Seaforth

Seaforth

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Seaforth is a Laurie Davidson designed centre cockpit sloop.  She was built in Whangarei and launched in 1988.  Seaforth is a well-built yacht and will carry her crew this season (2018) to Tonga and Fiji with the Island Cruising rally before returning home to New Zealand in September.

Recent Updates

Seaforth - July 9, 2017
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Bit slack on the updates sorry! Thurs was overcast & drizzle so lazy day on the boat reading. Friday went to village for big lunch & festivities. A good day but long day. Rained heavily last night ... Read More
Seaforth - July 6, 2017
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Wednesday update. Same anchorage. Ade still a bit under the weather, so chilled on board with a good book & collecting vitamin D in the cockpit. Steve went with friends to snorkel the reef pass. They ... Read More
Seaforth - July 5, 2017
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Tuesday update. Same position. Ade woke with a swollen throat, so stayed on board while Steve went with the fleet to do sevusevu at the local village. After the ceremony each boat was adopted by a ... Read More
Seaforth - July 3, 2017
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Arrived and anchored in Fulaga/Vulaga. OH. My. God. Have truly arrived in paradise. Or maybe have died and gone to heaven. Steve White. (reported 3/7/17 12.03pm)

Seaforth - July 3, 2017
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Left Vanua Balavu & heading for Fulaga. Overnight sail. ETA late morning. All well on board after a yummy dinner by Steve :) . Steve White (reported 2/7/17pm)

Seaforth - July 2, 2017
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Had an awesome time last night as we were welcomed ashore by the villagers at Susui for sevusevu and a feast. It was held in a beautiful lagoon accessible only by dinghy. They sang to us as we landed ... Read More
Seaforth - June 30, 2017
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Moved to Susui village for a feast this evening in the hidden lagoon. Finally have some internet coverage - is slow, but at least it works!

Seaforth - June 29, 2017
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Moved to next bay for the night. Lots of reefs to go around but more tomorrow. Went for a nice snorkel then back to the boat to clean up and settle in with a good book, a rum lime & tonic and have ... Read More
Seaforth - June 29, 2017
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Moved around to Bavatu harbour. Lovely walk up some amazing stairs and thru awesome trees/bush. Still no internet so have to save photos for next time we find coverage - hopefully in next day or two ... Read More
Seaforth - June 28, 2017
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Went for another great snorkel - more colourful fish we haven't seen before. Heading for pot luck dinner with two other boat. Will toast ETNZ again !!!!!! Steve White. (reported 27/6/17 4.30pm)

Seaforth - June 27, 2017
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YIT update for yesterday. Had a fantastic day! Locals took us in long boats to see the sights and visited 3 caves. Some great snorkelling too. Then rafted up in "Bat Cove". 15-20 dinghies rafted up ... Read More
Seaforth - June 26, 2017
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Bay of Island, Vanua Balavu. Went for kayak-stunning place. Will upload photos when we get internet. Heard the snorkelling is really good too so will go tomorrow before the locals take us on a ... Read More
Seaforth - June 23, 2017
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Enjoying Vanua Balavu with the ICA rally boats.

Seaforth - June 22, 2017
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Anchored off Dalicone in Vanua Balavu, Fiji. Hooked Mahimahi outside reef. Just got it on the gaff and it shook itself off gaff and hook to self release! AHHHHRRRR Sooooooo close!!!!!! Stunning ... Read More
Seaforth - June 21, 2017
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Hooked but lost freight train this morning. Full drag but stripped most of line in about 2 mins then snapped line. Steve (received 21/6/17)

Seaforth - June 21, 2017
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COG 270M 6.5K. Wind E 18 knts.
All well. Had a lure out but no luck. One boat got 20kg Mahi.
Another lost huge tuna. Steve (dated 20/6/17

Seaforth - June 20, 2017
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Leaving Vava'u and heading for Fiji. Bit of a swell and wind right up the chuff, but good to be on our way.

Seaforth - June 19, 2017
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After a day of just resting and reading books to make sure I was fully recovered from the flu, we stopped in at this lovely little spot for a snorkel. We then headed into Neiafu for a "farewell ... Read More
Seaforth - June 17, 2017
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Headed out to Tapana island yesterday to catch up with friends Grahame and Lyn off Toronui who are in Gulf Harbour with us. Had a very quiet day as Ade has come down with a bit of a flu. (Steve ... Read More
Seaforth - June 14, 2017
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Headed back into Port Maurelle this morning. Anchored up and then jumped on Adikt to go and explore Swallows Caves and Mariners Cave. They are all on a cliff face that disappears straight down to ... Read More

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