Tika

Sat Dec 30 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 38 28.604S 145 01.723E
Run: 12.3nm (22.3km)
Weather: 20-25kts SW

Went through the heads yesterday before the front while conditions were benign....motored most of the way around to Flinders and currently anchored off the pier enjoying watching the sailing school and club races. Nice little town and good spot to prop while waiting for ideal weather to head across Bass Strait to Deal Island. Might wait another day for the swell to die down before we leave, though - so it looks as though NYE will be on passage :$


Sat Dec 30 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 38 28.604S 145 01.723E
Weather: 20-25kts SW

Went through the heads yesterday before the front while conditions were benign....motored most of the way around to Flinders and currently anchored off the pier enjoying watching the sailing school and club races. Nice little town and good spot to prop while waiting for ideal weather to head across Bass Strait to Deal Island. Might wait another day for the swell to die down before we leave, though - so it looks as though NYE will be on passage :$


Sat Dec 30 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 38 28.604S 145 01.723E
Weather: 20-25kts SW

Went through the heads yesterday before the front while conditions were benign....motored most of the way around to Flinders and currently anchored off the pier enjoying watching the sailing school and club races. Nice little town and good spot to prop while waiting for ideal weather to head across Bass Strait to Deal Island. Might wait another day for the swell to die down before we leave, though - so it looks as though NYE will be on passage :$


Wed Dec 27 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 38 18.091S 144 59.335E
Run: 4.5nm (8.1km)

Moved up to safety beach in the northerly chop and discovered a lovely anchorage. Went shopping and got accosted by the marina security guard for typing the dinghy up in the wrong spot, despite having been told by him that it was fine to tie it up there. Anchorage great - avoid spending any $'s in the marina, it is horrible. And tie up your dinghy to the floating dock at the boat ramp....then it all works!


Sat Dec 23 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 38 20.741S 144 55.636E
Run: 8.6nm (15.6km)

Moved across to anchor straight off McCrae yacht club. This is the dinghy club where it all started....with mum and dad learning to sail on a 470 in their 50's. Nice to hang out and have friends drop by and say hi while we wind up to xmas madness


Mon Dec 18 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 38 21.307S 144 46.185E
Run: 8.6nm (15.6km)

Stopped at Portsea for a swim along the way. beautiful warm days at the moment, but a change coming tomorrow. Tied up to the marina at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron. AMAZING facilities....highly recommended outside of silly season. nice area and close to granny and papa at Mccrae :)


Sun Dec 17 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 38 15.694S 144 39.980E
Run: 110.8nm (200.5km)

Great downwind run in mostly light breezes from the prom. Left at 5.20am and managed to be in through the heads right on slack water at dusk. Tied up to a free mooring at queenscliff where the cousins disembarked....been a great week for all 4 cousins.


Thu Dec 14 8:36 2017 NZDT
GPS: 39 02.180S 146 27.760E
Run: 116.8nm (211.4km)
Avg: 4.9knts
24hr: 118.8nm
Weather:  Wind 0 kts W, 1006 mb, 0.5m S Swell, 90% cloud cover

Amazingly placid passage from our short Gabo Island stopover. Downwind in 8-12 knots meant the boat was calmer than at anchor for the most part. Beautiful quiet sailing and great sunsets in mostly cloudless skies. Jumped to 22-30 knots from the NE as it got dark approaching the Prom last night, but snuck our way in and had the anchor down by 10pm. Such a beautiful part of the world.


Wed Dec 13 9:00 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.0 knots
knts
GPS: 38 32S 148 32E
Run: 100.7nm (182.3km)
Avg: 5knts
24hr: 120.8nm
Weather:  Wind 12 kts Ne, Swell 0.5m, 1014mb, 100% cloud cover

Super smooth sailing with wind from almost dead behind. Motored to Gabo Island yesterday and spent a delightful 3 hours walking and meeting the fill in lighthouse keepers, Tony and Karen. Got a tour up to the top of the lighthouse (2nd highest in australia) which was a heap of fun and also amazing to see the stone work from 1862. Watched our friends on Steely Dan sail past before getting back underway ourselves at 5pm. Hoping to make it into Refuge Cove at Wilsons Prom before dark.


Tue Dec 12 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 37 33.4332S 149 54.445E
Run: 24.4nm (44.2km)
Avg: 5.2knts
24hr: 125.9nm

What an awesome stop for 3 hours while we waited for the wind to pop up! Motored around the corner in glassy seas and then dropped the pick in a delightful anchorage. Walked across the island and met the lighthouse keeper who took us up the lighthouse where we watched Steely Dan sail on by again. Extraordinary lighthouse. Saw two different seal colonies and the kids got super close to a baby seal. thoroughly recommend the stop!


