[password] Tsar12
[position] 27 27.15S 153 51.44W
[weather] SE 20-28knots 2-3 m swell clear sky.
[status] with just 400nm we were on the home run when the bearing in our steering wheel failed - we are continuing to Raivavae at this stage under emergency steering (tiller) while we try to locate a part. All is well and everything under control - still sailing at 7-8 knots so with a push we may get into Raivavae late Wednesday afternoon .dont think we will put the fishing lines out today!
Everyone in good spirits and enjoying a spot of tiller helming but am sure after 400 nm we will be happy to be at anchor !
There is another boat in our vicinity and they know the situation.

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