[p]n2866f
[pos]25 25s 159 57w
[sp]2.8
[h]020t
[w]Windeast 25-35 squally, sky 100 % sea, east 2M short period, bar 1020
[s]Hove to for six hours yesterday. Wind gusting high 30's on the nose and building waves. Has since moderated to 25-30 but very gusty, steep waves so just sailing (slowly) with triple reef main until this eases a bit.
[END]
The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea.