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 - June 14, 2017
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Spent last night at Neiafu on a mooring. Went ashore to do the customs thing and buy a few meagre fruit and veggies from the local market. Was a bit run down with lack of good quality sleep and not ... Read More
Seaforth - June 12, 2017
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Arrived in Vava'u and anchored up in Port Maurelle bay just before sunset. Had a "sporty" sail, 15-25 knots of wind well aft of the beam, so a little rolly with the swell, but chewed up the miles ... Read More
Seaforth - June 12, 2017
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<p>Just leaving the Ha&#39;apai group and heading for Vavu&#39;u. Should arrive later tonight and find somewhere safe to anchor up.</p>

Seaforth - June 11, 2017
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Left the Ha'apai Beach Resort in 20-25 knots and bouncy seas. Had a white knuckle entry into the Matafanoa anchorage - reefs and bommies everywhere. We are anchored with a coral head less than a boat ... Read More
Seaforth - June 9, 2017
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Woke up a bit stiff and sore after the big beach walk (after being on the boat for so long with not much walking opportunities available!). Just as well they'd organised a yoga session for 8.30am at ... Read More
Seaforth - June 9, 2017
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After clearing in at Pangai, we anchored up outside the Ha'apai Beach Resort and had a few beers to celebrate at the bar. The next day we did a run into "town" for diesel, and then upped anchor and ... Read More
Seaforth - June 7, 2017
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Arrived in the ha'apai group in Tonga this morning and cleared customs. After a swim to cool off, we washed all the salt off the boat and relaxed with a cold beer. Went ashore at 4pm to meet up with ... Read More
Seaforth - June 6, 2017
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about to enter Pangaii for check in

Seaforth - June 5, 2017
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Organising their peed to arrive in Hapaais midday tomorrow. Have a squeek in the rudder stock that needs investigation when conditions permit.

Seaforth - June 5, 2017
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all well aboard. will slow down so eta wednesday noon in pangai

Seaforth - June 4, 2017
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on passage to Pangaii in the Hapaais

Seaforth - June 4, 2017
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hAVE ANOTHER TUNA AND SEEN SMALL WHALES

Seaforth - June 3, 2017
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All well on board as anchored at N Minerva

Seaforth - June 2, 2017
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Seaforth - June 1, 2017
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15 boats in South Minerva so quite a cloud

Seaforth - June 1, 2017
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Safely anchored at south Minerva reef. all very well on board.

Seaforth - May 30, 2017
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Seaforth - May 29, 2017
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via sat phone as they are too busy eating tuna to get on the radio! please calibrate your barometer when you get there!

Seaforth - May 27, 2017
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Was a bit of a sloppy start with swell and no wind. Wind has started to fill in now. Very happy to be on our way! All well on board!

Seaforth - May 20, 2017
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Ok, so apparently the weather models have altered slightly and there's a 90% chance the bulk of the ICA fleet will be clearing customs and leaving tomorrow. If that's the case, we'll be amongst them.

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