Whistler

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 25, 2017
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Sailing. Skies clear south of us. Heading into the high. Expect the winds to die off shortly and go SW. All is well on board.

Whistler - October 23, 2017
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Whistler - October 23, 2017
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All is well on board. NOTE: PC computer is now working so Sailmail address will reach us again.

Whistler - October 22, 2017
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good that the swell is down from the report from Silver Fox behind them

Whistler - October 22, 2017
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Sailing with full main and genoa. Made 180NM in last 24 hours. Winds got lighter and went NE overnight but have kicked up again so we are moving along nicely. All is well on board.

Whistler - October 21, 2017
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Sailing with double reefed main and reefed genoa. Have had lots of periods of 25 to 27 Kt wind. Waves overnight have been confused and steep with a short period. All is well on board and nice to ... Read More
Whistler - October 20, 2017
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Moored in Port Denarau. Leaving today for New Zealand.

Whistler - October 18, 2017
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On our way to a Port Denarau to prepare for departure on a Friday for New Zealand.

Whistler - October 17, 2017
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Anchored off Nananu-I-Thake.

Whistler - October 16, 2017
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Nananau-I-Thake, anchored. Rainbows this am.

Whistler - October 14, 2017
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Anchored at Nanana-I-Thake. Cirrus clouds this am. Had an interesting morning yesterday going out to the reef for kiting downwinder. Learned lots. Planning a run to Rakiraki this am to pick up some ... Read More
Whistler - October 13, 2017
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Nananu-I-Thake. Wind continues. Got in some lessons over the last couple days. Going with Warren (Safari Lodge) to outer reef, 5km to the east, for a downwinder (kiting) this am. Monty will kite ... Read More
Whistler - October 11, 2017
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Anchored off Nananu-I-Thake. Lots of ash from cane burning on the decks this morning. Nice morning. Should be enough wind for kiting today.

Whistler - October 10, 2017
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Nananu-I-Thake. Lots of cane burning on the mainland as farmers rush to get their cane to the mills before they close for the season. Fortunately, the wind is taking the smoke west, away from us ... Read More
Whistler - October 9, 2017
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Anchored off Nananu-I-Thake for some more kiting while we wait for another weather window.

Whistler - October 7, 2017
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Anchored in Musket Cove.

Whistler - October 7, 2017
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Anchored off Pt. Denarau. Staying in Fiji for a while longer. Heading off to Mamanucas today.

Whistler - October 6, 2017
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Port Denarau: Looking at leaving for NZ later today.

Whistler - October 5, 2017
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Still at Port Denarau. Not leaving for New Zealand just yet.

Whistler - October 4, 2017
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Docked at Port Denarau. Plan to leave for New Zealand tomorrow.

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