Sailed Friday from Urquharts Bay, Whangarei to Great Barrier Island in boisterous conditions up to 30 knots. Anchored around 2:30 PM near Quion Is, Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Is, NZ. Took a dinghy excursion on this beautiful Saturday afternoon with dolphins frolicking around us for over an hour.

Preparing to depart Urquharts Bay, Whangarei for Great Barrier Island, NZ.

Anchored Christmas night in Deep Water Cove, Maunganui Bay, New Zealand and awoke on Boxing Day to the sound of beautiful bird calls. Headed off today for Whangaruru and points south.

Spent a peaceful Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at anchor in Paradise Bay, Urupukapuka Island, Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Wind picked up around 3:30 PM Tuesday and we had a fantastic sail on calm seas into Opua. Tied up to the Customs dock just before 10PM and cleared first thing Wednesday morning. Happy to be at anchor after a great 4.5 day passage from N. Minerva. Third time's a charm!

Motoring since 6PM yesterday when winds went ENE and dropped to 4-6k. 75 miles to go to the Bay of Islands.

Pleasant reach in relatively calm conditions since last update - mostly 14-20 knots of wind overnight, dropping to 11k for brief periods. Expecting the winds to go light later today and we may have to do some motoring, but we'll happily make the most of the breeze as long as we have it. 236 miles to go to The Bay of Islands.

Boisterous sailing again yesterday as the wind remained in the 23-26k range, dipping around 20k for short periods, with rough seas and the occasional 15' wave. Conditions moderated after dark, settling in at 15-20 knots after midnight making for a restful night. Nice sailing this morning under blue skies and calmer seas. What a difference a day makes! We feel a distinct change in the air - pleasantly crisp like fall, only it is spring. 415 miles to go to The Bay of Islands.

Came upon a 30 knot squall around 7:30 last night. Winds mostly 24-25k since then with rough seas but making great time, averaging over 8 knots overnight. All is well but wet - had to put the hatch boards in on passage for the first time since leaving San Diego and it is getting chilly so the sweats are on! 598 miles to go to the Bay of Islands.

Departed N. Minerva bound for NZ Friday morning 8:45 AM NZ local. Sailed a close reach under sunny skies and light winds the first few hours with wind, seas, and cloud cover picking up in the afternoon. Cruising along nicely on a beam reach with SOG hitting up to 9.6k at times.

Arrived safely with anchor down before sunset on Saturday at North Minerva Reef. Early AM it appeared there was no chance we would make it in before dark and would have to stand off for the night. Plan B, sailing directly to NZ, was taken off the table due to developing weather systems, but door number 3 magically opened when the wind gods shined upon us with freshening breezes. The good ship WH was up to the task, galloping along at 8-10k to get us in on time for a wonderful night at anchor. At 30, she might not be as pretty as she once was, but she's still a joy to sail!

74 miles to go to North Minerva Reef. Passage weather to NZ looks reasonable so we are considering bypassing Minerva and continuing on. Stay tuned!

Sailing nicely to weather on port tack from Savusavu, Fiji to North Minerva Reef. 210 mi to go.

Departed Savusavu, Fiji before sunset Wednesday bound for Minerva Reef and eventually on to Opua, NZ. Light and variable wind overnight, NE to SE. Currently sailing nicely to weather on port tack.

Arrived Sunday 2PM at Dakuniba Bay, Vanua Levu, Fiji after motoring on glassy seas from Katherine Bay, Rabi.

Tucked in to flat calm Katherine Bay, Rabi Island, Fiji. Landed a mackerel tuna just before exiting the pass at Budd Reef Friday and an 80lb 5' Spanish mackerel in the Rabi Channel off the Florida Reefs during a 30 knot squall with heavy rain, thunder, and lightening.

Anchored last 2 nights between Yanuca and Yavu islands, Budd Reef, Fiji. Heading toward Savusavu today.

Arrived Monday at Budd Reef, Fiji. Anchored at the village anchorage between Yanuca and Maqewa Islands.

Arrived Saturday at tiny Albert Cove at the N end of Rambi Island, Fiji. Nice visit with the one family living ashore in a traditional thatched dwelling. Late afternoon snorkel around colorful pristine corals, including large tables.

