Pau Hana

Thu May 25 2:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.1 kts
knts
GPS: 37 45n 124 09w
Run: 151.3nm (273.9km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 157.2nm
Weather: N 12 kt

Good progress this morning as we race to catch the afternoon flood into San Francisco Bay. We struggled through the night to keep the rig and vane in balance as we entered the coastal weather. The fog feels almost like drizzle. Plenty of fuel left and we're within helicopter range. It seems as though we're going to make it.

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Wed May 24 3:03 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.1 kts
knts
GPS: 37 52n 126 55w
Run: 54.6nm (98.8km)
Weather: NNE 18 kt

Drag race to the east. Yesterday's longitude looks to have been an error. We shook out the second reef at sunrise and are absolutely ripping towards the coast. The computer is strapped to the desk. The wind is forecasted to go light later today so I should have a chance to comb my hair before our arrival.


Tue May 23 3:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.5 kts
knts
GPS: 37 52n 125 55w
Run: 367.2nm (664.6km)
Avg: 15.1knts
24hr: 361.9nm
Weather: NNE 18 kt

Wind Veered N putting us on a fast reach to the east. Grey and cold. 2000 miles of ocean behind us. 350 to go. Whomever adheres to "Gentlemen never sail to weather" will never arrive in California. Luckily I'm no gentlemen.


Mon May 22 3:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.5 kts
knts
GPS: 37 54n 132 39w
Run: 142.8nm (258.5km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 137.9nm
Weather: NE 18 kt

Close reach in lumpy seas and foggy and squally. Challenging to find the smooth line. We are definitely crossing a main shipping lane between Japan and Long Beach. For any of you cheapskate nerds that are reading this, the Digital Yacht NMEA to USB cable is worth every penny.


Sun May 21 2:21 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.7 kts
knts
GPS: 38 01n 135 16w
Run: 126.1nm (228.2km)
Avg: 5.3knts
24hr: 126.4nm
Weather: NE 10 kt

Close Hauled in light winds with the vane following the shifts. Another container ship came by on it's way to Panama. Low clouds, chilly and humid this morning.


Sat May 20 2:24 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.3 kts
knts
GPS: 38 15n 137 34w
Run: 128.7nm (232.9km)
Avg: 5.5knts
24hr: 132.9nm
Weather: NW 1 kt

Motored through the night. Low clouds this morning. Hopefully some wind by afternoon.


Fri May 19 3:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
3.1 kts
knts
GPS: 37 46n 139 51w
Run: 125.1nm (226.4km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 130nm
Weather: SW 6 kts

A few slow days ahead. We're currently still sailing but if we dip below 3 knots we'll fire up the Lil' Swede.


Thu May 18 4:03 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.5 kts
knts
GPS: 37 32n 142 07w
Run: 150.6nm (272.6km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 148.4nm
Weather: WSW 8 kts

Spinnaker and Ms. Piggy (autopilot) are earning their keep. We're making good progress within the light conditions. Comfortable sailing. Two ships within two miles of us last night. AIS transponder remains my favorite equipment aboard. 1500 nm down, 900 nm to go.


Wed May 17 3:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.0 kts
knts
GPS: 37 20n 144 51w
Run: 111.8nm (202.4km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 113.2nm
Weather: SW 8 kts

Deep reach across flat seas. Crystal clear sunrise this morning. Our friends aboard "Sea Note" are within 50 miles of us. I hope to get within visual range. We'll be on the same course for the next several days.


Tue May 16 4:00 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.0 kts
knts
GPS: 37 08n 146 52w
Run: 149.3nm (270.2km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 148.4nm
Weather: S 5 kts

Past the halfway point between Honolulu and San Francisco. Light winds so motoring/motorsailing as we can. All resources indicate a slow trip into San Fran.


Mon May 15 3:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.2 kts
knts
GPS: 36 39n 149 30w
Run: 457.8nm (828.6km)
Avg: 19.1knts
24hr: 458.8nm
Weather: SE 14 kts

Good sailing through the night. Advantageous wind shift around midnight. Nerdy goodness with AIS and VHF DSC allowed a clean pass between Pau Hana and a 1000 ft tanker at 0330.


