[password] gypseaheart
[position] 19 56.50S 174 42.96W
[weather] 7 knts from W, calm seas, 100% clouds, 1011 baro, light rain
[speed] 0 knts
[heading] 0T
[status] Motor sailed 20 nm north from Nomuka to Ha'afeva Island in the Ha'apai Island Group of Tonga yesterday. Had several days of close encounters with humpback whales with Whale Discoveries on Nomuka Island which is operated by a couple and their daughter who used to be "yachties" and still sail their catamaran "Wildlife". The Royal Nomuka Yacht Club was dedicated by the crown prince of Tonga a few months ago and construction is scheduled to commence momentarily on Nomuka Iki and should be open for business next year. No Digicel phone service in Nomuka or Ha'afeva - only TCC.
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