NOVAE

Tue Nov 25 0:00 2014 NZDT
GPS: 36 25.55s 174 50.22e
Run: 27.1nm (49.1km)

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!!


Mon Nov 24 0:00 2014 NZDT
GPS: 036 05.22s 174 35.48e
Run: 18.6nm (33.7km)

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.


Tue Nov 18 0:00 2014 NZDT
GPS: 35 50.23S 174 28.098E
Run: 34.8nm (63km)

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 Bunnings, gas fitters, all marine chandlers and refitters.


Sun Nov 16 0:00 2014 NZDT
GPS: 35 20.54s 174 21.18e
Run: 10.7nm (19.4km)

Anchored in Bland bay, nice long beach with cottages and a caravan park. Will leave early tomorrow morning to go to Whangarei.


Sat Nov 15 0:00 2014 NZDT
GPS: 35 13.18S 174 14.30E
Run: 7.3nm (13.2km)

Anchored in Urupukapuka Bay. This island is controlled by the Dpt of Coservation and has excellent walking track all around. We walked up a couple of hills and enjoyed great views over the Bay of Islands.

Allegedly there are scallops in Albert Channel


Fri Nov 14 11:36 2014 NZDT
Speed:
0.0
knts
GPS: 35 16.33s 174 07.57e
Run: 3.1nm (5.6km)
Weather: 20knts SSW 0.5m swell from the SW 80% cloud cover.

Spent yesterday at anchor in Paihia, had gusts of 32kn, rain squalls and we were cold!!! When is the spring/summer coming to this beautiful Bay of Islands? Today we are on a mooring in Russell, the historical first Capital of NZ. Looking forward to go for a walk and coffee in town.


Wed Nov 5 12:50 2014 NZDT
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 35 19S 174 07E
Weather: 0

In Opua Marina, North Island. We cleared customs and immigration quickly yesterday and are now enjoying the NZ cold weather..... It will get better! We went out for lunch and dinner and greatly enjoyed both as well as the warm NZ hospitality. Spent all morning cleaning the boat and now looking forward to some ralaxation and island exploring.


Mon Nov 3 22:27 2014 NZDT
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 35 19S 174 07E
Run: 99.2nm (179.6km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 163.6nm
Weather: 4kn

We are in the Q dock waiting for clearance tomorrow morning.


Mon Nov 3 8:23 2014 NZDT
No position sent.
Weather: NW 25, cloudy, no rain

84 to Opua at net time. Good radio


Mon Nov 3 7:54 2014 NZDT
Speed:
8.2
knts
GPS: 33 57S 174 39E
Run: 166.2nm (300.8km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 180.9nm
Weather: 23knts NE 2.5m swell from the NW 80% cloud cover.

Had a bumpy night, with increasing NW winds, finally sailing straight towards Opua with two reefs, will arrive later this afternoon


Sun Nov 2 9:51 2014 NZDT
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 31 46s 175 51e
Run: 174nm (314.9km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 160.9nm
Weather: 6knts NNE 2.5m swell from the S 200% cloud cover.

Another 24h with the motor running, occasionally motor-sailing. 238M to Opua.


Sat Nov 1 7:54 2014 NZDT
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 29 43S 177 33E
Run: 152.1nm (275.3km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.9nm
Weather: 10kn @ 179T 3.5m swell from the S 90% cloud cover.

Motored last 24h in light winds from SE, S and SW, in a big slow rolling sea. Only averaging 5.4kn. A real pain. Still on schedule to arriva Mon 3rd if we get some wind, but all my GRIBs show is light wind, including Monday???


Fri Oct 31 7:43 2014 NZDT
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 27 54S 178 58e
Run: 177.8nm (321.8km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 175nm
Weather: 9knts NE 1m swell from the SW 30% cloud cover.

Motor sailed all night in light winds, 150mile day.


Thu Oct 30 7:20 2014 NZDT
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 25 30S 179 59.68W
Run: 145.5nm (263.4km)
Avg: 6.7knts
24hr: 160.3nm
Weather: 8kn NNW 0.5m swell from the S 10% cloud cover.

Currently about 130M from Minerva Reef. Had a pleasant night, with mostly light winds, motored for the last 4h.


Wed Oct 29 9:33 2014 NZDT
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 23 38.93s 178 53.49w
Run: 1.5nm (2.7km)
Weather: 12kn E, sunny.

Minerva Reef!!! Had a very pleasant sail yesterday cruising at 7 to 8 kn, Slowed down to 4 overnight to arrive at daybreak. Had a swim in the cold (21º) waters and now getting ready to set sail again for Opua, NZ as the weather is favourable.


Wed Oct 29 8:56 2014 NZDT
GPS: 23 39.721S 178 54.59W
Run: 99.3nm (179.7km)
Avg: 4.8knts
24hr: 114.9nm
Weather: lovely day

stopped for breakfast but will leave today as the weather window is good for NZ . will leave with 12 other boats so plenty of company!


Tue Oct 28 12:12 2014 NZDT
GPS: 22 46.358s 177 40.88W
Run: 157nm (284.2km)
Avg: 3140knts
24hr: 75360nm

Corrected position update


Tue Oct 28 12:09 2014 NZDT
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 21 34.567s 175 35.778w
Weather: 17kt SE 1.5m swell from the NE 5% cloud cover, finally!!!

Had a pleasant night, with moderate winds 16~20kn and just a couple of gusts to 24 & 26kn. 1 reef in the main. 180mile day.


Mon Oct 27 12:11 2014 NZDT
Speed:
8.0
knts
GPS: 21 34.567s 175 35.778w
Run: 41.8nm (75.7km)
Weather: 15~29knts ESE, little swell in the lee of Tongatapu N 80% cloud cover.

Just left Tongatapu form Minerva Reef. Will slow down to get to Minerva around 11am on Wednesday.


Fri Oct 24 16:45 2014 NZDT
GPS: 21 07.70S 175 09.53W
Run: 51.1nm (92.5km)

In Nuku'olefa wqaiting for the right opportunity to set sail to NA!!


Tue Oct 21 0:00 2014 NZDT
GPS: 20 30.14S 174 44.33W
Run: 18nm (32.6km)

We enjoyed Kelefesia, beautiful cliffs, sand bar and forest full of birds. Great snorkeling all around with coral towers and ledges, mostly live coral.


Mon Oct 20 9:58 2014 NZDT
GPS: 20 15.08s 174 48.60w
Weather: 10ESE, 80%cc,

in hapaais and soon off to Tongatapu for clearance to NZ


Mon Oct 20 0:00 2014 NZDT
GPS: 20 15.08s 174 48.60w

Anchored on SW corner of Nomuka Is, in the lower Hapai group of Tonga.

Good holding in 16m sand with the occasional coral boulder. Rolly anchorage, nice snorkeling.


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