Tue Dec 12 8:21 2017 NZDT
Speed:
0.0 knots
knts
GPS: 37 12.909S 150 00.971E
Run: 71.2nm (128.9km)
Avg: 2.9knts
24hr: 70.5nm
Weather:  Wind 0 kts Se, Swell less than 1m, 1022mb, 100% cloud cover

Pulled into Bittangabea creek - stunning little 2 boat anchorage with a beach and all round protection. Good to get the Kai, Jaiya, Jordan and Oliver (cousins) out and exercising after a day and a half sitting still. Starlit night with fire on the beach. Head to Gabo island some time this morning to see some penguins - then a sunset departure for Wilson's Prom. It's getting cold - thermals and sleeping bags have been dug out!


Mon Dec 11 8:06 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7.0 knots
knts
GPS: 36 34S 151 01E
Run: 191nm (345.7km)
Avg: 14.5knts
24hr: 347.8nm
Weather:  Wind 10 kts Se, Swell less than 1m, 1021mb, 90% cloud cover

Left Manly at 11 yesterday once the NE wind had come in. Had a stunning sail in 20-22 knots until about midnight when the wind died. Motored for about 5.5 hours and now the SE'ly has come in as forecast by GRIBS. Should be a nice sail now and hopefully be into Eden by about 2.


Sun Dec 10 18:55 2017 NZDT
GPS: 33 48.706S 151 17.336E

Nice catch up with a few of the magnet crew yesterday. Heading off to head south towards Melbourne via Eden and Wilsons prom today when the wind comes in


Thu Dec 7 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 33 48.706S 151 17.336E
Run: 7.4nm (13.4km)

Moved around to store beach next to manly. Beautiful spot and close enough to still go shopping in manly :)


Sat Dec 2 8:11 2017 NZDT
GPS: 33 52.292S 151 10.944E
Run: 21.6nm (39.1km)

Had a spectacular sail down the Syndey Northern beaches in 15-20 knot NE'lies. Turned into Sydney harbour and sailed past all the famous landmarks to land at Blackwattle Bay. Can't believe you can anchor almost in the city centre! Was an amazing and exhilaerating day.


Thu Nov 30 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 33 34.906S 151 19.466E
Run: 250.5nm (453.4km)

Had a gentle but nice sail down from Coffs. Left yesterday lunchtime and got in just before sunset at 8pm. Beautiful spot and wish we could have stayed longer. Sail was amusing as, at times we were doing 6.5 knots in 5 knots if true wind. Gotta love the east australian current!


Sat Nov 25 8:12 2017 NZDT
GPS: 30 18.200S 153 08.773E
Run: 63.2nm (114.4km)
Avg: 2.5knts
24hr: 61nm
Weather:  Wind 0 kts ESE, 1020 mb, 0.5m S Swell, 0% cloud cover

Made it to Coffs yesterday at 12pm. Had motor on for the last 11 hours, but a great passage overall. Relatively painless check in. I think we're happy to be back in Australia....


Fri Nov 24 7:21 2017 NZDT
Speed:
8.0 knots
knts
GPS: 29 30S 153 39E
Run: 213nm (385.5km)
Avg: 9.3knts
24hr: 222.3nm
Weather:  Wind 3 kts SSW, Swell less than 0.5m, 1016mb, 30% cloud cover

Champagne sailing with the screecher for most of the day yesterday in 6-12 knots of easterly winds and smooth seas. Motoring since 1am as the last of the wind disappeared, and due into Coffs about midday today. Looking forward to some fresh veggies and fresh coffee beans.


Thu Nov 23 8:21 2017 NZDT
Speed:
9.5 knots
knts
GPS: 26 38S 154 56E
Run: 278.8nm (504.6km)
Avg: 11.2knts
24hr: 268.7nm
Weather:  Wind 14 kts E, Swell ESE 1.0m, 1016mb, 30% cloud cover

Cracking day. Hooked into the East Australian Current and looking at close to a 240 mile day! A solid 2-3 knots for a lot of the time. A few showers over night, cleared up again this morning with very pleasant sailing. It's getting cold! Left the tropics officially yesterday :(.


