Bearing: 166 M
Boat Speed:5.9 Kn
Wind Direction: WNW
Wind Strength:26kn
Sea state: confused seas and steep cross swells
Crew health: great
Fish caught: two lines out as I write
After quite a few grey miserable wet days on this voyage today has been fantastic . I came on watch from 6 am till 12 pm and it has been bright sun shine , not a cloud in the sky , a clear horizon 360 degrees all round - it makes you feel like you are in the middle of the world. On top of all that a fresh 14 to 20 knot breeze and skimming along. The wind has recently been gusting to 30 plus so we have reduced sail somewhat now - the motto is get there with no damage, broken gear or ripped sails - speed is not everything.
Denise and I met many cruisers over the months and that philosophy seemed to predominate. There were one or two gung - ho types but most were very careful to wait till good weather windows with light winds and most seemed to sail very conservatively. Many were on small incomes and boat damage can be expensive or impossible to fix in remote places. Then there is the inconvenience of waiting for replacement parts if you are at a bigger port etc.
The plan is to check in and clear customs at Opua then sail down the coast to Shelly Park, Howick as soon as the winds are right and we have had a chance to relax, tidy up the boat and dry things out.
Hoping for a tuna for tea !
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