[password] silvermom
[position] 24 58.00S 168 17.52E
[status] We encountered the light NE at 24 50S and fired up the engine a short while later. Still making good headway and all is well on board. (1600 status update: since the noon report, skies have cleared a great deal, we have light southeasterlies and are sailing at 4k on a course of 170T.)
[heading] 145T
[speed] 5.5k
[weather] Wind ENE 6. Seas ENE 1m. Baro 1016 and steady. Cloud 95%.
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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.