[password]Tusi2284
[position]15 48.140S 146 09.118W
[speed]0knots
[heading]130T
[weather]ESE 25knots, seas 0m, cloud cover 100%, barometer 1017 rising
[status]We crossed yesterday from Fakarava to Toau and are now anchored in Amse Amylot a small indentation in the reef on the NW corner of the atoll. There is no shelter here from winds other than from the north although the waves are broken by the surrounding reef. The water is very murky because of the strong current flowing out of the lagoon so snorkelling and paddle boarding are off our list for a while. We have been at Fakarava south for the last several days and what an amazing place that is. With coral sand beaches, wide reefs and channels to explore, clear water, great snorkelling and lots of sharks particularly in the pass where there are hundreds of mostly grey reef sharks but also around the boat. They are friendly and usually came to check us out when we got in for a swim. We fed the parrot fish and sharks off the back of the boat. The winds are forecast to decrease tomorrow before the next front so we'll wait for the front to pass before deciding on our next move.

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