Coordinates: 20 33.6 175 07.018
Bearing: 17 T
Wind Direction: Easterly
Wind Strength: 8 to 14 kn
Sea state: fairly placid
Crew health: marvellous
Fish caught: nil
Other points of interest:
Yesterday we checked out of Nuka Alofa , all the officials are very pleasant , but one must be patient and adjust to Island time. We raised the two anchors and cast off the shore lines and motor sailed out to Atata Island about 10 miles away . It was good to be away from the bustle, fumes and noise which are present in most ports. We enjoyed our stay in Nuku Alofa , it is a mix of the old and the new. The market in town probably has not changed for years but has heaps of tomatoes, carrots , cucumber , taro , papaya, bananas and much more. We have found that Kumara last well on board so we bought a huge bag for $6 nz which should last ages . Everything needs to be checked and cleaned or washed as we don't want ants , and other bugs setting up camp on board!
In town there is the occasional trendy cafe and phone companies busy selling mobile phones etc.
Today we sailed out through the reef and set our course for Vavau. A perfect day especially for Denise to find her sea legs. Sunshine, clear sky, deep blue sea and a light breeze . We set the self steering and have hardly had to adjust the sails all day.
The rebuilt strut for the drive shaft seems to be doing a great job, it is a relief to have it sorted.
More news tomorrow , I think it will be unlikely we will arrive in time before dark tomorrow as the winds are very light currently, but it cedrtainly makes for relaxing sailing.
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