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 - June 20, 2018
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Anchored off Namena.. High cirrus cloud thickening. Some interesting finds snorkelling yesterday like a few large live conch. Probably heading to Makongai today.

Whistler - June 19, 2018
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In Savusavu. Heading to Namena today. Cooler temps now.

Whistler - June 18, 2018
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At Cousteau anchorage in Savusavu Bay. Heading to town to reprovision.

Whistler - June 16, 2018
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Anchored off the sand cay at Duff Reef. Monty got kiting yesterday. Cool spot. Likely head off somewhere today as it is pretty rolly in the anchorage.

Whistler - June 15, 2018
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Still in Vanua Balavu. Looking to move to a kiting spot sometime today.

Whistler - June 14, 2018
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Anchored in Ship Cove in Bay of Islands. At least 20 boats here in the Bay of Islands now. At sunset, some cruisers joined their dinghies together for a social in a wee cove and watched hundreds of ... Read More
Whistler - June 13, 2018
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Ship Cove in Bay of Islands. More World Arc boats arrived yesterday in the Bay.

Whistler - June 12, 2018
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Anchored in Ship Cove in the Bay of Islands. 30 World ARC just checked in at Lomaloma, Vanua Balavu, so we are seeing lots of boats anchoring around the bay. Seems to be room so far. World Arc’s ... Read More
Whistler - June 11, 2018
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Anchored in Ship Cove with 2 other boats in the Bay of Islands, Vanua Balavu. A few more boats anchored around the Bay. Warm and humid last night, lots of dew this morning.

Whistler - June 10, 2018
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Squalls now to north and east. They appear to be moving away ahead of us. Just waiting for good light to enter Vanua Balavu. Had 15-22 kt winds that backed around through the day and night ... Read More
Whistler - June 9, 2018
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In Savusavu. Plans to move, just not sure where yet.

Whistler - June 8, 2018
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Trough passed over us around 9pm. Had a torrential rain storm with lightning and high winds (30 kt). Whistler circled the mooring a few times as the winds shifted direction. Filled all our water ... Read More
Whistler - June 7, 2018
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Savusavu. Nice morning.

Whistler - June 6, 2018
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Back in Savusavu. Very humid last night. Had some lightning and showers in the evening.

Whistler - June 5, 2018
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Lovely day here at Cousteau. Yesterday we completed our Advanced Open Water Dive course with Cousteau. Did a night dive to finish. Amazing critter life active in the dark. Came to the surface and the ... Read More
Whistler - June 4, 2018
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The sky is clear above us and to the north but the trough with a distinct line of with thick clouds blankets the southern third of the sky. Hope it keeps moving SE.

Whistler - June 1, 2018
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We are still off Cousteau. Winds were more NE overnight and now back to E. Not a nice day. More rain in forecast.

Whistler - May 31, 2018
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Moved to a more sheltered anchorage by Cousteau resort. A few breaks in the clouds.

Whistler - May 30, 2018
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Anchored off the Cousteau resort, closer to the reef, so more exposed to the SE winds. Showery conditions around the bay, but not over us yet. Rainbows and turtles around.
Whistler - May 29, 2018
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Nice morning. Savusavu had a rash of break-ins (Digicel, Telecom offices, etc.) on Saturday night. Apparently a rugby match brings out the hooligans. We are moving out to Cousteau anchorage today.

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