Sun May 14 3:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.0 kts
knts
GPS: 34 45n 150 439w
Run: 352.7nm (638.4km)
Avg: 14.8knts
24hr: 354.2nm
Weather: ENE 14 kts

Running the heater this morning. We're into 1032 mb now. Much improved conditions. Smooth progress to the NE.


Sat May 13 4:00 2017 NZST
Speed:
6.0 kts
knts
GPS: 32 47n 151 39w
Run: 146.8nm (265.7km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 147.1nm
Weather: NE 20 kts

feels like 3 meter wind chop. steep and close. contrary to normal procedure, we've had to throttle back to care for ourselves and the rig. We're into 1028 mb now, so hopefully we can make some easting along the center of the high.


Fri May 12 4:03 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.0 kts
knts
GPS: 30 40n 151 52w
Run: 135nm (244.4km)
Avg: 5.5knts
24hr: 132.8nm
Weather: NE 18 kts

Underway from Honolulu, Hawaii to San Francisco, California. 100% cloud cover, 1024 mb rising. During the day yesterday we had smooth seas and good sailing.

Passed through a cold front yesterday evening with strong winds and steep waves. We had to slow the boat down to care for the boat and ourselves.

All is well.


Thu May 11 3:39 2017 NZST
Speed:
4.0 kts
knts
GPS: 28 43n 151 45w
Run: 129.9nm (235.1km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 176.1nm
Weather: NE 08 kts

Underway from Honolulu, Hawaii to San Francisco, California. 60% cloud cover, 1022 mb rising.

Slow but comfortable. Getting slightly headed to the west of north. Bright full moon the last few nights.


Wed May 10 9:57 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.8 kts
knts
GPS: 26 53n 152 13w
Run: 554nm (1002.7km)
Weather: E 14 kts

Underway from Honolulu, Hawaii to San Francisco, California. 60% cloud cover, 1020 mb rising.

Good conditions.


Tue Nov 22 13:39 2016 NZDT
Speed:
kts
knts
GPS: 19 40n 156 01w
Run: 31.1nm (56.3km)
Weather: E 4 kts

Safely moored at Honokohau Harbor, Kona, Hawaii. 2100 miles 17 days. It took more than 24 hours to close the last 25 miles through the lee of Hawaii.


Mon Nov 21 7:57 2016 NZDT
Speed:
1.2 kts
knts
GPS: 19 13n 156 00w
Run: 134.8nm (244km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 137.1nm
Weather: E 4 kts

Safely in the lee of Hawaii awaiting for sea breeze to build for the final push to Kona. 26 miles to go. Rowdy night last night with sustained 30+ knots while rounding south point. Dolphins came out for inspection at sunrise.


Sun Nov 20 8:21 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6 kts
knts
GPS: 17 56n 154 27w
Run: 171.9nm (311.1km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 157.2nm
Weather: NE 18 kts

90 miles to the south cape of Hawaii, then 50 more up to Kailua-Kona in the lee of the big island. We sailed past an ODAS bouy last night that was not in it's charted position.


Sat Nov 19 6:06 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6.5 kts
knts
GPS: 16 24n 152 24w
Run: 176.8nm (320km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 173.9nm
Weather: NE 20 kts

bright sunrise with only 10% cloud cover. 300 miles to go. steep waves. I'm glad we're reaching and not trying to climb up through this. 2nd reef and partial jib.


Fri Nov 18 5:42 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6.0 kts
knts
GPS: 14 50n 150 18w
Run: 166.6nm (301.5km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 172.7nm
Weather: NE 18 kts

Underway Marquesas to Hawaii. After many days of hard effort, the ocean catches her breath.


Thu Nov 17 6:33 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6.0 kts
knts
GPS: 13 18n 148 23w
Run: 169.7nm (307.2km)
Avg: 7knts
24hr: 167.6nm
Weather: NE 20 kts

Underway Marquesas to Hawaii. 1485 down, 600 nm to go. Double reefed and staysail. Lumpy, but good progress.


