At noon today we were at 28 05S 153 55E steering 270M, sailing under single-reefed main and double-furled yankee at 5 knots. The wind was 14G21 from the SW. Our noon to noon distances were 103nm by the log and 116nm over the ground. Overall we'd logged 1204nm and 1280nm respectively. Our distance to go was 27nm.
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| Final Sunset? |
Yesterday afternoon and evening was a mess. Enough wind to kick up a chop but not enough to sail through the chop and confused swells. All we could make was 2-3 knots through the water due to the sea state. And the East Australian Current's gyres were having fun with us. We motor-sailed until 2145 when finally the southerly buster arrived.
Out of the frying pan into the fire! The buster arrived with 25G35 WSW winds which gradually backed to the S in the small hours. We set the double-reefed main and storm staysail and Zen Again flew. She's as keen as us to get into harbour. We were sitting on 7-8 knots for extended periods.
This morning we're pushing onward. We really want to berth in daylight. We're exchanging emails with AFP and they will probably come down with DAFF to clear us tomorrow morning. But let's get there first.
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| Dawn WindPilot Kami Workout |
This morning we're pushing onward. We really want to berth in daylight. We're exchanging emails with AFP and they will probably come down with DAFF to clear us tomorrow morning. But let's get there first.
Trust all's well where you are!
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