Ocean passage from Nuku'Alofa, Tonga to Opua, New Zealand
Departure Day - Last minute food swap, getting the anchor up
Days one and two - Dolphins, caught three fish!
Day three - Detour to South Minerva Reef for repairs
Day four - Fast sailing, hole in the Yankee, getting colder
Day five - Making good speed, pygmy killer whales
Day six - Light winds, radio schedule, things we do at sea
Day seven - Motoring, another loose headsail foil pin, light winds and confused seas
Day eight - More on weather, more motoring using up our diesel
Day nine and ten - Dolphins, getting colder,organized forms for Customs
Day eleven - Arrival in Opua, New Zealand
Landfall in NZ
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