[password] beeskiff
[position] 17 53.169s 177 10.070e
[status] Leaving Fiji we had fairly boisterous conditions about 23 knots and rough seas from the south east. Motion not too bad as we sailed a bit right of course with 2nd reef and not much jib. Surfing at over 10 and averaging maybe 7.5 or more.
Through the night the wind has gradually moderated and gone a touch more into the east and we have been progressively unfurling the jib and coming up to course, now have full jib and 2nd reef main. Seas have become more friendly too which is appreciated as we both had moments of queasiness last night and haven?t eaten much except a little cheese and nuts.
It was a beautiful night with full moon peeking through the clouds. Looks like good weather today as the sun rises with not much cloud.
[speed] 7.5 knots
[heading] 240T
[weather] 18 knots SE, 30% cloud cover

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