Auckland to Tonga

[WayneT]

Hi all,
I am cruising from Auckland to Tonga then on to Fiji departing Auckland around 25/06/13. I have room for a crew member(s) should there be anyone interested otherwise I will complete the passage solo. I plan brief stops at the Kermadec's and Minerva reef. The passage to Tonga should take 10-14 days.

The yacht is a 12m steel pilothouse cutter (Anna). Six berth, game rigged with a dive compressor. I have sailed the vessel around NZ solo.

I am a 49yo Master Mariner class 1 and a maritime pilot with thousands of nautical miles sailing (mostly solo) in Anna.

Please let me know if you are available and interested in this transit.

Wayne Turner

[Ben P]

Hello Wayne,
Are you willing to take on inexperienced crew members?

[WayneT]

Hi Ben,

Yes, no problem provided you do not suffer seriously from sea sickness. I can be contacted on 021992963.

Thanks

Wayne

[TerryPrayee]

Hi Wayne,

are you still looking for a crew?
Hope yes please, let me know because my partner and I are interested in joining you through Tonga/Fiji.
A brief intro:
Elisa, a biologist and a writer, but most of all a traveller. Italian woman with some sailing experience (as a passenger). Willing to help as a chef and also with maintenance, watchkeeping etc

Ugo, an italian chef and sommelier, a dynamic person willing to know more about sailing and to experience the life onboard.
We don't have any seasickness and we are really easy-going. We need to leave NZ before July and your dep. date is perfect for us

We look forward to hearing from you

Elisa and Ugo

[WayneT]

Hi Elisa and Ugo,

Thank you very much for your offer. I have one definite crew member and one possible other. Unfortunately there is no room on board for you but you would have been very welcome.

All the best
Wayne

[brasidas]

hi wayne,
i am francesco an italian guy, it`s a month that i looking for a boat to tonga..i dont have so much experience but a love the sea..i try to call you..and i leave you a massage..i really hope to be luchy...

cheers

francesco

[WayneT]

Hi

Thanks. Am in Gulf of Papua (work related) now. Will return your call next week when back in phone range.

Regards
Wayne