Wed Nov 16 6:15 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6.0 kts
knts
GPS: 11 50n 146 22w
Weather: NE 15 kts

Underway Marquesas to Hawaii. 1350 down, 750 nm to go. Good sailing. Periodic showers.


Wed Nov 16 5:45 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6.0 kts
knts
GPS: 11 50n 146 22w
Run: 179.1nm (324.2km)
Avg: 7.8knts
24hr: 186.9nm
Weather: NE 15 kts

Underway Marquesas to Hawaii. 1350 down, 750 nm to go. Good sailing. Periodic showers.


Tue Nov 15 6:45 2016 NZDT
Speed:
7.0 kts
knts
GPS: 10 12n 144 19w
Run: 152nm (275.1km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 163.6nm
Weather: NE 16 kts

Underway Marquesas to Hawaii. Changed course from Hilo towards Kona due to transmission failure. Squalls still about but good progress on fast reach.


Mon Nov 14 8:27 2016 NZDT
Speed:
7.0 kts
knts
GPS: 08 19n 143 10w
Run: 137.5nm (248.9km)
Avg: 5.1knts
24hr: 121.3nm
Weather: NE 15 kts

Becalmed for only 4 hours last night, then blasted north on 25-30 knot easterlies.

Forward gear in the transmission is dead. Squalls still about but good progress.


Sun Nov 13 5:15 2016 NZDT
Speed:
4.8 kts
knts
GPS: 06 21n 142 52w
Run: 145.3nm (263km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 146.5nm
Weather: SE 10 kts

Sneaking around squalls in the ITCZ. Light following winds so rolly. Not too far until the NE trades.


Sat Nov 12 5:27 2016 NZDT
Speed:
7.2 kts
knts
GPS: 04 15n 142 57w
Run: 182.1nm (329.6km)
Avg: 7.9knts
24hr: 189.2nm
Weather: E 12 kts

Strange progress. We're going much faster than it feels we should. Also being set to the east by the equatorial counter current.

Sadly my water speed sender is clogged, so I only have speed over the ground. Approaching ITCZ


Fri Nov 11 6:21 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5.9 kts
knts
GPS: 01 37n 142 51w
Run: 155.9nm (282.2km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 151.2nm
Weather: NE 12 kts

Steady progress. Sunny w/ good sailing.

GFS gribs are not that accurate through here.


Thu Nov 10 5:36 2016 NZDT
Speed:
4.5 kts
knts
GPS: 00 35s 142 21w
Run: 99nm (179.2km)
Avg: 4.5knts
24hr: 108.7nm
Weather: ENE 10 kts

Improved progress in comfortable conditions.

All's well on board. Not so much at home in the USA.


Wed Nov 9 7:45 2016 NZDT
Speed:
4.5 kts
knts
GPS: 01 53s 141 45w
Run: 101.4nm (183.5km)
Avg: 3.9knts
24hr: 92.5nm
Weather: very light NE

Motorsailing in sunny calm conditions. 22% complete.


Tue Nov 8 5:27 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6.0 kts
knts
GPS: 03 19s 141 26w
Run: 127.9nm (231.5km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 148.3nm
Weather: 12 kts NE

Drag race to Hilo Hawaii, USA


Mon Nov 7 8:45 2016 NZDT
Speed:
6.0 kts
knts
GPS: 05 10s 141 23w
Run: 162.6nm (294.3km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.7nm
Weather: 12 kts NE

Underway from Nuku Hiva, Marquesas to Hilo Hawaii, USA


Sun Nov 6 6:51 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 kts
knts
GPS: 07 28s 140 53w
Run: 113.6nm (205.6km)
Weather: 10 kts NE

Underway from Nuku Hiva, Marquesas to Hilo Hawaii, USA


Fri Oct 28 6:15 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0 kts
knts
GPS: 08 55s 140 06w
Run: 145nm (262.5km)
Weather: 10 kts ENE

Arrived Nuku Hiva. Anchored stern to the beach at Taiohae. All is well.


