The Southern Cross

The Southern Cross is a St Francis 44-foot fibreglass catamaran with a cutter rig. She was built in St Francis Bay, South Africa in 1996. Catherine Kimber and Peter Chataway bought The Southern Cross in 2005. For the past 13 years they have circumnavigated the globe and then Australia. Catherine and Peter have now sold The Southern Cross. They are grateful for the grand adventure that this boating life has been, for the fabulous people they have met and the great friends made. They wish The Southern Cross’s new owners, Deborah and Russell many moments of magnificence.

Recent Updates

Posted: Mon, 16 May 2016 - 06:25

report at 6am NZ time. Sailing slowly.Â 480 nautical miles to North Minerva Reef. What appeared to be a frontal band passed over us at 31 00S 177 05E at 1am NZ time. Prior to front wind was 9knts

Posted: Sun, 15 May 2016 - 08:03

report at 8am NZ time. motoring on one metre seas with no wind. Have travelled 220 nautical miles from Opua and 570 nautical miles to North Minerva Reef

Posted: Sat, 14 May 2016 - 09:39

<p>100m NE of Opua with not much wind from the NNW. Thanks Remedy for the relay</p>

Posted: Sat, 14 May 2016 - 08:06

report at 6am NZ time. lovely sailing on one metre seas, last night had one gust of 26 knots and boat speed around 8 knots. Average speed overnight 7 knots. Departed 1445 (NZ time) yesterday. Have

Posted: Fri, 13 May 2016 - 08:17

anchored in Opua, New Zealand. Leaving for Minerva Reef today

Posted: Fri, 13 May 2016 - 08:02

anchored in Opua, New Zealand

Posted: Fri, 13 May 2016 - 07:40

anchored in Opua, New Zealand

Posted: Fri, 13 May 2016 - 07:40

Aiming to depart for Minerva Reef this afternoon

Posted: Fri, 13 May 2016 - 07:13

anchored in Opua, New Zealand Aiming to depart for Minerva Reef this afternoon

Posted: Thu, 12 May 2016 - 07:56

In Opua hoping to leave for Minerva Reef Friday 13

Posted: Fri, 6 May 2016 - 08:47

Anchored near Russell. Waiting weather window to depart for Fiji

Posted: Mon, 2 May 2016 - 10:38

Anchored near Pine Island, Opua. Leaving for Fiji on next weather window

Posted: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 - 13:20

anchored off Urupukapuka Island

Posted: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 - 07:33

anchored at Opua, New Zealand with grateful thanks to Patricia and David for your support during our passage from Tonga to New Zealand: We all know Patricia and David, As Gulf Harbour Radio's

Posted: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 - 05:07

0430 NZ time. Wednesday 5 Nov. Had a lovely sail yesterday into NZ. Fog descended just as we entered the river into Opua

Posted: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 - 18:21

1800 NZ time. Tuesday 4 Nov. Wind on the nose until 1600. Now sailing

Posted: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 - 06:03

0500 NZ time. Tuesday 4 Nov. Wind shift came through at 7pm last night. Went from 16 knots NW to less than 10 from SSW. Has remained out of SSW since.

Posted: Mon, 3 Nov 2014 - 17:51

1700 NZ time. Monday 3 Nov. Sailing on rhumb line to Opua, NZ. Light rain

Posted: Mon, 3 Nov 2014 - 06:39

0600 NZ time. Monday 3 Nov. Sailing on slight seas on rhumb line to Opua, NZ

Posted: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 - 17:17

1700 NZ time. Sunday 2 Nov. continuing to motor sail in light winds on for rhumb line to Opua, NZ

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