NOVAE

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NOVAE is a Fountaine Pajot 'Salina 48' cruising catamaran. Launched in France in Sep 2010 for Stefano & Helen Pivialim who have been sailing her ever since, the Med at first, then Atlantic, Caribbean, East coast of America, Cuba, Panama, French Polynesia, Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia. 

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NOVAE - May 25, 2015
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Mbua. A nice big anchorage on the West coast. Cought up with Wendy and Ian from 'Outsider' whom we had not seen since Vava'u, great raw tuna dinner!!

NOVAE - May 23, 2015
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Navatu. Chief Lepaniqio came on board, asked for A3 batteries, given 4. Wants us to go see his village next time, as we did Sevusevu in other village just north of his. The inlet is surrounded with ... Read More
NOVAE - May 15, 2015
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On a mooring ball in Savusavu. Clearing was pleasant and easy, no problems with any of the officials. Had a walk ashore and lunch at the Yacht club. Nice friendly atmosphere, we are happy to be ... Read More
NOVAE - May 14, 2015
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We blasted through the Koro Sea at an average 8.5kn with a top speed of 16.2. Fiji certainly gave us a great welcome!! Will be in Savusavu around 08:30.

NOVAE - May 14, 2015
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Savusavu. Cleared customs and immigration. Nice town 3 banks, several shops and a good fresh produce market.

NOVAE - May 13, 2015
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Had a nice night under Code0 with wind from the SSE between 13~16kn. 140mile day.

NOVAE - May 12, 2015
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Had a nice 10~12kn Sly breeze most of yesterday which died about 2am so motored for a few h. Breeze was back around 0500 and we got sailing again, albeit rather slow, better than the bashing we had ... Read More
NOVAE - May 11, 2015
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Had a pleasant night at Minerva reef, the wind shifted to S last night while we were watching a movie and it has remained Southerly, will leave for Suvasavu soon

NOVAE - May 8, 2015
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Motorsailed on Genoa only during the day and motored all night against headwinds and waves, but got into Minerva North reef ok. 12 boats here and more on their way, party time..... Plenning to ... Read More
NOVAE - May 7, 2015
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<p>9m from Minerva</p>

NOVAE - May 7, 2015
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Yesterday morning the main halyard chafed through at the masthead and the main came down, no major drama, we zipped it away, but then, we only had the furled genoa and with winds gusting to 33kn I ... Read More
NOVAE - May 6, 2015
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Had another rough night, with light winds to 26kn and rough sea, looking forward to the end of it. Had to alter course 10ºN as we were bouncing into the 3.5m smell too hard. We will make to ... Read More
NOVAE - May 4, 2015
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NOVAE - May 5, 2015
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Had an unpleasant night, bouncing around and with every second wave over the deck! Sailed with three reef on the main and 1/2 genoa. still doing an average 6.2Kn.

NOVAE - May 3, 2015
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good radio signal and thanks for relay

NOVAE - May 3, 2015
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Had a pleasant night in light E winds, not hoisted the sails yet.... 150mile day.

NOVAE - May 2, 2015
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Getting ready to leave Opua, New Zealand bound for Minerva Reef, then Fiji. Customs first, then fuel, then GO!!! date: 02/05/2015

NOVAE - November 25, 2014
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Relaxing, again, in a little bay on the island of Kawau (sounds Hawaiian doesn't it? Might stay a couple of days if the weather clear.... been cloudy for days now!!

NOVAE - November 24, 2014
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Mangawhai Harbour. Nice holiday settlement with shops, tavern etc. Beautiful sandy beaches either side of the inlet. Shallow sand bank at the entry can break in SW seas.

NOVAE - November 25, 2014
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Marsden Cove Marina. Lovely , well kept marina run by friendly and helpful people. Not much to do here, just one cafe shop. Whangarei is 30km by car or 11NM by boat, all facilities there, including ... Read More

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