Quintessence

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Bruce Clark designed, Kauri built, 12.8 meter yacht. A classic New Zealand yacht. Crew are John and Frances MacDonald

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Quintessence - May 28, 2015
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At dawn this morning we could see Kandavu Islands where there are meant to be, just south of Suva. So we are nearly there. Suva is 20 miles away, about 3 hours sailing. I assure you we all want to be ... Read More
Quintessence - May 27, 2015
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great radio

Quintessence - May 27, 2015
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Moral is good, we are sailing properly with out the motor going. Nice breeze from the right angle and we are making up some of our lost time. It's getting hot up here, even at sea. Cheers to the ... Read More
Quintessence - May 26, 2015
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wow, smoking along to Suva

Quintessence - May 26, 2015
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Have gybed over hoping to sail straight to Suva, but back motor sailing. Hoping a good sailing breeze will set in soon. Don't expect to be to Suva before Thursday night. Depends what the weather ... Read More
Quintessence - May 25, 2015
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all well

Quintessence - May 25, 2015
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<p>A nice day out here. If one must be out here? Good sailing today with the sun shining. Pretending we are having a good time. All OK on board.<br />
Regards, John, Frances and Garth</p>

Quintessence - May 24, 2015
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got wet in the front but all OK

Quintessence - May 24, 2015
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Horrible night last night when a front went through. 55 knts was our max wind speed. We ran before it for comfort but went a lot further East than would have liked. Now close to required course and ... Read More
Quintessence - May 23, 2015
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Very uncomfortable. Was traveling fast over night but the wind continued to increase so we had to reduce sail. Now sailing with just storm jib only and running off course a bit for comfort. just had ... Read More
Quintessence - May 22, 2015
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bumpy but all OK and dealing with it!

Quintessence - May 22, 2015
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<p>Too much motoring &#39;till now because of no wind. Now the wind is building with more to come. All OK on board.<br />
Regards, John, Frances and Garth</p>

Quintessence - May 21, 2015
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all well

Quintessence - May 21, 2015
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Good to be sailing, motored all night with no wind and slow progress. A wee bit concerned about some possible . rough weather coming up. we are in our own world out here, but don't forget us please ... Read More
Quintessence - May 20, 2015
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are finally sailing after lots of motoring. Will have plenty of wind come Saturday!. All well

Quintessence - May 20, 2015
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all ok. Not happy about motoring for so long. Cheers from Frances, Garth and John

Quintessence - May 19, 2015
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all well . Were given a heads up about stronger conditions by Fri/Sat

Quintessence - May 19, 2015
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Quintessence - May 16, 2015
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Time 1015 hrs Saturday 16 May. Sitting on marina preparing for our intended departure on Tuesday 19 May for Fiji John, Frances and Garth

Quintessence - April 28, 2015
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Time 1700 Hrs Tuesday 28 April 2015. On marina at Westhaven , doing preparation work on the boat for when we take off mid May.

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