Velic

Velic

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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.

Recent Updates

Velic - November 20, 2016
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0500 NZDT: large SW swell now past, much easier sailing. All well on board.

Velic - November 19, 2016
Posted:

as of 0500 NZDT: Departed N Minerva Reef 0945 Friday. Rough until front passed by. All well on board

Velic - November 18, 2016
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<p>At anchor in N. Minerva Reef: Discussed when a slow boat should depart Minerva!</p>

Velic - November 13, 2016
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1700 UTC will be entering N Minerva Reef this morning. All is well on board

Velic - November 10, 2016
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hove to waiting for the wind to back. 140nm to N Minerva

Velic - November 9, 2016
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Velic - November 10, 2016
Posted:

Decided to bypass Minerva, heading for Opua. ETA Friday, Nov 18. Distance 960 nm

Velic - November 9, 2016
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Tacked, sailing east. Position 103 nm north of Minerva, but wind forecast SSE strengthening all day. Positioning to heave to later today and wait for wind to back to SE. All is well on board. Late ... Read More
Velic - November 8, 2016
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Cool, grey and light wind all night. Major squall yesterday evening. Wind increasing this morning. All is well on board.

Velic - November 7, 2016
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Broad reach port tack under reefed main and yankee. Good sailing, all is well on board. As of 0600 07/11/2016

Velic - November 6, 2016
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Depart Vava'u group Sunday, 06 Nov 2016, bound for N. Minerva Reef, then on to Opua NZ.

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