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The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.
I am here Lat-17.427105 Lon+168.324213 Alt+003ft GPS Sats seen 07 2019-06-06 07:52UTC http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=-17.427105&lon=168.324213 Sent via Iridium GO!
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[password] minta12
[position] 13 03.93 075 56.37E
[weather] 20kt SE Partly sunny sky with scattered showers
[status] Well, what a difference another day can make!! We are now heading for Madagascar.
A weather forecast of 30+kt breezes and high seas around Rodrigues in the upcoming days made us consider our options.
A special thank you to Des in South Africa and Ashley in Townsville, both with first hand experience in the area, for their advice and insights on the weather.
I am here Lat-21.125532 Lon-175.162022 Alt+064ft GPS Sats seen 10 2019-06-06 07:22UTC http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=-21.125532&lon=-175.162022 Sent via Iridium GO!
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I am here Lat-21.125515 Lon-175.162010 Alt+062ft GPS Sats seen 10 2019-06-06 06:22UTC http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=-21.125515&lon=-175.162010 Sent via Iridium GO!
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I am here Lat-21.125545 Lon-175.162020 Alt+044ft GPS Sats seen 11 2019-06-06 05:22UTC http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=-21.125545&lon=-175.162020 Sent via Iridium GO!
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[Password] brucelaura
[Position] 19 40.0S 063 25.0E
[Status] We have really enjoyed Rodrigues and feel fortunate that we had a
good weather window to sail here. Friends located to the north and east of
us are abandoning plans to come here and instead are going to Seychelles or
directly to Madagascar because the winds and sea conditions surrounding
this area are so rough. Our next destination is Mauritious, which is only
340 miles to the east. But the weather forecasts are for high winds and 17