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Rapaki

Wed Sep 19 17:15 2018 NZST
GPS: 35 9.19968s 174 9.43404e
Run: 87.9nm (159.1km)

Arrived 10,30 pm last night. Got a free boat wash!


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Submitted by Michelle Fischer (not verified) on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 19:19

Good passage by the looks of things with some great runs. Glad to see you back in NZ & hope to catch up with you all somewhere when we return. sv Forever
Tue Sep 18 7:39 2018 NZST
No position sent.
Weather: Drizzle, 5 knot southerly breeze. Overcast.

Waiting on Q dock . Thank you David and Patricia. Great passage!


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Mon Sep 17 7:31 2018 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 33 53S 174 15E
Run: 110.7nm (200.4km)
Avg: 7.5knts
24hr: 180.1nm
Weather: 20NE, 100%cc

great going and they will be in before the grim wx. What a change for peter!


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Sun Sep 16 16:46 2018 NZST
GPS: 32 17S 174 19E
Run: 246.4nm (446km)
Avg: 7.6knts
24hr: 181.4nm
Weather: Course 181, NE15, via Iridium

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Sat Sep 15 8:10 2018 NZST
GPS: 28 45S 174 52E
Run: 195.3nm (353.5km)
Avg: 7.9knts
24hr: 190.6nm
Weather: SE/E15, swell 1m

AWOB, making 7.5knots, ETA late Mon/early Tues in Opua, sent via Iridium


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Fri Sep 14 7:34 2018 NZST
Speed:
6.5
knts
GPS: 25 57S 175 18E
Run: 185.5nm (335.8km)
Avg: 7.7knts
24hr: 185.1nm
Weather: 15SE, 50%cc,

Now hoping for eta late monday. All K and a good radio signal


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Thu Sep 13 7:31 2018 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 23 19S 175 52E
Run: 152.9nm (276.7km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 153nm
Weather: 15SE, 20%cc

great signal this morning. ETA tuesday but david would prefer monday!


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Wed Sep 12 7:32 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 21 09S 176 21E
Run: 137.5nm (248.9km)
Avg: 5.8knts
24hr: 138.9nm
Weather: 20%cc, 12SSE,

I needed help from Villomee again. Got half of it. AWOB


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Tue Sep 11 7:46 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.8
knts
GPS: 19 13S 176 51E
Run: 152.7nm (276.4km)
Weather: 5E

all well on board. Hard to hear Peter as I guess the engine is on. Trevor confirmed from Villomee


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Wed Aug 1 7:15 2018 NZST
GPS: 17 27.128S 178 15.069E
Run: 84.8nm (153.5km)
Weather: 5% clould 7 knots southerly

nice flat anchorage for Shell's Birthday!


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Submitted by Maren and Craig (not verified) on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 10:04

Happy birthday Shelley!!! All the best for the year to come and big hugs to the rest of you. Maren and Craig
Fri Jul 13 9:02 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 46S 179 19E
Run: 455.2nm (823.9km)
Weather: 95 cc, 10kts E

Arrived Savusavu yesterday. Great to be back in Fiji.


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Mon Jun 25 7:06 2018 NZST
GPS: 20 16.58S 174 48.29W
Run: 56.4nm (102.1km)
Weather: ESE 12, 90cc

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Sat Jun 23 6:20 2018 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 21 0.955s 175 10.988w
Run: 0.4nm (0.7km)
Avg: 8.6knts
24hr: 205.7nm

On our way to Nomuka Iki and on to Ha'Apai


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Thu Jun 21 7:21 2018 NZST
GPS: 21 07.701S 175 09.719W
Run: 8.8nm (15.9km)
Weather: 5 knots NNE 90% clould.