Wed Oct 12 9:48 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0 kts
knts
GPS: 10 28s 138 40w
Run: 22.3nm (40.4km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 113.9nm
Weather: 10 kts NNE

Arrived Fatu Hiva. Anchored an Hanavae Bay


Wed Oct 12 5:06 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5.5 kts
knts
GPS: 10 33s 138 59w
Run: 136.6nm (247.2km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 136.9nm
Weather: 10 kts NNE

Underway from Fakarava to Fatu Hiva, Marquesas.

70% clouds, 1m waves. Fatu Hiva in sight. 20nm to go. Hopefully we'll be anchored around 10AM Saw another vessel at 0400 this morning; the only one of the entire trip.


Tue Oct 11 5:09 2016 NZDT
Speed:
4 kts
knts
GPS: 11 12s 140 53w
Run: 117.1nm (212km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 119.6nm
Weather: 10 kts E

Underway from Fakarava to Fatu Hiva, Marquesas.

20% clouds, 1m waves. Hoping to arrive before wind goes light, but alas. The lil' Swede will save us.


Mon Oct 10 5:39 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5 kts
knts
GPS: 12 18s 142 12w
Run: 109.8nm (198.7km)
Avg: 4.7knts
24hr: 112.9nm
Weather: 14 kts E

Underway from Fakarava to Fatu Hiva, Marquesas.

50% clouds, 1.5-2m waves. Noticeable current set against us. Better progress today.


Sun Oct 9 6:18 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5 kts
knts
GPS: 13 18s 143 28w
Run: 105.3nm (190.6km)
Avg: 4.9knts
24hr: 117.3nm
Weather: 18 kts E

Underway from Fakarava to Fatu Hiva, Marquesas.

50% clouds, 1.5-2m waves.


Sat Oct 8 8:45 2016 NZDT
Speed:
5 kts
knts
GPS: 14 30s 144 26w
Run: 133nm (240.7km)
Weather: 18 kts E

Underway from Fakarava to Fatu Hiva, Marquesas. Strong current set against us last night while leaving Tuamotus. Better sailing now that we're out in the open.

15% clouds, 1.5m waves.


Fri Sep 9 15:39 2016 NZST
Speed:
0 kts
knts
GPS: 16 03s 145 37w
Run: 38.5nm (69.7km)
Weather: 20 kts E

day sail from Kauehi to Fakarava. Good exit and entry through the passes. Another humpback whale, this time right in the pass, less than 2 boat lengths from us.


Mon Aug 29 11:48 2016 NZST
Speed:
0 kts
knts
GPS: 15 56s 145 03w
Run: 184.6nm (334.1km)
Weather: 15 kts E

anchored SE corner of Kauehi lagoon. Humpback whales greeted us at the pass.


Sun Aug 28 15:54 2016 NZST
Speed:
5 kts
knts
Weather: 15 kts E

underway from Rangiroa to Kauehi. waves 2m. clouds 50%. close reach


Fri Aug 12 9:03 2016 NZST
Speed:
0 kts
knts
GPS: 14 58s 147 38w
Run: 91.4nm (165.4km)
Avg: 4.4knts
24hr: 105.2nm
Weather: 13 kts ENE

anchored W of Tiputa Pass, Rangiroa. Smooth entry at Avatoru Pass with the flood.


Thu Aug 11 12:12 2016 NZST
Speed:
6 kts
knts
GPS: 15 57s 148 33w
Run: 136.5nm (247.1km)
Weather: 13 kts ESE

underway Tahiti to Rangiroa. 10% cloud cover, 1-2m waves, 1013mb


Fri Jul 8 5:33 2016 NZST
Speed:
0 kts
knts
GPS: 17 29s 149 51w
Run: 38.1nm (69km)
Weather: 13 kts SSE

Anchored at Oponohu Bsy, Moorea


Thu Jul 7 6:09 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.8 kts
knts
GPS: 18 02s 149 53w
Run: 181.3nm (328.2km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 174.7nm
Weather: 13 kts ESE

Underway Rurutu to Moorea. 90% cloud cover. 1017mb.

