[password] silvermom
[position] 23 41.2S 179 06.7W
[status] We are very close to North Minerva and expect to drop anchor in the early afternoon. It's been a great run from Opua! The reef anchorage will be a bit rough for a few days, but it will be nice to be off watch.
[heading] 45T
[speed] 5.2k
[weather] Wind ENE 10. Swell SW 2.1M with small contrary waves on top. Baro 1017, decreasing very slowly. Cloud 40%.
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We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.