Meikyo

Meikyo

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Meikyo is a Norseman 447. Designed by Bob Perry and built in 1985, she is a very capable offshore cruiser. Mike and Liliane, from Canada, are six years into their circumnavigation. Meikyo is a Japanese word that translates to "clear mirror", or more philosophically "mirror of the soul". Liliane is a Canadian Registered Massage Therapist. Mike is a retired beer company guy.

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Meikyo - June 24, 2015
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Anchored Tofanga Island. Simply beautiful.

Meikyo - June 17, 2015
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Anchored Ha'afeva Island

Meikyo - June 13, 2015
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Anchored Nomuka Iki. Nice calm anchorage.

Meikyo - June 9, 2015
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Anchored at Tanoa Island. Another anchorage all to ourselves.

Meikyo - June 6, 2015
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Anchored Kelefesia Island in the Ha'api group. Very beautiful anchorage. We have the place to our self. Going to do some exploring tomorrow.

Meikyo - May 28, 2015
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Anchored at Big Mamma for a few days

Meikyo - May 26, 2015
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Anchored Nuku'Alofa harbour waiting for check in.

Meikyo - May 25, 2015
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100NM to Tongatapu. Decided to slowly sail vs using the engine. Not in a any hurry. Liliane took a dip in the ocean. All is good.

Meikyo - May 24, 2015
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Back on course, as wind is shifting to the NW. Should arrive Tongatapu early Tuesday.

Meikyo - May 23, 2015
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Day 6, all ok on board.

Meikyo - May 22, 2015
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Motoring through the centre of the high. Beautiful warm and sunny day.

Meikyo - May 21, 2015
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Motored last night. Sailing again today in light winds.

Meikyo - May 19, 2015
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Rather slow 24hrs running downwind with just the main. Noticed two track slides detached from the sail. Need to fix that this afternoon. Running with just poled out jib at the moment. Everything else ... Read More
Meikyo - May 18, 2015
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Nice first day out. Looking forward to putting shorts back on in a day or two. All is well aboard.

Meikyo - May 15, 2015
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Opua, awaiting departure on Sunday to Tonga

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