[position]23 56.431S 169 54.912E
[speed]6.5k
[heading]210t
[status]The trades have set in, as forecast, which means Kiapa is slowly zig-zag tacking south. While we are covering good ground we feel like we've got the handbrake on 'cause our DTW (710nm) doesn't reflect this! Currently we are pointing to Norfolk Island!
[weather]14-18k SSE. Swell 1.0m. 50% blue sky.
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The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat.