A week in Opua, NZ, with a “To Fix” list…
Sun, Sep 21 – Gannet sees Gannets – Yesterday morning I was hand steering Gannet in forty knot winds and big seas. But I made it, reaching the Quarantine Dock at Opua Marina just before sunset. – Read more…
Mon, Sep 22 – A forgotten factor; reordered – Another windy day, good to be moored inshore; read more… – Read more…
Tue, Sep 23 – Moored; gone; appreciated; surprised – Last evening the wind died and this morning was clear, sunny and calm, so I moved from the breakwater dock to a mooring a little closer to shore. – Read more…
Wed, Sep 24 – Neiafu to Opua my passage log – Tuesday, September 9, and the journey begings… – Read more…
Fri, Sep 26 – a lovely evening; forgotten details; still young – Last evening was perfect. The first I’ve sat on deck for my sunset drinks, listening to music. Dense fog this morning. – Read more…
Mon, Sep 29 – arrived; floored – Steve, on Rover, arrived. – Read more…
Wed, Oct 01 – Steve’s story; an honorable response – I had lunch with Steve yesterday at the Marina Café. His passage was much as I expected. – Read more…
Wed, Oct 01 – pleasant rain – A sunset photo, though the sky is overcast and the sun can’t be seen. Rain pattering upon the deck. – Read more…
Fri, Oct 03 – A cascading series of minor problems – that combined could create disaster. – Read more…
I’ve made my reservation to fly back to the U.S. on November 4, returning to New Zealand on March 17. Can’t miss a Chicago winter.
Watch his tracker HERE… and later, remember he only updates his log once ashore, look for his next post HERE…
The South Pacific Passage Log, Neiafu to Opua, Sep 9/20; read more…
For links to other progress updates in 72-year-old Webb Chiles’ journey, read more…
See you aBout!
Sailing With Devious, 2014 