| Lat | Lon | Boat name | Note | Created at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15º 27.078' S | 147º 16.002' W | Pakia tea | Where did the wind go? We have been drifting in flat calm for most of the night - this could take a while... bound for Rangiroa, 40 nm to go
speed 0 kts, CoG ?°; wind 1-2 kts NE | over 3 years ago | Show |
| 16º 25.062' S | 148º 12.0' W | Pakia tea | Finally out of Papeete - wohoo; was a successful stay, getting and installing spares for the boat but now it's time for Tuamotus! bound for Rangiroa, 100 nm to go
speed 6 kts, CoG 55°; wind 12 kts SE | over 3 years ago | Show |
| 17º 14.052' S | 148º 37.092' W | Pakia tea | Rather slow but relaxing sailing, running downwind foresail and jib wing and wing; weather is fair with some little rain now and then, expecting to reach Point Venus this afternoon; bound for Tahiti, 53 nm to go
speed 5 kts, CoG 257°; wind 12 kts ENE | almost 4 years ago | Show |
| 16º 49.032' S | 146º 35.01' W | Pakia tea | Fine sailing and good progress, weather mostly overcast and drizzly but every now and then the sun peaks out; bound for Tahiti, 184 nm to go
speed 5.5 kts, CoG 257°; wind 14 kts E | almost 4 years ago | Show |
| 16º 19.038' S | 144º 6.09' W | Pakia tea | After a great time in Raroia we're off to visit Tahiti for the first time; windy start with 25 knots gusting 30 first half of the night; now clearing up, looks like a fine day with good wind coming up; bound for Tahiti, 331 nm to go
speed 6.5 kts, CoG 270°; wind 20 kts ESE | almost 4 years ago | Show |
| 16º 13.062' S | 142º 27.018' W | Pakia tea | Wohooo, we made it through the pass this morning and are now safely anchored in the southeast corner of Raroia; after an ugly night with pooring rain and stormy squalls from every direction we missed slack tide and entered with 4-5 knots of current against us - but the water in the pass was flat and we had wind enough to motorsail so no problem :-)
Total solitude here, just us and the sound of surf and seabirds in the night - we love it! | almost 4 years ago | Show |
| 17º 42.0' S | 140º 27.012' W | Pakia tea | Overcast and rainy but a glimpse of blue sky just at sunrise; waves have become more confused so bit of a bumpy ride, took down main sail yesterday evening; constantly surfing down waves at 12 knots is fun for a while but maybe not during the night; still good progress with only foresail and jib; bound for Raroia, 162 nm to go
speed 7.5 kts, CoG 315°; wind 20 kts ESE | almost 4 years ago | Show |
| 19º 44.07' S | 138º 15.018' W | Pakia tea | As predicted, stronger winds have caught up with us, racing along at 7-8 knots, top speed 16.5 knots surfing - wohoooo; swell is regular, smooth ride; weather is fine with isolated rainy squalls; bound for Raroia, 336 nm to go
speed 7.5 kts, CoG 315°; wind 18 kts ESE | almost 4 years ago | Show |
| 21º 23.052' S | 136º 48.048' W | Pakia tea | Gentle sailing and gorgeous weather, slow but steady progress; No squalls, just some slight rain showers with a beautiful rainbow this morning; bound for Raroia, 467 nm to go
speed 4.5 kts, CoG 315°; wind 9 kts SSE | almost 4 years ago | Show |
| 23º 25.08' S | 135º 24.078' W | Pakia tea | Land ho - are we there yet? Tacking against 6 knots of wind takes a loooooong time, 40 miles made good in 24 hours must be some kind of record; with a bit of luck we'll get there by tonight :-); bound for Iles Gambier, 25 nm to go
speed 4 kts, CoG 10°; wind 6 kts ENE | about 4 years ago | Show |
| 23º 29.088' S | 136º 6.012' W | Pakia tea | Leaving Morane and sailing on eastwards; gentle sailing through the night, fine weather and Wahoo for dinner - just the way we like it :-)
Slow progress but we don't mind; bound for Iles Gambier, 65 nm to go speed 4 kts, CoG 120°; wind 8 kts ENE | about 4 years ago | Show |
| 23º 5.082' S | 137º 7.062' W | Pakia tea | Made it to Morane! Fast upwind sailing got too brutal because of very confused and steep waves so we slowed down and timed the arrival for this morning; now finding an anchorage on the outer reef and then we'll visit some birdies :-);
bound for Iles Gambier, 120 nm to go | about 4 years ago | Show |
| 23º 21.06' S | 137º 50.088' W | Pakia tea | Someone please tell the wind to do what the grib files say ;-) it shifted to E a day earlier than forecast so we're now beating directly against it - well, it's fine weather and we are not in a hurry...; bound for Iles Gambier, 156 nm to go
speed 5 kts, CoG 35°; wind 12 kts E | about 4 years ago | Show |
| 22º 18.0' S | 139º 14.088' W | Pakia tea | Fine weather, gentle sailing; speed ok but direction not so - wind is a lot less northerly than forecast and we have a hard time getting east; plan is to stop at Morane to see if we can find some critically endangered ground doves, want to get there before stronger easterly wind arrives; bound for Iles Gambier, 238 nm to go
speed 5 kts, CoG 135°; wind 10 kts ENE | about 4 years ago | Show |
| 21º 1.02' S | 140º 52.05' W | Pakia tea | What a difference to last night! Gorgeous starlit sky, constant wind and we are even sailing in the direction we want to go :-) bound for Iles Gambier, 350 nm to go
speed 6 kts, CoG 125°; wind 12 kts ENE | about 4 years ago | Show |
| 20º 26.022' S | 142º 37.08' W | Pakia tea | Change of plans, we're heading for the Gambiers; great sailing in sunshine yesterday, wind more southerly than forecast, made good easting; night was very squally with lots of lightning and wind shifts all over the place;
speed 6.5 kts, CoG 65°; wind 18 kts SE | about 4 years ago | Show |
| 21º 4.998' S | 144º 39.06' W | Pakia tea | Fine sailing conditions, sun / stars are out, no more squalls - forecast has been accurate :-) still not sure, where we're headed - Hao (270 nm) or on to Gambiers? We'll see, the wind will tell us;
speed 6.5 kts, CoG 65°; wind 12 kts SE | about 4 years ago | Show |
| 22º 21.042' S | 146º 39.03' W | Pakia tea | Rough upwind ride as we leave Raivavae, the third of the Australs we visited; 20 knots sustained with squalls to 30 are a little more than the forecast 12 knots but direction is correct and we hope for smoother sail soon; bound for Hao (maybe), 410 nm to go
speed 6 kts, CoG 60°; wind 20 kts ESE | about 4 years ago | Show |
| 23º 19.08' S | 149º 28.014' W | Pakia tea | Change of plans - wind was less reliable than forecast, calm of several hours last evening, squalls to 30 kts, too easterly; so, we decided to pull into Tubuai; good decision, beautiful anchorage in sheltered, turquoise water and friends with kids are here :-)
wind 8 kts NNW | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 23º 2.07' S | 150º 26.022' W | Pakia tea | The humpback whales have left Rurutu for Antarctica so it's time for us to move on; rough start of our passage with very confused sea and squally conditions up to 25 knots - not comfortable upwind but should settle down soon; bound for Raivavae, 162 nm to go
speed 5.5 kts, CoG 122°; wind 16 kts NE | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 22º 30.012' S | 151º 24.03' W | Pakia tea | back at Rurutu - it's overcast and drizzly, hoping for some fine weather to go exploring again! | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 21º 13.05' S | 151º 13.008' W | Pakia tea | beautiful sunrise, clear sky - time to sail back to Rurutu!
speed 5 kts, CoG 205°; wind 10 kts NNE, 70nm to go | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 20º 2.028' S | 150º 8.028' W | Pakia tea | Overcast and drizzly most of the time but fine sailing conditions and no squalls; seems we successfully sailed around the major convergence activity, now even the sun is peeking through the clouds :-)
speed 5 kts, CoG 26°; wind 16 kts NE, Rurutu - there and back again | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 21º 34.05' S | 150º 34.05' W | Pakia tea | As there is no safe anchorage at Rurutu and the small harbour is not safe with winds from the NE we decided to head out to sea to avoid some nasty weather coming up; planning to sail back afterwards, hoping for the whales to still be there; at least the fantastic caves and great hikes will certainly wait for us :-)
speed 5.5 kts, CoG 50°; wind 10 kts SE, Rurutu - there and back again | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 15º 58.092' S | 145º 52.092' W | Pakia tea | Fine sailing, looking forward to arrive tomorrow and hopefully find some more whales :-) speed 6 kts, CoG 220°; wind 13 kts E, 124 nm to go, bound for Rurutu, Austral Islands, French Polynesia | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 16º 27.018' S | 145º 22.014' W | Pakia tea | At anchor in Hirifa, Fakarava after record breaking sail from Tahanea; only a little more than one hour to sail across the Tahanea Lagoon and out the middle pass, 7.5 knots average until dropping anchor in Hirifa, top speed 10 knots :-)
Very busy anchorage, at least 35 boats tucked in for the upcoming strong SE wind, lots of Kite surfers; | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 16º 54.072' S | 144º 48.042' W | Pakia tea | Wind turned to NW, nearly on our nose, so instead of beating into really light winds towards Fakarawa we turned sharp left and stopped at Tahanea; simply awesome, great underwater visibility, fantastic colors, amazing sunset - hm, should we actually leave again ;-) ? | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 16º 50.07' S | 144º 1.092' W | Pakia tea | Beautiful clear night, calm sailing; wind shifted 12 hrs earlier and weather a lot better than predicted, still ok progress - we'll see how long it lasts; speed 5 kts, CoG 295°; wind 9 kts ENE, 83 nm to go, bound for Fakarava, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 17º 50.01' S | 142º 0.042' W | Pakia tea | Good sailing conditions but more and more clouds and some rain showers - perfect to wash the salt off Pakia tea; lets hope the wind lasts until Fakarava; speed 6 kts, CoG 308°; wind 16 kts ESE, 213 nm to go, bound for Fakarava, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 19º 25.062' S | 140º 2.052' W | Pakia tea | Fine sailing and good progress; on starboard tack now and hoping for some sun on the solar panels - last two days they were nearly fully shaded by the sails; speed 6 kts, CoG 320°; wind 14 kts ESE, 508 nm to go, bound for Fakarava, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 20º 23.04' S | 137º 31.038' W | Pakia tea | Sea has calmed down, long, even swell from the south; excellent sailing conditions, fine weather and good progress; speed 7 kts, CoG 300°; wind 13 kts S, 508 nm to go, bound for Fakarava, French Polynesia | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 22º 9.0' S | 135º 16.002' W | Pakia tea | Bye, bye Gambier Islands, Maro'i! We're off to Tuamotus. Bumpy start with pretty rough swell from the south and northwest and 20 kts wind but settling down now; clear skies, no squalls; speed 5.5 kts, CoG 330°; wind 12 kts SW, 670 nm to go, bound for Mangareva, French Polynesia | over 4 years ago | Show |
| 23º 14.022' S | 134º 52.038' W | Pakia tea | Just before entering the lagoon of Gambier Islands - nearly there! Lets hope we're allowed to stay ... speed 3 kts, CoG 294°; wind 6 kts E, 10 nm to go, bound for Mangareva, French Polynesia | almost 5 years ago | Show |
| 23º 34.062' S | 133º 3.018' W | Pakia tea | Slow but relaxing downwind sailing in light easterly breeze; let's hope the wind doesn't die down completely, looking forward to arrive at the first protected anchorage for nearly half a year; speed 4 kts, CoG 282°; wind 10 kts E, 115 nm to go, bound for Mangareva, French Polynesia | almost 5 years ago | Show |
| 24º 13.068' S | 131º 11.088' W | Pakia tea | Short coffee break at anchor off Pitcairn yesterday, no visitors allowed ashore due to Corona Virus; fine sailing in gentle easterly wind; speed 5.5 kts, CoG 305°; wind 10 kts E, 224 nm to go, bound for Mangareva, French Polynesia | almost 5 years ago | Show |
| 24º 57.018' S | 129º 28.05' W | Pakia tea | Fine sail towards Pitcairn after two days at fascinating Henderson Island; lots of Frigate birds, Tropic Birds, Fairy Terns, Boobies, Petrels and the only Turtle nests we've ever seen in the South Pacific; shocking amount of trash from fishing fleet but cleanup seems to be going on; speed 5 kts, CoG 250°; wind 9 kts E, 327 nm to go, bound for Mangareva, French Polynesia | almost 5 years ago | Show |
