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 - May 20, 2019
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Anchored off Big Mama?s. Waiting to get a clearer picture of the weather and path of the tropical depression northwest of Fiji before we head north to the Haapais.

Whistler -
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Cleared in yesterday morning in 2 hours! Used the little Customs Dock. Port authority had to get a couple fishing boats to move for us but all went smoothly. Anchored off Pangimotu. Very quiet here ... Read More
Whistler - May 15, 2019
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Not the most pleasant night at sea. Spent the first half of the night dodging wide-ranging squalls. Winds backed to NNE, died and then picked up, gradually veering to E. Motor sailing but will try to ... Read More
Whistler - May 14, 2019
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Leaving S. Minerva this morning. Had an explore on the reef yesterday morning. Monty found several crays, bagged 3 between two and four lbs. All is well here.

Whistler - May 13, 2019
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Winds dropped over the last 24 hours. Went to the reef yesterday to check out a large object that washed up onto the reef. It was a red buoy, and would have had a light at the top. It would likely ... Read More
Whistler - May 11, 2019
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Short excursion to the reef yesterday at low tide. Bagged a couple crays. All is well here. Plan to depart for Tongatapu, probably on Monday.

Whistler - May 10, 2019
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very windy here. 24 knots for a time yesterday. Rough at anchor at high tide. Had a go at a snorkel with Pilgrim and Midnight Sun next to the lagoon at S. Minerva yesterday. Beautiful reef with lots ... Read More
Whistler - May 9, 2019
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S. Minerva. Got to the reef yesterday. Interesting. Watching for the wind direction to move more south for a sail to Tonga.

Whistler - May 7, 2019
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Had a great sleep at anchor at S. Minerva. Glad for the shower to wash the salt off the deck. Not exactly exploring reef weather at the moment.

Whistler - May 6, 2019
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Anchored in South Minerva. All is well on board. A couple boats here with us. A bit to breezy to go exploring. Looking forward to a good rest tonight!

Whistler - May 6, 2019
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Anchored in South Minerva. All is well on board. Breezy!

Whistler - May 6, 2019
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All is well on board. A few more squalls over night. 20 miles to S. Minerva. Plan to stop there.

Whistler - May 5, 2019
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All is well on board. Had to sail through some vigorous squalls yesterday with gusts over 30 knots and heavy rain. None over night thankfully. A few suspect clouds on the horizon this morning. Had a ... Read More
Whistler - May 5, 2019
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All is well on board. Had to sail through some vigorous squalls yesterday with gusts over 30 knots and heavy rain. None over night thankfully. A few suspect clouds on the horizon this morning. Had a ... Read More
Whistler - May 4, 2019
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All is well on board.

Whistler - May 3, 2019
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All is well on board. Gradually warming up. Winds just starting to get some east in them.

Whistler - May 2, 2019
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All is well. 160NM in 24 hrs. Seas were over 3m early this am but have dropped down. Winds also easing. Please advise if this format is not working for the yit site updates. Thanks!

Whistler - May 2, 2019
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All is well. Seas were over 3m early this am but have dropped down. Winds also easing. Please advise if this format is not working for the yit site updates. Thanks!

Whistler - May 1, 2019
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Leaving for Minerva Reefs today.

Whistler - April 18, 2019
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At Bay of Islands Marina

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