SwiftSure

SwiftSure

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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.

Recent Updates

SwiftSure - May 13, 2019
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With the passing of Invest 92 (another GFS Ghost Storm) we are preparing to depart this beautiful atoll for Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon. There is a sunken Japanese fleet waiting for our underwater ... Read More
SwiftSure - May 3, 2019
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We are anchored in idyllic Ant Atoll, in 4 meters over a beautiful white sand bottom. Ant is 28nm West of Pohnpei. Nice sail yesterday, after being anchored at Mangrove Bay Resort for nearly two ... Read More
SwiftSure - May 2, 2019
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We are preparing to raise anchor and clear out of Pohnpei this morning. A stop at the Mangrove Bay fuel dock for a top off, then on Ant Atoll 28nm to the west. We have been on this lovely, verdant ... Read More
SwiftSure - March 2, 2019
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We arrived safely and cleared in yesterday after noon. Surprisingly, Pohnpei looks a bit like Bora Bora from the sea approach, with it's two granite peaks, one with a flat top. Well marked channel ... Read More
SwiftSure - March 1, 2019
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35nm to the North Pass of Pohnpei, afternoon arrival. Nice sailing conditions for us, one reef in the main and partial furl on the genoa. 2-3m swells aft of the beam pushing us along, too. All is ... Read More
SwiftSure - February 28, 2019
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We are in route this morning heading for Pohnpei. OK night of sailing, winds not at the optimal angle, at our stern, but they have moved further forward, NE, giving us a decent sailing angle this ... Read More
SwiftSure - February 27, 2019
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Weighting anchor in a few minutes, heading for Pohnpei. Should be a two day sail if the winds are as predicted. We are both a bit sad to be leaving Kosrae. These are some of the nicest people we have ... Read More
SwiftSure - February 26, 2019
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Still anchored in Lelu Bay, Kosrae, FSM. Will clear out today for an AM departure tomorrow for Pohnpei.

SwiftSure - January 30, 2019
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Anchored in beautiful Kosrae at Lelu Bay. This bay is surrounded by green hills and mountains. It is reminiscent of the the Marquesas, except the anchorage is quite calm, not rolly or bumpy.

SwiftSure - January 29, 2019
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38nm to the entrance of Lelu harbor, Kosrae. 15mins to sunrise. Quiet night, light winds, motor-sailed to arrive daytime. 15 mins to sunrise. Looks to be a nice day with high, hazy, partial clouds ... Read More
SwiftSure - January 28, 2019
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Winds largely single digits last 24+ hours. Slow but enjoyable sailing, seas calm, less than a half-meter. We haven't had a passage this slow in a few years. Enjoying the sunny days, no rain last ... Read More
SwiftSure - January 27, 2019
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Pleasant if somewhat slow sail overnight. Winds were light and variable overnight from 3-14kts. Seas dropped to one meter mostly on the stern. Clear skies w/bright moon. Good first night after so ... Read More
SwiftSure - January 26, 2019
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Just pulling the anchor up now here in Ebeye, we'll cross the lagoon and exit the South Pass. Then take a direct course for Kosrae. 2-3 days depending on winds.

SwiftSure - January 25, 2019
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Preparing to leave the Kwajalein Marina for the anchorage at Ebeye this morning. We must officially clear out of the Marshall Islands with C & I located there. Great send-off party on board last ... Read More
SwiftSure - January 11, 2019
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We are underway inside the Kwajalein Atoll. Sailing between Roi-Namur Island and Kwajalein Island, where we expect to linger until departing for Kosrae in the FSM. Our friend and Kwaj sponser "Mo" is ... Read More
SwiftSure - January 3, 2019
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Still anchored at Roi-Namur. Enjoying the Holidays at the USAKA Base.

SwiftSure - December 13, 2018
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Anchored at Roi-Namur off Red Beach at the US Army Base. The storm forecasted for the northern Marshall Islands is upon us. We are glad we made the trip down from Rongerik where there is little ... Read More
SwiftSure - December 11, 2018
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12nm to the North Pass of Kwajalein Atoll. Sunrise in a few minutes. Clear, moonless night passage with 3m swells just aft of the beam, steady winds to 18-22 g28. We will proceed into the lagoon with ... Read More
SwiftSure - December 10, 2018
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Preparing to get underway. Planning to leave Beautiful and Isolated Rongerik Atoll for Kwajalein Atoll, in the next few hours. An overnight sail to the North Pass of Kwajalein Atoll.

SwiftSure - November 21, 2018
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Anchored in Rongerik Atoll, completely un-inhabited, 20 islands make up this lagoon. Most with white powder beaches and coconut palms. Every shade of Turquoise surrounds us. Paradise found.

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