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pos: 35 19.062s 174 07.2e
date: 19/5/2017 GMT+1300
Well we finally have a full crew, a full boat of tucker, and an (almost) confirmed departure date/time.
We have had 5 on board for a few days now: Joanne, Bas, Jeff, Kim and me.
Interesting new world of living at close quarters in a small boat. 5 adults in a 25 sq m apartment.
Subject to a final weather check tomorrow morning, we will clear customs here in Opua at 09:30, then final water top up and sail away in a mini-fleet of 8 boats: Manutaki, Mahia, Riada, Lola, Providence, Oscar, Tumua, Summer Lovin.
We are all excited to get underway and see what the fickle weather holds for us.
First stop -Minerva at 23 South. Hopefully there late next week, to regroup and try the tropical waters, snorkelling and swimming. It has certainly not been tempting to swim in Opua. The Marina water sets a new standard for murky.
Anyway, I'm writing my departure checklist now, and hoping for a smooth start in the morning. Maybe the next update will be from a smoothly sailing boat in an azure sea. Maybe...
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