Whistler

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Whistler is a Canadian built PDQ Antares 44ft catamaran. She is owned by Margy and Monty from Whistler, British Columbia. 2019 Season Intinerary: New Zealand to Tonga, other South Pacific Islands, and returning to New Zealand. Blog: https://www.svwhistler.com.

Recent Updates

Whistler - October 7, 2019
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Nananu-I-Thake. For a video on the pumice arriving in our anchorage from Tongan eruption, go to https://vimeo.com/364565518.

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Nananu-I-Thake: We went on a downwinder with Warren from Safari Lodge. Streams of pumice floating around the area. It was weird kiting through it yesterday. Avoiding the big chunks was like skiing ... Read More
Whistler - September 30, 2019
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Nananu-I-Thake: Winds picked up through the day yesterday. Got out for some good kite sessions. Winds looking a bit light this morning.

Whistler - September 27, 2019
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Nananu-I-Thake: Lighter winds yesterday but both of us got our kiting. Looks like more wind today. AWOB.

Whistler - September 25, 2019
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Nananu-I-Thake: Clearer skies with a little cirrus. Calmer this am. Good kiting conditions yesterday.

Whistler - September 24, 2019
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Nananu-I-Thake: Windy (20-25 Kt) and gusty yesterday. Calmed down some this morning but we are somewhat protected in the anchorage. Hopefully a better kiting day ahead.

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<p>Chilly morning in Nananu-I-Thake. Winds were 20-25 knots yesterday, gusted up to 35 knots. Too inconsistent and choppy for good kiting.</p>

Whistler - September 20, 2019
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Nananu-I-Thake: Light showers overnight. Nice rainbow this am. Wind picks up in the afternoons here. Enjoying good kiting conditions.

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<p>Nananu-I-Thake: Excellent kiting conditions. Blog on Wallis holiday celebrations&nbsp;available at:&nbsp;https://www.svwhistler.com/wallis-territory-day-celebrations/</p&gt;

Whistler - September 17, 2019
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Nananu-I-Thake. Windy!

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<p>Back at Nananu-I-Thake. Kiting weather in the forecast. &nbsp;Blog on our&nbsp;Wallis Island Tour:&nbsp;https://www.svwhistler.com/wallis-island-tour/</p&gt;

Whistler - September 10, 2019
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Moored in Port Denarau. High overcast.

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<p>Had a good day of kiting with Citrus Tart yesterday. Kited 8 of 10 days.&nbsp;Just left Nananu-I-Cake for Port Denarau.</p>

Whistler - September 8, 2019
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Had a good day of kiting yesterday. One more day of kiting here and then we will head to Port Denarau. Recent blogs up on Wallis: https://www.svwhistler.com/arrival-at-wallis/ https://www.svwhistle ... Read More
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Winds switched from west to SE yesterday in a flash. Monty got out on the 14 for a short session. Chilly overnight with the southerly winds. Going to Rakiraki with Citrus Tart today for some fresh ... Read More
Whistler - September 4, 2019
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A trough has just hit us, with winds swinging around from north to west and up to 45 knots. Heavy rain. Anchor watch is on and lots of chain out. Daylight now which is good. Citrus Tart is anchored ... Read More
Whistler - September 2, 2019
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Anchored at Nananu-I-Thake, kiting last few days. Hope to eek out one more day and then think about heading for some good shelter from the low heading toward Fiji.

Whistler - August 30, 2019
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Anchored off Nananu-I-Thake. Squalls rolling through.

Whistler - August 28, 2019
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sailing to Makogai. Taking Save-A-Tack pass across Namena. AWOB.

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Windy this morning, even here in the Nakema Creek, which is usually quite sheltered. Glad to be on a mooring and not out bashing in the open seas. Getting ready to leave for Nananu-I-Thake, but will ... Read More

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