Wed Nov 22 7:27 2017 NZDT
Speed:
9.5 knots
knts
GPS: 22 54S 156 37E
Run: 240.1nm (434.6km)
Avg: 10knts
24hr: 239.1nm
Weather:  Wind 17 kts E, Swell ESE 2.0m, 1016mb, 40% cloud cover

Fairly bouncy day and night but laying Coffs easily with swell and wind steadily decreasing. More wind than expected early on but at a far better angle than expected as it backed us 25 degrees throughout the day. Motion settling down more now so overall happy with progress, making an arrival at Coffs on Friday a possibility.


Tue Nov 21 7:21 2017 NZDT
GPS: 19 53S 158 28E
Weather:  Wind 20 kts SE, 1016mb, 90% cloud cover

Will be underway in an hour or two - hopefully headed for Coffs if it is not too bouncy once we get out there. Will probably lay off 20 degrees for the first 36 hours until the wind and swell die off a bit and then harden up.


Mon Nov 20 7:18 2017 NZDT
GPS: 19 53S 158 28E
Weather:  Wind 14 kts ESE, 1016mb, 10% cloud cover

Beautiful day yesterday. Only 10 knonts of wind, so got up early and watched a couple of huge sea turtles make a very slow crawl back into the ocean after nesting. Thinking about leaving tomorrow or Wednesday for Coffs or Bundaberg


Sat Nov 18 7:21 2017 NZDT
GPS: 19 53S 158 28E
Weather:  Wind 16 kts ESE, 1016mb, 10% cloud cover

cranked up to 20-24 knots for most of yesterday. Nice long walk along the beach observing the birds and myriad of turtle tracks up the beach to nesting sites. Haven't spotted any actual turtles yet. May go on a foray tonight.


Fri Nov 17 7:21 2017 NZDT
GPS: 19 53S 158 28E
Run: 137.3nm (248.5km)
Avg: 5.7knts
24hr: 137.3nm
Weather:  Wind 17 kts SE, 1016mb, 10% cloud cover, 0.5m SE swell

Safely at anchor on east side of Chesterfield. Textbook tradewind sailing yesterday - 12-15 knots, very little swell, good relaxed day and one tuna on the way in. Looks like we will be here for 4-5 days before heading on to Aus


Thu Nov 16 7:21 2017 NZDT
Speed:
6.5 kts
knts
GPS: 21 25S 159 49E
Run: 164.3nm (297.4km)
Avg: 6.9knts
24hr: 166nm
Weather:  Wind 12 kts ESE, 1018mb, 10% cloud cover, 0.5m SE swell

Nice smooth sailing, albeit a little slower than we are used to. GFS seems about spot on for wind strength and direction. Current now against us by about 1 knot. Hoping to get into Chesterfield before dark - should just make it.


Wed Nov 15 7:36 2017 NZDT
Speed:
7.5 kts
knts
GPS: 21 19S 162 22E
Run: 234.3nm (424.1km)
Avg: 9.8knts
24hr: 236.3nm
Weather:  Wind 12 kts ESE, 1018mb, 10% cloud cover, 1.5m SE swell

Fast run yesterday with winds 18-24 knots of SE in the evening. Backed off a lot since midnight but still on target for a 215 mile day. Lost two lures yesterday :(. One was a monster which Jaiya reckons she saw the bill of a marlin or sailfish come to the surface on one of the big splashes....unfortunately line loooped around the top of the rod, jammed as it was running out and promptly snapped.


Tue Nov 14 7:48 2017 NZDT
GPS: 21 57.835S 165 56.820E
Run: 38.9nm (70.4km)
Weather:  Wind 5 SE, 1020mb, 10% cloud cover

Had a delightful sail inside the lagoon up the coast yesterday. Stopped by Teana - nice wavesailing spot on the south side of the pass - but sadly no wave gear on board ;(. Wind cranked up to 22-27 knots in the afternoon so went to Puen for the night. Just got underway to Chesterfield now


Mon Nov 13 7:36 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 19.846S 166 24.495E
Weather:  Wind 12-15 SE, 1018mb, 10% cloud cover

Packed up the wind toys after a great last blast yesterday. May just make a 30 mile run up the coast to Teana today, though and wait for the southerly swell to die down and leave tomorrow morning from there instead. Anyone might think we are reluctant to head the boat towards Australia :$


Sat Nov 11 7:48 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 19.846S 166 24.495E
Weather:  Wind 12-15 SE, 1016mb, 70% cloud cover

Enjoying the windsurfing and last of New Cal before we head off on Monday


Fri Nov 10 7:21 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 19.846S 166 24.495E
Run: 3.5nm (6.3km)
Weather:  Wind 18-22 SSE, 1016mb, 70% cloud cover

Back at Ilot Maitre to soak up our waiting time windsurfing. Wind piped in 8pm last night - lots of south in it but should swing during the day, it seems. Pretty set on leaving Monday unless something really nasty appears on the weather horizon. Just need to pop up the mast again today to replace some split pins.


