[password] Boatfloat66

[position] 17 44.722S 168 18.742E

[speed] 0knts

[heading] 0T

[status] Here we are in Port Vila!! Fairly fast passage from Lifou to here courtesy of a consistent 20 knots (even if it had us close hauled all the way). I think the boat liked the conditions more than the crew did. We had to progressively take it down through the gears (reduce sail) during the second night as Freyja started to act like she was in a Volvo Ocean Race again. Persistent squalls and the associated wind antics kept us up all night both nights. Meanwhile, down in first class, the boys completed an all day movie marathon.

Pete from Marine Solutions has had a look at our injector pump. Most likely scenario is that the internal seal separating the pump head from the body is gone, allowing pressurised diesel into the pump body. Hence multiple leaks from around the pump. Worst case is that we get diesel into the crankcase and end up with a run away engine (then no engine). So it is coming off for repair/rebuild on Monday. The mechanics out there will know that getting the gear timing right when refitting an injector pump is no mean feat. Sounds like we have another adventure to look forward to...

[weather] 10knts SE, calm seas (in the bay), 100% cu cloud with rain, 1009 baro
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