28 August 2005

Leg One Auckland - Tahiti




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25 Comments:

Blogger Alpha Crucis said...

Date: 05/08/2005
Days out from Auckland: 3
Latitude: 34 28 S
Longitude: 179 25
Nautical Miles run since last position report: 315
Nautical Miles from Auckland: 315
Wind Speed (knots): 10
Wind Direction: 060
Weather: Overcast
Sea State: Calm
Comments: Becalmed 15 hrs overnight settling in though

12:45 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Trust you are in clear and warming up conditions good to read your progress

2:49 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Tks 4 txt. Also got MA update. Blessed with weather a great sign for the future! Cant stop thkg of u such an amazing adventure, digging in vege garden and imagining u plotting, cooking, L with rubber gloves cleaning, blue skies, wine & sunset who needs drugs!!
Love to u both doro & tony

5:30 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sounds like a better time than last voyage. Hope it stays like that, will keep in touch. It is sunny here but a little chilly, guess you will be warming up now.

Love G & D

2:34 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great to log in all the best see ya in The Big Apple Luv, Stu & Yvonne xx

4:00 PM  
Blogger Alpha Crucis said...

Date: 09/08/2005
Days out from Auckland: 5
Latitude: 34 41 S
Longitude: 174 31 W
Nautical Miles run since last position report: 219
Nautical Miles from Auckland: 534
Wind Speed (knots): 08
Wind Direction: 220
Weather: Fine
Sea State: Calm
Comments:xcpt now 0 wind btspd Ok directn rs
until now.need grunt.

2:01 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

can you get a move along...were making our big arrival on the 21st...shame if your not there...

1:12 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hope you are enjoying some R&R after a hectic few weeks getting ready to depart. Great to watch your progress. Luv Faye and John

3:25 AM  
Blogger Alpha Crucis said...

Date: 11/08/2005
Days out from Auckland: 7
Latitude: 33 20 S
Longitude: 170 12 W
Nautical Miles run since last position report: 230
Nautical Miles from Auckland: 764
Wind Speed (knots): 20
Wind Direction: 200
Weather: Sunny
Sea State: Moderate
Comments: on crse 7k last 24+hrs few squalls.settled into jobs food & music.

5:13 PM  
Blogger Alpha Crucis said...

Date: 13/08/05
Days out from Auckland: 9
Latitude: 29 40 S
Longitude: 166 56 W
Nautical Miles run since last position report: 247
Nautical Miles from Auckland: 1011
Wind Speed (knots): 7
Wind Direction: 230
Weather: Fine
Sea State: Calm
Comments: 20 deg air & wtr 20's Lat 1st 1000 nm. slow but beautfl. amazingly in company of Albatrosses & Shearwaters entire time so far. ltug's

2:13 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Well well - you escaped NZ still owing me a drink (or 2) We will track you down in some far off land and demand the debt be paid.
We will nail a 'writ' to your mast & prevent you leaving port - unless we come as well!. In the meantime it is great to follow your progress & enjoy 'armchair sailing'. Our close regards, Corran & Clare

5:02 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi from Steve & Vicki in Aitutaki...We paddled out to the reef 2day. Saw you sail past but u didnt wave back.. Nice to hear your tracking well.. Dont drink 2much.. Hate u to run out b4 Jess and I arrive.. Love u lots..C u this Sunday.

7:26 PM  
Blogger Alpha Crucis said...

Date: 13/08/05
Days out from Auckland: 11
Latitude: 26 51 S
Longitude: 161 59 W
Nautical Miles run since last position report: 309
Nautical Miles from Auckland: 1320
Wind Speed (knots): 15
Wind Direction: 330
Weather: Fine
Sea State: Moderate
Miles to Papeete: 887
Comments: gd prgress,887nm 2 PPT birds gone no scurvy luv & tks.

8:12 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sounds like an ideal trip.
17 degrees here much nicer where you are I think
Luv D&G

5:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sitting in office in Singapore - I'll bet you can't quess where I would rather be - your right!!. Good sailing. E&S

2:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Lois & Terry,
Great to follow your progress and to read reports.
Sounds good sailing so far and may it continue until you arrive in Papeete!
Happy sailing!
Love,
Fay & Tony

11:02 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi L&T. Trust you are in PPT and all well. Site seems to have gone quiet. Buy & read 1421 by Gavin McKenzie. Best ever. Our thoughts with you. M&J

8:35 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

have u got 2 tahiti or just mucking around in the pacific looking @ stock market options.

1:52 AM  
Blogger Alpha Crucis said...

Hi all, BlogMeister Murray here. Apologies for lack of updates but I have been out of communication for the last 10 days (on a canal boat in the depths of Wales).
No hooked in and on the case so watch this space!

2:08 AM  
Blogger Alpha Crucis said...

Date: 17/08/05
Days out from Auckland: 13
Latitude: 23 11 S
Longitude: 157 13 W
Nautical Miles run since last position report: 340
Nautical Miles from Auckland: 1660
Wind Speed (knots): 19
Wind Direction: 140
Weather: Overcast
Sea State: Moderate
Miles to Papeete: 887
Comments: on trk trd wnds? repaired genset tdy on fly.

2:11 AM  
Blogger Alpha Crucis said...

Date: 19/08/05
Days out from Auckland: 15
Latitude: 20 14 S
Longitude: 153 15 W
Nautical Miles run since last position report: 282
Nautical Miles from Auckland: 1942
Wind Speed (knots): 20
Wind Direction: 110
Weather: Fine
Sea State: Moderate
Miles to Papeete: 263
Comments: 263 2 PPT.40-60 degrs on stb wll b lucky to make it on one brd. sfsg. xx

2:12 AM  
Blogger Alpha Crucis said...

Date: 21/08/05
Days out from Auckland: 17
Latitude: 17 33 S
Longitude: 149 34 W
Nautical Miles run since last position report: 265
Nautical Miles from Auckland: 2207
Wind Speed (knots): 0
Wind Direction: 000
Weather: Fine
Sea State: Sunny
Miles to Papeete: 0!!!
Comments: arrivee 1420 Sat 20 local time. Wind veerd 20 last 18hrs mde it on original stb tk. worst time was last 3 hrs btween Tahiti & Moorea erratic 30-45 KTS. Will resume rpts after notification 2 u on next leg. All calm now. Tks hps.

2:13 AM  
Blogger Alpha Crucis said...

Date: 26/08/05
In Bay Opunohu Moorea. S1730 W14951. Will be vicinity nxt 7-10 days.Pain in Papeete org sail rpairs & C&I plus superficial damage to stern. Uicki & Jessica are with us til Sat

2:13 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi T&L. Great to hear Soc. Is. landfall and all well. Envious. Tried to call. No mobile coverage? Thinking of you. M&J.

5:19 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The weather is fine wish you were beautiful!!! I guess you could say the same thing with much more interest.
XXX D & G

10:49 PM  

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