Thu Nov 9 9:03 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 17.122S 166 25.898E
Weather:  Wind 0 NE, 1015mb, 90% cloud cover

Jobs almost done. Will check out today and are close to locking into a monday departure for chesterfield. Go out to Ilot Maitre for some windsurfing today.


Wed Nov 8 7:51 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 17.122S 166 25.898E
Run: 29.7nm (53.8km)
Weather:  Wind 0 NE, 1017mb, 20% cloud cover

Finally back in Noumea after a nice sail in NE winds yesterday. mirror smooth this morning in the harbour and fairly hot and humid. Diesel, Doctor and supermarket done. checkout, fresh and boat jobs to go before we head back to Ilot Maitre for some pre passage windsurfing


Tue Nov 7 7:54 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 33.180S 166 47.751E
Run: 10.6nm (19.2km)
Weather:  Wind 12 kts NE, 1017mb, 90% cloud cover

Beautiful beach time without a cloud in the sky in the morning yesterday (ua is up there as a favourite with Gadji) meant we couldn't quite force ourselves into Noumea so had a nice sail in 15 knot SE stopped at Ilot Mato. Definitely out of food now, so the call of the criossant is strong. Considering anything between sat and tuesday as departure for Cheterfield depending on likely winds into Chesterfield and a blind guess of how long we will hang out in chesterfield before making the run for Bundaberg


Mon Nov 6 7:51 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 42.384S 166 48.660E
Run: 4.9nm (8.9km)
Weather:  Wind 8 kts SE, 1016mb, 20% cloud cover

Long and arduous passage of 3 miles up to Ua. Just another stunning island anchorage....this one with a couple of resident Ospreys on it. Coral alive and great for leisurely snorkel straight off the boat. Reluctantly heading up to Noumea today to check out later in the week and considering a Sunday departure for Chesterfield


Sat Nov 4 7:42 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 46.590S 166 47.853E
Run: 43.3nm (78.4km)
Weather:  Wind 8 kts SE, 1015mb, 30% cloud cover

Finally moved on from Bae De Gadji out to Kuare in the southern lagoon. Perfect sail yesterday in 8-10 knots of wind, dead flat with code 0 and even managed to pick up a mahi mahi on the way. Getting used to the boat actually moving at anchor again :$. Stunning location, but a little bouncy last night at high tide so may move up to Ua today before heading to Noumea on Monday.


Thu Nov 2 8:15 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 31.824S 167 25.262E
Weather:  Wind 12 kts NE, 1015mb, 90% cloud cover

Still at Bae De Gadji. Finished the inaugural Bae De Gadji regatta yesterday after 2 days and about 15 races with 2 windsurfers, 2 sailing dinghies, and 2min start sequence. Had a ball with the kids all swapping out and racing on time trials :). Might move today to Kuare - not sure.


Tue Oct 31 8:03 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 31.824S 167 25.262E
Weather:  Wind 0 kts SE, 1016mb, 5% cloud cover

relaxed days....glassy mornings and 12-14 knots in the afternoon for sailing and windsurfing. Going to have to tear ourselves away from here one of these days - most likely thursday. BBQ on the beach for Halloween tonight as Vicky and Jaiya have been baking witches fingers and eyeballs :)


Thu Oct 26 8:15 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 31.824S 167 25.262E
Weather:  Wind 5 kts SE, 1018mb, 5% cloud cover

Spectacular morning. Had 10-15 knots yesterday but has dropped out. 2 sailing dinghies carrying 5 kids from 3 countries have gone exploring and found a good camping spot to run their own jurisdiction and haven't really been seen for the last 2 days - although they did call in a lat and long :)


Mon Oct 23 7:30 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 31.824S 167 25.262E
Run: 60.4nm (109.3km)
Avg: 2.6knts
24hr: 61.7nm
Weather:  Wind 10 kts NNE, 1016mb, 10% cloud cover

Great sail to Bae De Gadji yesterday. Had 12-20 knots from the NE. Hard on the breeze most of the way, but fun flat water beating. Beautiful spot in the inner anchorage here - 360 degree protection.


Sun Oct 22 8:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 20S 166 30E
Run: 5.9nm (10.7km)
Weather:  Wind 17 kts NE, 1015mb, 50% cloud cover

Left noumea at 5am en route to Bae de Gadji while there'e NE'lies.


