SwiftSure

SwiftSure is a Leopard 47 catamaran. All trimmed for sea with screecher bowsprit to dinghy davits she measures at 15m x 8m. Above the waterline she is white GRP with silver stripes and covers. Below the waterline she has black bottom paint.

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Posted: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 - 09:27

Sorol Atoll, we arrived yesterday afternoon at this "wow" atoll. Five islands, one large lush one, all connected by a wide protecting reef and large sand banks. They are all uninhabited with lots of

Posted: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 - 08:44

27nm to the Sorol Atoll. We are motor-sailing on a glassy sea. Perfect sunrise w/o any clouds to obstruct this morning. Sailed and motored as the wind came and went last night. One squall of 25kts

Posted: Sun, 21 Jul 2019 - 09:20

Good sailing yesterday but motor-sailing last 6 hours in very light, variable, winds, sea flat. We avoided a few gusty squalls up to 25kts, around sunset yesterday, they dissipated and took their

Posted: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 - 12:53

Just raising the anchor. Our happy time in Woleai has come to an end. A must stop if your are cruising this way. We have a south wind so we'll ride it west to uninhabited Sorol Atoll. A 2 day sail in

Posted: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 - 09:46

Anchored in Woleai Atoll yesterday morning. We exchanged greetings with the two Paramount Chiefs, who granted us permission to stay as long as we want and enjoy the islands and reefs. They have a

Posted: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 - 08:57

Nice calm night, intervals of sailing, but mostly motor-sailing in light air. Beautiful sunny morning. 20nm to Woleai Atoll pass. ETA 11:am local. AIWOB.

Posted: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 - 11:14

Preparing to depart uninhabited Olimarao Atoll for Woleai Atoll, 124nm. Woleai is inhabited and MAY even have wifi. NHOB. We have been waiting on some wind but what little there has been is from the

Posted: Tue, 2 Jul 2019 - 09:31

We are anchored in Olimarao Atoll. A small atoll with only two palm covered islands but a high wide reef all uninhabited and natural. Some have called this the prettiest atoll in the FSM, it is

Posted: Mon, 1 Jul 2019 - 09:06

Preparing to get underway for Olimarao Atoll within the hour. It's 22nm pass to pass. It is an uninhabited atoll. We are looking forward to deserted beaches again. We should arrive this afternoon

Posted: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 - 10:05

We are moored in the half-moon bay at Elato Atoll. We arrived yesterday after a 3 hour sail. When we arrived we went ashore for the usual island protocols. The Men's Lodge is where everything happens

Posted: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 - 13:22

Departing Lamotrek Atoll for nearby Elato Atoll. Should arrive in a few hours.
Can't say enough good things about the people and hospitality of Lamotrek. Worth the effort if you are in the area.

Posted: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 - 08:55

We are moored in Lamotrek Atoll of Yap State. We had planned arrival this am in Elato Atoll, a bit farther west. The un-forecast higher beam winds and the EQ current, pushed us along nicely. We were

Posted: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 - 08:17

70nm to Elato Atoll. Nice night of sailing, full main and genoa, Forecast winds of 6-8kts turned into 12-16kts on the beam. No rain with warm conditions, tee-shirt and shorts. Seas were a bit

Posted: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 - 14:59

Departed Puluwat Atoll at local noon today after the wind came up a bit. Lovely atoll with nice, welcoming folks living a very traditional life-style. No wifi or phone or power. Zoom in on GE too see

Posted: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 - 15:24

Arrived safely at Puluwat Atoll. Narrow entrance pass got the Admiral's attention. At one point only 6' from the beach. This is truly a postcard atoll.

Posted: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 - 07:47

Light air sailing leaving Chuuk, winds picked up around midnight, improving our speed. Wind and sea off the stern quarter. 42nm to Puluwat Atoll Pass. Sunrise in 45mins. AIWOB

Posted: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 - 09:09

Preparing to get underway this AM. Departing Chuuk for Puluwat Atoll 160nm to the west. Chuuk (Truk) has been a very pleasant surprise in regards the people and officials. All very friendly and

Posted: Sat, 18 May 2019 - 06:59

Arrived safely yesterday here in Truk (Chuuk). Our anchor is is down in front of the Truk Stop Hotel/Dive Shop. Clearence was a breeze everyone very friendly. Heading to the US Post office for some

Posted: Wed, 15 May 2019 - 07:27

Quiet night broad-reaching and running in very light air, with some hours of motor-sailing. Seas relatively calm. 261nm to run to Chuuk NE Pass. All is well on board.

Posted: Tue, 14 May 2019 - 08:18

We didn't leave Ant Atoll yesterday, the wind went to near zero and the right on the nose of projected course, with numerous squalls. So we are now departing Ant Atoll in the next few hours with

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