brief update

Coordinates: 21 46.6 S 175 10 24 E at 16.10 NZ time
Bearing: 210 T approx
Boat Speed: 4.5 to 5.5 kn occas 6.5
Wind Direction: ESE
Wind Strength: 15 to 17
Sea state:fairly calm

Crew health: fine

Cloudy start to day and fairly slow night speed. Gusting 30 at times this morning and often had to reef sails but now sun out all afternoon and wind has steadied so making good pleasant progress. Shay in Pt Chev Auckland is watching several marine weather web sites and our course is being tailored via his satellite phone advice as to the best course to take advantage of the winds around the current high pressure system.
Plenty of fresh vegetables on board so Ted cooked a big meal at midday.
Two large flying fish on deck this morning
All going well
Don

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