Wed Oct 18 8:12 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 19.83S 166 24.47E
Weather:  Wind 24 kts ESE, 1018mb, 90% cloud cover

Gusty and squally today. Great day yesterday - school sandwiched between two windsurfing sessions. Jaiya now stand-starting on a waveboard :).


Tue Oct 17 8:27 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 19.83S 166 24.47E
Run: 3.6nm (6.5km)
Weather:  Wind 20 kts E, 1018mb, 70% cloud cover

Didn't make it far from Noumea. Stopped at Ile Maitre and found a whole tribe of kiters, windsurfers and kid boats so pulled the windsurfers out and have been here ever since :). Look to take the NE down to Bae De Gadji on Sunday, probably. Gonna get some serious wind tomorrow, it seems.


Fri Oct 13 7:57 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 17.038S 166 25.909E
Run: 37.9nm (68.6km)
Weather:  Wind 7 kts ESE, 1018mb, 10% cloud cover

Windy yesterday anchored off Noumea. Checked in and looking to beat back up to Bae de Gadji on the isle of pines in the next few days to find a nice windsurfing spot to settle into for the upcoming blow :)


Tue Oct 10 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 22 42.344S 166 48.623E
Run: 139.5nm (252.5km)
Avg: 2.9knts
24hr: 69.8nm

Sun Oct 8 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 20 43.245S 166 25.006E
Run: 18.5nm (33.5km)

Sat Oct 7 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 20 27.185S 166 24.081E
Run: 225.1nm (407.4km)
Avg: 3.1knts
24hr: 75nm

Wed Oct 4 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 44.57S 168 18.82E
Run: 13.4nm (24.3km)

Sat Sep 30 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 17 34.7S 168 12.3E
Run: 68nm (123.1km)

Tue Sep 26 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 16 35.7S 168 09.2E
Run: 31.5nm (57km)

Sun Sep 24 13:00 2017 NZDT
GPS: 16 08.4S 168 07E
Run: 16.3nm (29.5km)

Sat Sep 23 12:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 54.8S 168 11.2E
Run: 37.4nm (67.7km)

Tue Sep 19 12:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 22.5S 168 07.9E
Run: 63.1nm (114.2km)
Avg: 2.6knts
24hr: 63.1nm

Asinvari - what a great spot - did bat cave and had Jaiya's birthday. Beautiful location and lovely village


Mon Sep 18 12:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 42.642S 167 15.051E
Run: 8.4nm (15.2km)

Conned our way into a nice little anchorage. Well protected but a little current


Wed Sep 13 12:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 36.7S 167 10.6E
Run: 5.3nm (9.6km)

Anchored off Ratua Island Resort. Great spot and lovely owners of the resort


Mon Aug 28 12:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 15 32.1S 167 10.8E
Run: 44nm (79.6km)
Avg: 62.9knts
24hr: 1509.2nm

Mon Aug 28 11:18 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 06.725S 167 27.525E
Run: 46.5nm (84.2km)
Weather:  Wind 6 kts ESE, 1016mb, 50% cloud cover

Moved over from Ambrym to Port Stanley on Malakula...no wind and lost two lures with big strikes on the fishing lines. Off to Louganville today in preparation for Granny and Papa coming tomorrow ;). Less rain than we thought in the last two days...chased it away again by putting up the rain awnings.


Thu Aug 24 7:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 16 05.924S 168 09.534E
Run: 96.3nm (174.3km)
Avg: 3.3knts
24hr: 79.4nm
Weather:  Wind 15 kts SE, 1016mb, 100% cloud cover, 2m SE swell

Snuck into anchorage closest to Olal on North Coast of Ambryum in small coral lagoon with two other boats (Alexander and Ka Pai)....Thank Chris from Ohana for surveying this spot a few years ago! Well protected from swell at low tide but a little jiggly at high tide. Should make it convenient for the festival today...rumour has it that it might have shifted a day earlier and start today - will find out for sure when we go ashore this morning.


Wed Aug 23 2:03 2017 NZST
Speed:
9.5kts
knts
GPS: 17 21S 168 48E
Run: 157.2nm (284.5km)
Weather:  Wind 22 kts SE, 1018mb, 100% cloud cover, 2m SE swell

En route to Ambrym from Port Resolution. Nice solid wind for the overnight broad reach. Black night given cloud cover and no moon.


