October27

[position] 17 45S 168 19E

[weather] SE wind 5 knts, 50% cloud, bar 1013

[status]  We arrived in Vanuatu on Friday and it was just after 5 pm, so
we had to wait to Saturday to clear in with customs.But, we had to
finish clearing in with Immigration and Bio on Monday.Got to have a
couple days here catching up with our friends Ken & Beth, having dinners
out, and re-provisioning.  We really like Vanuatu and look forward to
coming back next year.

Unfortunately, with that pesky cyclone brewing up and a good weather
window to get to the Solomons right now, we decided to leave.So, we set
an all-time record yesterday, as we finished clearing into Vanuatu and
cleared out of Vanuatu the same day!  They allow 24 hours before we have
to be out of the country, so we are leaving today ~10am.  Should be a 6
day sail for us, arriving the Solomons on Monday Nov 25 (Sunday in US). 
We have a beautiful day to start the passage.

More Later - G&T

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