Monthly Archives: September 2010

Lazy Sunday

We spent most of the day on the boat not doing a lot. I’ve been working my way through building up my movie library which takes time. More folks we knew showed up in the harbor ready for the regatta/rendezvous … Continue reading

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Neiafu Walkabout

After cleaning up the main salon we had a reasonably relaxing day. We did go for a walkabout around town taking the camera to capture a few pics including some of the aftermath of the morning fire. In the evening … Continue reading

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Work Day 2

Friday saw us all off on separate projects. I took Ben ashore to talk to the regatta organizers – he ended up staying with them for the day helping to set up the Full Moon Party on one of the … Continue reading

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Maintenance Day

It was a slow start due to the night before. Our first task was removing the mainsail. It’s only the second time we’ve taken it off and I’d forgotten how much work this was. All the batons and reefing lines … Continue reading

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Neiafu, Tonga

Our second day of sailing was fairly uneventful. The wind did gradually drop putting us into the edge of the zone where we could raise the Code Zero. We waited a long time before raising it not wanting to have … Continue reading

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