Tahiti and Moorea in sight.

We should be anchored by mid-afternoon.


Wed Jul 6 5:15 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.8 kts
knts
GPS: 20 33s 150 40w
Run: 138.1nm (250km)
Weather: 18 kts ESE

Underway Rurutu to Moorea. 90% cloud cover. 1017mb.


Fri Jul 1 8:21 2016 NZST
Speed:
0 kts
knts
GPS: 22 27s 151 20w
Run: 132.7nm (240.2km)
Weather: 13 kts SE

Arrived Rurutu. At the Moerai wharf. Surge.


Sat Jun 18 6:12 2016 NZST
Speed:
0 kts
knts
GPS: 23 20s 149 29w
Run: 119.8nm (216.8km)
Weather: 18 kts E

arrived Tubuai. periodic light rain. 90% cloud cover. 1017mb.


Wed May 25 6:19 2016 NZST
Speed:
0 kts
knts
GPS: 23 52s 147 41w
Run: 38.1nm (69km)
Weather: 15 kts E

Arrived Raivavae. Drizzle. Low Dense clouds.

23 days! 2460 nm nap time.


Tue May 24 7:21 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.0 kts
knts
GPS: 23 55s 148 17w
Run: 116.1nm (210.1km)
Avg: 4.3knts
24hr: 104.4nm
Weather: 15-18 kts ENE

Underway to Raivavae. 1018mb. 40% high clouds wind on the nose 35 miles to go.


Mon May 23 4:39 2016 NZST
Speed:
3.0 kts
knts
GPS: 25 29s 148 57w
Run: 93.2nm (168.7km)
Avg: 4.2knts
24hr: 99.8nm
Weather: 3-8 kts NE variable

Underway to Raivavae. 1019mb. 20% high clouds Yet more light winds.

119 miles to go.


Sun May 22 6:14 2016 NZST
GPS: 26 38s 149 44w
Run: 50.8nm (91.9km)
Weather: 0-5 kts SSW variable

Underway to Raivavae. 1017mb.

Yet more light winds.

200 miles to go.


Sat May 21 6:07 2016 NZST
Speed:
3.0 kts
knts
GPS: 27 10s 150 18w
Run: 124.5nm (225.3km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 109.9nm
Weather: 6 kts SSW variable

Underway to Raivavae. 1017mb.

Yet more light winds.

244 miles to go.


Fri May 20 2:56 2016 NZST
Speed:
0.0 kts
knts
GPS: 28 34s 151 35w
Run: 77.7nm (140.6km)
Avg: 3.6knts
24hr: 86.2nm
Weather: zero

Underway to Raivavae. 1013mb.

Very light winds through the night easing to no wind at all.

Currently waiting for wind. I would have never guessed for this to be such a windless passage.

Time to bake bread and take a nap.

350 miles to go.


Thu May 19 5:18 2016 NZST
Speed:
4.5 kts
knts
GPS: 29 30s 152 18w
Run: 89.3nm (161.6km)
Avg: 3.6knts
24hr: 86.9nm
Weather: 10 kts WNW

Underway to Raivavae. 1011mb.

Squally night concludes leaving beneficial wind shift.

420 miles to go.


Wed May 18 4:39 2016 NZST
Speed:
4.5 kts
knts
GPS: 30 16s 153 30w
Run: 106nm (191.9km)
Avg: 4.3knts
24hr: 102.4nm
Weather: 15 kts NNE

Underway to Raivavae. 1013mb.

Less than 500 nm to go! Lumpy squally.


Tue May 17 3:48 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.5 kts
knts
GPS: 31 35s 154 25w
Run: 151.4nm (274km)
Avg: 6.6knts
24hr: 158.7nm
Weather: 5 kts NE

Underway to Raivavae. 1019mb. Motoring.

Making some northing ahead of arriving low.


