Category Archives: South Pacific

Noisy Sunday

Posted on March 12, 2012 by steve

The weather did clear up enough for some outside work. I dismantled the windlass. There was some dirt, which I cleared, but the clutches looked good so I refrained from regreasing them. We invited the Division II kids over to … Continue reading →

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Will it ever stop raining?

Posted on March 11, 2012 by steve

Perhaps not until we reach Fiji. I joke. At least I hope so. But it feels like it sometimes. Continuous on and off drizzle and rain is just so dull. At least our new shades are doing a great job … Continue reading →

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Last full day in Whangarei?

Posted on March 10, 2012 by steve

After a bit of a slow start I retested all 16 batteries. After the long equalization they all appeared fine with differences no more than 0.03V. I’ve had ads up for a week now around town for the 4 spares … Continue reading →

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Some big items ticked off

Posted on March 9, 2012 by steve

We had an early knock on the hull. It was Neil from Palmer canvass with our rails. We needed to fit them before they could do their final measurements for the custom shades. I said I reckoned I could get … Continue reading →

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Atrocious Weather

Posted on March 8, 2012 by steve

It feels like winter here. Yesterday it was cold, wet and windy all day long. Not very conducive to getting things done but we pressed on. I fixed my mouse which cheered me some what. I had thought it was … Continue reading →

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