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Monthly Archives: July 2014

passage to new zealand ~ all well onboard

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Jenny

November 9 – 18, 2013 day one: After a few last minute preparations, we jumped into the water for one last family snorkel. This would be our last day anchored in the tropics, and we wanted to cherish the warmth and beauty that surrounded us. Temperature at Kelefesia Island: 84-86 degrees F Around noon, we … Continue reading »

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passage to new zealand ~ the plan

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Jenny

November 9 – 18, 2013 For months prior to the passage to New Zealand, numerous cruisers fret over what could possibly be their toughest passage to date. With New Zealand lying between the Tasman Sea and the Southern Pacific Ocean, there are many strong low pressure systems that move across the region. One must also … Continue reading »

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tonga ~ ha’apai & otu tolu groups

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Jenny

November 1 – 9, 2013 Good-bye Vava’u: Clearing out of Tonga can be done in a few ways. Many people make their way to Tonga’s southern Tongatapu Group where they provision for the passage and then clear from Tonga to New Zealand. While still in Vava’u, we chose to fully provision in Neiafu, and then … Continue reading »

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tonga ~ odd & end photos

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Jenny

October 1 – November 1, 2013 It’s time to wrap up our visit to the Vava’u Group of Tonga. There are so many more stories and experiences to write about, but it’s time to move on. Therefore, here are some odd-and-end photos taken in Vava’u. return to home page

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tonga ~ cave & snorkeling explorations

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Jenny

October 1 – 27, 2013 Photos of some of our Tongan cave explorations and snorkeling expeditions. Swallow’s Cave ~ northwest tip of Kapa Island, Vava’u a crazy & quite talented Chris (s/v Tribe) Mariner’s Cave ~ a hollow in the rocks near the northern tip of Nuapapu Island. The cave can only be accessed from … Continue reading »

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tonga ~ a weather situation

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Jenny

October 8 – 11, 2013 During a stormy night in Tonga, there are a handful of us who learned or were reminded of some extremely valuable lessons when it comes to boat and crew safety with respect to Mother Nature. Luckily, our group of boats and crew were unharmed, but sadly, a local fisherman lost … Continue reading »

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explanation of position reporting problem

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Jenny

Over recent weeks, it has come to our attention that our position has disappeared from the map. Several of our good friends and readers have become concerned as to our whereabouts and our well-being. Rest assured, we are still on the globe and all doing quite well. Every time we are sailing on a major … Continue reading »

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