Sat Aug 19 1:03 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kts
knts
GPS: 19 31.597S 169 29.713E
Run: 134nm (242.5km)
Avg: 7.7knts
24hr: 185.4nm
Weather:  Wind 5 kts SW-NW, 1018mb, 0% cloud cover, Less than 1m ESE swell

Safely tucked up at anchor in Port Resolution, after getting in at midnight on sat chart, friend's track and radar - although conning our way in was easy compared to finding an anchoring spot in amongst the forrest of masts of the pacific circuit rally :$. Turned engine on at 1pm yesterday and glassy smooth ever since - spectacular sunset and starlit night with glow of volcano on approach. Seems like things are happening 6-12 hours ahead of GFS GRIBS (wind change in Fiji when we left was about 6 hours ahead of GRIB)


Fri Aug 18 7:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
8.0kts
knts
GPS: 18 27S 171 12E
Run: 240.3nm (434.9km)
Avg: 9.8knts
24hr: 234.4nm
Weather:  Wind 7-13 kts ESE, 1018mb, 90% cloud cover, 2m S swell (short period)

Nice night, wind dropping and backing, swell has settled down. Gliding along but probably have to put the motor on later in the day. Due in some time around midnight tonight. 122 miles to go. Caught a tuna at dusk last night, so the Tika sushi production line kicked into action for dinner :).


Thu Aug 17 7:06 2017 NZST
Speed:
10kts
knts
GPS: 17 37S 174 45E
Run: 151.7nm (274.6km)
Weather:  Wind 20 kts SSE, 1016mb, 10% cloud cover, 2m S swell (short period)

Left Vuda at 2.30pm yesterday, bound for Port Resolution. Fast but uncomfortable night with a washing machine (short period) southerly swell running, no doubt generated from the depression to the south. Wind and swell seem to have backed us a little this morning, hoping they will continue to do so during the day today so we can do an arc down towards Tanna.


Sat Aug 12 7:21 2017 NZST
Speed:
0kts
knts
GPS: 17 27.547S 177 02.725E
Run: 23.4nm (42.4km)
Weather:  Wind 15 kts SE, 1020mb, 10% cloud cover

Having a great time at Navadra for a kid boat catch up....6 boats, 14 kids, camping on the beach...don't come near unless you want a noisy anchorage :$


Wed Aug 9 7:03 2017 NZST
Speed:
0kts
knts
GPS: 17 46.178S 177 11.221E
Run: 103.8nm (187.9km)
Avg: 4.3knts
24hr: 103.2nm
Weather:  Wind 10 kts E, 1014mb, 70% cloud cover

Great sail yesterday but were kept busy. 108 miles in 12.5 hours, two fish (mahi mahi and tuna), 4 gybes including swinging code 0 between each hull and had the code 0 in and out about 10 times between gybes, fish and wind gusts :). We're getting better at stopping the boat quickly when the fishing line goes. Great surfing down west coast of viti levu. Max speed 18.6 on main only :$. . Got the anchor down just before dark at Musket cove.


Tue Aug 8 6:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
9.0 kts
knts
GPS: 18 44S 178 24E
Run: 11.7nm (21.2km)
Weather:  Wind 18 kts E, 1014mb, 50% cloud cover, 1.5m SE swell

Left Kokomo private resort at 5:30am for a run up to Musket Cove. Hoping to get in before dark, but if not, will anchor at Momi bay


Sat Aug 5 7:24 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 51.630S 178 31.014E
Run: 5.3nm (9.6km)
Weather:  Wind 10 kts SE, 1015mb, 90% cloud cover, unexpected rain overnight, clearing now

made the most of the glassy day yesterday and drifted the Naigoro pass at low tide, did Sevu Sevu and then came back up to swim with the Manta's at high tide. Great day!


Fri Aug 4 7:30 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kt
knts
GPS: 18 47.205S 178 29.763E
Weather:  Wind 0 kts SE, 1018mb, 0% cloud cover, stunning day

On the way to go drift dive the pass. Amazing day yesterday once rain cleared at 10am and stunning again today :)


Thu Aug 3 7:30 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kt
knts
GPS: 18 47.205S 178 29.763E
Run: 46.1nm (83.4km)
Weather:  Wind 10 kts SE, 1018mb, 100% cloud cover, raining - but guaranteed to stop in the next half an hour since just put the rain awnings up

Fast and bouncy ride down from Suva yesterday afternoon - but caught a yellowfin coming in through kadavu channel and beautiful anchorage here now. Looking forward to explore the area as weather settles.