| 27º 8.43' S | 109º 26.13' W | Pakia tea | Wohoooooo, we made it - with both masts upright :-) probably the most eventful of our passages so far; we prefer boring! Looking forward to the festival on Rapa Nui; Wind 10-20 kts E, at anchor off Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 26º 21.702' S | 108º 8.898' W | Pakia tea | Pretty rough night with wind up to 35 kts and some crazy waves; wouldn't be too much of a problem except for the worry about the wobbly main mast with the broken shroud - just a little longer... speed 7 kts, CoG 235°; wind 20-30 kts ESE, 85 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 24º 29.298' S | 106º 40.8' W | Pakia tea | Wind is back; good progress after a very slow day yesterday; even went for a swim at lunchtime in total calm - incredible clear blue water, very little plankton; speed 6.5 kts, CoG 222°; wind 13 kts E, 220 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 23º 18.3' S | 105º 31.002' W | Pakia tea | Now our mainsail would be helpful, wind has dropped even more; it is forecast to pick up again tomorrow and we might get more than we actually need before we arrive; speed 2.5 kts, CoG 220°; wind 5 kts E, 315 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 21º 57.702' S | 104º 15.6' W | Pakia tea | Beautiful and relaxed sailing night and day; wind has dropped so we are slowing down a bit; speed 5 kts, CoG 220°; wind 10 kts E, 421 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 20º 7.398' S | 102º 40.398' W | Pakia tea | Fine sailing conditions, good progress even without main sail; stable weather, beautiful full moon night; speed 6.5 kts, CoG 215°; wind 14 kts E, 568 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 17º 56.7' S | 101º 16.398' W | Pakia tea | Another very fine sailing day yesterday - up until a shroud on our main mast broke (slipped out of the crimped copper sleeve!); mast still standing, secured with halyards, wind direction is fine to reach Rapa Nui without mainsail so major problem yet; one more thing to fix when we arrive, eventful passage so far ... speed 6 kts, CoG 210°; wind 12 kts E, 721 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 15º 59.1' S | 99º 55.302' W | Pakia tea | That's how we love sailing - 12 knots of wind a little aft of the beam, calm seas, clear sky and everything on board is working the way it should :-) speed 7 kts, CoG 217°; wind 12 kts E, 854 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 14º 1.5' S | 98º 25.902' W | Pakia tea | racing along at 9-10 knots right now in a little squall, double reefed fore and main sail and storm jib; generally good sailing conditions just a little confused seas; autopilot motor is stopping every now and then, trying to ignore it since two days :-) time to fix it today (got spare one); speed 7 kts, CoG 215°; wind 14-16 kts ESE, 1001 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 11º 47.598' S | 96º 46.602' W | Pakia tea | wind has backed into the ESE, just as forecast and statistics said it would - fine sailing conditions; there's strong winds forecast for our arrival, see if we can get there before that - maybe not, we would have to speed up even more; AC inverters working again, miraculous self healing of boat electronics? speed 7 kts, CoG 215°; wind 14-16 kts ESE, 1166 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 9º 37.5' S | 95º 11.202' W | Pakia tea | Wind has picked up but stable without squalls, waves higher but not too bad; Keanu loves the upwind ride - he can jump really high on deck with help of the waves :-) still no AC power... speed 6 kts, CoG 215°; wind 16-20 kts SSE, 1322 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 7º 55.8' S | 93º 47.802' W | Pakia tea | squally night but seems more stable now, lightly overcast, time to set more sail; saw a large flock of "birds" yesterday, suddenly they were gone - flying fish :-) speed 5.5 kts, CoG 220°; wind 12 kts SE, 1458 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 5º 59.598' S | 92º 43.8' W | Pakia tea | fine weather, fine sailing - just need to sort out a problem with our inverters so we have AC power again, then it's perfect...; speed 6 kts, CoG 210°; wind 11 kts SE, 1589 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 3º 43.998' S | 91º 40.5' W | Pakia tea | SE Trade Winds arrived yesterday afternoon - wohoo :-) finally sailing directly towards Easter Island, good conditions, some squalls and rain during the night, fine weather now; speed 6 kts, CoG 215°; wind 13 kts SE, 1736 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 2º 24.6' S | 90º 59.598' W | Pakia tea | Still slow sailing, waiting for wind shift to the SE and squalls later today which should speed us up; speed 3.5 kts, CoG 135°; wind 7 kts SSW, 1820 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 1º 45.498' S | 90º 31.5' W | Pakia tea | Little progress against light wind and current, as expected; slowly making our way south to reach the area where SE wind should pick up on friday; beautiful out here, pod of Risso's Dolphins hunting all around boat, cleaned hull, saw lots of interesting plankton; speed 4 kts, CoG 250°; wind 8 kts S, 1867 nm to go, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 1º 27.198' S | 89º 43.302' W | Pakia tea | Relaxed and slow start of our passage to Easter Island; beautiful clear night with Dolphins riding the bow in bioluminescent water; had a great time in Galapagos but it's time to move on ... speed 3 kts, CoG 150°; wind 8 kts SW, bound for Rapa Nui, Chile | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 0º 53.748' S | 89º 36.762' W | Pakia tea | Safely arrived and at anchor at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands - good to be here again, looking forward to exploring some spectacular nature :-) | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 1º 5.298' S | 90º 54.102' W | Pakia tea | 20.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 4.5 kts, CoG 80°; wind 10 kts S; crossing our track from March 2017 - our Pacific circle is complete :-) Very slow going yesterday and through the night with little wind and against 1.5 knots of current, good wind now, nearly there! 77 nm to go, bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 1º 7.5' S | 91º 51.498' W | Pakia tea | 19.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 200°; wind 12 kts SE; Land ho! Sighted Isla Fernandina and Isla Isabela yesterday, but now actually sailing away again, beating against wind and current, very slow going; course would be good for Easter Island - maybe we should just sail on ;-) 140 nm to go, bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 0º 15.102' S | 92º 41.598' W | Pakia tea | 18.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 120°; wind 12 kts S; crossed the equator for the fifth time last night, back in the southern hemisphere! good progress against the current and fine sailing; 210 nm to go, bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 0º 52.602' N | 94º 10.398' W | Pakia tea | 17.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 115°; wind 15 kts S; bumpy ride with the wind blowing across the current, but good progress; we're hoping the wind stays in this direction; glorious sunrise! 315 nm to go, bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 1º 29.1' N | 95º 58.5' W | Pakia tea | 16.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 110°; wind 15 kts S; 1 knot of current against us but good wind and good progress; no squalls and sunny weather most of the time: the largest shools of flying fish we have ever seen and lots of boobies - Pakia tea's deck is a guano mine; 430 nm to go, bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 1º 59.598' N | 97º 58.5' W | Pakia tea | 15.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 100°; wind 16 kts SSE; the closer we get to the equator, the cooler it gets - from 29°C at 6.00 am in Clipperton to 25°C now - kind of interesting; 550 nm to go, bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 2º 29.898' N | 99º 49.902' W | Pakia tea | 14.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 115°; wind 18 kts SSW; wind has picked up, rough upwind rock'n'roll again; our booby decided to fly off after three days... 665 nm to go, bound for Islas Galapagos, Ecuador | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 4º 56.598' N | 104º 32.502' W | Pakia tea | 11.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 115°; wind 18 kts SSW; rough, splashy upwind sailing, slowing down because of very confused waves; nice to see a sunrise and some blue skies :-) 985 nm to go, bound for Islas Galapagos, Ecuador | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 3º 42.9' N | 101º 24.0' W | Pakia tea | 13.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5.5 kts, CoG 140°; wind 11 kts SSW; slow going yesterday, nice and relaxing; wind has picked up, shifted to SSW yesterday evening, fine sailing; first christmas cookies :-) 780 nm to go, bound for Islas Galapagos, Ecuador | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 4º 19.902' N | 102º 35.502' W | Pakia tea | 12.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 112°; wind 9 kts S; wind and waves have calmed down, a lot more comfortable now; young red-footed booby has been hitching a ride for 100 miles already; 860 nm to go, bound for Islas Galapagos, Ecuador | about 5 years ago | Show |
| 6º 1.302' N | 106º 24.198' W | Pakia tea | 10.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 115°; wind 10 kts SSW; Doldrums lasted for 30 min - wind shifted and we found the southern trade winds right away :-) drizzly, wet and overcast weather but good progress; 1111 nm to go, bound for Islas Galapagos, Ecuador | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 7º 7.698' N | 108º 24.0' W | Pakia tea | 9.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 1.5 kts, CoG 155°; wind 3 kts NE; pretty rough sailing yesterday, with lots of squalls; good wind through the night; now we've found the doldrums - no wind and sad, overcast sky; let's hope we'll find the southern trade winds soon :-) 1230 nm to go, bound for Islas Galapagos, Ecuador | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 9º 10.398' N | 108º 50.298' W | Pakia tea | 8.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5.5 kts, CoG 160°; wind 14 kts ENE; Bye, bye Clipperton - fantastic Island with 1000s breeding Boobies, beautiful healthy coral reef,...; pretty squally night up to 30 knots, very confused seas, seems to calm down now; 1303 nm to go, bound for Islas Galapagos, Ecuador | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 10º 17.55' N | 109º 13.56' W | Pakia tea | 5.12.2019 6:00 LT; wind 5 kts SE; short stop to wait for better sailing conditions, beautiful Coral Island, first Coconut Palms since a long time, beautiful reef; yesterday was too much swell to go ashore, maybe today? at anchor, Clipperton Island, France :-) | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 10º 39.102' N | 109º 16.398' W | Pakia tea | 4.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5.5 kts, CoG 165°; wind 15 kts SE; first convergence zone activities, little squalls and variable winds but nothing bad and good progress; pretty confused seas; we'll probably stop at Clipperton to let some south wind pass before we sail on; 1386 nm to go, bound for Islas Galapagos, Ecuador | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 12º 42.198' N | 109º 41.4' W | Pakia tea | 3.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 6.5 kts, CoG 170°; wind 12 kts E; good sailing conditions and fine weather; a large school of spotted dolphins was swimming with us for hours yesterday :-) no sign of the ITCZ yet, but can't be much longer... 1512 nm to go, bound for Islas Galapagos, Ecuador | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 15º 14.298' N | 110º 12.102' W | Pakia tea | 2.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 7 kts, CoG 169°; wind 14 kts NE; fine sailing conditions, excellent progress; no need to grow our sea legs, the rolly anchorages at Islas Revillagigedo took care of that; 1666 nm to go, bound for Islas Galapagos, Ecuador | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 17º 48.6' N | 110º 42.9' W | Pakia tea | 1.12.