[password]Boatfloat66
[position]22 42.480s 166 47.870e
[weather] 15knts S 1015 baro 90%cloud
[speed] 0
[heading] 0T
[status] Relocated 35 miles or so to Ilot Uatio. Our own little island with its twin, Ilot Ua, next door. A dreary and blustery first half of the trip with 20 knots and 2m southerly swell making for an uncomfortable ride. Nate won the seamanship award during this part of the trip, holding on to a face full of stomach contents all the way from his bed to the back of the boat. His closed mouth gesticulations from the companionway for permission to come on deck without his harness on won praise from the skipper!

Seems like someone clicked their fingers and the conditions instantly turned into 'champagne sailing' half way across. The swell vanished the wind went to 10-15, we opened out the rest of the headsail and glided forth at 7-8 knots. Wow!

No red flag (bird nesting - stay clear) on the island so we are planning a sunset picnic on our beach.
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