Sequoia

SEQUOIA is a Mason 53 ketch registered in San Diego, CA. Her owners, Carl and Jan Paul, hail from Sausalito in the San Francisco Bay area. After cruising in Mexico for several years, they left for the Pacific crossing in March 2014. They are now enjoying an extended period of sailing in the "South Pacific eddy", i.e., spending 6 months in New Zealand and 6 months in the islands (Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia) every year.

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Posted: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 - 06:54

Departed Marsden Cove about noon yesterday in light southeasterlies and clear sunny skies. It was a beautiful day and we were able to sail for most of the afternoon. The wind shifted to SW during the

Posted: Fri, 9 Jun 2017 - 23:42

Planning to leave Sunday AM for Savusavu. Frantically finishing pre-passage tasks. Spent Thursday sailing in Bream Bay to shake down. More glitches in the crew than equipment :-)

Posted: Mon, 5 Jun 2017 - 10:23

Enjoying Queen's Birthday in Whangarei Town Basin. Looking to depart at next weather window.

Posted: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 - 07:34

Arrived Opua around 1700 yesterday evening. Fast last day on a beam reach in westerlies. Total of 7 days from Vuda to Opua. Overall a fast and easy passage. And nothing major broke on the boat!

Posted: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 - 07:12

Missed the worst of the front yesterday with light rain and max wind speed of 25. Got a call from NZAF Orion who was taking a census of the boats on their way in. Expect to make Opua this evening

Posted: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 - 07:15

Very nice downwind sailing in northerly winds yesterday. Able to get more boat speed as the winds built to 20kts over night. Still racing to get in by Wed night before the gale. All well on board.

Posted: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 - 07:30

We are diverting to Opua instead of Whangarei. We have pedal to the metal to get in by Wed night. Motor sailed through the night in light winds and were able to make more southing as the wind backed

Posted: Sun, 13 Nov 2016 - 07:18

Passed through the front at 1600 yesterday. Max wind 28 kt and the boat got a good wash. Now motor sailing SE through the southerlies and will turn S when we get a more easterly wind shift predicted

Posted: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 - 07:15

Motor sailed through the high yesterday but wind is picking up this morning. Waiting for the front later today. All well on board.

Posted: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 - 07:09

Very pleasant sailing conditions. All well on board.

Posted: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 - 07:42

Rough seas leaving the islands and overnight but calmer this morning. Day 1 of a passage is always tough...

Posted: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 - 07:21

Rough seas leaving the islands and overnight but calmer this morning. Day 1 of a passage is always tough...

Posted: Wed, 9 Nov 2016 - 07:31

Leaving Vuda for Whangarei today.

Posted: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 - 08:51

Leaving Kadavu for Vuda this morning.

Posted: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 - 08:14

Waiting for better weather to go to Taveuni for hiking.

Posted: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 - 20:01

Had a very pleasant sail from Viani to Buca Bay today. Lovely protected spot but we have been getting the occasional williwaw blasting down the surrounding hills.

Posted: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 - 08:25

Had a nice passage to Viani Bay on Saturday. Doing some needed boat projects but looking forward to snorkeling and kayaking here.

Posted: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 - 09:36

Leaving JM Cousteau anchorage tomorrow morning for Fawn Harbour

Posted: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 - 05:37

Hooray! We're here, just waiting for official business hours to clear customs. Overall, a good passage: 1200 nm 7.5 days. A few days of rough seas but the wind was always in our direction.

Posted: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 - 06:46

Another romping night in big wind and seas. 134 miles to go to Savusavu. Will time arrival for Wed AM.

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