Windchase

Windchase is a 1974 Pacific 38 (Hull no 18), built in Whangarei, NZ.

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Posted: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 - 19:30

aboard. (Distance covered 464nm, last 24=97 :-(, DTF c. 187nm) Just about at the S tip of India... After a slow but very lovely night, it's been a bit frustrating since 3am, with a bit of sea and

Posted: Sun, 17 Feb 2019 - 19:30

Well on way, but clear its going to take abt 6 days rather than hoped for 5...We were meant to have a 1.5kn current behind us all the way up past Colombo (rather than taking a direct line against a

Posted: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 - 19:30

Just passing the historic port of Galle, where we visited on our shore tour. Beautiful day (although winds could be stronger please!). Night had a few challenges inc. v light following wind (so

Posted: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 - 19:30

After a fab visit to Sri Lanka we are now en route (started 0900 yesterday). A little uncomfortable for first 24hrs due to side swell but not too bad now.. Also had 1-1.8kn current against for most

Posted: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 - 23:23

Arrived safely in Trincomalee at around 1330 local time.... All the paperwork now completed (helped by obligatory agent, Sandeep from GAC Shipping, who did a great job and made it a painless

Posted: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 - 00:00

Balmy day... Sea v benign and wind dropping to 6-12kn, shifting round to a beam reach... Choice! Also visited by first pod of dolphins in ages. Our friendly positive current has started to slacken

Posted: Sun, 27 Jan 2019 - 00:00

And... Ditto. Another good days run, in fine weather! ...Sea up and down (funny that, eh?).. Well, what I mean is it got up to 3m, but longer period than yesterday, so not too bad... Now eased off a

Posted: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 - 00:00

Another good days run, in fine weather...Only one tanker and one fishing vessel sighted, so pretty quiet. Sea easing so, thankfully, it now feels a bit less like a Wurlitzer ride! Mili has learnt to

Posted: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 - 00:00

Still in decent current and nice winds of 12-20kn... Hence a very good days run (for us!). (477nm done, c. 570nm to go. Last 24hrs 161nm). All well aboard! (PS forgot to change date on ydays

Posted: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 - 00:00

Going well, given light winds... We've aimed to pass S of the Nicobar Islands, as this will soon put us into a 1.5-2kn current all the way across the Bay of Bengal (or at least with 200nn of

Posted: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 - 00:00

Now well past the Nicobars, and into good strong current... A bit frisky occasionally where its opposed but great for most of the time. More shipping than expected (maybe the words Grand Passage on

Posted: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 - 21:16

Off on the next leg, Sri Lanka or bust! ... Started at 10:00hrs this morning and now about 30nm out from Phuket. Wx in line with forecasts.. We maybe should have waited, as very light winds for next

Posted: Sun, 23 Dec 2018 - 18:32

Arrived in Phuket, Thailand yesterday where we'll spend Xmas and the next month or so cruising (some of) the countless islands in the surrounding waters. It's been a pretty relaxing last month also

Posted: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 - 21:50

Arrived in Malaysia (a few hours ago) after a fun day (genuinely!) traversing the Singapore Strait... As expected, LOTS of big shipping, although most have AIS system, so their speed and direction

Posted: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 - 23:25

Nongsa Point Marina... Last stop in wonderful Indonesia! :-( Will hang here and complete exit. formalities tomorrow and head across the Strait to Malaysia the day after. Good timing as the Bintang

Posted: Sat, 24 Nov 2018 - 17:28

Just arrived at the Equator, after a long haul of 240nm. It completes the first 6,943nm of the trip from Nelson (4,445nm as the crow flys!). Conditions from Belitung have been mostly fairly benign

Posted: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 - 23:00

Arrived in Belitung mid arvo after 3 day passage from Bawean. Only been ashore once so far but it may be paradise found?! ... Will confirm with more exploration tomorrow but so far stunning rock

Posted: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 - 20:23

Just arrived in Bawean after trip across Java Sea from Bali.... Fun 2nd night playing dodgems with various ships, fishing boats, nets and FADs...Ships easy to avoid with AIS and the smaller boats are

Posted: Sun, 11 Nov 2018 - 20:54

Starting to head N after an all too brief time in Bali... Met some lovely people both in Lombok and here in Lovina. Shld be a short overnight motorsail hop to the Kangean Is.

Posted: Fri, 2 Nov 2018 - 22:30

Arrived safely off Pulau Medang after an overnight passage of around 130nm. Possibly coincidental, but another awesome dog beach! Was a bit sad to leave the Komodo National Park with its rugged

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