NZ woman Trish Lewis to race solo in smallest yacht across Tasman


For the first time in 35 years a New Zealand woman is sailing solo across the notorious Tasman. Aucklander Trish Lewis is one of only two women in the 2010 Fitzroy Yachts Solo Tasman Challenge and is spending up to 20 days alone at sea. Trish is sailing her 25 foot Reactor, designed by New Zealander Paul Whiting when just a 16 year old. Wishbone is the smallest boat in the race. continued

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May 13, 2010
Getting Closer to NZ

Only 146 nm to North Cape so hoping to see land before tomorrow night, and maybe another fishing day.

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May 7, 2010
No chance to stop at Lord Howe Island
Wind direction and sea conditions with the need to make a big tack to reach Lord Howe Island means they will give visiting a miss.
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May 5, 2010
GPS Tracker will update 3 x per day
To save battery power and extend the GPS Tracker for the duration of the return sail. Trish will turn on the tracker for 3 hours at 0800, 1400, 2000.
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