[password] Bri44angel
[gulfharbor]
synopsis: on
roll call: on
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[position] 30 13.512S 175 33.339E
[status] Still motor sailing - and may be all the way to Whangarei if the winds don't start cooperating! (Fortunately, we should have enough fuel ti do so.) Last night was squally, and today has been a mix of sun, clouds, some wind and no wind (variable and erratic at times); at least it appears we are out of the adverse current (for now!). Arrival at Marsden now anticipated for Friday pm. All is well on board.
[speed] 6.2 kts (motor sailing)
[heading] 150T
[weather] Winds E - SE, 4 -11; seas 3m S, and 1.5m SE; 75% cloud cover; bar 1015.87, rising.
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We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.