Monthly Archives: May 2011

Landfall: Savusavu

Posted on May 23, 2011 by KC2RIY

Our final approach to Savusavu, Fiji could not have been much better. Granted, it was misty and a little wet at times but the wind was just about spot on. The wind angle wasn’t quite right as we approached Lesiatheva … Continue reading →

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NZ->Fiji Day 9

Posted on May 22, 2011 by KC2RIY

We began the day as we ended the night with just the jib out riding the rough swell and continued in this manner all morning. Paul got the first sighting of land and we all rushed out to peer into … Continue reading →

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NZ->Fiji Day 8

Posted on May 21, 2011 by KC2RIY

What a difference an hour makes. And we’ve had a few of those recently. An hour after I last blogged squalls formed behind the boat. Squalls are, to varying degrees, rain clouds which show on the radar as blobs and … Continue reading →

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NZ->Fiji Day 6

Posted on May 19, 2011 by KC2RIY

A long and very drawn out day. We entered the convergence zone to the west of the low pressure system that would inevitably cause mayhem should we get too close. Our hopes to miss the bulk of the rain and … Continue reading →

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NZ->Fiji Day 7

Posted on May 18, 2011 by KC2RIY

One day can make a lot of difference. The clouds spent the day gradually showing us a little more blue sky. The 4 meter seas lessened a little and lost their raggedy edge. The sea and air temperature both inched … Continue reading →

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