Thursday, July 22, 2010

Big Blue Sea

14* 49 S   157* 35 W
 
It is mid-day on Wednesday and we are just over 1/2 way from Bora Bora to the small atol Suvarov (total 685 nm).   Wind and seas have been moderate with 15-20kts and 6-8' seas, all behind us.
 
It is just the three of us and there are no other boats.   We left Bora Bora just behind the N46, Emily Grace, but they travel about 1.5 kt slower than us, so they are 60 - 75 miles behind.
 
Our next 2 stops (weather permiting) are 2 of the more remote atols in the Pacific.   Look them up on google earth and also see what you can find to describe them
 
Suvarov (Suwarrow) atol  13* 15 S  163* 05 W
 
Beveridge Reef  20* 00 S   167* 47 W
 
After that, we go to Nuie, which claims to be one of the smallest independent countries in the world.   Perhaps like the Dutchy of Grand Fenwick!   Also look up the Nuie Yacht Club!
 
Nuie  19* 03S  169* 55W
 
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