Hi everyone,
At noon today we were at 14 52S 142 27W steering 180M, sailing under full main and yankee at 3.5 knots. The wind was 6G10 from the ENE. Our noon to noon distances were 106nm by the log and 115nm over the ground. Overall we've logged 368nm and 387nm respectively. Our distance to go is 70nm, having reverted to our original destination of Raroia.
At noon today we were at 14 52S 142 27W steering 180M, sailing under full main and yankee at 3.5 knots. The wind was 6G10 from the ENE. Our noon to noon distances were 106nm by the log and 115nm over the ground. Overall we've logged 368nm and 387nm respectively. Our distance to go is 70nm, having reverted to our original destination of Raroia.
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| Passing Showers |
Yesterday afternoon clouds built up to windward. Eventually they passed overhead giving us breeze of 15G20 from the NE. In their wake there was nothing at all. We ended up motoring for 7 hours over a glassed-out sea. The engine went off at about 0200 as a light ENE breeze returned. Happily the clouds cleared and we had a nice sail under the bright full moon.
Today we've been calculating whether we'll get to various atolls as a suitable time to transit their passes. Our best option seems to be our original goal of Raroia. At our present speed we'll arrive there tomorrow morning a few hours prior to slack water. We might make it to Makemo, but only if we motor all the way. So Raroia it is, for the moment!
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| Dawn today |
Winds are predicted to stay light over the weekend. So we should have a couple of nice days exploring the atoll. Then early next week they come back in. That should give us a good window to sail on.
Trust all's well where you are.
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