[password] 5Fku_7$H
[position]34 23s, 173 11e
[weather]Wind SW F3, Sky 50% puffy cumulus & stratus, Sea no swell small wind waves & 20.1c, Bar 1016.0
[speed]6 kts
[heading]178 T
[status]Landfall North Cape lighthouse around 0400 (and that's a comfort; GPS doesn't replace everything). ETA Opua around 2100.
Now sailing in quiet lee of N. Cape without SW swell. Good sailing due south since 0230, with weird F5 blasts between 0400-0530. Motored 15.5 hours, sailed 8.5 hours in past 24. So will likely have enough fuel to reach Opua Q dock. Every hour sailing is 2 litres diesel fuel in tank + peace and quiet. Cabin 21.0c & 74%RH. Long sleeve fleece, pants and cabin slippers. Rand dug out his fleece beanie cap. All is well aboard.
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