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5,5 kts, CoG 210°; wind 11 kts NE; on our way again; last day of diving at Cabo Pearce, Socorro, yesterday: Whale Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Silvertip Shark, Silky Shark, Manta Rays, Dolphins,...!!! We should come back here again some time...; 1820 nm to go, bound for Islas Galapagos, Ecuador | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 18º 46.5' N | 110º 54.798' W | Pakia tea | 30.11.2019 6:00 LT; wind 8 kts NNE; at anchor, Isla Socorro, Islas Revillagigedo, Mexico - fine spinnaker sail from Isla San Benedicto yesterday after some great dives and some heavy rain - but moderate wind and decent anchorage - no problem; now it's time to go diving at Cabo Pearce! | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 19º 17.898' N | 110º 48.402' W | Pakia tea | 25.11.2019 6:00 LT; wind 8 kts NE; arrived at Isla San Benedicto, Islas Revillagigedo, Mexico - time for diving! Let's hope the frontal system forecast for tomorrow won't be too bad... | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 20º 32.7' N | 110º 2.4' W | Pakia tea | 24.11.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 210°; wind 9 kts N; very fine spinnaker sailing, day and night; spinner dolphin show yesterday, some jumps 5m high; caught beautiful 12kg Yellowfin Tuna; 85 nm to go, bound for Islas Revillagigedo, Mexico | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 22º 7.998' N | 109º 22.002' W | Pakia tea | 23.11.2019 6:00 LT; speed 4.5 kts, CoG 175°; wind 8 kts N; slow but comfortable sailing towards diver's paradise; dolphins at the bow in the night - sparkling in phosphorescence; bound for Islas Revillagigedo, Mexico | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 23º 57.702' N | 109º 42.3' W | Pakia tea | 21.11.2019 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 149°; wind 10 kts WNW; on our way again - southbound after a fantastic time in the Sea of Cortez; perfect conditions, gentle beginning of the passage, beautiful first night sail; bound for Islas Revillagigedo, Mexico | over 5 years ago | Show |
| 31º 18.588' N | 113º 32.736' W | Pakia tea | 07.06.2019; Pakia tea is on the hard at Astilleros Cabrales Boatyard; should be a safe place for hurricane season and it's time for boat jobs - yay :-) Puerto Peñasco; Baja California, Mexico | almost 6 years ago | Show |
| 25º 31.002' N | 111º 3.9' W | Pakia tea | 22.04.2019; wind 0 kts; at Anchor at Aqua Verde; beautiful spot but busy - 18 boats; migration of boats to the north in full swing; Baja California, Mexico | almost 6 years ago | Show |
| 23º 28.698' N | 109º 17.298' W | Pakia tea | 19.02.2018 6:00 LT; speed 3 kts, motoring, CoG 350°; wind 0 kts; perfect sailing conditions until midnight, then the wind dropped, now completely calm - beautiful clear morning; bound for La Paz, Mexico | almost 6 years ago | Show |
| 22º 5.298' N | 108º 51.102' W | Pakia tea | 18.02.2018 6:00 LT; speed 5,5 kts, CoG 350°; wind 12 kts WNW; fine sailing through the night, perfect wind now - finally some good progress, probably not for very long according to forecast but right now we're happy :-) bound for La Paz, Mexico | almost 6 years ago | Show |
| 21º 7.602' N | 109º 5.1' W | Pakia tea | 17.02.2018 6:00 LT; speed 2,5 kts, CoG 30°; wind 4-6 kts WNW; still waiting for the wind to pick up, motoring through the night but sailing now; bound for La Paz, Mexico | almost 6 years ago | Show |
| 20º 18.402' N | 109º 3.9' W | Pakia tea | 16.02.2018 6:00 LT; speed 2,5 kts, CoG 15°; wind 4-6 kts ENE; slow going, motoring / motorsailing all night against 1 - 1,5 knots of current and light winds; oh well, at least we're not going backwards :-) bound for La Paz, Mexico | almost 6 years ago | Show |
| 19º 35.802' N | 109º 1.902' W | Pakia tea | 15.02.2018 6:00 LT; speed 3,5 kts, CoG 310°; wind 4-8 kts NNW-NNE; slowly making our way north against light and variable winds, some motoring during the night but now we're sailing again; looks like it's gonna be a long passage; bound for La Paz, Mexico | almost 6 years ago | Show |
| 19º 1.698' N | 109º 47.4' W | Pakia tea | 14.02.2018 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 75°; wind 8-14 kts NNE; time to head back after a fantastic month diving Islas Revillagigedo. What a unique and stunning place! But we are craving some fresh fruit so - hasta la vista; bound for La Paz, Mexico | almost 6 years ago | Show |
| 19º 5.802' N | 110º 55.002' W | Pakia tea | 11.02.2018 6:00 LT; speed 3,5 kts, CoG 205°; wind 8-10 kts N; after a fine day and a dive with Silky Shark and Hammerhead at stunning Isla Sun Benedicto we left at midnight, bound for Isla Socorro - we'll be back! Islas Revillagigedo, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 19º 18.0' N | 110º 49.5' W | Pakia tea | 10.02.2018 6:00 LT; speed 2 kts, CoG 130°; wind 2-4 kts N; fine sailing until now, just lost our wind off the Island of San Benedicto (wanted to sail to Socorro) - jumping dolphins in the dark right next to Pakia tea, maybe they are telling us to stay for a while? Islas Revillagigedo, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 20º 34.602' N | 110º 29.4' W | Pakia tea | 09.02.2018 6:00 LT; speed 2 kts, CoG 193°; wind 2-4 kts NNW; moving very slowly but don't feel like motoring yet - hoping for the wind to pick up a little today; bound for Islas Revillagigedo, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 21º 49.2' N | 110º 4.698' W | Pakia tea | 08.02.2018 6:00 LT; speed 7 kts, CoG 195°; wind 18-20 kts NNW; slow start from Cabo San Lucas yesterday but now we're surfing along; fine sailing, bound for Islas Revillagigedos, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 24º 8.43' N | 109º 49.002' W | Pakia tea | 27. 12.2018; at anchor south of Isla Cerralvo, beautiful anchorage and calm in current Northwesterlies; had a splashy but fast upwind night-sail from Cabo Pulmo, tacking against 15 to 20 knots from the Northwest; bound for La Paz, Baja California, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 23º 22.872' N | 109º 25.362' W | Pakia tea | 25.12.2018; at anchor at Bahia Los Frailes, Cabo Pulmo Marine Park after a fantstic sail from Los Cabos with very rare southerly winds; no scuba diving without a guide here and actually also no snorkeling; Marine Park is working, awesome fish Biomass and beautiful coral! bound for La Paz, Baja California, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 22º 53.49' N | 109º 53.64' W | Pakia tea | 24.12.2018; at anchor for short stop in super-busy Bay of Cabo San Lucas; two large Cruise ships, glass bottom boats, jetskis all want to celebrate christmas with us :-); bound for La Paz, Baja California, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 23º 1.098' N | 110º 14.502' W | Pakia tea | 23.12.2018 6:00 LT; speed 3 kts, CoG 125°; wind 0-3 kts NW; good sailing yesterday but no wind at the moment, motoring; fantastic sunrise over Cabo San Lucas, 23 miles to go for first stop on Baja California; bound for La Paz, Baja California, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 23º 55.998' N | 111º 32.598' W | Pakia tea | 22.12.2018 6:00 LT; speed 2 kts, CoG 127°; wind 0-3 kts NW; hardly any wind, bit of motoring in the night, now we are trying the spinnaker - slow going but should be in Cabo San Lucas for Christmas; bound for La Paz, Baja California, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 24º 48.198' N | 112º 39.0' W | Pakia tea | 21.12.2018 6:00 LT; speed 3 kts, CoG 140°; wind 3-4 kts NE; beautiful sailing yesterday, very little wind during night but still moving - our old "new" 100 $ spinnaker doing a good job; bound for La Paz, Baja California, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 25º 46.2' N | 113º 48.3' W | Pakia tea | 20.12.2018 6:00 LT; speed 7,5 kts, CoG 133°; wind 13 kts NE; very fine sailing, getting warmer and warmer :-) making good progress; calm forecast, let's hope the wind stays with us for a while; bound for La Paz, Baja California, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 27º 49.302' N | 115º 57.6' W | Pakia tea | 19.12.2018 6:00 LT; speed 9 kts, CoG 141°; wind 15 kts NE; impressive swell yesterday, long and rolling, nice surfing :-) better wind angle now so we are racing along, making the best of the wind while it lasts; bound for La Paz, Baja California, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 30º 11.802' N | 116º 36.198' W | Pakia tea | 18.12.2018 6:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 165°; wind 12 kts NW; finally under way again - going south, looking for warmer weather; clearing into Mexico at Ensenada yesterday relatively quick and easy; did not get port clearance because of small craft warning - we went anyway, perfect conditions for us :-) bound for La Paz, Baja California, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 31º 50.502' N | 116º 37.698' W | Pakia tea | 17.12.2018; at anchor just outside of Ensenada Breakwaterfor; going into the harbor with dinghy for checking into Mexico; went without major trouble but Port Captain didn't want us to leave because of small craft warning - we went anyway, perfect conditions for us :-) bound for La Paz, Baja California, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 32º 43.572' N | 117º 11.13' W | Pakia tea | 29.8.2018-16.12.2018; 3,5 months San Diego (with break in Austria) coming to an end - time to get going again after way too much shopping, San Diego has been great but December here is just too cold for us; bound for La Paz, Mexico | about 6 years ago | Show |
| 34º 3.318' N | 120º 21.498' W | Pakia tea | 12.08.2018 20:00 LT; at anchor, Cuyler Harbor, San Miguel Island California; WE DID IT! Safely arrived after 26 days and what a gorgeous place our first anchorage is; usually it's rough here, cold and foggy, we got calm, sunny and warm weather; been a busy day cleaning the boat, playing on the beach, watching elephant seals, hiking to the ranger station and meeting friendly people; Fantastic welcome to California; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 34º 6.798' N | 120º 32.202' W | Pakia tea | 11.08.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 103°; wind 15 kts WNW; not quite there, yet; had less wind than we had hoped for so of course we are arriving in the dark; we decided to head for the anchorage nevertheless; the fog has lifted, it's a nice and clear night, good wind that will hopefully let us sail all the way to the anchorage so we don't have to worry about kelp in the propeller and with radar, chart plotter and google earth charts we should be able to find a nice and quiet spot for the night; 11 nm to go to Cuyler Harbor, San Miguel Island; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 34º 31.002' N | 122º 51.9' W | Pakia tea | 10.08.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6.5 kts, CoG 101°; wind 12 kts NNE; near perfect sailing conditions, gentle wind on the beam, just strong enough, very little waves; but we find it hard to enjoy, 16°C water and 18°C air temperature are just not enough for us tropic birds ;-) Well, we'll just try to remember what sailing in Croatia in spring was like - it's been a while ... 130 nm to go to Cuyler Harbor, San Miguel Island; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 35º 1.902' N | 126º 9.498' W | Pakia tea | 09.08.