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Category Archives: South Pacific
Phew
Phew on multiple fronts. Big news, and the only really important news, is that Sam is now aboard. Phew. Despite having 50lb checkin back and two carry ons there were no complications anywhere on baggage weight or numbers. Phew. In … Continue reading
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They just don’t make it easy
Monday was sail day. On reflection I was half regretting the decision to drive up to Whangarei while Sam was on his way so I decided to take my laptop and check in regularly. I’d woken up at stupid O’Clock, … Continue reading
Posted in Division II, Inspiration Lady, Jackster, Migration, New Zealand, Passages
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Back in the Viaduct
After my usual morning chores (the washing up inevitably left from the previous evening) I called the Viaduct Marina to check if our allocated spot was free. After some toing and froing on the radio which managed to ascertain that … Continue reading
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Climbing Rangitoto
Helen declared herself fit enough for the climb up Rangitoto so after a bit of morning, international, stress we left the boat and tied up the dinghy to the wharf. The path to the summit was not too strenuous. Lower … Continue reading
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Rangitoto
At 1:30pm we moved the boat catching the incoming tide. We did, optimistically, raise the sails and may have had some assist for a while but about half way to our destination we dropped them as the wind died completely. … Continue reading
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