[password] VA7SDR
[position] 35 52.02s 174 33.48e
[weather] 40% cloud, winds NW 6, Bar 1022 up 2, sea rippled.
[speed]6.0
[heading] 234T
[status]Currently rounding Bream Head, ETA Marsden Cove Marina, two hours. Nice sunrise and good viz, which is a relief. Much cooler than Tonga but Summer is on the way. Long pants, 'socks'! and fleece jackets for now! Made it in just in time....big winds forecast for later today and this evening as another front passes over NZ. Quite a different pace coming into a busy area, with lots of obstacles, nav lights and boat traffic to watch for. Just switched the AIS from Offshore to Coastal Mode, next digging out the fenders and lines for pulling up to the Customs Dock. Yellow Q Flag is raised. Next, dig out all of the foods that the Quarantine Officer will take, along with any garbage. With the exception of a long sleep, all is good on board.

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