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My name is Ralph, Ham call N6ADJ, and I have regular Amateur Radio contacts with Kristin. Tonight we spoke at 7:30 PM. Kristin is in Cabo San Lucas. All is well and they are waiting for weather before leaving to sail west.
Talked to Kristin this morning at 9 AM PDT. They were underway from Cabo to the Islands south of Cabo and were at 21deg. 47.2 min North, and 111 deg. 09.0 min.West. Sailing about 5 knots with winds of 10-15 knots from the WNW. Everything going well. Had a nice chat this evening at 8 PM PDT with Kristin (& Nathan). They were about 160 miles SSW of Cabo San Lucas. Position 21 deg. 09.6 min North, and 111 deg. 49.1 West. Winds were 15 knots and they were sailing 5 to 5.5knots in 5 foot seas. Having a nice sail. Tried to do a patch to Sarah, but got the recorder. Hope for better luck next time.
Greetings to all from HIO AVAE. At 8 AM PDT this morning we are 264 miles SW of Cabo and 116 miles NE of Clarlion Island, MX. Our exact position is 19.52 N latitude and 113.17 W longitude. Clear skies and seas are almost dead calm. We are only making 1 to 2 knots of speed. Hope to get to Clarlion Island maybe tomorrow. Had a nice phone patch thru Ralph to Sarah. (That is Kristin's main message to us and I will try to make contact with HIO AVAE at 8 PM PDT (0300Z) this evening and for Jacques in La Paz, the frequency is 7243 KHz but if no propagation will go to the net on 14313.)
Greetings to all - I have been in and out of the swim but there have been many contacts with yacht Hio Avae. Fred, KE6OA, talked to Kristin last evening, 4/30 at 8 PM PDT from Julian, CA to learn that they were 65 miles NE of Clarlion Island and that everything was going well. He tried to make a phone patch to Kristin's father so she could wish him a Happy Birthday, but no one was home at the time. This morning, 5/1 at 9 AM PDT, I talked to Kristin...At that time Hio Avae was at 18 deg 45 min N and 114deg 16 min W. Skies were clear and seas only 1 to 3 feet. They were doing 4.8 knots with a wind of 10 to 15 knots on a course of 215 degrees. Expected to be at Clarlion island in about 8 hours. Talked to Kristin this evening, 5/1 at 8 PM PDT and she said that they didn't like the looks of the anchorage at Clarlion island so decide to continue sailing for Nuka Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. At this time, they were at 18 deg 09 min N and 114 deg 53 min W sailing on a SSW course of 220 degrees True. Another Ham, Lee, in Grand Junction, CO came on frequency with a very nice signal and had a chat with Kristin and myself. That is about it for now. Hope to talk to Hio Avae tomorrow morning and will try to keep everyone advised as to their progress.
Two good contacts today. First at 9 AM PDT this morning. Yacht Hio Avae was doing well and her position was 17 deg 53 min N and 115 deg 28 min W. All Ok, doing fine. Second contact was at 8 PM PST, 0300Z, and Kristin advised that at 7:15 PM PST, 0215Z, their position was 17 deg 30 min N and 116 deg 18 min W. They were on a course of 210 True and making 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 knots. They had encountered their first squall but no big deal. During our contact, they were having light drizzle with light swells from the NE and also long swell periods from South with a maxium of 3 feet. All until tomorrow.
About 8:30 PDT this morning, I had another good chat with Kristin and Nathan aboard Hio Avae. Every think is going fine and at 8:10 PDT they were at 17 deg 35 min N and 117 deg 26 min W. They were going to change course slightly to about 240 deg. True. Their speed was 5 knots with a wind of 10 to 15 knots from the NNE. Skies were fairly overcast with confused seas of 3 to 5 feet. Made contact with Hio Avae this evening, May 3rd, at approximately 8PM PDT, 0300Z, and they are doing great. Position was 17 deg 20 min N and 118 deg 21 min W. Still having some confused seas. Wind from the NE with swells from West up to 8 feet but mostly 3 to 5 feet. Kristin said that it was not uncomfortable. There couse is 227 deg. True. Having a good sail and making 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 knots progress. Distance from Cabo is approximately 582 miles.
KE6OA, Fred in Julian, CA picked up Kristin at noon PDT today and reported their position as 16 deg 47 min N and 119 deg and 14 min W. Everything going along OK. I had a good contact with Kristin this evening at 8 PM PDT and their position was 16 deg 30 min N and 119 deg and 45 min W. They were doing about 5 knots. Winds from the North and swells from the NNW with some swells from the West. Skies were overcast. Barometer was 1012. They were steering a course of 215 deg True and estimated their position about 676 miles from Cabo San Lucas. Everything going just fine.
