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Mon Oct 23 13:33 2017 NZDT
GPS: 24 45.643s 152 23.25822e
Run: 299.1nm (541.4km)
Avg: 5.6knts
24hr: 135.5nm

Bundaberg. Arrived safe and sound.


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Submitted by Roger Dilley (not verified) on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 19:26

Congratulations Sailors you have done well. We hope to catch up with you again sometime. Maybe when you sail over to NZ to experience the delights of Kiwi land. Regards Roger&Rita
Sat Oct 21 8:35 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 22 23S 156 20E
Run: 220.8nm (399.6km)
Avg: 9.2knts
24hr: 221.2nm
Weather: 10e, 2m seas, 70% hi cloud, 1010

all well on board


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Submitted by Irene and Lionel (not verified) on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 15:00

Glad you made it to Chesterfield - the most amazing place, isn"t it. Where are you planning on clearing in? We are currently at RQYS in Brissie. Hope to see you.
Submitted by Roger Dilley (not verified) on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 10:14

Boy you are flying, just eating up the miles. Have a super ride to Bundy. Roger&Rita
Fri Oct 20 8:38 2017 NZDT
GPS: 19 53S 158 28E
Run: 2.6nm (4.7km)
Weather: 15-20ese, 1011, 26C

On their way from Chesterfield. Under head sail at the moment but soon to get the main up and make haste.


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Wed Oct 18 8:38 2017 NZDT
GPS: 19 54.9756s 158 26.90676e
Run: 2.3nm (4.2km)
Weather: 5ESE, 90%cc, 1008

reporting for the group. They will scatter on departure to all ports in Aus - Coffs, newcastle, brisbane, Bundaberg


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Submitted by Roundabout_II on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 23:37

Safe passage to all vessels. Roundabout is leaving Noumea for Bundaberg on Friday
Sat Oct 14 8:41 2017 NZDT
GPS: 19 53S 158 27E
Run: 75.3nm (136.3km)
Avg: 3.1knts
24hr: 75nm
Weather: E5, 1007

At Chesterfield with a few other boats.


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Submitted by Roger Dilley (not verified) on Sat, 10/14/2017 - 10:35

Would love to see the Chesterfields, I have been to Minerva reef north & south, that was spectacular. Have a great time and I hope the fishing is good. Roger&Rita
Fri Oct 13 8:35 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 19 30S 159 32E
Run: 223.5nm (404.5km)
Avg: 9.3knts
24hr: 223.7nm
Weather: 10-15E, 1.5m swell, 50%cc, 1009

Hard to hear so hope it is correct.


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Submitted by Roger Dilley (not verified) on Fri, 10/13/2017 - 10:40

Wow Skellum you are really flying along, you are going to set a record, best regards Roger&Rita
Thu Oct 12 8:37 2017 NZDT
Speed:
9
knts
GPS: 17 54S 162 30E
Run: 208nm (376.5km)
Avg: 8.7knts
24hr: 208.1nm
Weather: 20ESE, 2m seas and 1mswell, 20%cc, 1009, 100%cc

ETA 9am Monday. Slowed down for stronger winds last night but all go now.


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Submitted by Roger Dilley (not verified) on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 10:22

208miles in 24 hrs, that's getting along nicely for a couple of pensioners on holiday! Enjoy the moment before the Alzheimer's gets us all. Roger&Rita
Wed Oct 11 8:37 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7
knts
GPS: 16 33S 165 19E
Run: 142.9nm (258.6km)
Avg: 6.1knts
24hr: 145.7nm
Weather: 20-25SE, 30%cc, 1007,

Will have strong wind all day so will make good progress to Bundaberg


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Submitted by Roger Dilley (not verified) on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 13:46

Kia Ora Sailors, just keep the Skellum the right way up and the water on the outside. Have a great ride back to the big island. Regards Roger&Rita
Tue Oct 10 9:05 2017 NZDT
GPS: 15 31.292s 167 10.940e
Run: 478.4nm (865.9km)

Leaving for Bundaberg. An 8 day passage.


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Submitted by Irene Bass (not verified) on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 20:41

Hi dear Sharni and Paul Hope the passage goes well for you. Are you planning to stop at Chesterfield Reef? Hope to catch up in Aussie. xx
Submitted by Roger Dilley (not verified) on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 14:29

Have a great and safe trip you two on Skellum. Regards Roger&Rita on CHAMARAL
Thu Jul 20 8:12 2017 NZST
GPS: 22 26S 166 48E
Weather: front has come 25g30

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Submitted by Roger & Rita (not verified) on Tue, 08/01/2017 - 18:30

Kia Ora team Skellum. We hope you are having a fabulous cruise around New Caledonia and its islands, you will like the very French influence I'm sure. CHAMARAL is now at Magnetic Isl for a week with visitors from Auck. All the very best R&R

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