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[position]35 18.8S, 174 07.3E
[weather]Wind -0-, Bar 1012.2, Sky 90% stratocumulus, Sea ebb tide
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[status]On Q Dock,Opua, NZ
We crossed from the open ocean into the Bay of Islands at 1538 yesterday,Wednesday 4 December,passing Tikitiki Island on our starboard beam. Velic was secured to the Q Dock in Opua at 1809. The passage took 8 days, 6 hours, and 50 minutes; about a day better than expected. Distance sailed was 1139 nm. Mostly sailing on a close reach or beam reach, with 3 days, 15 hours, and 45 minutes of motoring. We did not run out of fuel, but did transfer 40 liters from two jerry jugs into the main tank yesterday morning. After we get settled I will dip the fuel tank to measure actual usage. I am curious how accurate my fuel calculations were.
We've had coffee and breakfast and are now waiting for NZ customs officials to clear us into the country. Then we will move to a berth in the marina and head for hot showers. In the cabin it's 22c and 81% RH. It's 24.7c in the estuary.
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