Speakeasy, Over The Horizon
The Voyages of Mark & Deanna Roozendaal
24 November 2016 | 26 41.15'S:153 7.72'E, Mooloolaba, Australia
13 November 2016 | 25 54.12'S:153 01.72'E, Tin Can Bay, Australia
12 November 2016 | 25 31.69'S:152 57.91'E, Fraser Island, Australia
31 October 2016 | 24 45.38'S:152 23.72'E, Bundaberg, Australia
30 October 2016 | 23 52'S:153 55'E, On Passage - Noumea, New Caledonia to Bundaberg, Australia
29 October 2016 | 23 28'S:156 47'E, On Passage - Noumea, New Caledonia to Bundaberg, Australia
28 October 2016 | 22 57'S:159 54'E, On Passage - Noumea, New Caledonia to Bundaberg, Australia
27 October 2016 | 22 40'S:163 13'E, On Passage - Noumea to Australia
26 October 2016 | 22 22'S:166 10'E, On Passage - Noumea to Australia
18 October 2016 | 22 16.60'S:166 26.40'E, Noumea, New Caledonia
17 October 2016 | 21 37'S:168 13'E, between Vanuatu and New Caledonia
14 October 2016 | 19 31.57'S:169 26.66'E, Port Resolution, Tanna I, Vanuatu
14 October 2016 | 19 31.57'S:169 26.66'E, Port Resolution, Tanna I, Vanuatu
14 October 2016 | 19 31.90'S:169 26.98'E, Mt. Yasur, Tanna I, Vanuatu
12 October 2016 | 19 31.58'S:169 29.65'E, Port Resolution, Vanuatu
09 October 2016 | 20 14.36'S:169 46.63'E, Aneityum, Vanuatu
03 October 2016 | 20 14.36'S:169 46.63'E, Aneityum, Vanuatu
02 October 2016 | 19 39'S:172 03'E, On Passage from Fiji to Vanuatu
01 October 2016 | 18 43'S:174 16'E, On Passage from Fiji to Vanuatu
27 September 2016 | 17 40.88'S:177 23.16'E, Vuda Marina, Fiji
Day 5 - Speakeasy + stow-away safe and sound in Australia!
31 October 2016 | 24 45.38'S:152 23.72'E, Bundaberg, Australia
Mark
Date & Time: November 1, 0700 (Brisbane time) Position: see the map on our blog
Days at sea completed: 4 days, 22 hours
Distance sailed total (nm): 830 Distance to go (nm): zero!
Wind Speed & Direction (knots): NE 12 Waves (ft): 2
Our passage started out windy & rough and ended with soft breezes and calm seas. Yes, it was nice and calm as we approached Bundaberg, but it was exasperating sailing so slowly knowing that our destination was so close at hand.
But, we made it and have now crossed the entire Pacific!
We are currently anchored in the river outside of the marina waiting to check into the Australia.
Our new friend appreciated the calm platform of our slowly sailing catamaran. He was intent on landing on the deck and was quite fearless of me trying to chase him away. Eventually, I gave up, knowing from past experience that he would keep trying to land, over and over again.
He settled on the deck and watched us for a while before moving to the center of the foredeck, tucking his head under his wing and falling fast asleep. And, let me tell you, this bird is a solid sleeper! As we neared Bundaberg I dropped the jib which fell on the deck all around him. He didn't wake up.
I then worked around him, nearly stepping on him, as I flaked the jib. He still didn't wake up! I wish I could sleep like this bird.
Anyway, enough writing for now. We need to clear customs and start our visit to Australia!
Days at sea completed: 4 days, 22 hours
Distance sailed total (nm): 830 Distance to go (nm): zero!
Wind Speed & Direction (knots): NE 12 Waves (ft): 2
Our passage started out windy & rough and ended with soft breezes and calm seas. Yes, it was nice and calm as we approached Bundaberg, but it was exasperating sailing so slowly knowing that our destination was so close at hand.
But, we made it and have now crossed the entire Pacific!
We are currently anchored in the river outside of the marina waiting to check into the Australia.
Our new friend appreciated the calm platform of our slowly sailing catamaran. He was intent on landing on the deck and was quite fearless of me trying to chase him away. Eventually, I gave up, knowing from past experience that he would keep trying to land, over and over again.
He settled on the deck and watched us for a while before moving to the center of the foredeck, tucking his head under his wing and falling fast asleep. And, let me tell you, this bird is a solid sleeper! As we neared Bundaberg I dropped the jib which fell on the deck all around him. He didn't wake up.
I then worked around him, nearly stepping on him, as I flaked the jib. He still didn't wake up! I wish I could sleep like this bird.
Anyway, enough writing for now. We need to clear customs and start our visit to Australia!
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| Vessel Name: | Speakeasy |
| Vessel Make/Model: | 2007 Manta IV 42' Catamaran |
| Hailing Port: | Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Crew: | Mark & Deanna Roozendaal |
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Speakeasy's Photos - (Main)
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For our newest pictures, please look on the right hand side of our page under FAVOURITES and click on "2015+ Photo Gallery".
This will take you to Flickr where we now store all of our photos.
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Created 19 April 2015
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Yelapa is a small village on the South shore of Banderas Bay, near Puerto Vallarta. Unless you own a hummer, is only accessible by boat which gives it a nice laid back vibe
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Created 20 March 2015
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Manzanillo is a huge commercial port between Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatanejo. Not that much tourism here which makes it a very authentic Mexican city
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Created 20 March 2015
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Pictures from Tenacatita and a few other anchorages in the area.
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Created 20 March 2015
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A few pictures from our Christmas visit to Barra & Melaque
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Created 19 January 2015
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A quick visit to the small fishing village of Chamela
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Created 28 December 2014
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Isla Isabella is an island about 20 miles offshore Mexico, between Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. it is a nesting ground for a number of sea birds and has been the subject of several documentaries. The birds and lizards on the island have no fear of humans.
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Created 16 December 2014
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From Bahia Santa Maria to Cabo San Lucas
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Created 14 November 2014
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Sailing from Turtle Bay to Bahia Santa Maria, Mexico
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Created 14 November 2014
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We participated in the rally again this year. Here are a few pics from the pre-start party, the start, and the first leg to Turtle Bay, Mexico. Credit to Dave Tolman for most of the pictures.
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Created 12 November 2014
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We spend the better part of a week first in Catalina Harbor and then in the opposite side of the isthmus in Two Harbors
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Created 17 October 2014
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A few pics from our brief stop in this richie rich tourist town
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Created 17 October 2014
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Big waves at Morro Bay from a low pressure system that rolled through North of us
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Created 25 September 2014
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Our side trip to the Delta and Sacramento from the San Francisco Bay
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Created 9 September 2014
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Prior to our departure, we hauled out at Canoe Cove, BC, Canada.
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Created 26 June 2014
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"Speakeasy" is a 2007 Manta 42 MKIV Catamaran. We purchased her in 2013 from the original owners. Manta's come fairly well equipped from the factory for offshore cruising. We will be adding the rest of the necessary equipment.
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Created 10 February 2013
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Speakeasy - Manta 42 Catamaran
Who: Mark & Deanna Roozendaal
Port: Victoria, BC, Canada
