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[position]17 44.777S 168 53.865E
[weather] wind SE 15-25kt, sea moderate 2m, cloud 5/8Sc, occasional rain showers
[status]Howdy customers, howdy
After a slow start,Huey has blessed us with some stronger winds. The assymetric spinnaker has been put away and for the last 24 hours we have been sailing with the jib poled out and the main sail completing our ?goose-wing? configuration. With winds around 23kts we have been sailing 7-10kts, occasionally surfing 10-13kts. Nice work if you can get it!
Our original aim of getting to Port Vila before close of business today, (Friday) is now a distinct possibility. The Skipper has made contact with Justin at Vanuatu Yacht Services who is informing Customs and, with a bit of luck we will minimise any overtime rates but surely be secure in Port Vila before nightfall.
Our passage has been quite uneventful, except for catching another tuna which made an excellent dinner via the culinary skills of the Chef/Master of the vessel.
For those music fans younger than sixty years young who did not recognise my quip about Harry and George: two young immigrants to Australia from Holland - Harry and George Vanda and another young immigrant from England - Stevie Wright formed a very popular group in the ?60s called The Easybeats. Perhaps best known for their international best seller ?Friday on My Mind?.
Ambler?s Harry and George are yet to show any musical talent at all???????
However, they make a welcome addition to the crew and continue to contribute in other meaningful ways. Onya chaps.
At this stage, with little more to say than our tongues are hanging out for a cool throat elixir this afternoon, may I wish you all a good weekend.
As always, fondest regards,
James, Harry, George and Will (scribe)

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