Roxi

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roxi is a swan 38 launched in 1975. we are halfway through a circumnavigation and are currently being happily distracted by what nz has to offer.

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roxi - August 5, 2013
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we're on our way to vanuatu, but we need to wait for some kinder weather, even here in the lagoon we had waves covering the coachroof, gallons of water rushing down the deck strewing seaweed in the ... Read More
Roxi - August 5, 2013
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we're in isle de pins and for those of you who read our updates, i apologise for their lack of interest and regularity, but the weather has been unusually unseasonally untropical, just day after day ... Read More
Roxi - August 5, 2013
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roxi - July 26, 2013
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here in port moselle=2c noumea. had a couple of wonderful nights w=
ith no nightwatches - that feels normal again now.

Roxi - July 23, 2013
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just approaching port moselle to check-in. bit of a scary reef pass, but all good!

Roxi - July 22, 2013
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sadly all slowed down a bit and we have a full night before we arrive. 80nm to passe, then 13nm to check in. current against us for now, hopefully it'll improve during the evening.

Roxi - July 21, 2013
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back to single reef and flatter seas, a bit of a cruisey day really.

Roxi - July 21, 2013
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double reef in main around 2am, that made things much calmer, were doing crazy 8kn+ speeds and seas a bit bouncy. life's warming up though, may shed a layer of merino - and take that reef back out ... Read More
roxi - July 20, 2013
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seas less lumpy and easier for autopilot now. few squalls - but it's warmer and we're making good speeds

Roxi - July 20, 2013
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been a fast night, but forgotten how tiring big seas on beam are. basic hygiene is barely managed - and thank goodness for those frozen meals.

roxi - July 19, 2013
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been a fast day. made bread. watched albatrosses. getting used to hanging on as big swells hit the beam.

roxi - July 19, 2013
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had a speedy night, now 1 reef in main. seas bit lumpier. si poorly, (hope i don't get it) but helming and feeling ok.

roxi - July 18, 2013
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stopped the engine at 1515, now gd sailing

roxi - July 18, 2013
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Motor sailing in fickle winds. Sometimes 6kn, more often under 5kn. All going well. Sea slight.

roxi - July 16, 2013
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should be off in the morning - weds.

roxi - July 16, 2013
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still in the kerikeri inlet, but nearly ready to depart.

Roxi - June 26, 2013
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still enjoying the =
peace of kerikeri inlet before heading north.
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roxi - June 25, 2013
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still waiting to leave - for various reasons

roxi - June 18, 2013
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still in kerikeri inlet waiting to leave

Roxi - December 10, 2000
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st lucia

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