Anchored Friday at calm, picturesque Katherine Bay, Rambi Island, Fiji. Explored a small waterfall and interesting snorkeling on the reefs outside the western side of the bay.

Sailed yesterday to the very well protected and remote unnamed anchorage on the NW side of Kioa Island, Fiji. Tucked in at the head of the bay in lake-like conditions surrounded by the sounds of exotic bird calls.

Anchored at Viani Bay, Vanua Levu, Fiji.

Arrived Savusavu, Fiji yesterday afternoon.

Sailing along peacefully this morning enroute to Savusavu after a boisterous beat yesterday bashing in to 17-25k winds and 2.5-3m steep seas of short period.

Departed spectacular Rotuma, Fiji yesterday after a short but sweet visit as the anchorage was becoming precarious. Currently bashing to weather in boisterous conditions enroute to Savusavu to pick up Fiji dollars and fuel.

Arrived off of Rotuma, Fiji 9:30 PM local Monday and stood off over night. We made our way to the anchorage this morning. The officials are not available to check us in until tomorrow but from our vantage point on the boat this island group is one of the most beautiful we have seen and we are anxious to explore it!

Pleasant beam reach under sunny skies and calm seas with 98 miles to go to Rotuma, Fiji.

Sailed all night at 4-5k+ in 8-11k NE wind under starry skies. Increasing clouds this morning and winds occasionally filling in a few knots. 228 miles to go to Rotuma.

Peaceful sailing under clear starry skies in 10k breeze and calm seas last night. 11 shooting stars provided entertainment on night watch. Very light winds this morning of 4-6k, gusting 8k. Sailed until 1:15 PM local when winds settled in at 4-5k and we hoisted the 0.5 oz spinnaker but the wind was too light to keep it flying. Motoring as of 1:30 PM.

Nice night of sailing though slow and a bit rolly. 10 shooting stars, dolphins by the boat, lots of phosphorescence, and a cool, light breeze. Sunny skies this morning. Can't ask for more - well, except maybe a bit more wind, but not too much!

Wind filled in and we decided to bypass Funafuti and sail directly to Rotuma, Fiji, making the course adjustment around 11:00 AM yesterday 10/18 local. Made 200 miles to destination in ensuing 24 hours before wind went lighter and aft.

Slow but nice sailing under sunny skies yesterday and starry skies last night. Calm conditions yesterday allowed us to replace broken engine mounts on the generator at sea. It's looking like another fine day today.

Beautiful but slow sailing under sunny skies and light wind this morning after boisterous sailing yesterday with wind 17-20k, gusting 23k, on the nose. Tacked away on wind shift 2 miles north of the equator crossing a short time ago to avoid atolls and predicted lighter winds to the south. Fighting adverse current of 1.5-2k.

Sailing nicely since 3AM local after motoring much of the day yesterday in 2 knot winds. Still fighting adverse current of 1.2-1.5k, down from 2.5k.

Engine on an hour ago and motoring after a nice night of sailing in light winds.

Sailing in light but pleasant conditions 100 mi NE of Butaritari enroute from Majuro, RMI to Funafuti, Tuvalu. Squalls all day yesterday but improved conditions after sunset. Averaged about 4.5 knots overnight in light winds under mostly clear and starry skies.

Departed Majuro, RMI midday yesterday enroute to Funafuti, Tuvalu. Fast sailing to weather just south of Arno Atoll with speeds up to 10 kt under sunny skies during the day. Squalls began at 6PM and continued through the night.

Anchor watch on a rough night moored at Eneko Islet, Majuro Atoll, RMI after a fun 6 hour snorkel yesterday. Moving to Majuro town moorings at daybreak.

Moored at Enemanit Island, Majuro Atoll, RMI. Waiting for engine parts.

Enroute from Kwajalein to Majuro, RMI. Under motor in light variable wind.

Enroute from Kwajalein to Majuro, RMI.

Anchored between Enmat and Ennumet Islands near Nell on the western side of Kwajalein Atoll, RMI. Stunning both above and below the water!

Anchored at Edgigen (aka 6th) Island, Kwajalein Atoll, RMI.

