The Southern Cross

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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

The Southern Cross - November 2, 2014
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0845 NZ time. Sunday 2 Nov. Motor sailing in light winds aiming for rhumb line to Opua, NZ

The Southern Cross - November 1, 2014
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1700 NZ time. Sat 1 Nov. Motor sailing aiming for rhumb line to Opua, NZ

The Southern Cross - November 1, 2014
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0500 NZ time. Sat 1 Nov. Motoring in light southerlies. On rhumb line for Opua, NZ

The Southern Cross - October 31, 2014
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1700 NZ time. Fri 31 Oct. Front came through in early afternoon. Wind changed from 8NW to South to 8SE as a bank of clouds crossed us. On rhumb line for Opua, NZ

The Southern Cross - October 31, 2014
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<p>0500 NZ time. Fri 31 Oct. Motor sailing in light winds. On rhumb line for Opua, NZ</p>

The Southern Cross - October 30, 2014
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1700 New Zealand time. Thursday 30 Oct. Motor sailing in light winds. On rhumb line for Opua, NZ

The Southern Cross - October 30, 2014
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0600 New Zealand time. Thursday 30 Oct. Motor sailing in light winds overnight, smooth seas. On rhumb line for Opua, NZ

The Southern Cross - October 29, 2014
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1700 New Zealand time. Wednesday 29 Oct. Departed North Minerva Reef just after 9am local time. Sailing and motor sailing aiming to keep boat speed above 6 knots. On our way to Opua, New Zealand

The Southern Cross - October 28, 2014
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leaving today for NZ

The Southern Cross - October 29, 2014
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anchored at North Minerva Reef weather: 12 E, flat seas, 10% cloud cover Note to Gulf Harbour Radio: a dozen boats at anchor here. Will listen to David's report and decide whether to leave today for ... Read More
The Southern Cross - October 28, 2014
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1100 New Zealand time. Tuesday 28 October. Now anchored at North Minerva Reef.

The Southern Cross - October 27, 2014
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<p>1700 New Zealand time. Monday 27 October. Winds generally 15 to 20 E. Distance to Minerva Reef 100 nm</p>

<p><span style="font-size: 12.7272720336914px; line-height: 1.538em;">Other comments:</span></p>

<p>still no ripe bananas</p>

The Southern Cross - October 27, 2014
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0830 New Zealand time. Departed pass out of Tongatapu at 1600 on Sunday. Winds 15 to 20 E all night. 100 miles sailed from the pass. Distance to Minerva Reef 150 nm Other comments: temperature ... Read More
The Southern Cross - October 27, 2014
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<p>0830 New Zealand time. Departed pass out of Tongatapu at 1600 on Sunday. Winds 15 to 20 E all night. 100 miles sailed from the pass. Distance to Minerva Reef 150 nm</p>

The Southern Cross - October 25, 2014
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anchored at Pangiomotu, Nuku'alofa, Tonga As at 0730 25/10/2014 Heavy rain yesterday. Very light intermittent rain this morning. 99% cloud cover. 12Kts wind from the ESE. Bar 1013. We are ... Read More
The Southern Cross - October 24, 2014
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anchored at Pangiomotu, Nuku'alofa, TongaWe are awaiting a weather window to head to Opua New Zealand. Will if necessary stop at Minerva Reef.

The Southern Cross - September 26, 2014
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