Hey guys, send us safety wishes as Cyclone Vaianu clipped Fiji last night and will shortly begin to approach the north of New Zealand as a large, powerful and potentially historic system. There is a good chance the north island will get a direct hit, with winds at 60-70 m/h.
So, what does that mean for Kalea? We have stowed all gear, and been watching weather regularly all week. Tomorrow morning we will see 30 m/h of wind. It will have gone past us within 24 hours. We are tucked into Opunga Cove in the northland in the Bay of Islands. The choice for us was at anchor in a snug hurricane hole, on a mooring ball or in Opua Marina. Neither of these options are great, but we feel the safest at anchor and feel ready for whatever may occur. We will send an update tomorrow. Hold tight NZ!
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