Monthly Archives: March 2011

As you have probably seen from the tracker, we finally have some good wind. The only problem is that it has come to late to get us in before sunset today. We must now plan our approach into Raivavae. Raivavae … Continue reading →

Another slow day on the water with our destination edging ever so very slightly closer, we hope… The wind has almost been non-existent today with our speed through the water often barely breaking the one knot barrier. Such low speeds … Continue reading →

Today has been even slower than yesterday. At times we have struggled to achieve one knot. This hasn’t been helped by the wind doing a tour of the clock and a large swell from the South. We are now making … Continue reading →

As you will see from the tracker today has been a slow day. We knew it was coming, but that doesn’t help when the log starts to read smaller and smaller numbers. For most of the day we have managed … Continue reading →

Past the halfway point and we have resorted to an alternative means of navigation, the GPS. This morning saw the arrival of some serious rain clouds which meant sun sights would have been very interesting. Some clouds were so dark … Continue reading →

The last twenty fours hours have probably been the most stressful we have had on board. From just after dark yesterday until after lunchtime today, we have experienced more squalls than at other time. They were combined with some spectacular … Continue reading →

We are well on our way now to Raivavae, with 291 miles covered which is a little under a third of the passage. We have quite an amazing view tonight with clear skies above us showing brilliant views of the … Continue reading →

Having left Pitcairn Island just over twenty four hours ago, we have both been catching up on sleep. Both of us are so tired that neither can yet stay awake for a full watch, so we have been doing three … Continue reading →

Just after 1800 (local time) on the 22nd March (0200 on 23/03), the mainsail and anchor were raised on Donata Polo as we departed Bounty Bay, Pitcairn Island. What was supposed to be a two day stay turned into a … Continue reading →

At 0502 GMT we dropped anchor in Bounty Bay, Pitcairn. We were not sure whether we were going to make it tonight, but with the aid of a full moon and the navigations lights of another yacht that dropped anchor … Continue reading →