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[position]17 42.871E 174 52.970E
[weather] wind SSE 10 kts, sea slight 1m, sky clear, visibility unrestricted
[status]Good morning Sports Fans
on behalf of all viewers I would like to express our thanks to Libby for her contributions to this record of ?The Adventures of Ambler II?. Job well done that Lady.
After celebrating a memorable birthday occasion the Skipper farewelled the last of the family over the weekend (19-20-21 July) and replaced them with more of the motley crew. This time we have Harry and George (no Easybeats) aboard with me taking up the number four (general dog?s body) position.
Our shopping and other duties were finalised on Monday and after satisfying the Immigration and Customs formalities we were cleared to depart Port Denarau and Fiji at 10:00am. Two hours later we cleared the last of the Fijian reefs and islands and set course for Port Vila, Vanuatu: 257 degrees magnetic. One course, for the next 3-4 days depending on wind velocity.
At the moment and for the last twenty four hours the wind has been almost abeam, generally from the south, and very light, about 10kts. Consequently our speed over the ground is also slow, averaging about 5-7kts. We started with the jib and main but this morning at 08:30am we hoisted the asymmetric spinnaker. Beautifully done!
The crew dynamics, as usual, are working perfectly, like a hand in a good fitting glove. Smooth as.......
Yesterday, late in the afternoon we did catch a small yellowfin tuna which is now awaiting its presentation as a sashimi lunch.
The forecast is for light weather so this leg is unlikely to be record breaker. However, we do not complain. We will graciously accept the sunshine, gentle breeze and slight conditions.
All for now and regards to all,
Jim, George, Harry and William (scribe)

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