Raw Cotton

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<19 M Classic Steel Ketch purchased in Auckland last year at Auckland 18 boat show.
This is our 4th trip to the South Pacific as previously sailed on our catamaran " Kimberley Rose"
Sailing from Opua to Fiji in May 19 and return to NZ Nov 19 unless we call into Sydney for Xmas

We have VHF, Iridium Go Sat phone and HFM radio

Recent Updates

Raw Cotton - November 13, 2019
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We plan to leave Fiji on Monday 18th bound for Opua NZ

Raw Cotton - June 13, 2019
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Arrived Monday arvo after reasonble but lumpy trip from New Cal Heading out to islands tomorrow after shopping in Lautoka Fiji ( Indian style) Lovely peoples here and great weather ALL GOOD &#x1F44D;&#x1F603;

Raw Cotton - June 6, 2019
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Leaving isle de pins today for Fiji hopefully a Rhumb Linre shot and arr Sunday Monday next week

Raw Cotton - June 1, 2019
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Preparing to throw lines at Port Moselle and spend a day or two in grand lagoon before heading to Fiji via isle de Pins

Raw Cotton - May 30, 2019
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Hi all Apologies as no post till now but to hard to get internet enroute We have arrive a few days ago into Noumea one of my favourite spots as abase in Nouvelle Calédonie We had a marvellous 6 ... Read More
Raw Cotton - June 6, 2019
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Preparing to leave Isle de Pins New Cal for Fiji after a rest waiting for weather break. Expect to arrive late Sunday or Monday next week

Raw Cotton - May 21, 2019
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Checked out and will motor until we get wind and plans changed for now as may drop into Noumea NC before getting the right winds for Fiji

Raw Cotton - May 17, 2019
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Still getting boat ready
One crew member decided to jump ship and we have an old hand from Kimberley Rose coming on Sunday so hope to throw the lines Mon/Tues

Raw Cotton - May 7, 2019
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Getting ready to depart Opua next week on a rising moon

Kimberley Rose - November 25, 2017
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We have arrived safe on Thursday at 12.30 pm after 12 days at sea in what was a very challenging crossing. We got everything Reg winds gods could throw at us. Apologies to those following us re ... Read More
Kimberley Rose - November 10, 2017
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Departing today 4 POB Paul King Skipper from Perth and Opua Crew : Nigel and Alana Chesterfield Evans Barry Brown all from Busselton Conditions looking good for 6 day sail to NZ Next report ... Read More
Kimberley Rose - November 3, 2017
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Planning a depart around 10/11/17 for Opua via Minerva with 4 POB

Kimberley Rose - July 22, 2017
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Crew all good well fed and watered and lots of snorkling

Kimberley Rose - July 16, 2017
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Kimberley Rose - July 16, 2017
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Back in Neiafu Vavau provisioning tomorrow

Kimberley Rose - July 16, 2017
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Kimberley Rose - July 16, 2017
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One of our favorite Vavau bays and off to town later today r morning to renew visas

Kimberley Rose - July 12, 2017
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Arrived at Blue Lagoon on high tide this morning after seeing whales yesterday
This place is heaven &#x1F44D;&#x2693;

Kimberley Rose - July 8, 2017
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Kimberley Rose - July 8, 2017
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Spent too many days in Nieafau but Kings birthday celebrations a hoot ! Now in French named bay called Port Mourelle and looking for sunshine tom

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