Barracuda's Blog
The adventures of Kate and Graham and their OVNI 395
23 November 2023 | Bonny Scotland.
19 November 2023 | Hobart, Tasmania
18 November 2023 | Orford, Tasmania
17 November 2023 | Bichenot, Tasmania
15 November 2023 | Tasmania
15 November 2023 | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
13 November 2023 | Hobart, Tasmania,Australia
12 November 2023 | Cottage Point, NSW, Australia
11 November 2023 | Cottage Point, NSW, Australia
07 November 2023 | Sydney, Australia
07 November 2023 | Port Bundaberg Marina
31 October 2023 | Port Bundaberg Marina
25 October 2023 | Port Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
18 October 2023 | Noumea, New Caledonia
12 October 2023 | Ille des Pines, New Caledonia
12 October 2023 | Ille des Pines, New Caledonia
11 October 2023 | Ille des Pines, New Caledonia
09 October 2023 | Ille des Pines
09 October 2023 | Ille des Pines
09 October 2023 | Kuto Baie, Ille des Pines, NC.
Waiting for the wind to drop
23 June 2020 | Raroia Atoll, Tuamotus, French Polynesia
We are still sitting at anchor behind a protective motu, waiting for the wind to drop. Our maximum wind speed last night
When we move to Makemo we will get two or three days to reprovision and enjoy the atoll before the next weather system comes through and we will need to find shelter again. It looks like we will be regrouping with various of our buddy boats in the east end of Makemo. This seems to be the nature of winter in these parts.
We went snorkelling yesterday to check out some of the nearby bommies. One of them had some of the best coral we had seen this trip. It was just opposite a gap in the motus and we think that the constant inflow of fresh seawater must help keep it in good condition.
Last night's movie was âOlympus has Fallen'. Needs a bit of willing suspension of disbelief but entertaining all the same.
We are up to date on boat maintenance, laundry and bread making and Lesley has just made some lovely scones, so life is good as we wait for the wind to drop.
When we move to Makemo we will get two or three days to reprovision and enjoy the atoll before the next weather system comes through and we will need to find shelter again. It looks like we will be regrouping with various of our buddy boats in the east end of Makemo. This seems to be the nature of winter in these parts.
We went snorkelling yesterday to check out some of the nearby bommies. One of them had some of the best coral we had seen this trip. It was just opposite a gap in the motus and we think that the constant inflow of fresh seawater must help keep it in good condition.
Last night's movie was âOlympus has Fallen'. Needs a bit of willing suspension of disbelief but entertaining all the same.
We are up to date on boat maintenance, laundry and bread making and Lesley has just made some lovely scones, so life is good as we wait for the wind to drop.
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| Vessel Name: | Barracuda of Islay |
| Vessel Make/Model: | OVNI 395 |
| Crew: | Graham and Kate |
| About: | Learning as we go |
| Extra: | One day at a time |
Barracuda of Islay's Photos - Main
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Some shots from our tour of Northland, North Island New Zealand - Dec 22.
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Created 4 December 2022
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Starting in the Chesapeake, down the ICW to the Bahamas and onto Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
24 Photos
Created 11 February 2021
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Barracuda's trip from Scotland to Europe, the Canaries, and across the Atlantic to the Caribbean followed by a trip up to the Bahamas and on to the USA East coast.
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Created 11 February 2021
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some shots from our lovely trip around the Aegean with Ailie
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Created 16 January 2015
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2 great weeks with Steve and Bibi Rainey.
11 Photos
Created 18 July 2014
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A long weekend with Catherine and David.
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Created 18 July 2014
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Barracuda, K & G head south to a new home.
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Created 18 July 2014
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Barracuda does the Western Isles of Scotland.
12 Photos
Created 18 July 2014
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Kate and Graham Chillin'
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Created 18 July 2014
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The Happy Crew
Who: Graham and Kate