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6.5 kts, CoG 100°; wind 12 kts NE; wohooo, we're sailing again; found wind and the California current today; water temperature dropped to 18°C, it's foggy, wet and cold and there's lots of big ship traffic; very glad about ais and radar at the moment; 290 nm to go; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 35º 22.5' N | 128º 24.498' W | Pakia tea | 08.08.2018 20:00 LT; speed 3 kts, CoG 99°; wind 2-4 kts ENE; still motoring, calm and mostly overcast day but cleared up in the evening which gave us a gorgeous sunset; some wind should arrive tomorrow morning so hopefully we'll soon be sailing again; 400 nm to go; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 35º 35.802' N | 129º 51.702' W | Pakia tea | 07.08.2018 20:00 LT; speed 3 kts, CoG 99°; wind zero, nada, nema nita, goa koana; ok, we opted for c) today (see yesterday for explanation); instead of waiting three days we are motoring at breakneck speed of 3 kts; beautiful sunny weather, though, saves generator time; even went for a little swim after lunch - 20°C, probably the coldest water Keanu has ever felt; 470 nm to go; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 35º 45.6' N | 131º 12.6' W | Pakia tea | 06.08.2018 20:00 LT; speed 3 kts, CoG 98°; wind SSW 4-6 kts; very fine sailing all day, overcast but no rain and gentle wind directly on the beam; we're now moving into a calm high pressure area; should we a) wait for the N-wind in 2-3 days? b) try to slip through with tiny puffs of wind from various directions? c) cheat and use the engines? we'll see ;-) 540 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 36º 4.302' N | 134º 21.702' W | Pakia tea | 05.08.2018 20:00 LT; speed 8 kts, CoG 95°; wind SW 16-18 kts; surfing the frontal system - awesome; last 24 hours we sailed 196 nautical miles - should have set the main to get to 200 ;-) we managed to stay ahead of rain and squalls, mostly sunny weather and great sailing conditions; front behind us is slowing down now, barometer rising; 700 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 36º 20.4' N | 138º 22.002' W | Pakia tea | 04.08.2018 20:00 LT; speed 7,5 kts, CoG 93°; wind SW 18-20 kts; wohoo, we're flying :-) with Foresail and Jib alone, dropped the main in the morning, surfing at 15 knots is very hard on the autopilot; fine sailing conditions and mostly fine weather, no rain and no squalls so far; barometer still dropping ... ca. 900 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 36º 26.7' N | 141º 31.902' W | Pakia tea | 03.08.2018 20:00 LT; speed 4,5 kts, CoG 90°; wind SW 8-9 kts; beautiful, sunny sailing day; with a bit of luck we will manage to stay ahead of the front and in windy but sunny weather; ca. 1050 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 36º 37.098' N | 143º 29.202' W | Pakia tea | 02.08.2018 20:00 LT; speed 3 kts, CoG 90°; wind S 4-5 kts; slowest day so far but sunny and warm; first wind of the frontal system should arrive tomorrow morning, "Pakia tea" feels like a surfer waiting for a wave - should we start paddling yet? ca. 1200 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 36º 44.4' N | 144º 18.102' W | Pakia tea | 01.08.2018 20:00 LT; speed 3 kts, CoG 130°; wind NE 5-6 kts; we're near the center of a high pressure area, very little wind but surprisingly steady; slow but steady progress, very relaxing time in the North Pacific; tomorrow should be even slower and from Friday on there should be wind - maybe quite a lot ... ca. 1250 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 37º 25.698' N | 145º 56.202' W | Pakia tea | 31.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 120°; wind NE 8-10 kts; we're actually moving again, wohoo; seems the wind had a look at the forecast after all :-) nice, easy sailing, nearly in the right direction; ca. 1350 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 38º 24.702' N | 147º 21.102' W | Pakia tea | 30.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 2 kts, CoG 125°; wind NE 3 kts; we're creeping along, slowly making our way southeast; forecast says we should have some wind but actual weather apparently didn't look at the forecast ;-) no problem, at least we're not going backwards... ca. 1450 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 39º 9.702' N | 147º 39.702' W | Pakia tea | 29.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 3 kts, CoG 160°; wind SE 6 kts; another sunny, relaxing day in the North Pacific, slow progress as expected; with a bit of luck this is our northernmost position and we don't have to sail to even colder waters until we reach the coast (knock on wood); 1348 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatross flies, ca. 1500 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 38º 29.202' N | 148º 47.502' W | Pakia tea | 28.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 4 kts, CoG 050°; wind SSE 7-10 kts; nice, easy and slow sailing, we are close hauled again; trying to get us into a good position to ride the southern fringe of the frontal system due to arrive next Friday - it might sweep us all the way to California :-) climbed the Foremast today to replace broken jib halyard block and check lights; tricolor navigation light's gone, jerking movement broke socket and wires - but anchor light is working ... 1399 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatros flies, ca. 1600 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 37º 30.498' N | 150º 28.5' W | Pakia tea | 27.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 012°; wind SSE 8-10 kts; oops, here's the correct position for today; beautiful, gentle sailing day again, light wind but good progress; some interesting weather routing ahead with calm forecast where we wanted to sail and then storm front approaching with more than twice our speed ... maybe time to start tacking again, since we seem to like it so much? We'll wait for the forecast tomorrow, there's still some time to decide; 1480 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatros flies, ca. 1700 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 35º 20.502' N | 150º 52.602' W | Pakia tea | 27.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 012°; wind SSE 8-10 kts; beautiful, gentle sailing day again, light wind but good progress; some interesting weather routing ahead with calm forecast where we wanted to sail and then storm front approaching with more than twice our speed ... maybe time to start tacking again, since we seem to like it so much? We'll wait for the forecast tomorrow, there's still some time to decide; 1480 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatros flies, ca. 1700 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 35º 20.502' N | 150º 52.602' W | Pakia tea | 26.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 000°; wind SE 8-10 kts; another great sailing day going north, lots of sunshine and light but just enough wind; extra plus: we get to see one of the great sights of our time - sailing right into the "Great Pacific garbage patch"; Plastic pieces from bottles to crates to drums are getting more frequent, we started taking samples to see for ourselves just how much micro plastic there is drifting close to the surface; 1507 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatros flies, ca. 1800 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 32º 57.3' N | 150º 31.398' W | Pakia tea | 25.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 7 kts, CoG 350°; wind E 12-14 kts; OK, change of plans; weather forecast is telling us there is a good chance for a nice weather window to the north of us that would let us slip around a small portion of the N-Pacific high; actual sailing with wind from a good direction as opposed to endless tacking into light trade winds; so we decided to dig out the warm clothes and head north; today was picture perfect sailing day, keep fingers crossed for more like this :-) 1511 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatros flies (we've seen one today), ca. 1900 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 30º 37.002' N | 150º 27.498' W | Pakia tea | 24.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 25°; wind E 10-12 kts; slow progress as "Pakia tea" is having a hard time upwind in light winds; but hey, we're in no hurry, it's fine sailing, a small Tuna was riding our bow wave today and there's swarms of little flying fish; also lots of floating plastic...; 1540 nm to San Miguel Island as the Tropic bird flies, ca. 2250 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 30º 43.698' N | 151º 25.098' W | Pakia tea | 23.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 140°; wind ENE 10-20 kts; we are working our way upwind against moderate and squally trade winds; using wind shifts, we are averaging about 70 miles against the wind each day, not too bad; 1587 nm to San Miguel Island as the Tropic bird flies, ca. 2350 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 29º 40.5' N | 152º 30.702' W | Pakia tea | 22.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 20°; wind E 16 kts; today was opposite to yesterday - fine sailing through the night and morning, squalls and drizzly, overcast weather in the afternoon; but poppy cake for coffee time and mahimahi for dinner; life is good :-) 1658 nm to San Miguel Island as the Tropic bird flies, ca. 2500 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 27º 53.598' N | 153º 5.598' W | Pakia tea | 21.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 125°; wind ENE 16 kts; wind shifts and squalls up to 30 kts in the night and until noon, quite a bit of work; wind more steady since then, good progress; 1724 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatros flies, ca. 2600 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 29º 5.4' N | 154º 39.3' W | Pakia tea | 20.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 130°; wind ENE 14 kts; tacked this morning to use the wind shift to the N; we decided to stay south of the N-Pacific high in warmer, sunnier weather, tacking against constant gentle trade winds instead of sailing way up north through calm into overcast, cold weather to maybe find westerly winds; 1797 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatros flies, ca. 2800 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 28º 55.2' N | 156º 18.0' W | Pakia tea | 19.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 13°; wind E 16 kts; fine sunny sailing day; enough wind to get good angle close hauled but not too much; trying to make up our mind if we should tack S of N-Pacific high or go up N; 1867 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatros flies, 3000-3500 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 26º 44.502' N | 157º 26.502' W | Pakia tea | 18.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 30°; wind ESE 16 kts; grey and overcast all day but gorgeous sunset; good wind and good progress, waves quite high but getting more regular; 1970 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatros flies, 3000-4000 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 24º 51.702' N | 158º 42.198' W | Pakia tea | 17.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6,5 kts, CoG 10°; wind ENE 18 kts; fine sailing day, waves more regular; Red Footed Boobie is hitching a ride on our Anchor. 2077 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatros flies, 3000-4000 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 22º 48.3' N | 159º 24.0' W | Pakia tea | 16.07.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6,5 kts, CoG 15°; wind E 18 kts; bye bye Hawaii, malama nui, we're off for California! Pretty rough start as expected but OK. 2165 nm to San Miguel Island as the Albatros flies, 3000-4000 nm to sail; | over 6 years ago | Show |
