The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
I am here Lat+3.358683 Lon+106.229723 Alt000ft GPS Sats seen 08 2019-08-14 03:34UTC http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=3.358683&lon=106.229723 Sent via Iridium GO!
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Great holding in 5-8m on sand and light seagrass. A bit rolly, particularly further out in the bay. Be sure to snorkel through the anchorage to admire the beautiful large and very placid turtles as they feed. If you are lucky you may well spot a dugong also. Sadly the reef here is in a rather rough state as is riddled with Crown of Thorns starfish.
Mixed coral and sand bottom. 10-15m. Nice beach on this side of the island. You can also walk through to the windward side beach from here, passing through a village.
I am here Lat-19.387840 Lon+172.767640 Alt-201ft GPS Sats seen 05 2019-08-14 02:52UTC http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=-19.387840&lon=172.767640 Sent via Iridium GO!
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I am here Lat-19.242158 Lon+173.192022 Alt+027ft GPS Sats seen 12 2019-08-14 02:43UTC http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=-19.242158&lon=173.192022 Sent via Iridium GO!
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[password] silvermom
[position] 16 31.559S 151 44.497W
[status] The Taurere anchorage was comfortable in stronger winds, and when the wind eased we had fun swimming with rays. Now we're on a mooring near Bloody Mary's, where we will celebrate our 45th anniversary (a few days early).
[heading] 60M
[speed] 0k
[weather] Wind ENE 16k. Sea ENE 0.2m. Baro 1019mb and steady. Cloud 10%.
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Tuck in behind the reef in 9m on sand for best protection from the sea. There are two villages here (Chiefs Baron and Fred) and a fresh water stream. Lovely black sand beach makes for an excellent swimming spot.
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I am here Lat-19.353200 Lon+172.823000 Alt-2729ft Iridium Loc 2019-08-14 02:11UTC http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=-19.353200&lon=172.823000 Sent via Iridium GO!
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