Fred, KE6OA in Julian, CA made contact with Kristin at 11AM PDT today and all was going well. Their position was 15 deg 41 min N and 120 deg 49 min W. This evening, I was in contact with Kristin and they were on a course of 190 deg. True making about 5.5 to 6 knots with NW swells about 8 feet and a 3 foot northerly wind chop. Wind was 12 to 17 knots from the NE. Their position at 8 PM PDT was 15 deg. 02 min. N and 120 deg. 58 min. W. Skies were 75 percent overcast. I relayed the E-Mail messages I received today to Kristin and Nathan and they very much appreciated hearing from you all.
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6, 1998Talked to Kristin at 8 PM PDT and everything is going well for Kristin and Nathan aboard HIO AVAE. Their position was 13 deg 26 min N and 122 deg 18 min W.. They were sailing a course of 200 deg True and making a speed of 5 to 6 plus knots. Wind was from the NNE at 15 to 20 knots with swells from the N of 3 to 5 feet. They had 50 percent cloud cover. Barometer was 1010. Read the message to Kristin from Mary Rose who asked their destination? Current desination is Nuka Hiva in French Polynisia. They plan to be in New Zealand in October or November.
Had great contact with Kristin and Nathan this evening. There position at this time is; 11 deg 47 min N and 123 deg 28 min W. Course is 185 deg True. Speed 5 knots. Wind from NE 15 -20 knots with gusts to 25 knots. Swells NE 6-8 feet with NE chop of 4 feet. Cloud cover about 20 percent. Barometer 1009. Sailing under the Jib along. All is well with Kristin and Nathan. Will pass on your E-Mail comments to Kristin tomorrow.
Had another good contact with Kristin this evening at 8 PM PDT. Their 0115 Z ( 6:15 PM PDT ) was 10 deg 12 min N and 124 deg 23 min W. Course was 180 deg True. Speed 5.5 knots. Wind was NE 15 - 22 Knots. Cloud cover was 20 percent. Barometer 1008. Conditions were similar to last night. Read your messages on my E-Mail to Kristin and Nathan.
Jim, W6EU, said picked up Kristin on Saturday, 5/9/98. Her position was at 0345Z was 8 deg 12 min N and 125 deg 24 min W, steering 185 deg True with speed of 6.5 knots and winds NE 15 knots with swells NE 5 feet. Thank you Jim for that information Well had the contact this evening and everything is going well with Kristin and Nathan. Hio Avae's position at 2400 Z, 5 PM PDT, May 11, was 04 deg 35 min N and 128 deg 08 min W. Course was 205 deg True. Winds were light, Approaching ITZ zone and expect winds to die somewhat. Everything fine and will be on schedule tomorrow evening. Folks that's it for now. Have a good evening and will send more tomorrow.
Had a good contact with Kristin this evening. At 0200Z ( 7 PM PDT ) their position was 02 deg 35 min N and 128 deg 44 min W. Course was 180 deg True and speed was 4.0 knots. Wind was NE 5 to 10 knots. Seas were calm with a NE swell of 1 to 3 feet. Skies were 60 percent cloud cover. Barometer was 1001 which confirmed a weather report on the 15 meter net that put them in the center of a low pressure area.
Good contact with Kristin and Nathan this evening. Their 0300Z ( 8 PM PDT ) position was 1 deg 20 min N and 129 deg 40 min W. Course was 195 deg True and speed was 4.5 knots. Wind was 10 to 12 knots from the East and cloud cover was 50 percent. Occasional light rain. Barometer 1000. Everything going fine and they hope to cross the equator tomorrow. Hope to bring everyone up to date tomorrow evening.
Had good contact with Kristan and Nathan this evening. Their position at 0300Z ( 8 PM PDT ) was 00 deg 02 min N and 130 deg 06 min W. Speed was 4.0 knots and wind was E 5 to 8 knots. Course was 205 deg True. Seas were East 1 to 3 feet and cloud cover was 60 percent overcast. Barometer was about the same at 1002 mb. They were crossing the equator as we spoke at 0334Z ( 8:34 PDT) and were about to pop the cork on the champagne. Gave them our congratulations.