| 20º 0.798' N | 155º 49.8' W | Pakia tea | 30.05.2018 16:00 LT; wind E 10 kts; at anchor off Waiulaula Point, Big Island, Hawaii; waiting to cross over to Maui after fantastic Volcano- and other experiences on Big Island; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 19º 43.8' N | 155º 3.702' W | Pakia tea | 03.05.2018 13:00 LT; wind NE 5 kts; safely arrived at Hilo, Hawaii after a nearly perfect passage and a little less than 2 weeks; already checked in, very friendly and efficient customs officials - looking forward to explore Big Island! | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 19º 3.498' N | 154º 19.002' W | Pakia tea | 02.05.2018 20:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 323°; wind NE 12 kts; nearly there! Slowing down to make landfall in the morning - we want to see Big Island before we anchor; 63 nm to go to Hilo, Hawaii; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 17º 3.498' N | 152º 45.0' W | Pakia tea | 01.05.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 323°; wind E 10 kts; another relaxing and fine sailing day; following the ancient migration route from Marquesas to Hawaii when Polynesians first sailed here on Pakia tea's great-great-great-...-grandmums; 211 nm to go to Hilo, Hawaii; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 14º 56.502' N | 151º 6.798' W | Pakia tea | 30.04.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6,5 kts, CoG 324°; wind E 12 kts; beautiful sailing day again - smooth seas with long, rolling swell; since over 24 hours we have a new crew member: Bob the Boobie. He is mostly responsible for Guano production... 370 nm to go to Hilo, Hawaii; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 12º 55.302' N | 149º 34.5' W | Pakia tea | 29.04.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6,5 kts, CoG 324°; wind ESE 14 kts; another fine day out in the Pacific Ocean; we're now in the area where strong northeasterly trade winds are common so we should have pretty rough conditions - what we do have is what Pakia tea likes best - light to moderate winds from slightly aft of the beam; thank you King Neptune, you'll get some more rum and chocolate! 520 nm to go to Hilo, Hawaii; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 10º 46.698' N | 147º 58.602' W | Pakia tea | 28.04.2018 19:30 LT; speed 6,5 kts, CoG 324°; wind E 14 kts; it seems we've slipped through the ITZC without a single squall :-) last night was pretty rough with very confused waves smashing against the lee hull and breaking between the hulls; during day and until now sweet sailing, fine weather, good progress; 680 nm to go to Hilo, Hawaii; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 8º 42.9' N | 146º 27.798' W | Pakia tea | 27.04.2018 19:30 LT; speed 7 kts, CoG 324°; wind E 16 kts; still no convergence activity, lots of sun and constant trade winds, good sailing, swell a little higher (2-3m) and quite confused but we won't complain... it's extremely hot and humid, sun is nearly 90° at noon; 835 nm to go to Hilo, Hawaii; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 6º 25.8' N | 144º 50.298' W | Pakia tea | 26.04.2018 20:00 LT; speed 8 kts, CoG 325°; wind ESE 15 kts; we are lucky so far - the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is quite stable at the moment; some squalls in the distance but for us so far only blue skies and perfect sailing conditions; maybe time to give King Neptune some chocolate and ask him to keep conditions just like this ;-) 1000 nm to go to Hilo, Hawaii; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 4º 8.502' N | 143º 12.798' W | Pakia tea | 24.04.2018 20:00 LT; speed 7,5 kts, CoG 325°; wind ESE 14 kts; another fine sailing day with lots of sunshine and fluffy trade wind clouds; now entering the area, where statistically the convergence zone between northern and southern trade winds should be - with squally weather and thunderstorms; we'll see what the next days will bring... 1170 nm to go to Hilo, Hawaii; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 2º 4.998' N | 141º 45.3' W | Pakia tea | 24.04.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6,5 kts, CoG 325°; wind ESE 12 kts; we crossed the Equator again last night, for the 4th time already - back on the northern hemisphere! Keanu spotted a 4m shark right next to Pakia tea today, no idea what species; perfect sailing conditions and fine weather; 1322 nm to go to Hilo, Hawaii; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 0º 9.102' S | 140º 15.3' W | Pakia tea | 23.04.2018 20:00 LT; speed 7 kts, CoG 345°; wind E 14 kts; relaxing sailing day with wind 10-12 knots from the perfect direction and fine weather; wind has picked up in the evening now were raciong through the night at 7-9 knots :-) 1515 nm to go to Hilo, Hawaii; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 2º 28.2' S | 139º 36.798' W | Pakia tea | 22.04.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6.5 kts, CoG 0°; wind SE 12 kts; conditions have calmed down nicely, smooth sailing, good progress; weather variable, sunny, sometimes a little overcast with slight rain showers, just enough to wash the salt off the deck; bound for Hilo, Hawaii; 1700 nm to go; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 4º 58.8' S | 139º 34.002' W | Pakia tea | 21.04.2018 20:00 LT; speed 7.5 kts, CoG 0°; wind SE 15 kts; waves have smoothed out, we can comfortably do 7-8 knots now under full sail, fine weather, great sailing :-) bound for Hilo, Hawaii; 1840 nm to go; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 7º 18.702' S | 139º 37.002' W | Pakia tea | 20.04.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 0°; wind E 15 kts; waves are chaotic and steep so a lot of splashing and we are getting pretty wet, but very fine weather and good progress; we carry small sails with only headsail and two reefs in foresail, no main; bound for Hilo, Hawaii; 1980 nm to go; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 9º 48.498' S | 139º 1.998' W | Pakia tea | 19.04.2018 20:00 LT; speed 6.5 kts, CoG 350°; wind E 18 kts; bouncy and splashy start of our passage to Hawaii; Hiva Oa creates gusty wind and chaotic waves but hey - after a year in French Polynesia we're off to Hawaii! What a fantastic place - we'll be back; | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 10º 27.9' S | 138º 40.098' W | Pakia tea | 08.03.2018 19:00 LT; wind E gusty 10-30 kts; safely arrived and at anchor off Hanavave ("Virgin Bay"); spectacular welcome with grand scenery, a playful pod of Dolphins and a rainbow; Fatu Hiva, Marquesas, French Polynesia; | about 7 years ago | Show |
| 13º 26.202' S | 137º 49.302' W | Pakia tea | 07.03.2018 18:00 LT; speed 7 kts, CoG 343°; wind E 15 kts; a bit rough, cross seas with 2m swell from N and E but good progress; bound for Fatu Hiva, Marquesas, French Polynesia; 180 miles to go; | about 7 years ago | Show |
| 16º 4.302' S | 136º 0.0' W | Pakia tea | 06.03.2018 18:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 343°; wind E 12 kts; very fine sailing - relaxing day on the Pacific Ocean; bound for Fatu Hiva, Marquesas, French Polynesia; 349 miles to go; | about 7 years ago | Show |
| 18º 10.8' S | 136º 19.698' W | Pakia tea | 05.03.2018 18:00 LT; speed 5,5 kts, CoG 343°; wind ENE 11 kts; good progress and fine sailing conditions; isolated rainy squalls up to 25 kts; bound for Fatu Hiva, Marquesas, French Polynesia; 483 miles to go; | about 7 years ago | Show |
| 20º 19.602' S | 135º 44.4' W | Pakia tea | 04.03.2018 18:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 346°; wind ENE 9 kts; Wind and waves are calming down, good weather, fine and smooth sailing; bound for Fatu Hiva, Marquesas, French Polynesia; 613 miles to go; | about 7 years ago | Show |
| 22º 31.8' S | 135º 9.702' W | Pakia tea | 03.03.2018 18:00 LT; speed 6.5 kts, CoG 347°; wind E 13 kts; sad to leave our "home" for 3 months, the Gambier Islands, but looking forward to explore the Marquesas; bound for Fatu Hiva, Marquesas, French Polynesia; 750 miles to go; | about 7 years ago | Show |
| 23º 9.0' S | 135º 3.402' W | Pakia tea | 07.12.2017 22:00 LT; wind NE 10 kts; safely arrived and anchored at beautiful Onemea Bay, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia; wind was too easterly, couldn't fetch the west pass, had to tack 7 miles against the wind so entered Lagoon in the dark; no problem, with satellite images, radar and our old track; | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 22º 47.7' S | 136º 19.5' W | Pakia tea | 07.12.2017 6:00 LT; speed 6.5 kts, CoG 105°; wind NE 12 kts; confused seas, bumpy roller coaster ride but fine wind and weather, no squalls; wind angle is goog, we should be able to fetch the west pass; bound for Gambier Islands, French Polynesia; 73 miles to go; | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 22º 3.702' S | 138º 51.702' W | Pakia tea | 06.12.2017 6:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 115°; wind ENE 10 kts; beautiful sailing yesterday and all night, making good progress; now wind a bit too easterly but should shift to NE later today; bound for Gambier Islands, French Polynesia; 220 miles to go; | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 20º 55.998' S | 140º 59.502' W | Pakia tea | 05.12.2017 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 130°; wind ENE 8 kts; light winds, shifting between E and ENE - difficult angle, should we go N or S of Muroroa? Don't want to pass too close to nuclear testing site; bound for Gambier Islands, French Polynesia; 355 miles to go; | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 19º 56.4' S | 142º 26.202' W | Pakia tea | 04.11.2017 5:00 LT; speed 4 kts, CoG 130°; wind ENE 8 kts; spectacular bright full moon night, relaxed sailing; wind has calmed down, slow sailing but for the first time we are pointing the right direction; bound for Gambier Islands, French Polynesia; 460 miles to go; | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 18º 31.398' S | 143º 40.2' W | Pakia tea | 03.11.2017 5:00 LT; speed 5,5 kts, CoG 153°; wind E 12 kts; wind and waves calmed down, sky has cleared, sailing a lot more comfortable; still waiting for a wind shift to NE... 560 miles to go as the Frigate bird flies; | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 17º 43.998' S | 144º 51.798' W | Pakia tea | 02.11.2017 5:00 LT; speed 5,5 kts, CoG 152°; wind E 17 kts; underway again, bound for beautiful Gambier Islands! Hoping for a wind shift to NE but forecast not looking too good - we'll get there eventually ... 640 miles to go as the Boobie flies; | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 16º 13.542' S | 145º 33.438' W | Pakia tea | 11.11.2017 11:11 LT; Wind NE, 8 kts; at anchor in front of Pakokota Yacht Service, Fakarava - best Internet in Tuamotus so far, getting some Homepage jobs done; looking forward to diving the south pass again! | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 15º 33.534' S | 146º 14.568' W | Pakia tea | 12.09.2017 12:00 LT; Wind SE, 15 kts; at anchor in front of "Apataki Carenage", waiting for our first haul out in 4 years. "Pakia tea" is looking forward to some well deserved TLC. Boatjobs in Paradise :-) | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 16º 53.502' S | 144º 51.402' W | Pakia tea | 18.06.2017 13:00 LT; Wind NE, 6 kts; on selfmade mooring, Tahanea Lagoon, "C-Reef"; out through Makemo W-pass yesterday at high tide and in through Tahanea middle pass today at rising tide, 1kn inflowing current - both under sail, no problem; found another paradise :-)
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| 16º 37.638' S | 143º 34.308' W | Pakia tea | 05.06.2017 9:15 LT; Wind ENE, 12 kts; safely arrived at Makemo Village, perfect timing for the east pass, our first Tuamotu pass, so no problem; short stop for lunch and snorkeling yesterday at Tekokota; night was quite sleepless with clocking winds, rain and calms - just to remind us that passages are not always as relaxing as this one until then :-)
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| 17º 37.8' S | 142º 11.202' W | Pakia tea | 04.06.2017 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 311°; Wind ENE, 10 kts; very relaxing day yesterday, spent the afternoon adrift in total calm; wind now gradually increasing, fine weather, smooth sailing; 102 miles to go to Makemo;
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| 18º 23.202' S | 141º 10.998' W | Pakia tea | 03.06.2017 6:00 LT; speed 3 kts, CoG 309°; Wind E, 7 kts; slow progress but hey, we're sailing :-); 175 miles to go, we're planning to be in Makemo Monday morning at low tide;
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| 19º 24.6' S | 139º 52.8' W | Pakia tea | 02.06.2017 6:00 LT; speed 5 kts, CoG 309°; Wind E, 11 kts; good progress so far, now the wind is dropping as expected; fine weather, 270 miles to go to Makemo;
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| 20º 53.7' S | 137º 56.802' W | Pakia tea | 01.06.2017 6:00 LT; speed 5.5 kts, CoG 308°; Wind SE, 14 kts; beautiful sailing day and night; wind a little less than forecast; bound for Makemo, Tuamotus;
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| 22º 15.198' S | 136º 8.202' W | Pakia tea | 31.05.2017 6:00 LT; speed 6 kts, CoG 308°; Wind SE, 20 kts; bye bye Gambier - what a beautiful archipelago, we'll be back! fine trade wind sailing, pretty large following seas, no squalls; bound for Makemo, Tuamotus
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| 23º 7.032' S | 134º 57.96' W | Pakia tea | 13.05.2017 18:00 LT: Wind: NE, 5 kts; safely at anchor at Port Rikitea, Mangareva, Gambier, French Polynesia; wohooooo, we made it :-) It's incredibly quiet - looking forward to a good night's sleep ...
