Westward II

Westward II

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westward ii is a jim young designed and built 'young 43', cutter rigged sloop, built in nz many years ago.

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Westward II - December 15, 2016
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Departed Mackay today. I sheltered there for 5 days to avoid a series of storms. Next destination is Rockhampton, where I hope to arrive on Monday.

Westward II - December 6, 2016
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Departed Townsville at 1030 with new gearbox installed. Stiff on shore breezes promise good sailing once I get out of the bay. I intend to day sail down the Queensland coast, next main stop is ... Read More
Westward II - November 24, 2016
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Heading to Townsville gearbox making a knocking sound

Westward II - November 21, 2016
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Departed cairns this afternoon. Strong SE winds means we'll head E out through the Barrier reef before turning south and coming down past the Whitsundays in a couple of days

Westward II - November 15, 2016
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In Marlin marina for a couple of days

Westward II - November 14, 2016
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Underway to Cairns. 2130 UTC 11/13 (Monday 11/14 local) 15-54 S / 146-20 E, motoring 205 T @ 5.0 knots. Westerly wind. 60 nm to Cairns. All was well aboard. Is trying to get information from ... Read More
Westward II - November 13, 2016
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Underway to Cairns. 2130 UTC 11/12 (Sunday 11/13 local)

Motoring 210 T @ 6.0 knots. No Wind. 180 nm to Cairns. All was well aboard.

Westward II - November 10, 2016
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We are departing Alotau today, with a new alternator and a bunch of repairs and refinements done. Light and variable winds in the Coral Sea and Pacific means our next port of call will be Cairns in ... Read More
Westward II - October 26, 2016
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Wind SE 15
Day sailing to Alotau

Westward II - October 25, 2016
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Anchored Nice spot. Village for trading. School. Getting stocked up by trading and visiting school with donations today. Planning on leaving tomorrow headed to Alotau.

Westward II - October 24, 2016
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20nm to Woodlark island
Had some fuel issues over night

Westward II - October 22, 2016
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Winds unreliable

Westward II - October 29, 48774
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<p>Sailing in 10 to 15 from the south 100% cloud cover<br />
257 to Woodlark&nbsp;island<br />
All well on board</p>

Westward II - October 17, 2016
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Wind 10 to 15 clear sky's
15 nm to Rabaul

Westward II - October 10, 2016
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30 NM to Kavieng
Motoring into Isabel passage

Westward II - October 9, 2016
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Wind SE10
Clear sky's
80 NM togo

Westward II - October 8, 2016
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Wind SE 15 -20 knots
Kavieng 120 nm rhumba line distance motoring into a 2 knot current
All well on board caught 15lb albacore tuna delicious

Westward II - October 7, 2016
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Motoring no wind
220 NM to Kavieng

Westward II - October 6, 2016
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motoring, no wind, calm seas,
50% cloud cover, 345 nm to go.&#xA0; Still hoping to arrive Kavieng by Sat PM.

Westward II - October 5, 2016
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Motoring no wind
470 to Kavieng
All well on board

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