Hi C's

Mon Nov 23 7:58 2015 NZDT
Speed:
00
knts
GPS: 16 60S 178 38E
Run: 34.5nm (62.4km)
Weather: 14 Knots Easterly Occasional Rain 100% cloud cover

At Anchor, swing mooring at Waitui Marina Savusavu. Arrived Thursday afternoon after two great sailing days from Nananu i Ra Island in Viti Levu to Nadi Bay in Vanua Levu and then on through the Nasonisoni passage to Savusavu. It was lovely firing along at good speeds between between 6 and 7 knots with 2 reefs in the main and the genoa out full. Nasonisoni was a good experience. Using google maps on my ipad switched to the "satellite" setting is very helpful getting through these narrow passages between the reefs.

Booked a swing mooring at the Savusavu Marina, which is a little further up the creek from Waitui Marina, and will move up there on the 1st of December, 11 days to my departure from from Nadi Airport to Auckland for the Christmas, New Year period.


Sun Nov 15 13:00 2015 NZDT
GPS: 17 18S 178 13E
Run: 72.6nm (131.4km)

Anchored at Nanamu i Cake Island in the north of VIti Levu. Changed my mind about continuing up through the Yasawas due to problems I was having with Navionics and the lack of Yasawas charts. Sailed back to Vuda Point, stocked up quickly again and sailed and motored when necessary to my current location via Tavua Bay. Wednesday morning looks ideal in terms of weather to cross to Vanua Levu.


Tue Nov 10 13:00 2015 NZDT
GPS: 17 16S 177 07E
Run: 28.8nm (52.1km)

Weather. NE winds 6 knots. 80 % cloud cover Status. Second night back in the Yasawas at Waya after returning yesterday from Vuda Point Marina. Ran out of gas last Thursday so had to head back to the main land to refill and stock up with a few more essentials on the boat. Destination tomorrow is Somosomo Bay. Hoping to see a few other yachts at some point. And looking forward to setting my sails again for Savusavu..


Wed Nov 4 13:00 2015 NZDT
GPS: 17 41S 177 06E
Run: 8.4nm (15.2km)

at anchor Mana island and moving to Waya tomorrow morning


Mon Oct 26 8:42 2015 NZDT
GPS: 17 46.272s 177 11.284e
Run: 118.5nm (214.5km)

Muscat Cove Fiji and will be leaving Wednesday


Sat Oct 10 22:26 2015 NZDT
GPS: 17 26.50013S 178 57.21571E
Run: 52.3nm (94.7km)

Makongai, clam and turtle farm, former lepper colony for south pacific.


Sat Oct 10 9:02 2015 NZDT
No position sent.
Weather: 20-25SE

In makogi and heading for Levuka today and then Suva on Monday and then onto brisbane


Wed Sep 16 7:32 2015 NZST
GPS: 16 46.670s 179 20.110e
Run: 50.4nm (91.2km)
Weather: 100%cc

arrived savusavu 5pm yesterday


Tue Sep 15 7:32 2015 NZST
Speed:
6
knts
GPS: 16 59S 179 56W
Run: 125.9nm (227.9km)
Avg: 5.2knts
24hr: 125nm
Weather: 100%cc, 12SE, a few spits at 6qm

abut to turn up to savusavu


Mon Sep 14 7:21 2015 NZST
Speed:
4.7
knts
GPS: 17 07S 178 02W
Run: 282nm (510.4km)
Avg: 5.9knts
24hr: 141.5nm
Weather: light 5SE wind, 1m seas, clear skies

a good passage t Savusavu


Sat Sep 12 7:31 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 40s 174 04W
Run: 5.5nm (10km)
Weather: overcast, light winds

have left Tonga for Savusavu Fiji along with 5 other boats


Tue Jul 28 7:27 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 39.6843s 173 58.9575w
Run: 72.1nm (130.5km)
Avg: 3knts
24hr: 72.8nm

Yee Haa great Balls in cow town. break out the pinot noir. IAnchored in Vavauu awaiting Customs


Mon Jul 27 7:41 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 18 21S 175 02W
Run: 54.8nm (99.2km)
Weather: ESE15-20, 2-3m swell,

A very frustrated Jack this morning with little progress. he is not running his engine due not much fuel left and it does not give much advantage in the seas. Only 55miles to go so surely we will report arrival tomorrow!


Sat Jul 25 7:39 2015 NZST
GPS: 18 47S 175 44W
Run: 66.7nm (120.7km)
Avg: 2.8knts
24hr: 66.4nm
Weather: 35%cc, 2.5m seas

not cheerful now as last night the wind was up to around 35kts so little progress and forecast is still for a beat into vavauu so may not be there today as seas are up


Fri Jul 24 7:32 2015 NZST
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 19 37S 176 15W
Run: 129.2nm (233.9km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 129.1nm
Weather: rough seas, SE 20approx

not very pleasant for a dark arrival in Vavaau


Thu Jul 23 7:31 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 21 18S 177 07W
Run: 86.9nm (157.3km)
Avg: 3.6knts
24hr: 86.9nm
Weather: se15, 1mswell, blue sky

220m to Vavauu entrance


Wed Jul 22 7:32 2015 NZST
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 22 22S 177 50W
Run: 129nm (233.5km)
Avg: 5.4knts
24hr: 129.1nm
Weather: SE25, 1-2m mucky seas

eta Vavuu Sat but we reckon earlier!


Tue Jul 21 7:33 2015 NZST
Speed:
5.5
knts
GPS: 23 33S 179 24W
Run: 109.5nm (198.2km)
Avg: 4.6knts
24hr: 109.6nm
Weather: SSE8-10, 0.5m swell

Jack is really enjoying the challenging experience. he has had some super sailing days and sounds as if he is really enjoying the single handing experience


Mon Jul 20 7:34 2015 NZST
Speed:
5
knts
GPS: 24 19S 179 05E
Run: 236.2nm (427.5km)
Avg: 4.9knts
24hr: 118.1nm
Weather: 15-20s/sse, 1.5m swell, hi hazy cloud

hdg towards Minerva on way to Vavauu. Wont stop at Minerva


Sat Jul 18 7:35 2015 NZST
Speed:
3-5
knts
GPS: 26 39S 176 19E
Run: 84.1nm (152.2km)
Avg: 3.5knts
24hr: 84nm
Weather: 10-15N

all good but about to get the front then winds to SW


Fri Jul 17 7:33 2015 NZST
Speed:
4m
knts
GPS: 27 40S 175 34E
Run: 102nm (184.6km)
Avg: 4.2knts
24hr: 102nm
Weather: 2SW, calm seas, hgh haze

Thu Jul 16 7:33 2015 NZST
Speed:
4.5
knts
GPS: 29 02S 176 12E
Run: 358.1nm (648.2km)
Avg: 3knts
24hr: 71.7nm
Weather: W10-13, 0.5m swell

all well after tumultuous start which was an experience! Has had radio problems but a good signal this morning


Mon Jul 13 8:03 2015 NZST
No position sent.

several calls and no response.


Sat Jul 11 7:36 2015 NZST
GPS: 34 12S 175 44E
Weather: var light winds 10

too hard to hear as too close


Thu Jul 9 12:18 2015 NZST
No position sent.
Weather: calm and very cold!. A lightSW

passing Rangitoto and on his way to Tonga. GHR does not often get a phone update!


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