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 - June 14, 2019
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Anchored off Foa. Another trough appears to be just south of us.
With all this raining weather, I had time to post a blog on our passage to Tonga. https://www.svwhistler.com/passage-moments/

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Anchored at Foa Island, near Matafonua Lodge. Another trough over us, and doing another swing around. See photo. Have had lots of lightning in the area, nothing close fortunately. Showers off and on ... Read More
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Anchored by Haapai Beach Resort. Calm morning. Photos show the forecast and a screenshot of our anchor watch using Vesper Watchmate AIS. The swing around the anchor yesterday afternoon happened in ... Read More
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<p>Anchored off Ha&#39;apai Beach Resort. A little drizzle now and then. Rain expected later. Had a nice lunch at Mariners Cafe yesterday with crew from a couple other yachts.</p>

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Anchored off Foa Island, (Matafonua Lodge). Been enjoying last few days here. Did some paddle-boarding, snorkelling and had a few lunches at the lodge. Great to be back. Darren and Nina are very ... Read More
Whistler - June 7, 2019
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Anchored off Ha'apai Beach Resort near Pangai. Plan to head up to Foa Island today.

Whistler - June 6, 2019
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Anchored off Uonukuhahake. May head up to Pangai today.

Whistler - June 5, 2019
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Moved up to near the northern end of Uonukuhahake.

Whistler - June 4, 2019
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Anchored off Uonukuhihifo. AWOB.

Whistler - June 3, 2019
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Glad we motored here yesterday in good light. Anchored off Uonukuhahaki and Uonukuhihifo. Calm and overcast. 3 other boats in this anchorage but tons of room. Much less rolly here with the SSW swell ... Read More
Whistler - June 3, 2019
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Glad we motored here yesterday in good light. Anchored off Uonukuhahaki and Uonukuhihifo. Calm and overcast. 3 other boats in this anchorage but tons of room. Much less rolly here with the SSW swell ... Read More
Whistler - June 2, 2019
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Leaving Telekitonga for Uonukuhihifo. About 40 miles. Clear calm weather, a good day for this passage.

Whistler - June 1, 2019
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Anchored at Telekitonga Island. Walked around the deserted island, mostly sand beach with some volcanic rock. No real signs of civilization other than stuff washed up on shore. By ourselves here ... Read More
Whistler - May 31, 2019
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Anchored at Kelefesia Island with 4 other yachts. Caught our first mahi-mahi on the way here. Had a snorkel yesterday around the anchorage. Lots of bommies and nice reef. Great to listen to the waves ... Read More
Whistler - May 30, 2019
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Underway motoring, heading for Kelefesia. Hoping there is room in the anchorage. Nice red sky this am. Sent from my iPad

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Anchored at big Mama's. 12 boats (5 catamarans) anchored here. International affair with boats from Germany, Denmark, Amsterdam, Finland, Norway, US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Some puddle ... Read More
Whistler - May 28, 2019
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Anchored off Big Mama&#x2019;s at Pangaimotu Island. Looking to move north later this week when (northeast) winds die down.

Whistler - May 27, 2019
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Anchored at Big Mama&#x2019;s. Squall to the north. Nice to have some calmer conditions.

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10 days Anchored off Big Mam’s now. Bad weather broke yesterday afternoon so we went ashore with some other yachties for a beer at Big Mama’s. They are now serving fish & chips and hamburgers at ... Read More
Whistler - May 24, 2019
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Heavy rain all night, continuing this morning. A half dozen boats arrived and cleared in yesterday, kept the port control and customs busy till after hours! Sent from my iPad

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