Windchase
FollowWindchase is a 1974 Pacific 38 (Hull no 18), built in Whangarei, NZ.
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Windchase - July 17, 2018
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At Dillons Bay, Eromango... Just arrived after easy 55nm run... But as it got dark, so can't tell you a lot about it yet! No other boats around :-) This e-mail was delivered via satellite phone using ... Read More
Windchase - July 17, 2018
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Windchase - July 17, 2018
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Bye bye Tanna, its been nice meeting you! (The finger is just to point out Yasur Volcano ;-)
Windchase - July 13, 2018
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In Lenakel anchorage on Tanna Island after an upwind passage from Loyalty Islands... Will head round to Port Resolution later today, hopefully to see Yasur Volcano close up. Bit of a hiccup as ... Read More
Windchase - July 10, 2018
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In We marina after a super easy night sail over from Grande Terre... Must be the clearest marina water here anywhere... Angel fish under the keel easily seen! Sadly can only stop 1 night :-( This ... Read More
Windchase - July 9, 2018
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After a good few weeks cruising the Lagoon, we bid goodbye to our trusty crew Brett and Sam 10 days ago and are now abt to head off this morning to Loyalty Islands (last stop in New Caledonia) ... Read More
Windchase - June 22, 2018
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Anchored at Ilot Ua, yet another white sand beach. Off for a snorkel after fish lunch. Life's tough.
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Windchase - June 21, 2018
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Just heading off for a 7-8 day cruise round the Southern Lagoon and Isles des Pins.
Windchase - June 18, 2018
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..... All good, light winds but finally from somewhere other than N!... So shld be a good run in.. 50nm to the New Caledonia reef pass (67 to Noumea).... Shld be croissants for 2moro's brekkie (at ... Read More
Windchase - June 18, 2018
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Anchored at Noumea... Arrived after marina office and customs closed for evening, so we'll just chill here with a beer or two and Sam's fish curry, which is wafting up from the galley now. Very calm ... Read More
Windchase - June 17, 2018
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A slightly better day today, 117nm....Still slow-going, with light winds and contrary currents....Wandering a bit to avoid the latter!... But another beautiful sunset and we are north of 25S...So a ... Read More
Windchase - June 17, 2018
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A slightly better day today, 117nm....Still slow-going, with light winds and contrary currents....Wandering a bit to avoid the latter!... But another beautiful sunset and we are north of 25S...So a ... Read More
Windchase - June 16, 2018
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Another slowish day, not helped by 2 hrs swapping batteries after charge prob. Up and running again and made it across to nb current at last! Yay! Hoping to make a slack tide reef entry early Monday ... Read More
Windchase - June 16, 2018
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Another slowish day, not helped by 2 hrs swapping batteries after charge prob. Up and running again and made it across to nb current at last!
Windchase - June 16, 2018
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Another slowish day, not helped by 2 hrs swapping batteries after charge prob. Up and running again and made it across to nb current at last!
Windchase - June 16, 2018
Posted:
Another slowish day, not helped by 2 hrs swapping batteries after charge prob. Up and running again and made it across to nb current at last!
Windchase - June 16, 2018
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Another slowish day, not helped by 2 hrs swapping batteries after charge prob. Up and running again and made it across to nb current at last!
Windchase - June 15, 2018
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Frustrating day, with wind straight from destination! Oh well, we're still getting there, albeit fairly slowly! (110nm 24hr run). Very light sea and lovely and warm however! This e-mail was delivered ... Read More
Windchase - June 14, 2018
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And their away... Next stop (hopefully!) is Noumea, New Caledonia. Forecast is a big high, so shld be a less eventful passage.... Time to break out Risk after enjoying an amazing sunset! This e-mail ... Read More
Windchase - June 10, 2018
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Arrived at Norfolk Island a couple of hours ago yay! Haven't figured out Internet or phone access yet - might be a day or two as tomorrow is a public holiday.
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