[password] rachel25
[gulfharbour]
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[position]36 14.102s 175 02.887w
[status] On passage to Valdivia, Chile from Auckland NZ. Weather improved during yesterday and the wind decreased to a nice 20 knots in the afternoon. The polar low is moving off to the SE and we will follow it to try to stay in wind as long as possible. We took the third reef out of the main and I enjoyed surfing Ithaka down the waves. Lucas made a risoto for dinner which we followed with Christmas Pudding. Overnight another front came through with wind up to 30 knots and rain. We struggled to take down the main but are now running at 7 - 9 knots with twin headsails and Lucas hand steering. Ana had a chat with Lisa on Obsession who are anchored off Great Barrier Island. Very clear - SSB Radio working very well so far.
[speed] 8.0kts
[heading] 100T
[weather] Wind 25 - 30 knts W. 2.0m waves. Sky 10% cloud cover. Bar 1007 rising.
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