Mon May 16 4:54 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.5 kts
knts
GPS: 33 36s 155 26w
Run: 134nm (242.5km)
Avg: 6knts
24hr: 142.8nm
Weather: 8-10 kts WNW

Underway to Raivavae. 1019mb 50% high clouds. Motorsailing.

Making some northing ahead of arriving low.


Sun May 15 6:23 2016 NZST
Speed:
6 kts
knts
GPS: 35 14s 156 42w
Run: 164.7nm (298.1km)
Avg: 6.5knts
24hr: 155.3nm
Weather: 10-12 kts NW

Underway to Raivavae. 1020mb 50% high clouds.

Changing course to 040T


Sat May 14 4:56 2016 NZST
Speed:
6 kts
knts
GPS: 35 50s 159 32w
Run: 174.3nm (315.5km)
Avg: 7.2knts
24hr: 173.6nm
Weather: 12-15 kts NW

Underway to Raivavae. Good sailing the past 2 days. It looks like we may end up motoring across the high that sits to our north.


Fri May 13 4:50 2016 NZST
Speed:
7 kts
knts
GPS: 36 22s 162 35w
Run: 146.7nm (265.5km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 145.3nm
Weather: 12-15 kts N

Underway Opua to Austral Islands. All's well aboard. Finally some wind! We're changing course to ENE


Thu May 12 4:36 2016 NZST
Speed:
3 kts
knts
GPS: 36 39s 165 12w
Run: 99nm (179.2km)
Avg: 4.1knts
24hr: 98nm
Weather: 5-8 kts NW

Underway Opua to Austral Islands. All's well aboard. Slow, quiet progress.


Wed May 11 4:22 2016 NZST
Speed:
3 kts
knts
GPS: 36 43s 166 59w
Run: 102.6nm (185.7km)
Avg: 4.8knts
24hr: 114.2nm
Weather: 5-8 kts SW

Underway Opua to Austral Islands. All's well aboard.

We're eager to make the turn north towards Tubuai & Raivavae.


Tue May 10 6:48 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.5 kts
knts
GPS: 37 01s 168 48w
Run: 127.4nm (230.6km)
Avg: 5.2knts
24hr: 125.2nm
Weather: 10-15 kts WNW

Underway Opua to Austral Islands. All's well aboard. Good sailing lately.


Mon May 9 6:23 2016 NZST
Speed:
4.2
knts
GPS: 37 12s 171 06w
Run: 113.8nm (206km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 110.3nm
Weather: 8-10 kts NW

Underway Opua to Austral Islands. 1024 mb. 80% cloud cover, lumpy 1m seas.


Later during GHRadio net. A good contact.


Sun May 8 5:37 2016 NZST
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 37 14s 173 10w
Run: 144.1nm (260.8km)
Avg: 6.2knts
24hr: 148.2nm

Underway Opua to Austral Islands. 1026 mb. Motoring. Albatross and Tuna about.


Sat May 7 6:17 2016 NZST
Speed:
5.5 kts
knts
GPS: 37 01s 175 46w
Run: 133.7nm (242km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 129.6nm
Weather: light

Underway Opua to Austral Islands. Motoring.


Fri May 6 5:31 2016 NZST
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 36 34s 178 07w
Run: 134.2nm (242.9km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 138.8nm
Weather: W 10 kts

Underway Opua to Austral Islands. Still sailing. It seems we'll be motoring soon.

All is well aboard.


Thu May 5 6:19 2016 NZST
Speed:
4.8
knts
GPS: 36 16s 179 30e
Run: 121.8nm (220.5km)
Avg: 5.1knts
24hr: 121.2nm
Weather: WNW 8-10 kts

Underway Opua to Austral Islands. All is well aboard. Getting colder at night.

American sailing vessel LUCKNESS is nearby.


Wed May 4 6:12 2016 NZST
Speed:
4
knts
GPS: 35 54s 177 22e
Run: 97.3nm (176.1km)
Avg: 4.5knts
24hr: 107.6nm
Weather: N 8kts

Underway Opua to Austral Islands. All is well aboard.


