Vivacious
FollowBuilt in Taiwan in 1985 by American Passport International. She is a GRP canoe stern offshore cruising sloop ,did a 7 year circumnavigation in the mid nineties. I purchased her in Nelson in 2003 at the end of that cruise,and sailed her up the west coast to Sandspit ,her permanent home. I have sailed her offshore in the Pacific 3 times, (2007,2009,2014 ) . A fabulous safe and forgiving cruising yacht. She has always been a NZ registered ship. A member of ICA.
Recent Updates
Departure delayed because of Tropical Cyclone Donna, so killing time in Opua Marina
Sitting in Opua Marina waiting to depart Sat. May 6th. Weather looking good .be nice to get underway.Vivacious and Jane ready to go to warmer climates.
<p>all well on board, ETA Opua ,early pm tuesday</p>
<p>motoring into 12kn southerly headwind. becomming a long battle in light winds. BS 5.6 course 185mag. " Freebird" beside us 1st yacht since leaving Fiji. Russ</p>
<p>under motor, so zigzaging down the pacific trying to get some wind advantage.Course currently 145mag.I might buy a launch. Russ</p>
Cleared out and on our way,nearly at the Navula Pass, light wind on the nose so motoring
Came into Vuda Point Marina today in preparation for takeoff on monday hopefully. Fueled up today ,so aleady apart from customs clearance.
back in Musket Cove,didn't fancy another night rolling around in mana lagoon.Good choice,it is like an infinety pool in here this morning. Just off for a game of golf.
<p><span style="color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11.8181819915771px; line-height: 18px;">Anchored at Mana Island Lagoon , very poor weather,so will stay put today</span></p>
Anchored in Musket Cove.