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43ft Owen Easton catamaran Raw aluminium with Paw Prints down both Her sides

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PAWS - September 18, 2019
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Gull winged sail from Satonda to Moyo Island today on the north side of Sumbawa. Anchored on W coast opp Labuhan Aji Village in 32m sand rubble bottom.

PAWS - August 20, 2019
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Arrived at Nemberala on Rotes SW coast where the T land surf break is. Big swell and windy anchorage.

PAWS - August 18, 2019
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Sailed from Semau anchorage W of Kupang to Ba?a Harbour on N coast Rote today. Winds dropped off in the arvo. Anchored close to town E of the ferry pier

PAWS - August 12, 2019
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Arrived Kupang, capital of W Timor after a 7 day journey from Banda with overnight stopovers at W coast Wetar & N coast Timor to break up the 589 nm distance.

PAWS - July 29, 2019
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We have made the passage from Sorong to Banda Neira through rough seas, high winds & opposing currents. Arrival into the bay with volcanic scenery & dripping green hills with a friendly community ... Read More
PAWS - July 19, 2019
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Paws has left Sorong and heading south. Completed Selat Sele passage today catching the tide, and anchored behind Pulau Lugo in the exit to await morning for navigating nearby shoals.

PAWS - June 26, 2019
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Epic sail from Penemu to NW side of Fam yesterday. Anchored on a 3m patch of sand next to a pretty white beach & Ambabee island behind. And the best bit- having a fire & no bullshit. Simple life

PAWS - June 21, 2019
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Tied fore & aft across Penemu fiord, Raja Ampat with vertical limestone walls & 50 metres depth. What a backdrop & what a challenging yet crazy experience! Still catching my breath.

PAWS - June 17, 2019
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Raja Ampat. We left Waisai on Waigeo 2 days ago. The anchorages we have found with satellite image mostly don?t have names. But we are between Waigeo and Gam islands surrounded by jungle laden ... Read More
PAWS - June 16, 2019
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Waiwo Bay anchorage in Waisai- officially in the Raja Ampat archipelago! Arrived yest, got our permits, dive regs serviced & off we go! This has been a long awaited bucket list destination.

PAWS - June 9, 2019
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Arrived in Sorong, anchored at Doom Isl. Adverse current for 70nm- hard going for final leg.

PAWS - June 6, 2019
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Left Padaido Islands at 0630 this morning. Position as of 1245. Assisting current of 3 knots. 7nm S of Biak heading W under full sail.

PAWS - June 1, 2019
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Departed Biak and motored 25 miles SE to the Padaido island group.
Anchored at Pulau Nusi for some white sand, blue water, green foliage and quiet time.

PAWS - May 29, 2019
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Arrived Biak Indonesia after 5 days 5 nights passage from PNG. Very light downwind run. We finally made it.

PAWS - May 27, 2019
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conditions still very light. Mostly able to keep the kite filled & travelling at 3 knots. Now 43 miles from Biak. If the wind holds we will arrive tomorrow morning. Stopped for a swim at lunch time ... Read More
PAWS - May 26, 2019
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Under headsail only as broad reach/ downwind. Now holding 3.5 knots. 130nm from Biak

PAWS - May 25, 2019
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Another light day at sea- some drifting some sailing. Average speed 2.5 knots. 200 nm from Biak. Hot on the equator! (Well 90 miles from it) Lots of bucket showers being had.

PAWS - May 24, 2019
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Easterly change very slow to come. Forecast keeps pushing it back a day, daily. Able to fly the kite for a few hours today now poled out the jib but very slow going. At this rate will arrive in Biak ... Read More
PAWS - May 23, 2019
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Departed Vanimo PNG this am now in Indonesian waters. East wind still kicking it?s heels, motored most of day but it?s started to swing this eve.

PAWS - May 16, 2019
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Arrived into Dakriro Bay, Vanimo yesterday- the last border town of PNG before Indo. A gruelling upwind sail from Ninigo but we are in one piece (ish) & have caught up on sleep. Await the easterly ... Read More

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