At noon today we were at 10 13S 139 39W steering 245M, sailing under double-reefed main and storm staysail at 4.5 knots. The wind was 15G20 from the E. Our noon to noon distances were 110nm by the log and 118nm over the ground. Overall we've logged 3830nm and 4256nm respectively. Our distance to go is 72nm. Only a Fremantle to Mandurah Return.
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| Another dawn |
We've spent most of the last 24 hours under reduced sail. That's to slow us down for a dawn arrival tomorrow. It will be exciting, and a little strange, to see land again! We intend to make landfall at the Bay of Virgins on the island of Fatu Hiva. It's not a port of entry and we don't expect to 'yellow flag' it there for long We'll move on to Atuona on Hiva Oa, about 50nm north, to clear in.
The Bay of Virgins is famously beautiful. Can't wait to see it!
Below is the usual screenshot. Our group of boats are all slowing down for a day-time arrival. Needless to say, we're the zigzagiest track.
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| PredictWind GPS Tracking |
Trust all's well where you are.
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