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| 22º 57.702' S | 134º 20.1' W | Pakia tea | 13.05.2017 6:00 LT: Wind: NE, 17 kts; Nearly there! Less than 35 miles to go to waypoint Gambier North; we had a fine run from Oeno (apart from a few squalls well over 30 kts) and expect to arrive at Rikitea sometime in the afternoon;
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| 23º 37.998' S | 131º 39.702' W | Pakia tea | 12.05.2017 6:00 LT: Wind: NE, 15 kts; left the little Paradise Oeno (fluffy Tropicbird chicks, breeding Petrels, Frigate birds and Boobies) yesterday evening; N swell made the anchorage very rolly and difficult to go ashore; on our way again towards Gambier, French Polynesia;
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| 23º 54.438' S | 130º 44.532' W | Pakia tea | 10.05.2017 17:00 LT: Wind: NE, 8 kts; anchored at 20m on Sand to the north of Oeno Atoll; turquoise lagoon, palm trees waving gently in the wind, haven't seen such a beautiful sight since Chagos :-) we're stopping a day or two to let the disturbance pass and wait for favourable wind;
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| 23º 59.598' S | 129º 38.802' W | Pakia tea | 10.05.2017 6:00 LT: 7 kts, CoG 275°; Wind: NE, 15 kts; quick sailing through beautiful bright moonshine; wind is forecast to shift to the NW and drop; looking forwartd to a stopover at Oeno to wait for wind shifting back to NE; bound for Gambier, French Polynesia;
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| 24º 14.802' S | 126º 59.898' W | Pakia tea | 09.05.2017 6:00 LT: 6.5 kts, CoG 276°; Wind: NE, 14kts; yesterday was holiday :-) sunshine and little wind - now back to good speed; we were thinking about stopping over at Pitcairn, but the forecast looks a bit too rough for our taste - we'll see ...; bound for Gambier, French Polynesia;
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| 24º 25.098' S | 125º 2.1' W | Pakia tea | 08.05.2017 6:00 LT: 4,5kts, CoG 275°; Wind: NE, 8kts; just perfect sailing day and night the last 24 hours, now the wind has dropped - but is supposed to pick up again; just passed Ducie, the first south sea atoll, but decided not to stop but make use of the good wind and try to arrive before the next front; bound for Gambier, French Polynesia;
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| 24º 36.498' S | 122º 32.7' W | Pakia tea | 07.05.2017 6:00 LT: 6kts, CoG 274°; Wind: ENE, 15kts; slow sailing yesterday, averaging less than 4 knots; now we've got perfect conditions, fine wind, smooth sea, clear sky :-) bound for Gambier, French Polynesia;
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| 24º 50.502' S | 120º 57.702' W | Pakia tea | 06.05.2017 6:00 LT: 4.5kts, CoG 275°; Wind: ENE, 9kts; fast sailing in confused waves yesterday, squalls all around - we managed to dodge them all :-) then we lost the wind completely at sunset; sailing nice and slow again since midnight;
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| 25º 7.8' S | 119º 4.038' W | Pakia tea | 05.05.2017 6:00 LT: 6.5kts, CoG 274°; Wind: ENE, 15kts; a few degrees make all the difference - yesterday wobbling along before the wind, today making good speed at a nice broad reach; now hoping for fair weather for Tom's birthday party :-)
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| 25º 15.102' S | 116º 44.298' W | Pakia tea | 04.05.2017 6:00 LT: 3kts, CoG 273°; Wind: E, 10kts; 54 miles in 24 hours - we are flying :-) Wind is picking up a little now but from right behind, so stll slow but relaxed sailing; some rain clouds creeping up on us; bound for Gambier, French Polynesia;
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| 25º 7.098' S | 115º 45.498' W | Pakia tea | 03.05.2017 5:00 LT: 0.2kts, CoG 0°; Wind: S, 2kts; beautiful, tranquil morning, the Pacific Ocean living up to it's name; what a difference to yesterday morning, with squalls close to 40 knots and rain, when the front passed :-); we'll be drifting and waiting for wind which is expected to pick up in a day or so; bound for Gambier, French Polynesia;
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| 24º 39.6' S | 114º 46.902' W | Pakia tea | 02.05.2017 5:00 LT: 7kts, CoG 270°; Wind: ENE, 18kts; slow sailing day followed by fast sailing night - wohooo :-) wind expected to shift further to the north and then west as low approaches, directly on our nose... we'll probably head southeast or heave to, depending on strength and forecast; bound for Gambier, French Polynesia;
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| 24º 46.902' S | 112º 37.8' W | Pakia tea | 01.05.2017 6:00 LT: 4.5kts, CoG 270°; Wind: ESE, 10kts; fine sailing the last 24 hours, sea has smoothed out and wind calmed down - perfect to get our sea legs back; now progress rather slow with wind from dead behind; bound for Gambier, French Polynesia;
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| 25º 21.798' S | 110º 33.6' W | Pakia tea | 30.04.2017 6:00 LT: 6kts, CoG 320°; Wind: SSE, 18kts; we're on the road again :-) bound for Gambier Islands; has been a windy start with around 25 kts during the night (max. 35 kts) and impressive waves of about 4m; but no problem, fine weather after front had passed;
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| 27º 10.602' S | 109º 23.898' W | Pakia tea | 27.04.2017 18:00 LT: Wind: ENE, 10kts; relocated to Vinapu Anchorage, Rapa Nui, sheltering from strong northwesterly wind expected tomorrow; when frontal system passes on saturday, wind is expected to shift to the south and we will sail off for Gambier! | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 27º 8.52' S | 109º 26.082' W | Pakia tea | 24.04.2017 12:30 LT: Wind: NE, 15kts; safely arrived and anchored at Hanga Roa, Rapa nui - wohoooo! Greeted by the fragrance of mediterranean herbs, soft green hills and volcanic craters as well as friendly and efficient officials; so efficient, that our limes are all gone - no Caipirinha today ... ;-)
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| 26º 40.2' S | 109º 1.002' W | Pakia tea | 24.04.2017 6:00 LT: 6kts, CoG 222°; Wind: NE, 15kts; Spinnaker halyard works fine with the jib :-) Landfall expected soon!
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| 24º 49.998' S | 107º 19.002' W | Pakia tea | 23.04.2017 6:00 LT: 5kts, CoG 220°; Wind: E, 16kts; near perfect sailing conditions, fine run of 170nm in 24h - until block of Jib Halyard broke ... now under Foresail alone, Tom has to get up the mast, yuppieh .. only 175nm to Easter Island!
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| 22º 48.6' S | 105º 25.902' W | Pakia tea | 22.04.2017 6:00 LT: 6.5kt, CoG 219°; Wind: ENE, 16kt; speeding up again :-) fine sailing conditions
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| 20º 57.3' S | 103º 49.602' W | Pakia tea | 21.04.2017 6:00 LT: 4.5kt, CoG 219°; Wind: ENE, 9kt; we've slowed down, wind has dropped; so what, it's nice and relaxed sailing - we've got time :-); less than 500 nm to go to Easter Island! | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 19º 36.0' S | 102º 40.698' W | Pakia tea | 20.04.2017 6:00 LT: 6kt, CoG 218°; Wind: ENE, 14kt; sweet sailing and beautiful weather all day and night, now a little morning squall; | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 17º 46.398' S | 101º 9.0' W | Pakia tea | 19.04.2017 6:00 LT: 5kt, CoG 217°; Wind: NE, 12kt; bound for Rapa nui; yesterday, after a little squall, wind has backed to the ENE and dropped to 8-12 knots - what a difference, holiday-sailing :-) | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 16º 4.002' S | 99º 46.398' W | Pakia tea | 18.04.2017 6:00 LT: 6.5kt, CoG 217°; Wind: E, 18kt; bound for Rapa nui; fine, wet, bumpy sailing - we're starting to get used to it; good progress toward Easter Island; | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 13º 59.202' S | 98º 9.198' W | Pakia tea | 17.04.2017 6:00 LT: 6.5kt, CoG 217°; Wind: E, 18kt; bound for Rapa nui; beautiful starlit night, wind slowly backing to the east; lets hope it stays there, makes for a smoother ride; | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 12º 0.3' S | 96º 39.102' W | Pakia tea | 16.04.2017 6:00 LT: 6.5kt, CoG 216°; Wind: SE, 20kt; bound for Rapa nui; Happy Easter everyone! Wind has picked up, overcast, quite a rough ride - lets hope we don't break all the easter eggs :-) | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 10º 7.302' S | 95º 14.502' W | Pakia tea | 15.04.2017 6:00 LT: 6kt, 215°; Wind: ESE, 16kt; bound for Rapa nui; fine weather, perfect trade wind conditions, fluffy clouds march like sheep across the sky, beautiful sunrise :-) | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 8º 17.898' S | 93º 54.9' W | Pakia tea | 14.04.2017 6:00 LT: 5kt, 215°; Wind: ESE, 16kt; bound for Rapa nui; fine weather, found consistent trade winds; but nasty cross seas - we're under jib and double reefed foresail alone to slow down; | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 6º 15.702' S | 92º 37.998' W | Pakia tea | 13.04.2017 6:00 LT: 5kt, 200°; Wind: ESE, 12kt; bound for Rapa nui; grizzly skies and confused sea - but at least there's wind ;-) two reefs in main and foresail for comfort; | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 4º 16.602' S | 91º 36.6' W | Pakia tea | 12.04.2017 6:00 LT: 5kt, 191°; Wind: E, 7kt; bound for Rapa nui; relaxed, bright sailing night, later overcast and a couple of showers to clean the boat ;-) | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 1º 58.602' S | 91º 0.798' W | Pakia tea | 11.04.2017 6:00 LT: 5.5kt, 208°; Wind: ESE, 7kt; on our way again - not sure, where we are going :-) Rapa nui? Pitcairn? Gambier? Time and wind will show; fine sailing through a marvellous full moon night; | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 0º 57.858' S | 90º 57.738' W | Pakia tea | 01.04.2017: Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabela; beautiful and relatively quiet anchorage at Galapagos Islands; Baby Sharks, Turtles, Manta Rays, Blue footed Boobies :-) | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 0º 44.898' S | 90º 18.402' W | Pakia tea | 05.03.2017 15:00 LT: Academy Bay, Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz; looking forward to more adventures in fabulous Galapagos Islands; | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 0º 53.808' S | 89º 36.948' W | Pakia tea | 17.02.2017 18:00 LT: safely at anchor Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, greeted by friendly officials and even friendlier Sea Lions; hull under water inspected, ship fumigated; Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands; | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 0º 43.2' S | 89º 13.8' W | Pakia tea | 17.02.2017 6:00 LT: 1kt, 247°; Wind: E, 2kt; spectacular landfall - sunrise at scenic Punta Pitt - breaching Mobulas, Mantas, lots of birds; now sailing slowly towards Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 0º 20.7' S | 89º 1.398' W | Pakia tea | 16.02.2017 18:00 LT: 2.5kt, 225°; Wind: E, 3kt; busy day - hove to from 10.00 to 17.00 to clean the hull - now Pakia tea is clean and shiny, ready for Galapagos; bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 0º 3.102' N | 88º 31.602' W | Pakia tea | 16.02.2017 6:00 LT: 5kt, 228°; Wind: ENE, 7kt; quiet sailing night with good progress - we'll heave too shortly to clean the hull before arrival; bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 0º 30.702' N | 87º 54.402' W | Pakia tea | 15.02.2017 18:00 LT: 4.5kt, 228°; Wind: ENE, 7kt; another fine sailing day; first Swallow tailed Gull from Galapagos in the morning, some Petrels and Boobies; bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 1º 10.8' N | 87º 11.802' W | Pakia tea | 15.02.2017 6:00 LT: 4kt, 230°; Wind: E, 6kt; quiet, nice sailing night, sky ahead looks overcast; bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 1º 54.198' N | 86º 22.5' W | Pakia tea | 14.02.2017 18:00 LT: 6kt, 230°; Wind: ENE, 10kt; very fine sailing day, pod of dolphins hunting and breaching :-) bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 2º 35.4' N | 85º 36.702' W | Pakia tea | 14.02.2017 6:00 LT: 3.5kt, 230°; Wind: ENE, 6kt; very little wind but we're still moving :-) bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 3º 9.9' N | 84º 54.198' W | Pakia tea | 13.02.2017 18:00 LT: 4.5kt, 230°; Wind: ENE, 9kt; relaxed sailing; first small clouds - approaching ITCZ? bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 3º 55.002' N | 84º 12.198' W | Pakia tea | 