Allan and Rina's 2009 Sailing Adventure: SailBlogs

Trapped Like Beavers

Allan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:02:27 -0600

After arriving in New Zealand on the 27th, we checked in with the cheerful customs officials, who were a model of efficiency. We then arranged a quick tow over to Ashby's boatyard where we have been since. We then slept for the better part of two days. (Continued...)

Passage to New Zealand - The Finale

allan and rina — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:49:36 -0500

The longest day.... Our last 24 hours approaching Opua was shaping up to be great... winds and seas were moderate and the weather front previously threatening us moved south, removing the last potential obstacle to completing our 1200 mile passage from Vava'u to New Zealand. Winds built to 12-15 knots over the last 12 hours from the west, enabling us to motorsail comfortably at 6-7 knots in 1-2 meter seas, some 45 miles due south of Opua.... With the quicker pace we were anticipating an 8pm arrival, some 6 hours ahead of schedule... a sound night's sleep was quite the enticement. (Continued...)

Arrived Opua, NZ Safely

Allan — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:00:50 -0500

We've arrived safely in Opua, but it took a little longer than expected... (Continued...)