Ta-b

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Ta-b is a 46 ' Fontaine Pajot Bahia Maestro and she has been our home for the last ten years.  We sail with just the two of us on board, I am Jane originally from England the the "Captain" is Russell originally from New Zealand.  Our boat is Canadian registered as we brought up our children in Vancouver and it is where we call home as they are still there.  We have new adventures in front of us, and plan to sell Ta-b at the end of this year after our last sail around the Pacific.  If anyone is looking for a extremely well loved offshore boat please let us know.  Ta-b is totally set up for long distance sailing with Stainless Steel Bimini including four solar panels, wind generator, all reefing lines set up to work from the cockpit, generator, compressor, water maker, the list goes on and on and don't even talk to me about parts.  Everyone tells us what excellent condition she is in.  Our plan is to leave Opua around mid May when we will sail for Fiji.  Carpe Diem

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Ta-b - November 11, 2017
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Ta-b on her way to Australia

Ta-b - July 24, 2017
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passing trhough the eastern islands of Vanuatu (Maewo and penetecost I think) on their way to Luganville

Ta-b - July 24, 2017
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Another great day of sailing, sunny skies and making good speed. Hope to be at pass for Santos sunrise tomorrow. Currently it is 2300 hrs Monday.

Ta-b - July 23, 2017
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terrific sail and will be thru the pass tomorrow morning

Ta-b - July 23, 2017
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After 24 hrs we took down parasail this morning when wind got up to 25 knots. Job went smoothly and we are now trucking along nicely towards Santos. Currently 2300 hrs Sunday.

Ta-b - July 22, 2017
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Put out Big Red our parasail this morning. A slow mellow day with not a lot of wind although thankfully it is beginning to increase and the weather forecast looks good for the rest of our trip. No ... Read More
Ta-b - July 21, 2017
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on passage Fiji to Espiritu Santo

Ta-b - July 21, 2017
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On our way to Vanuatu. Caught a large tuna this morning, so fresh ceviche and seared tuna on the menu. Have had a good trip so far with some great sailing.

Ta-b - July 6, 2017
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We are sad to leave beautiful Fulaga, as well as wonderful old and new friends, but it is time to move on. Two weeks was not enough. We are heading west to spend a month in Vanuatu, will check out ... Read More
Ta-b - June 25, 2017
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Waiting for the right weather paid off. Had a perfect overnight sail down from Vanuabalavu to Fulaga. Even arrived at planned time to navigate the pass, not for the faint hearted even then ... Read More
Ta-b - June 13, 2017
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Fabulous overnight sail to Vanua Balavu in mill pond conditions, but enough wind to sail in 6 knots at 4 knots over the ground. Will the full moon it was magic. Will be here for a while before ... Read More
Ta-b - June 10, 2017
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Gorgeous day. On our way to Vanua Balavu in Lau Group. Viani Bay was beautiful, wonderful community, stunning sunsets and rainbow reef on the doorstep. It was hard to leave, but weather window ... Read More
Ta-b - June 6, 2017
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1500 hrs 6 June. Instead of plan A to head to Viani Bay, we opted for plan B and had a great sail to Koro Island. Got to love the weather. Now anchored just off Black Reef and have the bay to ... Read More
Ta-b - May 28, 2017
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28 May arrived safely this morning in Savu Savu. Fabulous to be back in the islands, beautiful sunset this evening. Will be checking in tomorrow morning before moving onto outer islands for chill ... Read More
Ta-b - May 25, 2017
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0600 hrs 25 May. Have had quite the sporty ride, but the seas and wind seem to be settling down. Have been on bare poles and a hankie of a geni for the last few days. Now taking it slow so not to ... Read More
Ta-b - May 22, 2017
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1500 hrs 22 May. We are over half way to Fiji, Savu Savu with approx. 525nm to go. Getting warmer, but cloudy, windy and rough. Very confused seas, but we are doing well. Wind down to 25 knots ... Read More
Ta-b - May 21, 2017
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Ta-b loves this kind of sailing, she may not be very fast, but she is certainly comfortable. Have covered approx 450 nm. Wind now 20-22 knots at 1600 hrs 20 May. Swells up to 3.5 meters, but easing.

Ta-b - May 20, 2017
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Left BOIs at 1700 hrs 18 May and have had a great first 24 hours at sea. Ta-b covered 170 nm with winds mostly 15-20 knots, slightly sloppy, but no big swells. 1700 hrs 19 May wind now dropping.

Ta-b - May 5, 2017
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Enjoying our last days in sunny Opua

Ta-b - November 2, 2016
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  Having a great downwind sail, Ta-b riding along nice and smooth. Looking forward to getting into Opua tonight. 77 miles to Opua as of 0700 2/11.

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