Anchored at Omelek Island, Kwajalein Atoll, RMI. Awesome snorkeling!

Anchored at beautiful Bigej Island, Kwajalein Atoll, RMI.

Anchored at South Ebeye off of small boat harbor, Kwajalein Atoll, RMI.

Anchored at US Army Reagan Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll, RMI.

At anchor at Ebeye islet, Kwajalein Atoll, RMI.

Anchored at Bigej islet, Kwajalein Atoll, RMI.

At anchor off Edgigen islet, Kwajalein Atoll, RMI. Nearby snorkeling rewards with spectacularly diverse marine life.

Anchored at Ennubirr islet Kwajalein Atoll, RMI after overnight passage to weather from Ailinginae Atoll.

Anchored at uninhabited Ailinginae Atoll, RMI.

Anchored at Rochikari islet, Bikini Atoll, RMI.

Anchored at Romurikku islet, at the north end of Bikini Atoll, RMI. Beautiful beaches, abundant bird life on shore. Underwater we are surrounded by huge schools of fish with great diversity along with the occasional sea turtle sighting.

Anchor down this morning at Enyu islet, Bikini Atoll, RMI.

Arrived yesterday at Eniaetok islet, Rongelap Atoll, RMI. Beautiful calm sand bottom anchorage surrounded by gorgeous aqua water and bordered by a long pink sand beach.

Anchored at N Loto islet, Likiep Atoll, RMI. Yesterday sailed down the lagoon with an escort of dolphins then swam with a sea turtle and clouds of fish. Topped the day off watching phosphorescent critters blinking alongside the boat at anchor.

Idyllic anchorage at well protected Jeltoneej islet, Likiep Atoll, RMI. Magical snorkeling over ever changing habitat.

Tamol islet anchorage, Likiep Atoll, RMI. Nice but a bit rolly due to wrap coming up the reef from the south.

Jebal islet overnight anchorage in front of graveyard. Likiep Atoll, RMI. Small village and copra station ashore.

Entrance Island day anchorage. Likiep Atoll, RMI. Awesome snorkeling.

Anchor down in beautiful protected bight of Likiep Island, Likiep Atoll, RMI.

Safely moored at Enemanit Island, Majuro Atoll, RMI watching a beautiful golden moonrise above the island palms.

Very light winds the past 24 hours but now pleasant sailing enroute from Ailinginae to Majuro, RMI.

Enroute from Ailinginae to Majuro, RMI

Beautiful morning in protected anchorage off of E reef of Ailinginae Atoll, RMI.

Anchored at Tufa Island, Rongelap, RMI.

Anchored at Busch Island, Rongelap Atoll, RMI.

Anchored at Enialo Island, Rongelap, RMI.

Anchored at Eniaetok Island, Rongelap Atoll, RMI.

Anchored off Kabelle Is, NE Rongelap, RMI.

Anchored off Labaredj Island, NE Rongelap, Marshall Islands.

Enroute from Rongerik to Rongelap. Sailing nearly dead down wind under main alone. Beautiful day.

Beautiful day anchored off Bigonattam Island in idyllic Rongerik Atoll, Marshall Islands.

Nice sailing over night making good time in calm seas.

Auto pilot repaired at sea yesterday. Sailing in very light winds, calm seas enroute from Majuro to Rongerik.

Becalmed and adrift to conserve fuel after motoring 10 hrs enroute from Majuro to Rongerik.

Nice morning on mooring at Enemanit islet, Majuro, RMI.

On mooring at Majuro, RMI.

Sailing close hauled bound for Majuro, RMI.

Another equator crossing! Sailing to weather E of Aranuka, Kiribati. Will fall off soon and sail between Aranuka and Abemama. May bypass Tarawa and sail direct to Majuro, RMI.

Sailing peacefully in very light wind under 41% waxing moon.

Passage from Nukufetau, Tuvalu to Tarawa, Kiribati. Boisterous much of the day with wind up to 23k on the nose, but also a few spells as light as 10k. Conditions have improved last few hours.

Enroute from Nukufetau, Tuvalu to Tarawa, Kiribati. Beautiful beam reach under starry skies.