[password] Bri44angel
[gulfharbor]
synopsis: on
roll call: on
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[position] 35 23.802S 179 16.249E
[status] Winds have moderated a bit today, but seas (swell and wind waves) are up, making for a rolly ride on a deep reach. Second 24 hour run was 115 nm; total run at 1200 local was 237 nm. We have run with only a reefed main for the past 18 hours; ride is a bit more comfortable, and we are deliberately holding back on boat speed in anticipation of some heavy weather forecast for next week that we would rather have pass in front of us than run right into it. Visited by an albatross today; large, beautiful, grace birds, that will always remind of us of New Zealand! Day three at sea and "All is well on board!"
[speed] 5.0 kts
[heading] 065T
[weather] Winds WSW 18-22, gusts to 24; seas 2 m WSW; 15% cloud cover; bar 1015.16, falling. Sun is out - beautiful day!
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