Ransom

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After 8 weeks stuck in Fiji with mechanical problems we were ready to leave this morning until weather maps showed high probability of cyclone in area. Just can't seem to win for losing. Great new crew onboard, hope springs eternal!

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Ransom - September 2, 2015
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Ransom - September 1, 2015
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Ransom - August 29, 2015
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Ransom - August 28, 2015
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Ransom - August 28, 2015
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Ransom - August 26, 2015
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Ransom - August 23, 2015
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Arrive safely 11am in Tonga. Sounds so common, clearly it is not. We are tidy up at the customs dock in Nieafu waiting to check in tomorrow morning. Sunday's are church days and nothing happens ... Read More
Ransom - August 23, 2015
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Ransom - August 22, 2015
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Exciting times! In the blink of the eye we've been launched into the future. It was 1pm Thursday the 20th and the next second it was noon on Friday the 21st. Took us a while to work out the date and ... Read More
Ransom - August 20, 2015
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DANG! Bad news came our way when we woke from our naps...bad weather on its way. Gale force winds and 15 ft waves predicted to hit Beveridge reef Monday and Tuesday. We think we would be safe inside ... Read More
Ransom - August 20, 2015
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Ransom - August 19, 2015
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We've arrived! As predicted the winds picked up yesterday afternoon and we sailed in 15-25kts just forward of the beam all the way to Beveridge Reef. Try as we may we were not able to slow ole Ransom ... Read More
Ransom - August 19, 2015
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Ransom - August 18, 2015
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Slow going! We are really paying the price of extending our Aitutaki departure. Winds have been less than 5 kts since midday yesterday...but...we still standby our choice to stay for the amazing ... Read More
Ransom - August 17, 2015
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Rocking and Rolling across the Pacific! We stayed an extra day in Aitutaki to experience a great all day celebration of their winning dance and singing teams return to the island. We are paying the ... Read More
Ransom - August 16, 2015
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Ransom - August 15, 2015
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Anchors away 0930! Aitutaki will forever be in our memories as a highlight of our sailing adventures. The island is beautiful with many opportunities to explore and experience the Cook Island ... Read More
Ransom - August 13, 2015
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Ransom - August 11, 2015
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Ransom - August 9, 2015
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