19 January 2014 | 02 21.241'S:105 37.595'E, between Bangka and Sumatra
10 January 2014 | 02 44.5'S:111 43.9'E, Kumai, Kalimantan, Indonesia (Borneo)
07 January 2014 | 06 59.103'S:114 07.199'E, East end of Madura, Eastern end of Java, Indonesia
24 December 2013 | 08 30.473'S:116 01.389'E, Lombok, Indonesia
19 December 2013 | Komodo National Park, Indonesia
14 December 2013 | Komodo National Park, Indonesia
06 December 2013 | 08 31.113'S:119 52.065'E, Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia
05 December 2013 | 08 23.583'S:120 02.972'E, Flores Sea
04 December 2013 | 07 57'S:120 49'E, Flores Sea
03 December 2013 | 07 16.0'S:122 11.7'E, Bone Rate, Indonesia
02 December 2013 | 06 03.9'S:124 08'E, Wakatobi, Indonesia
01 December 2013 | 04 54.932'S:126 13.158'E, The Banda Sea
30 November 2013 | 3 42.134'S:128 10.149'E, Ambon City
25 November 2013 | 4 31.374'S:129 53.872'E, Melissa's Garden, Raja Ampat, Papua
25 November 2013 | 4 31.374'S:129 53.872'E, Raja Ampat
25 November 2013 | 4 31.374'S:129 53.872'E, Banda Neira
18 November 2013 | 1 53.459'S:129 43.990'E, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
18 November 2013 | 1 13.245'S:129 45.069'E, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
17 November 2013 | 0 26.578'S:130 26.639'E, Raja Ampat
10 November 2013 | 0 57.185'S:130 40.136'E, Raja Ampat
Start of Day 5: NZ to North Minerva
09 June 2013 | 24 41.16'S:179 25.62'W, Approaching Minerva Reefs
Arthur
We are just about to start Day 5 of our trip to the Minerva Reefs. We are about 15 miles from South Minerva at the moment. We plan to head into North Minerva, but if we get to South before dark, we may go in there. We are presently at 24d 41m S and 179d 25m W (we've crossed the date line, again). SOG 6.5 kts, COG 20 mag. Though our course will change soon. We are adjusting sails to keep them full. The heading to the west side of south minerva is about 000 mag. We are getting close to being in the tropics, and our thermostats are adjusting accordingly. Its now 73 degrees, and it feels a bit cool. The water is about 76.5, which ought to be nice for a short swim, but require a wetsuit for diving or snorkeling. Hopefully we'll find a few lobster tomorrow.