[password] fbs18940
[position] at 0300 Wed: 27,02.1S; 173,05.3 E
[status] all is well on board. beginning to feel some swell, but not much. dark night, can't see much, but boat is moving a bit more occasionally. still a two handed typing morning, though. seas have been virtually calm with a 1 meter swell for the past day. we expect to arrive Whangarei late Sat afternoon or evening, or Opua earlier if visability or weather not good. We have about 560 nm to Marsden Cove, Whangarei. we are eating well, are well rested, spirits are good. Fuel remaining does not seem to be an issue. run through 1700 yesterday 159 nm, best of passage.
[speed] 6.0-6.5 kts motor sailing
[course] 159 mag
[weather] wind variable nw to e, 5 kts; cloud 10/10; swell 1 meter +/-, long period; baro 1018.
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