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Pogeyan - June 1, 2019
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Impatiently waiting for a weather window in wonderful Whangarei.

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Pogeyan - August 15, 2018
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Exploring the Haapai group. We hear whale song through the hull at night!

Pogeyan - July 18, 2018
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At approaches to Tongatapu. Great passage. All is well.

Pogeyan - July 17, 2018
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Enroute to Tongatapu. All is well.

Pogeyan - July 15, 2018
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Enjoying our 3rd week at Minerva North. Whales are comming by the boat several times a day. All is well.

Pogeyan - June 30, 2018
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Arrived at Minerva North at 9 AM this morning. There is enough room in here for a navy! All is well.

Pogeyan - June 28, 2018
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Winds clocked around to push us straight at our destination. But alas, we can't run straight down wind without messing with the whisker pole or spinnaker. So we gibed for the last day and a half ... Read More
Pogeyan - June 27, 2018
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Winds shifted behind us for a broad reach. The "waves from every direction" mess of the first few days is replaced with swell matching the wind direction. It is getting warmer. YES!! Talked with ... Read More
Pogeyan - June 25, 2018
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Winds picked up at 0300. Put in a second reef with the sunrise. We are moving well but the ride is a bit bumpy. All is well.

Pogeyan - June 25, 2018
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Presently on a nice beam reach. All is well

Pogeyan - June 24, 2018
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Had to motor all night. Winds shifted West at 11 AM and increased. Presently on a nice beam reach. All is well.

Pogeyan - June 23, 2018
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Just leaving the Whangarei Heads. Headed to Minerva Reefs.

Pogeyan - June 22, 2018
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We are clearing out tomorrow morning and headed for Minerva Reefs and Tonga.

Pogeyan - May 27, 2018
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Our refit is finally drawing to a close! We will start looking for a weather window in about a week.

Pogeyan - December 1, 2016
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After a wonderful sail down the coast we motored up the river to Whangerei. What a nice place for a marina! We are loving the fresh produce. We are reachable at rich@controlsolve.com or ... Read More
Pogeyan - November 26, 2016
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We've arrived in beautiful New Zealand! The customs and biosecurity process was very straightforward. The officials were friendly and professional. All for now. Rich Michelle Andy Ants

Pogeyan - November 25, 2016
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We are on a fast jibe parallel and 50 NM off the coast. We'll turn towards Opua when we draw even. ETA about Midnight. Next report should be from the Q dock. All is well. Rich Michelle Andy Ants

Pogeyan - November 24, 2016
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Winds have dropped further so we've been motor-sailing the last 18 hours. Running the port engine makes hot showers possible. Yippee! 220 to go. All is well. Rich Michelle Andy Ants

Pogeyan - November 23, 2016
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Winds have dropped and moved to the East. Swell has reduced also - thank goodness. 350 to go. All is well. Rich Michelle Andy Ant

Pogeyan - November 22, 2016
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We are making relentless progress south and the swell is making relentless progress North. WHAM! WHAM! WHAM! I love my catamaran! All is well. Rich Michelle Andy Ants

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