Category Archives: At Sea

A pounding passage

Posted on September 5, 2010 by KC2RIY

Given the information we had available to us and what transpired for us and other vessels in the vicinity, our decision to leave at 9:30am yesterday seems to have been the right one. However, being the best option available didn’t … Continue reading →

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3rd day to Beveridge Reef – Weather

Posted on September 2, 2010 by KC2RIY

Our third day has been somewhat dominated by the weather. We had been expecting some sort of front to come over but it came upon us much earlier than we anticipated. Suspecting a line of clouds ahead of us I … Continue reading →

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Palmerston -> Beveridge Reef – 2nd day

Posted on September 1, 2010 by KC2RIY

We plod on. I’ve come to the conclusion the growth on the underside of the boat is costing us about 1/2 a knot. The bottom is in need of new paint as the miles have ablated most of it off. … Continue reading →

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Palmerston -> Beveridge Reef – 1st day

Posted on August 31, 2010 by KC2RIY

As forecast the winds were very light throughout the day and into the evening. We struggled to make 3 knots. But we knew this would be the case so we weren’t worried. The seas were calm so we didn’t suffer … Continue reading →

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Au Revoir Palmerston

Posted on August 30, 2010 by KC2RIY

We have now left Palmerston. We spent the remainder of Sunday aboard just relaxing and doing a little boat prep. We finished off Lord of the Rings in the evening. The weather picture still remains complex but I’ve decided we’re … Continue reading →

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