Sun Jul 30 6:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kt
knts
GPS: 18 07.411S 178 25.442E
Run: 108nm (195.5km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 111nm
Weather:  Wind 0 kts, 1020mb, 100% cloud cover, raining since about 10pm last night

nice fast day run yesterday after a super quiet passage. Got in an hour after dark, just before the rain started to eat some of the two wahoo caught yesterday :)


Sat Jul 29 7:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.5kts
knts
GPS: 18 59S 179 48E
Run: 178.3nm (322.7km)
Avg: 7.3knts
24hr: 175.4nm
Weather:  Wind 12 kts ESE, 1020 mb, 1.5m S Swell, 50% cloud cover

Beautiful, albeit slightly slow sailing. Managed to pull in two wahoo at the same time yesterday morning. Passed an east west cloud bank last night with a light sprinkle of rain - only an extra 4 knots of wind in it. Hoping to be in Suva right on sunset tonight.


Fri Jul 28 6:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
5.0kt
knts
GPS: 19 28S 177 31W
Run: 195.7nm (354.2km)
Avg: 8.1knts
24hr: 194.1nm
Weather:  Wind 7 kts SE, 1017mb, 1.5m S swell, 40% cloud cover

super quiet night with wind between 6 and 8 knots, but swinging 30 degrees, so glad to have autopilot on wind angle


Thu Jul 27 6:39 2017 NZST
Speed:
8.5kt
knts
GPS: 19 56S 174 33W
Run: 12.2nm (22.1km)
Weather:  Wind 11 kts SSE, 1017mb, 1.0m S swell

En route to Suva from Ha'apai. Spectacular day, great sailing and nice view of Tofua Volcanoe as we sail past


Sat Jul 22 6:03 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 19 45.497S 174 34.178W
Run: 18.8nm (34km)
Weather:  Wind 7 kts NE, 1020mb, 1.0m E swell

Stopped briefly at one of our favourite atols in the haapai's


Sun Jul 16 16:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 19 43.153S 174 17.002W
Run: 62.5nm (113.1km)
Weather:  Wind 19 kts SE, 1022mb, 1.5m SE swell

Anchored off Matafonua, enjoying the windsurfing and clear water now the rain has cleared and the sun has come out. Managed to drop the go pro off Kai's mast today, mark the spot with a buoy and actually find it with snorkelling gear later. Happy about that :). amazing sail down past about 20 pods of whales on Thursday.


Thu Jul 13 6:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
0
knts
GPS: 18 51.387S 173 59.836W
Run: 12nm (21.7km)
Weather:  Wind 0 kts SE, 1013mb, 1.0m S swell

Stayed overnight in Mananita on way back to Ha'apai. Stunningly beautiful spot. hosted a Swiss family for dinner who are camping out for 4 weeks.


Sat Jul 8 12:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 18 41.754S 173 55.686W
Run: 14nm (25.3km)
Weather: 10 knots from the ENE, 10% cloud cover, 1016 mB, nice day after a rainy day at the agricultural show yesterday. Did not get expected rain last night

Anchored off Kenutu. Lovely spot :)


Wed Jul 5 6:42 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kt
knts
GPS: 18 42.741S 174 08.492W
Run: 117.1nm (212km)
Weather:  Wind 13 kts SE, 1016 mb, 2m SE, 20% cloud cover

Anchored in the lagoon off Foeata Island. Stunning spot - a little jiggly at high tide. Good wave on south side, but beyond our equipment and abilities. Heading into Neiafu today to rig the dinghy, Tika Taka, and compete in the King's Birthday regatta.


Fri Jun 23 7:12 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kt
knts
GPS: 20 17.134S 174 48.545W
Run: 24.6nm (44.5km)
Weather:  Wind 20 kts ENE, 1018 mb, swell 1.5m Ese

Anchored in an uncharted lagoon on the SW side of Nomuka Ika, nicely protected from wind and swell. Good snorkelling.


Mon Jun 19 7:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kt
knts
GPS: 19 56.486S 174 42.905W
Run: 16.1nm (29.1km)
Weather:  Wind 25 kts ESE, 1022 mb, 1m Ese, 20% cloud cover - windy with occasional squall

Anchored off Haafeva waiting for the wind to blow itself out a bit. Hopefuly we might be able to resupply some onions eggs and potatoes at the village


Sat Jun 17 6:51 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kt
knts
GPS: 19 57.366S 174 28.022W
Weather:  Wind 20 kts ESE, 1022 mb, 1m Ese, 100% cloud cover - seems to clear up in the afternoons

Anchored off Tofanga Island in Ha'apai Group, Tonga, enjoying the windsurfing, snorkelling and dinghy sailing :). Will think about moving some time in the next few days as the wind goes up one more notch.


