Life in a Nutshell

An Adventurer and an Artist decide to leave the tropical islands of North Queensland, Australia behind to explore the world slowly. Join our adventures. Cheers

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It’s International Cinnamon Bun day today. How did you go with yours? Mine are a bit eclectic as it t is pretty rough out here today.
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We made it to 10,000 subscribers. Thank you Nutters.
Magnus & Wendy

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Two episodes this week. Now that we have internet again we will post 2 videos a week for a while until we catch up. Hope that’s OK.
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@AirframeDTM Yes we have had a busy time with family.

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@Rogerefranklin Hi Roger. We will head for Airlie for Christmas. Then north after the cyclone season. Cheers

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We are over a quarter of the way. Started with light winds, we are now in a 35+kn storm. She is riding it well. Crazy weather and no fish yet. 530nm to go.

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Land ahoy.
We just sighted Australia 🇦🇺.
Getting close now. We should be alongside at the customs dock by midnight then a well earned beer.
Cheers

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We can see the lights of the Gold Coast as a haze over the horizon in the night sky. We must be going the right way. Nearly made it across the Pacific.

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We are now in Australian waters. Still a few days out. 224nm to go. Still no fish (keepers).
No wind for 36 hrs and non forecasted.
All well on board.
M&W

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We passed the half way point just now. Still no fish on board. Tried every lure that we have. Weather has calmed. All good on board.
Cheers M&W

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Nutshell and us just logged 10,000 nm since we started in Panama City. It's been an amazing ride. Thanks for coming along for the ride with us.
Cheers M&W

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We have left New Caledonia and are on our way to Queensland, Australia. Should get there in 10 days or so. We'll keep you updated.
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107nm in the last 24hr. Our best yet on this passage. Very light winds at night. All good on board. 0 fish since Minerva Reef a few days ago.
Cheers 🍻

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We just crossed into the Eastern Hemisphere. It's Nutshells first time in this half. Very light winds today but all good onboard.
Cheers 🍻

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We made it to Raroia Atoll, Tuamotus this morning. It was a scary ride in through the pass with the current at 6-9 knots. Now anchored waiting out a storm

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We are off on another passage. We are leaving the Marqusas Islands and heading for the Tuamotus. Should take about 4-5 days.
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We have arrived safely at anchor in Hiva Oa, French Polynesia. Now it's time to get the formalities done. Should go smoothly.
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Day 26
Position @ 21:00UTC 09°46'S 138°36'W
Total Distance (DMG) 2864nm
DMG 24hr 135nm
Course 260°T
Speed 5kn
Wind E@12kn
To go 23nm
Fish 8
Fish 24hrs 0

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Land Ahoy.
We just sighted land. The island of Hiva Oa.
Not bad.

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Day 25
Position @ 21:00UTC 09°15'S 136°25'W
Total Distance (DMG) 2729nm
DMG 24hr 120nm
Course 250°T
Speed 5kn
Wind E@12kn
To go 156nm
Fish 8
Fish 24hrs 0