9:21 2016 NZST
Speed:
7.2
knts
GPS: 18 14.795S 177 07.705E
Run: 320.6nm (580.3km)
Avg: 7.8knts
24hr: 187.5nm
Weather: 16knts SE swell less than 1m 50% cloud cover

Dawn gave way to a glimpse of Fiji. Yippee! Lots of rainbows.


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Sat Jun 11 16:18 2016 NZST
GPS: 22 01S 174 15E
Run: 214nm (387.3km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 158.1nm

sailing under spinnaker at 9 knots on a course of 30-35 degrees.


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Fri Jun 10 7:49 2016 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 25 05.203s 174 41.490e
Run: 137.1nm (248.2km)
Avg: 8.2knts
24hr: 197nm
Weather: 22knts SSW 2.5m swell 25% cloud cover

Windy night gave way to a glorious morning!


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Submitted by kerry lorimer (not verified) on Sat, 06/11/2016 - 09:44

Hey Mangoes. Very sorry to hear you've taken such a pounding - sounds exactly like our trip to Tonga in 2013, so we really feel for you. Hope you're getting a break from it now, you're sorted on repairs and that the rest of the trip is smooth sailing. Sending Lemon lurve.
Thu Jun 9 15:07 2016 NZST
Speed:
7.5
knts
GPS: 27 03.700s 174 28.831e
Run: 48.3nm (87.4km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.5nm
Weather: sunny skies 18knts SW barometer 1008

sailing again, linkage stabilized, autopilot patched.


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Submitted by Toucan on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 21:19

Good to hear you're back on track. Hope the remainder of the passage is champagne sailing! We're hoping to get out of Opua tomorrow but who knows - the systems are changing all the time. Hope to catch you guys in fiji sometime this season! Fair winds, Di & Bruce
Submitted by Steve Darden (not verified) on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 18:32

We are **so tickled** to see that you conquered your challenges - Yay Mangos. Hugs to you all, Steve and Dorothy
Thu Jun 9 7:28 2016 NZST
Speed:
3
knts
GPS: 27 44.764s 174 19.289e
Run: 122.1nm (221km)
Avg: 5.2knts
24hr: 125nm 



Tough 24 hrs with repairs pending. Very high winds and rough seas caused damage to steering linkage arm and both autopilot rams. One autopilot repaired for now. We will try to jury rig the steering linkage today. 




Later on GHRadio net. The weather will improve tomorrow so maybe a good idea to take a rest day. 27 42S and 174 20E at this time with 13W wind, 

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Submitted by Mersoleil on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 18:42

At least they ought to have turned up the heat by now! We heard a story last season in Fiji about a boat that lost its rudder on passage -- they used two 20l buckets dragged in the water behind the boat to "steer." These experiences will be great in the forthcoming book and movie! Mersoleil misses Mango. Love, Robbie & Bev
Submitted by Steve darden (not verified) on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 07:50

Do you have the light westerlies now? Steve & Dorothy
Wed Jun 8 8:30 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.5
knts
Weather: 100% cloud cover,winds 30 gusting to 35

punching through the low


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Submitted by Steve Darden (not verified) on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 07:37

We thought you bought the business class seats! First Class gets the Push Button Parachute anchor -so they are having canapés riding the big chute. We would like to fly First Class but are too lazy to figure out how to make it so easy that we can say to each other “Let’s push the parachute button for canapés”. Hugs from both of us to all the Mangos! -- Steve & Dorothy
Wed Jun 8 8:01 2016 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 26 48S 176 00E
Run: 122.3nm (221.4km)
Avg: 5.1knts
24hr: 123.2nm
Weather: 35NE, 3-4m confused seas

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Tue Jun 7 8:11 2016 NZST
Speed:
3
knts
GPS: 27 35S 177 47E
Run: 217.6nm (393.9km)
Avg: 4.5knts
24hr: 108.3nm
Weather: NE21

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Mon Jun 6 8:30 2016 NZST
Speed:
4
knts
Weather: 100% cloud cover,winds 11 gusting to 35 with numerous squalls.



humbled by mother nature! lumpy seas,


limited by slamming on hulls and bridgedeck

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Sun Jun 5 7:58 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 30 43.909S 177 45.615E
Run: 200.7nm (363.3km)
Avg: 9knts
24hr: 216nm
Weather: winds 25-30E, waves 2-3 meters, cloudy with squalls,



 Lots of pounding from wave state. May make it a 170nm day by 10AM, Autopilot issues and a few leaks but all under control.

Looking forward to Ricks update at noon NZ time.

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Sat Jun 4 9:40 2016 NZST
Speed:
9
knts
GPS: 33 23.090S 176 22.056E
Run: 21.3nm (38.6km)
Avg: 18.3knts
24hr: 440.1nm
Weather: 20kts TWD, 120 degrees, 1.5 meter seas



24 hrs out, 200 mile day,increasing winds and sea state 


good spirits but would like the heat turned up.

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Sat Jun 4 8:30 2016 NZST
Speed:
8.7
knts
GPS: 33 40S 176 13E
Run: 178.2nm (322.5km)
Weather: 18SE, swell 2m

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Submitted by JoAnne and Mich... (not verified) on Sun, 06/05/2016 - 09:01

BULA! We are thinking of you and hoping that you're having a great trip enroute to Fiji with favorable winds and comfortable conditions :-)! Hugs, the "Destinos"
Submitted by S&D (not verified) on Sat, 06/04/2016 - 19:09

Whistler has turned back with sail problems. Hope all is well with you. Look out for those bullets from OZ.
Sun May 8 10:03 2016 NZST
GPS: 35 43.487s 174 19.634e

just testing our emailing


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Sun May 8 8:08 2016 NZST
GPS: 35 43.486S 174 19.634E
Run: 32.7nm (59.2km)

Getting ready for our passage to Fiji-Yippee!


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Wed Mar 23 10:58 2016 NZDT
GPS: 35 16.71137S 174 08.06499E

Sitting out the storm


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Submitted by Bruce Idoine (not verified) on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 18:02

If you are headed north this year I would very much like the opportunity to do the passage with you on board Mango Moon. As you may recall crossed tacks in the BOI back in March but never managed to meet. Last year we circumnavigated Australia. Prior to that we have done 4 recent trips into the South Pacific since 2011 and have covered most of the island groups over that time. Looking forward to hearing back from you Bruce Idoine SV Margarita Auckland 021 289 5098
Submitted by Sandy & Rankin (not verified) on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 14:15

Hey y'all, Where are you two? We heard you're coming into Town Basin soon. We'll be there in a week or so. Right now, we heading to Kawau for the YIT dinner and cricket get together. Hopefully, we'll see you both soon. Take care and can't wait to hear about your adventures in Bay of Islands. Hugs!
Submitted by Sandy & Rankin (not verified) on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 14:15

Hey y'all, Where are you two? We heard you're coming into Town Basin soon. We'll be there in a week or so. Right now, we heading to Kawau for the YIT dinner and cricket get together. Hopefully, we'll see you both soon. Take care and can't wait to hear about your adventures in Bay of Islands. Hugs!
Submitted by Mersoleil on Wed, 03/23/2016 - 12:55

So glad to see you posting on YIT! Now we can follow you. Better yet, meet us in Darwin in July and we'll do Indonesia together. You can show us all your favorite spots. Sending love to the two Mangoes. Bev & Robbie
Wed Mar 23 10:54 2016 NZDT
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Wed Mar 23 10:53 2016 NZDT
GPS: 35 16.71137S 174 8.06499E
Run: 49.2nm (89.1km)

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