Category Archives: At Sea

Landfall

Posted on May 9, 2012 by KC2RIY

Our last day at sea was less eventful than the forecast had led us to expect. The winds had moved a little to the north so our recent easting was beneficial. There were a couple of times when the wind … Continue reading →

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NZ->Fiji: Day 7

Posted on May 8, 2012 by KC2RIY

Land was first spotted by Paul shortly after 10am. Off in the distance Matuku faintly emerged from the mist. It took sevaral hours before we made our closest approach by which time Totoya and Moala were both now visible too. … Continue reading →

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NZ->Fiji: Day 6

Posted on May 7, 2012 by KC2RIY

I’m trying hard to remember anything that set yesterday apart. We started the day with a lot of squalls which caused a lot of activity aboard the boat keep the boat and crew safe. As a result we decided it … Continue reading →

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NZ->Fiji: Day 5

Posted on May 6, 2012 by KC2RIY

A very typical mid passage day. Hard to distinguish it from any other. We did catch another mahi mahi, slightly bigger than the last. Some of it went on evening sashemi which went down well with the boys. Helen, unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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NZ->Fiji: Day 4

Posted on May 4, 2012 by KC2RIY

No problems today. In fact, quite the opposite. We caught a small but dinner for four sized mahi mahi which Helen cooked up very well. I also had an excellent response from my efforts to source and deliver new battens … Continue reading →

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