Thu Jun 15 8:36 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kt
knts
GPS: 19 57.358S 174 28.014W
Run: 1.8nm (3.3km)
Weather:  Wind 14 kts SE, 1022 mb, 50% cloud cover

Anchored just off the Tofanga Island in Ha'apai. School, windsurfing and fires on the beach :)


Thu Jun 8 7:33 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kt
knts
GPS: 19 58S 174 29.55W
Run: 3.8nm (6.9km)
Weather:  Wind 13 kts SE, 1018 mb, 1m Ese

Anchored off the sandspit next to Uonukuhihfo Island in Ha'apai, Tonga, enjoying the windsurfing :)


Thu Jun 1 6:21 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kt
knts
GPS: 20 01S 174 28W
Run: 32.8nm (59.4km)
Weather:  Wind 7 kts SE, 1020 mb, 1m Ese

Stunning day in Ha'apai, anchored next to Limu in gin blue water


Fri May 26 6:15 2017 NZST
Speed:
0.0kt
knts
GPS: 20 14S 174 55W
Run: 223.2nm (404km)
Avg: 9.7knts
24hr: 231.9nm
Weather:  Wind 11 kts E, 1018 mb, 1.5m Ese

Heaved to next to the outer reefs of Ha'apai. Stunning night and fantastic sailing for last 24 hours. 2.5m long period swell and 20 knots on the beam made it fast and fun. Should have anchor down by 10am. Beautiful day and nice to have the family home back in the tropics! Just realised had typos in last 2 positions (should have been W not E longitude)


Thu May 25 7:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
8.7kt
knts
GPS: 23 23S 175 41W
Run: 202.2nm (366km)
Avg: 8.4knts
24hr: 202.2nm
Weather:  Wind 20-22 kts Se, 1018 mb, 3.0m Ese swell plus 1.0m confused seas on top

Tried to put the brakes on for a period yesterday by pulling in the tiny bit of jib we had out (already on 3rd reef in main). Worked a little. Squalls of yesterday have now left us which is nice. Swell has backed us a little and wind eased so slightly more comfortable and back moving along well again without too many crashes and bangs.


Wed May 24 7:09 2017 NZST
Speed:
8.2kt
knts
GPS: 26 08S 176 47w
Run: 226.1nm (409.2km)
Avg: 4.8knts
24hr: 116.1nm
Weather:  Wind 20-30 kts Se, 1018 mb, 3.0m E swell plus 1.5m confused seas on top

Hard night. Lots of squalls. Short period building easterly swell makes it a washing machine right now. Considering running off to Minerva to take pressure off the boat.


Mon May 22 8:24 2017 NZST
GPS: 29 15.0009s 177 54.2663w
Run: 272nm (492.3km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 129.3nm
Weather: SE15-20, S last night

Intend staying until Wednesday but need to clarify this decision as DOC have not given a permit for anchoring here due the Myrtle rust problems. There is no transiting or anchoring within 1000m of any island in the Kermadecs.


Sat May 20 5:54 2017 NZST
Speed:
7.7kt
knts
GPS: 31 05S 178 04E
Run: 133.9nm (242.4km)
Avg: 10.5knts
24hr: 252.3nm
Weather:  Wind 13 kts SW, 1020 mb, 1.0m SW swell, orderly SW seas

Lovely quiet night. Wind, swell and seas all from straight behind. planning to head east until the wind swings then slowly come back to the west until the depression goes through. Probably "jog on the spot" until tue or wed.


Fri May 19 17:09 2017 NZST
GPS: 31 47S 175 57E
Run: 265.9nm (481.3km)

Left yesterday and now wondering what to do with the weather situation on route.


Tue May 9 7:10 2017 NZST
GPS: 35 18.96211S 174 7.28833E
Run: 416.3nm (753.5km)

Sun Apr 16 21:07 2017 NZST
GPS: 41 20.388S 174 8.392E
Run: 44.9nm (81.3km)

Anchored in Pipi Bay in Port underwood after a great, fast sail through Cook Strait yesterday. Making the run up the east coast tomorrow and hoping for good weather!


Sat Apr 15 0:00 2017 NZST
GPS: 41 15.82S 173 16.825E
Run: 157.8nm (285.6km)

Just finished up a wonderful 2.5 weeks in nelson, including an epic 8 day hike and catching up with nearby friends...as well as waiting out the remnants of 2 cyclones


Wed Mar 22 21:30 2017 NZDT
GPS: 39 03.424S 174 02.701E
Run: 259.7nm (470.1km)

Moored in Port Taranaki...awaiting some northerly winds to take us back down to Nelson


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