Velic

Velic 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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Posted: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 - 07:00

On mooring at Paradise Resort, Taveuni Fiji Northerly breeze all day yesterday, 7-10 and nearing 12-14 mid-afternoon. But very clear sky. More clouds today, especially altocumulus bank to the east

Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 - 07:00

On mooring at Paradise Resort, Taveuni Fiji Clear sky with few clouds. A big change over the weekend as the low trough that brought frequent rain showers last week finally moved on. Now we're

Posted: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 - 07:00

On mooring at Paradise Resort, Taveuni Island, Fiji Four boat here. More wind than yesterday, again. Stronger SE winds have kicked in. It's 29.8c in the water, 26c and 82% RH in the cabin. It's been

Posted: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 - 07:00

On mooring at Paradise Resort, Taveuni Island, Fiji. Five boats here More wind than yesterday, nice light breeze. It's 29.8c in the water, 26c and 83%RH in the cabin. It rained overnight and thick

Posted: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 - 07:00

On mooring at Paradise Resort, Taveuni Island, Fiji. Four boats here. Quiet morning. It's 29.8c in the water, 26c and 81% RH in the cabin. Heavy cumulus over the mountains of Taveuni promise more

Posted: Tue, 9 Jul 2019 - 07:00

On mooring at Paradise Resort, Taveuni Island. Yesterday was clear with light and variable winds, but for a strange bout of easterlies ~12 knots building to ~15 knots mid-morning. Then that died

Posted: Fri, 5 Jul 2019 - 06:53

On the dock at CopraShed in Savusavu, Fiji After raining overnight it seems to be clearing this morning. It was quite still last evening, but now there is a nice breeze from the SE. Mixed level

Posted: Thu, 4 Jul 2019 - 07:09

On the dock at CopraShed in Savusavu, Fiji Another fine morning after a cool night. This morning 23.5c and 81% RH in the cabin. Yesterday we put up the harbor awning to shade the cockpit and

Posted: Wed, 3 Jul 2019 - 06:57

On the dock at CopraShed in Savusavu, Fiji Hints of cumulonimbus developing above the cumulus. Went to the fresh market yesterday and got papaya, the especially sweet little Fiji pineapple, bananas

Posted: Sun, 30 Jun 2019 - 07:00

In Savusavu on a mooring after a 16 day passage, including 5 days at S Minerva Reef. Savusavu is full. We picked up the last open mooring, and the first one near the mouth of Nakama creek. Boats are

Posted: Sat, 29 Jun 2019 - 06:48

Sailing west along coast of Vanua Levu. 5 nm from reef pass into Savusavu Bay. Port broad reach under staysail alone. Yesterday and last night a mix of sailing and heaving-to in order to time

Posted: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 - 06:48

Sailing northwest in the Koro Sea, bound for Savusavu, Fiji Starboard broad reach under double reefed main and staysail. Motion not bad but for occasional 3m swell that knocks boat around. Some

Posted: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 - 06:45

Sailing north bound for Savusavu, Fiji. We left S. Minerva Reef at noon on Tuesday. Starboard beam reach under a deep reefed main & yankee jib (80% working jib). Intermittent squalls all night

Posted: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 - 07:09

After strong SE winds yesterday afternoon and overnight, wind has eased at dawn. We're rolling in large swells and lighter winds. Sailing under yankee jib (80%)and double reefed main. We'll shake out

Posted: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 - 07:15

Anchored in lagoon at S. Minerva Reef: Beautiful afternoon yesterday with no swell at low tide, no wind and bright blue sky. Rand went snorkeling with Citrus Tart and Gato Go. Ruth baked fresh bread

Posted: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 - 06:45

Anchored in lagoon at S. Minerva Reef: Yesterday was mostly overcast with a few smallish squalls. No real sun. This morning's sky looks more promising for nice weather with large patches of blue and

Posted: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 - 07:21

Anchored in lagoon at S. Minerva Reef: Day 3. After a beautiful afternoon and evening a front come in early this morning bringing gusty winds and some rain. The sky is mostly overcast with complex

Posted: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 - 07:24

Anchored in lagoon at S. Minerva Reef: Day 2. Quite windy with gusts all night. Wind is backing to ENE. Lagoon is rolly at high tide, when some swell comes over the reef, and quite flat the rest of

Posted: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 - 06:54

Anchored in lagoon at S. Minerva Reef after seven day passage from Marsden Point, NZ. Windy with gusts here, windchop and a few white caps. Cabin 24.0c and 77%RH. Five boats in the lagoon, and one

Posted: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 06:24

Motor-sailing in light easterlies for past day. Rand saw a larger meteor burn last night. Comfortable days and beautiful nights, but for lack of wind. Passing to the east of S Minerva Reef, leaving

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