13.02.2017 6:00 LT: 5kt, 220°; Wind: E, 9kt; fine sailing; passing right between Cocos and Malpelo Islands, visiting neither - what a shame, we might have to come back ...; bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 4º 29.502' N | 83º 49.398' W | Pakia tea | 12.02.2017 18:00 LT: 3.5kt, 200°; Wind: NE, 8kt; another beautiful sailing day - wind not too strong :-); bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 5º 16.398' N | 83º 24.102' W | Pakia tea | 12.02.2017 6:00 LT: 5kt, 207°; Wind: NE, 10kt; fine sailing - not a cloud in the sky; bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 5º 57.9' N | 83º 2.898' W | Pakia tea | 11.02.2017 18:00 LT: 2.5kt, 200°; Wind: NE, 4kt; good progress so far - calmed down for dinner; bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 6º 44.598' N | 82º 25.098' W | Pakia tea | 11.02.2017 06:00 LT: 7kt, 200°; off into the great big Pacific Ocean! Full Moon and fresh breeze; bound for Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 8º 12.93' N | 82º 12.378' W | Pakia tea | 26.01.2017 8:00 LT: at Anchor at Boca Chica, Chiriqui, Panama; nice and sheltered but sometimes strong catabatic winds during daytime and strong current during spring tides | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 7º 59.568' N | 82º 1.902' W | Pakia tea | 12.01.2017 8:00 LT: at Anchor at beautiful Isla Cavada, Islas Secas, Panama | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 7º 30.9' N | 81º 22.002' W | Pakia tea | 11.01.2017 18:00 LT: 6kt, 310°; fine sailing, close hauled towards Boca Chica, Pedregal, Panama; love our new sails :-) | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 8º 6.798' N | 79º 47.4' W | Pakia tea | 10.01.2017 10:00 LT: 6kt, 195°; finally under way again, fine downwind sailing and clear skies; bound for Boca Chica, Pedregal, Panama | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 8º 47.784' N | 79º 33.036' W | Pakia tea | 01.12.2016 16:00 LT: at Mooring, Taboga Island, Panama | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 8º 15.558' N | 79º 7.998' W | Pakia tea | 01.11.2016 16:00 LT: at Anchor, Ensenada de Bodega, Isla San Jose, Las Perlas, Panama; had a nice sail from Isla Canas - ok wind, just slight rain and no thunder :-) | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 7º 25.77' N | 80º 15.96' W | Pakia tea | 25.10.2016 16:00 LT: at Anchor, Isla Canas Lagoon, Panama; perfectly sheltered anchorage - we seem to like risky approaches - only recommendable in calm conditions if your boat draws 1m or less ... | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 8º 13.002' N | 79º 6.498' W | Pakia tea | 23.10.2016 17:00 LT: at Anchor, San Jose, Islas Las Perlas, Panama; beautiful Pearl Islands :-) - saw last Humpback Whales of the season; waiting for wind to head for Isla Canas at the mainland | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 8º 56.148' N | 79º 33.312' W | Pakia tea | 27.9.2016 17:30 LT: at mooring, Balboa Yacht Club, Panama; successful Panama Canal transit - Pacific Ocean, here we come!!! | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 9º 21.9' N | 79º 53.586' W | Pakia tea | 12.9.2016 15:00 LT: at anchor, Club Nautico, Colon, Panama | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 9º 33.462' N | 79º 39.822' W | Pakia tea | 9.9.2016 12:00 LT: at anchor, Porto Bello, Panama | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 9º 36.642' N | 79º 36.498' W | Pakia tea | 8.7.2016 12:00 LT: at mooring, Panamarina, Panama; Pakia tea's home for the next two months :-) | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 9º 30.672' N | 78º 37.08' W | Pakia tea | 9.4.2016 11:00 LT: safely at anchor, Coco Bandero Cays, Kuna Yala, Panama; glad and happy we're here - 6600 miles in 2,5 months is quite a bit of sailing; thank you trade winds and Atlantic Ocean - it was a fantastic passage - and what a paradise we've found here! | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 10º 36.3' N | 77º 20.898' W | Pakia tea | 8.4.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Kuna Yala, Panama; course: 228°; speed: 6 kts; cloudy for the first time since a longe time - but good wind, not too strong - 100 miles to go! | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 12º 3.3' N | 75º 28.398' W | Pakia tea | 7.4.2016 18:50:30 LT: bound for Kuna Yala, Panama; course: 236°; speed: 6 kts; HALFWAY POINT! We've sailed half way around the world, wohoooooo :-)
easternmost longitude: 104° 31,6' E: Teluk Teluran, Pulau Aur, Malaysia - 180° westward - current longitude: 75° 28,4' W | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 12º 30.0' N | 72º 56.898' W | Pakia tea | 6.4.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Kuna Yala, Panama; course: 265°; speed: 6 kts; fine sailing, good progress; wind is increasing, now under foresail alone; we're giving Cartagena a wide berth, seems to be a lot windier closer to the coast of Colombia so we stay far out at sea; | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 12º 37.902' N | 70º 23.898' W | Pakia tea | 5.4.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Kuna Yala, Panama; course: 270°; speed: 6 kts; past ABC-Islands, little adverse current during day, decreasing now; fine comfortable sailing! | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 12º 15.9' N | 68º 8.1' W | Pakia tea | 4.4.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Kuna Yala, Panama; course: 284°; speed: 5.5 kts; relaxed wing-on-wing sailing after a couple of wonderful days at Aves Barlovento - what a special place! | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 11º 56.79' N | 67º 25.872' W | Pakia tea | 31.3.2016 09:00 LT: at anchor, Isla Sur, Aves de Barlovento, Venezuela; stop for a little rest and bird watching on our way to Panama; thousands of Boobies in the Mangrove trees, Frigate Birds, Pelicans, ... fantastic place. | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 12º 0.798' N | 66º 19.902' W | Pakia tea | 29.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Kuna Yala, Panama; course: 271°; speed: 5.5 kts; fine sailing conditions, 25 knots of wind from the east - we have to reduce sail so we don't arrive at Aves during the night; | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 11º 39.198' N | 63º 49.5' W | Pakia tea | 28.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Kuna Yala, Panama; course: 301°; speed: 7.5 kts; Note to myself: no matter how many dolphins, do NOT use the video camera without a housing when the boat is doing 10 knots! (camera survived, but only just ...) | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 10º 53.1' N | 62º 10.902' W | Pakia tea | 28.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Kuna Yala, Panama; course: 284°; speed: 5.5 kts; on the "road" again - for the first time completely on our own. Tom's parents on "Felix" stayed in Trinidad, all our friends we've been in touch with since leaving Thailand are sailing different routes. New friends and adventures ahead :-) | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 10º 42.102' N | 61º 39.798' W | Pakia tea | 20.3.2016 18:00 LT: Safely arrived and at anchor, Scotland Bay, Trinidad; wonderfully sheltered and "quiet" - apart from Speedboats, Jetskis and Reggae-Music :-); we'll sleep well, anyway ... | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 10º 10.398' N | 59º 43.5' W | Pakia tea | 19.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 296°; speed: 5.5 kts; lots of sun and fine sailing - now dark squall clouds behind; let's hope the last night at sea before Trinidad stays fine ... | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 8º 55.302' N | 57º 19.698' W | Pakia tea | 18.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 299°; speed: 6.5 kts; confused waves are a little uncomfortable but we don't complain :-) - another beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean! | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 7º 36.6' N | 54º 51.0' W | Pakia tea | 17.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 299°; speed: 6.5 kts; sunshine, light but constant trade winds, favourable current - life is good :-) | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 6º 8.4' N | 52º 9.798' W | Pakia tea | 16.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 299°; speed: 8 kts; 2 knots of favourable current and perfect sailing conditions - not so easy to slow down, so we plan to arrive Sunday evening :-) | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 4º 44.7' N | 49º 36.6' W | Pakia tea | 15.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 299°; speed: 6.5 kts; bumpy, confused waves - reduced sail to slow down, also we don't want to arrive on the weekend, officials charge overtime ... | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 3º 23.598' N | 47º 10.002' W | Pakia tea | 14.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 299°; speed: 7.5 kts; found Guyana - current again after a few days of adverse current and confused waves; smooth and fast sailing now :-) less than 1000 miles to go! | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 1º 56.1' N | 44º 34.098' W | Pakia tea | 13.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 299°; speed: 8.5 kts; quiet day with very little wind but picked up now - speeding along at up to 10 knots :-) | almost 9 years ago | Show |
| 0º 47.502' N | 42º 28.902' W | Pakia tea | 12.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 300°; speed: 6 kts; on the northern hemisphere again - after exactly 11 months; hundreds of flying fish today and our first SPERMWHALE! | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 0º 23.898' S | 40º 28.098' W | Pakia tea | 11.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 300°; speed: 6 kts; weatherforecast is wrong - there should be rain and hardly any wind - we've got sunshine and a fine breeze :-) - let's hope it stays like that! | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 1º 41.802' S | 38º 9.102' W | Pakia tea | 10.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 299°; speed: 6 kts; we've reached the ITCZ ("doldrums") - impressive cumulonimbus clouds forming but so far only light rainsqualls and fair winds | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 2º 41.202' S | 36º 10.302' W | Pakia tea | 9.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 297°; speed: 5.5 kts; light winds from behind but good progress - Guyana current is giving us an extra knot; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 3º 42.3' S | 34º 7.5' W | Pakia tea | 8.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 297°; speed: 6 kts; passed close by Atol das Rocas - no permit, Research vessel at anchor and Navy Vessel close by - so no snorkeling for us ... | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 4º 49.002' S | 32º 5.4' W | Pakia tea | 7.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 295°; speed: 6 kts; less rain and better wind than expected - awesome :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 5º 24.6' S | 29º 52.902' W | Pakia tea | 6.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 285°; speed: 5.5 kts; beautiful sailing - lots of Boobies today :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 5º 59.7' S | 27º 35.598' W | Pakia tea | 5.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 284°; speed: 5.5 kts; Dolphins today! Our first pod of 20+ spotted Dolphins riding Pakia tea's bow :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 6º 28.098' S | 25º 27.798' W | Pakia tea | 4.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 272°; speed: 6 kts; chaotic waves and countercurrent today - are we back in the Indian Ocean? But fine wind - no complaints ... | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 6º 33.198' S | 22º 33.3' W | Pakia tea | 3.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 272°; speed: 7 kts; course change to stay south of ITCZ (google :-)) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 6º 51.102' S | 19º 51.102' W | Pakia tea | 2.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 281°; speed: 6.5 kts; another fine sailing day - lots of small flying fish | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 7º 21.198' S | 17º 18.9' W | Pakia tea | 1.3.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 281°; speed: 6.5 kts; beautiful sailing day, good progress - only 2900 nautical miles to go ;-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 7º 46.698' S | 15º 7.2' W | Pakia tea | 29.