Velic
FollowVelic is a GRP monuhull sailing yacht of the Jason 35’ design by Ted Brewer. She is rigged as a cutter with hank-on foresails. Velic was built in 1977 on Bainbridge Island, Washington State, USA. A major refit was completed in 2009, including a new BetaMarine 3 cylinder 28 hp engine.
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Velic - October 9, 2019
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Moored in Vuda Point Marina
Warm, bright, and sunny here this morning. Big contrast from yesterday when it rained all morning then cleared by mid-day. Yesterday evening was very nice, complimented ... Read More
Velic - October 8, 2019
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In Vuda Point Marina
It's been raining continuously since 0230. Sunday we had heavy falls in the afternoon, then skies cleared yesterday. Yesterday we went into Lautoka by bus and were able to get ... Read More
Velic - September 26, 2019
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At anchor near Nabouwalu. Leaving early for crossing Bligh Water to Nananu passage. Very early departure from Rukuruku Bay yesterday to arrive here mid-day, before afternoon winds really kicked in ... Read More
Velic - September 23, 2019
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At anchor in Vunisinu bay, Vanua Levu, Fiji. Fast sail yesterday in strong and gusty winds. Blasty gusts and whitecaps in this small bay all afternoon, but moderated by evening. Wind up again at ... Read More
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We're back anchored off Palm Lea after a little adventure. We tried to round Udu Point at the top NE end of Vanua Levu. However, upon leaving the protection of the Great Sea Reef, Cakaulevu, through ... Read More
Velic - September 17, 2019
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Anchored off Palm Lea Farms Resort on the north coast of Vanua Levu.
We had a wonderful yesterday. We rode into Labasa with Julie, a retired cruiser and owner of Palm Lea. There we had lunch and ... Read More
Velic - September 14, 2019
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Anchored behind Cakari Island.
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Anchored in lee of Vanua Levu near Naduri Bay Short motor sail yesterday with strange winds. Overall pattern of SE winds was replaced by light N winds along coast in the morning. Late morning a ... Read More
Velic - September 12, 2019
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At anchor in Vunisuni Bay 36 nm motorboat ride from Rukuruku Bay yesterday under blue skies and very light N breeze. We caught a small dogfish tuna, which made for a nice dinner. Smoke from fires on ... Read More
Velic - September 10, 2019
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Anchored in Rukuruku Bay on northwest corner of Vanua Levu. Nice sail from Bua Bay yesterday. A pair of dolphins greeted our arrival here yesterday, and a Fijian family out fishing stopped by for a ... Read More
Velic - September 9, 2019
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Great sail from Wainunu bay to Bua Bay yesterday, frequently seeing mid-6 knots in little Velic with the Yankee jib and a double-reefed main. With a strong SE wind we were able to sail around Coconut ... Read More
Velic - September 8, 2019
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Great sail yesterday from the informal anchorage off Cousteau resort in Savusavu Bay to Wainunu Bay. Cool and comfortable this morning. Sailing today to Bua Bay.
Velic - July 31, 2019
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On mooring in Nakama Creek, Savusavu Fiji
Raining in showers with periods of not raining since yesterday noon. Not really 'clearing' as low cumulus cover persists between showers. Light SE breeze ... Read More
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On mooring in Nakama Creek, Savusavu Fiji
It rained most of the afternoon yesterday after a clear morning. Kind of muggy all day with high humidity and little wind. It's 29.5c in the pool (the ... Read More
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On mooring in Nakama Creek, Savusavu Fiji
Light cloud cover and light winds suggest a clear day after a rainy weekend with blustery winds. I expect that some of the clouds will burn off as the sun ... Read More
Velic - July 26, 2019
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On mooring in Nakama Creek, Savusavu, Fiji
It has been raining sporadically since yesterday afternoon with 100% cloud cover. Cloud base is low and rain clouds cover many of the mountain tops around ... Read More
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On mooring in Nakama Creek, Savusavu Fiji
The trough that was north of Fiji came across yesterday afternoon bringing low clouds sweeping over the mountains, gusty winds and rain. This morning wakes ... Read More
Velic - July 24, 2019
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At anchor off Cousteau Resort inside Savusavu Bay
Very calm and comfortably cool this morning. Dawn overcast is thin and may burn off as sun rises.
We motor-sailed yesterday from Viani Bay to ... Read More
Velic - July 23, 2019
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At anchor in Viani Bay, Fiji
Wind has dropped overnight. It's much less bouncy in the bay, but still the wind funnels right into the bay. No rain to speak of. We depart for Savusavu this morning ... Read More
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At anchor in Viani Bay, Fiji
The forecasted trough passed over at 1100 yesterday bringing heavy rain and strong southerly winds. Viani Bay opens to the SE, so we three yachts and the one superyacht ... Read More