Tue May 3 8:30 2016 NZST
Speed:
3
knts
GPS: 35 28s 175 43e
Run: 115.6nm (209.2km)
Weather: N 8kts

Underway Opua to Austral Islands. Slow start. All is well aboard.


Tue Mar 29 11:19 2016 NZDT
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 35 03s 173 44e
Run: 0.5nm (0.9km)
Weather: light

test message. firing up the radio getting ready for another season!


Fri Dec 11 11:03 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 35 03s 173 44.5e
Run: 27.3nm (49.4km)
Weather: light

at Whangaroa Harbor


Wed Oct 21 8:05 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 35 18s 174 07e
Run: 43.5nm (78.7km)
Weather: light

Arrived Port Opua yesterday afternoon. Thank you for your service. Martin


Tue Oct 20 6:38 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 34 42s 174 21e
Run: 92.3nm (167.1km)
Avg: 3.9knts
24hr: 93.8nm
Weather: wind 15-18kts SSW seas 1.5m

Motorsailing. Difficult progress past 24 hours. 28 nm to Opua


Mon Oct 19 7:01 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.9
knts
GPS: 33 27s 173 47e
Run: 139.5nm (252.5km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 137.7nm
Weather: wind 13kts SW seas 1m

underway from Lautoka Fiji to Opua. 1023mb. Motorsailing. All is well 103 nm to Opua


Sun Oct 18 6:42 2015 NZDT
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 31 27s 173 28e
Run: 127.5nm (230.8km)
Avg: 5.3knts
24hr: 126.1nm
Weather: wind 8-10kts SE seas 1m

underway from Lautoka Fiji to Opua. 1026mb. Motorsailing. All is well 224 nm to Opua


Sat Oct 17 6:26 2015 NZDT
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 29 37s 173 14e
Run: 132.5nm (239.8km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 134nm
Weather: wind 10kts ESE seas 1m

underway from Lautoka Fiji to Opua. 1026mb.

all is well 335 nm to Opua


Fri Oct 16 6:42 2015 NZDT
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 27 42s 173 10e
Run: 125.1nm (226.4km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 140.6nm
Weather: wind light to 12kts ESE seas 1.5m

underway from Lautoka Fiji to Opua approaching front to the south of us all is well 458 nm to Opua


Thu Oct 15 9:21 2015 NZDT
Speed:
6.0
knts
GPS: 25 58s 173 45e
Run: 4.6nm (8.3km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 145.4nm
Weather: wind 15kts ESE seas 1.5m

underway from Lautoka Fiji to Opua Conditions still improving. 90% low clouds. we got our desired wind shift and are steering for Opua just about half way. 575nm remaining. optimistic ETA monday PM, October 19. all's well


Thu Oct 15 8:35 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 25 54S 173 45E
Run: 160.7nm (290.9km)
Avg: 6.3knts
24hr: 150.8nm
Weather: var 15-20

all well, eta monday pm


Wed Oct 14 7:01 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.0
knts
GPS: 23 37s 174 14e
Run: 198.9nm (360km)
Avg: 8knts
24hr: 192.6nm
Weather: wind 18kts SE seas 1.4m

underway from Lautoka Fiji to Opua Conditions improving. Hoping for wind shift to ESE or E all's well


Tue Oct 13 6:14 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 21 32s 176 23e
Run: 137.8nm (249.4km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 141.3nm
Weather: wind 18-22kts SE seas 2-3m

underway from Lautoka Fiji to Opua NZ working upwind towards 30s 173e all's well


Mon Oct 12 6:50 2015 NZDT
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 19 33s 176 10e
Run: 140.1nm (253.6km)
Weather: wind 20kts SE seas 2-3m

underway from Lautoka Fiji to Opua NZ working upwind towards 30s 173e all's well


Sun Oct 4 7:19 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 17 46(246)s 177 11(330)e
Weather: wind 5kts SE seas calm

waiting to cross to Opua from Lautoka area all's well


Sat Oct 3 8:32 2015 NZDT
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 17 46s 177 11e
Weather: wind 15kts SE seas 2m SE

testing status update via radio email. wind and sea info is place holder only.

all's well


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