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Trinidad; course: 281°; speed: 5 kts; on the road again :-); Ascension was great! Wait for the pics! | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 7º 55.302' S | 14º 24.702' W | Pakia tea | 15.2.2016 8:00 LT: safely at anchor, Clarence Bay, Ascension Island; nice volcanic scenery and gentle swell on the anchorage after the most relaxing passage we had so far; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 8º 52.098' S | 13º 31.398' W | Pakia tea | 14.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 315°; speed: 6 kts; another sunny, uneventful day in the trade winds - which is good :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 10º 32.802' S | 11º 48.798' W | Pakia tea | 13.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 315°; speed: 5.5 kts; forecast rain didn't show up yet - another fine day of blue water sailing :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 12º 7.698' S | 10º 11.298' W | Pakia tea | 12.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 315°; speed: 5.5 kts; morning overcast and a little rain, afternoon perfectly fine sunny sailing; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 13º 43.5' S | 8º 30.498' W | Pakia tea | 11.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 314°; speed: 5.5 kts; radio connection getting worse - so only one daily position report from now on; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 15º 12.3' S | 6º 54.798' W | Pakia tea | 10.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 313°; speed: 5.5 kts; another fine day on the deep blue; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 15º 58.398' S | 6º 2.598' W | Pakia tea | 10.2.2016 6:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 313°; speed: 5.5 kts; just passed St. Helena Island - bye bye Felix, see you soon! | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 16º 42.498' S | 5º 13.698' W | Pakia tea | 9.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 313°; speed: 5.5 kts; day a little squally and overcast, now clear again | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 17º 28.2' S | 4º 22.602' W | Pakia tea | 9.2.2016 6:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 313°; speed: 5.5 kts; beautiful clear dark sky this night - perfect for stargazing :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 18º 15.6' S | 3º 28.602' W | Pakia tea | 8.2.2016 6:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 312°; speed: 5.5 kts; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 19º 2.202' S | 2º 34.698' W | Pakia tea | 8.2.2016 6:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 312°; speed: 6.5 kts; wind picking up, 20 kts now - fine sailing! | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 19º 48.0' S | 1º 41.202' W | Pakia tea | 7.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 312°; speed: 5 kts; good wind but from dead behind - so we're rather slow but very comfortable, like a rocking chair ... | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 20º 30.102' S | 0º 51.6' W | Pakia tea | 7.2.2016 6:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 312°; speed: 4.5 kts; short, heavy rain shower in the night - Pakia tea clean :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 21º 11.898' S | 0º 1.698' W | Pakia tea | 6.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 311°; speed: 5.5 kts; Autopilot engine fixed - wohoooo :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 21º 51.198' S | 0º 46.002' E | Pakia tea | 6.2.2016 6:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 311°; speed: 5 kts; some Autopilot problems - see if we can fix it ... | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 22º 27.798' S | 1º 31.5' E | Pakia tea | 5.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 311°; speed: 4 kts; calm day, motoring for 7 hours but now sailing again :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 22º 49.8' S | 1º 58.902' E | Pakia tea | 5.2.2016 7:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 310°; speed: 3 kts; very little wind, slow progress, but we're not in a hurry ... | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 23º 17.7' S | 2º 33.702' E | Pakia tea | 4.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 310°; speed: 3.5 kts; Mahi Mahi for dinner ;-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 23º 49.002' S | 3º 15.0' E | Pakia tea | 4.2.2016 6:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 310°; speed: 5 kts; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 24º 22.098' S | 4º 0.198' E | Pakia tea | 3.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 310°; speed: 3.5 kts; wind is dropping, slowing down - but very fine weather; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 24º 57.3' S | 4º 46.8' E | Pakia tea | 3.2.2016 6:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 309°; speed: 6 kts; :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 25º 41.202' S | 5º 45.702' E | Pakia tea | 2.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 309°; speed: 5.5 kts; another glorious day on the Atlantic Ocean; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 26º 15.0' S | 6º 31.2' E | Pakia tea | 2.2.2016 6:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 310°; speed: 6 kts; quiet night, fine sailing; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 27º 7.698' S | 7º 42.3' E | Pakia tea | 1.2.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 309°; speed: 8 kts; excellent sailing - South Atlantic Ocean is good to us so far :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 28º 1.698' S | 8º 58.098' E | Pakia tea | 1.2.2016 6:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 309°; speed: 6 kts; fine quiet night again; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 28º 44.802' S | 10º 1.302' E | Pakia tea | 31.1.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 307°; speed: 7 kts; another beautiful sailing day, sunny and a little less wind than before; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 29º 25.002' S | 11º 4.998' E | Pakia tea | 31.1.2016 6:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 305°; speed: 6.5 kts; quiet night, no other ships, fine sailing; | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 30º 14.4' S | 12º 24.6' E | Pakia tea | 30.1.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 305°; speed: 7 kts; beautiful sailing day again; sorry, wrong position report in the morning ... | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 31º 51.102' S | 15º 6.3' E | Pakia tea | 29.1.2016 18:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 305°; speed: 8 kts; beautiful sailing day - and the water is blue and warm again (23°C)! | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 32º 33.3' S | 16º 17.298' E | Pakia tea | 29.1.2016 6:30 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 305°; speed: 5 kts; windy night, averaging 11 kts boatspeed for 5 hours :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 33º 24.0' S | 17º 42.402' E | Pakia tea | 28.1.2016 19:00 LT: bound for Ascension; course: 305°; speed: 6.5 kts; beautiful sunny sailing day with light winds from the SW | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 33º 48.102' S | 18º 22.902' E | Pakia tea | 25.1.2016 15:00 LT: at anchor off Robben Island, waiting for weather window to leave SA! | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 34º 21.798' S | 18º 30.498' E | Pakia tea | 25.1.2016 3:30 LT: round Cape of Good Hope! Cloudy, calm full moon night. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 34º 11.052' S | 18º 25.506' E | Pakia tea | 12.1.2016 9:00 LT: safely on Mooring in Simonstown - thank's to the help of Spilly and Godfrey! Mooring in 30 Knots of wind isn't easy with our engines ... | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 34º 20.4' S | 18º 49.5' E | Pakia tea | 11.1.2016 11:00 LT: safely arrived at False Bay, Pringle Bay - stop for the night to arrive in Simonstown early next morning - blowing hard! | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 34º 52.998' S | 19º 59.502' E | Pakia tea | 10.1.2016 18:00 LT: round Cape Agulhas; bye, bye Indian Ocean - hello Atlantic Ocean! Bound for Simons Town, South Africa; beautiful sailing day. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 34º 20.202' S | 22º 8.298' E | Pakia tea | 9.1.2016 19:45 LT: bound for Simons Town, South Africa; beautiful sailing day - not a lot of wind but more to come ... | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 34º 2.598' S | 23º 2.298' E | Pakia tea | 30.12.2015 13:00 LT: safely arrived at Knysna, South Africa; fantastic run from Richards Bay, new speed record - 255 nm in 24 hours! | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 34º 22.698' S | 24º 46.998' E | Pakia tea | 29.12.2015 18:00 LT: bound for Knysna, South Africa; beautiful sailing day! Lots of Gannets | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 34º 30.0' S | 25º 57.0' E | Pakia tea | 29.12.2015 6:00 LT: bound for Knysna, South Africa; speed: 11 knots | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 34º 13.5' S | 27º 16.5' E | Pakia tea | 28.12.2015 16:30 UTC: bound for Knysna, South Africa; speed: 4 Knots - no Wind, drifting with current | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 30º 49.002' S | 30º 37.5' E | Pakia tea | 27.12.2015 16:00 UTC: bound for Knysna, South Africa;
speed: 11 Knots - found the Agulhas current :-) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 29º 43.2' S | 31º 26.4' E | Pakia tea | 27.12.2015 6:00 UTC: finally on our way again :-)
bound for Knysna, South Africa | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 28º 47.7' S | 32º 4.8' E | Pakia tea | 01.11.2015, 07:00: safely arrived at Tuzi Gazi Marina, Richards Bay South Africa; also been very lucky through the southerly Storm 2.-3.11. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 27º 11.4' S | 34º 4.398' E | Pakia tea | 30.10.2015, 16:30 UTC: bound for Richards Bay, South Africa; squally in the morning but settled now - nice sailing :-) | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 25º 1.698' S | 35º 37.098' E | Pakia tea | 29.10. 13.30 UTC: bound for Richards Bay, South Africa; finally found the Agulhas current; 2-3 knts+ :-) | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 23º 47.388' S | 35º 31.188' E | Pakia tea | 25.10.2015, 17:00 UTC: at anchor, Ponta de Barra, Inhambane, Mozambique; weather stop; strong southerly wind forecast for next two days | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 21º 54.0' S | 35º 34.998' E | Pakia tea | 24.10.2015 14:30 UTC: bound for Richards Bay, South Africa; on the road again after a relaxing stop at Bazaruto | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 21º 39.0' S | 35º 26.1' E | Pakia tea | 19.10.2015, 16:45 UTC: at anchor, Bazaruto, Mozambique; weather stop before we move on towards Richards Bay | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 20º 40.002' S | 37º 1.002' E | Pakia tea | 18.10.2015, 13:30 UTC: bound for Richards Bay, South Africa - weather stop tomorrow at Bazaruto, Mozambique | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 19º 30.498' S | 39º 10.002' E | Pakia tea | 17.10.2015, 13:30 UTC: bound for Richards Bay, South Africa - day 4; fine upwind sailing but strange adverse current back again ... | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 17º 52.998' S | 40º 34.998' E | Pakia tea | 16.10.2015, 13:30 UTC: bound for Richards Bay, South Africa - day 3; perfect sailing conditions but strange adverse current ... | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 16º 16.998' S | 43º 40.998' E | Pakia tea | 14.10.2015, 13:30 UTC: bound for Richards Bay, South Africa; beautiful sailing so far! | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 16º 1.998' S | 45º 23.4' E | Pakia tea | 13.10.2015, 10:00 UTC: at anchor in Baly Bay, Madagascar; waiting for a weather window to head into Mozambique Channel for South Africa | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 15º 13.998' S | 46º 57.9' E | Pakia tea | 11.10.2015, 10:00 UTC: at anchor for a short stop to wait out the western breeze, Mahajamba Bay, Madagascar | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 14º 53.502' S | 47º 19.902' E | Pakia tea | 7.10.2015, 9:45 UTC: at anchor, Maramba Bay, Madagascar | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 11º 31.368' S | 47º 22.2' E | Pakia tea | 02.10.2015, 17:00 UTC: at anchor, Ile du Lys, Glorioso Islands | over 9 years ago | Show |