Hio Avae's position at 0300Z (8 PM PDT), today the 15th, was 01 deg 05 min S and 130 deg 15 min W, which puts them below the equator. They were steering a course of 190 deg True and had a speed of 4 to 4.5 knots. SE swells of 6 feet with N to NE swells about 4 feet. They had low or no winds today, but are getting WET now since they now have moderate to heavy rain under overcast skies.
AT 0245Z (7:45 PM PDT) Kristin and Nathan were at 02 deg 19 min S and 131 deg 16 min W. Rain had stopped but were expecting more under 100 percent cloud cover. Course was 235 deg.True and Speed was 4.5 knots Winds were SE at 10 knots and swells were 7 feet from SW. They had a westerly current of 2 plus knots.
Good contact this evening. Hio Avae's at 0300Z (8 PM PDT) was 03 deg 41 min S and 132 deg 35 min W. Speed 7.0 knots on course of 210 deg True. Wind SE 15 to 20 knots. Swells SE 6 feet. 80 percent Cloud Cover. Bar 1000. No rain, been drying out.
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| Nathan and "Josephine" (the spinnaker) team up for another blissful day en route to Hiva Oa. |
Hello all. I am subbing for Ralph, N6ADJ, this week as he is on a one week vacation. I was successfull in chatting with Kristin tonite, Monday nite California time. They are doing fine, and passed the equator about 4 days ago. A very joyful experience. Kristin said that as they crossed the equator, they toasted all those people who had helped them get to this stage of their trip. I asked her if they "REALLY" popped a bottle of bubbly. Kristin assured me that they had. It was a bottle given to them by Sarah's grandfather and they felt that that fit this event perfectly. They have about 390 miles to go. (4 days more or less) They DO want to arrive in daylight and may adjust their arrival accordingly. I asked her what they would do upon arrival. She said that after all the formalities of clearing port customs, etc, that she was looking forward to a long, cool swim. They haven't had that luxury since Baja. Next on the list was a good meal, then several long hours of sleep. Everything is "cool" as Kristin said. POSITION CHECK: 0300z 19 May '98 5 degs, 49' S 133 degs, 37' W Course: 200 degs true 6.5 knots boat speed wind, 20 knots SE Lumpy swells to 5 feet from ESE 90 % cloud cover barometer: 1000 steady will be checking with the Hio Avai nightly until Ralph's return, 73, Jim Duffy W6EU Truckee
Hello All: After missing my schedule with them last nite due to some personal business, I talked to Kristin and Nathan tonight. They sound great. They are tired, and counting the miles to ATUONA on Hiva Oa, their next port of call. In Kristin's own words: "We are pressing on toward landfall. It seems as we get closer to land, it is harder and harder to get things done on board the boat. We have been going from a hard reach to a broad reach. We have been moving very fast, and it has not been very comfortable: we have been heeled over most of the time. So, we have just been taking turns on deck and grabbing naps and food as we can. Today Nathan managed to cook an OMELETTE! WOW. It was an amazing feat. We have been living on dried foods, granola bars, etc. We are becoming extremely focused on our next port, and we count the miles at every fix. We hope we aren't jinxing our estimated arrival time by "watching the pot" too closely. Our clothes stink, the boat stinks and we stink! We may make land as early as tomorrow, sundown (we hope). We have 83 miles to go." I told Kristin I would stand by tomorrow night (THURS) at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm pdst (on the hour), to wait for them to come up on the radio. This assumes that they don't show at the normal time of 8pm due to getting tied up in port, etc. I will send an email out after 10pm (or earlier).At 0315z (8:15pm pdst): 09 degs 17' S 137 degs 27' W 235 True heading speed: 5.5 knots wind: SE to 15 30 % cloud cover barom: 1002, up 2 since yesterday 83 miles to Atuona
Hello All: Good news. The Hio Avae made landfall at Hivo Oa (Atuona) today, 21 May at 2230 z (about 1530 pdst, Calif). I talked to Kristin tonight (Thurs) during our normal 8pm pdst schedule. She sounded great. Tired, still stinky, but happy to be safe and sound in port. I asked her how the "boat smell" was going. She said it was improving immensly! Nathan was on shore getting the bedding washed. She, however, was awaiting the end of our radio schedule so she could take her first shower. The next event tonight would be a visit to a lovely nearby resort for dinner. Nathan was lusting after a monster steak dinner. (Last night during our radio schedule, I made the mistake of mentioning that they must be very food focused. I make a wise crack about them getting a steak dinner as soon as they made port. Kristin said there were loud groans from Nathan upon the mention of the word 'steak' !) That's all for tonight. I will continue to watch the radio frequency at the normal hour to see what pops up during this stay in port..
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