Planning to head to Ha'apia Saturday for a week before heading over to Savu Savu


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Tue Jun 19 7:25 2018 NZST
GPS: 21 .07s 175 09.721w
Run: 9nm (16.3km)
Weather: ENE 15 showers 95% cloud

Anchored Pangaimotu


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Submitted by Alex (not verified) on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 08:03

Hi Pete - hope all is going well - any idea when that pump is going to show up ??? - I haven’t heard anything Cheers - Alex
Mon Jun 11 7:22 2018 NZST
GPS: 21 7.85738S 175 9.77320W
Run: 17.4nm (31.5km)
Weather: beautiful morning

Anchored


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Fri Jun 8 14:31 2018 NZST
GPS: 21 13S 175 25W
Run: 12.6nm (22.8km)

Arrived Nukualofa, cleared customs, very happy to be here.


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Submitted by JAN McCorkindale (not verified) on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 18:47

Thank you Pete George happy to have done his first blue water crossing with an experienced Skipper! Good Luck George with your progress to the South of France ,!
Submitted by Ann (not verified) on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 16:40

Well done! Ann
Submitted by Ann (not verified) on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 16:37

Well done! Ann
Fri Jun 8 7:33 2018 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 21 05S 175 33W
Run: 141.5nm (256.1km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 141.3nm
Weather: SE25

good prgress. Stronger winds last night. bet you are glad you are not on board Shelley!


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Thu Jun 7 7:31 2018 NZST
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 22 22S 177 16W
Run: 159.1nm (288km)
Weather: 100%cc, hiRH, 26C

all well except for busted water maker but there will be rain in a couple of days!


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Submitted by Ann (not verified) on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 08:51

Hi Pete, all the best for the final lap when you get under way. I am just off to the airport for my 2 weeks in Paekakariki Go well. Ann
Submitted by Jan McCorkindale (not verified) on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 08:09

Hope you have had a wind shift !Eased sheets would be nice!!
Sun Jun 3 13:17 2018 NZST
GPS: 23 56S 179 06W
Run: 196.7nm (356km)
Avg: 7.1knts
24hr: 170.4nm

Anchored South Minerva. Knackered and looking forward to a sleep tonight. Looking for weather to head to Tongatapu.


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Submitted by Ann (not verified) on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 15:40

Hi Pete, looks like you have had the odd challenge. Well done and I hope you have a food sleep tonight. I am looking forward to Shell and Leroy coming over this evening. They are very kindly bringing our meal. Go well. Love, Ann
Submitted by Fiona Hailstone (not verified) on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 13:35

Relieved to hear from you. Here’s to a good sleep for you all. Hope no one seasick! XO
Submitted by Loren and William (not verified) on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 13:21

Wow looked brutal, well done team and Rapaki for punching through it! Sleep well!
Sat Jun 2 9:35 2018 NZST
GPS: 26 12SS 179 00WE
Run: 145.1nm (262.6km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 134.5nm
Weather: NE20-30, Rough Seas

5 knots, Course 000. All OK.


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Fri Jun 1 7:41 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 28 18S 179 0E
Run: 128.3nm (232.2km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 129.8nm
Weather: E10, 80%cc

great signal from Peter now. Gulf Harbour Radio not on air for two days. We are going playing to Hahei although David is NOT going swimming at Hot Water beach! have a good weekend Shelley and Leroy.


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Thu May 31 7:58 2018 NZST
Speed:
5.5ms
knts
GPS: 30 08S 178 40E
Run: 165.3nm (299.2km)
Avg: 6.9knts
24hr: 164.6nm
Weather: N5

lightening the load with diesel use!


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Wed May 30 7:51 2018 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 32 15S 177 22E
Run: 173.8nm (314.6km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 174.2nm
Weather: SE12,

via trigger relay. AWOB


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Tue May 29 7:55 2018 NZST
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 34 14S 175 31E
Run: 122.8nm (222.3km)
Avg: 6.8knts
24hr: 162.6nm
Weather: 25SSW

a sporty departure


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Submitted by Fiona (not verified) on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 21:11

Hope you're all keeping warm in this chilly weather. Glad there's a full moon tomorrow to light up your nights. Wishing you smooth sailing!
Mon May 28 13:47 2018 NZST
GPS: 35 51S 174 37E
Run: 122.6nm (221.9km)

On our way to Tonga via Minerva


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