The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
I am here Lat-0.245857 Lon+104.341183 Alt000ft GPS Sats seen 10 2018-10-28 05:59UTC http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=-0.245857&lon=104.341183 Sent via Iridium GO!
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I am here Lat-0.325917 Lon+104.391020 Alt+019ft GPS Sats seen 08 2018-10-28 04:59UTC http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=-0.325917&lon=104.391020 Sent via Iridium GO!
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I am here Lat-0.319777 Lon+104.468178 Alt+025ft GPS Sats seen 04 2018-10-28 04:00UTC http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=-0.319777&lon=104.468178 Sent via Iridium GO!
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[password] beeskiff
[position] 22 16.725s 167 05.000e
[status] We?ve arrived at Havannah pass!
The south Westerly met us earlier than expected at about 11am and also was stronger than expected, getting up to about 18 knots. As the waves got a bit big we stopped the engine and sailed hard on port tack for a while, resorting to hand steering to soften the wave motion. Was actually quite pleasant sailing upwind, not something we do very often if we can help it.
[password] Fanning13
[date] 28/10/2018 12:00 AM UTC
[position] 23 34.21 S 159 51.52 E
[weather] 8.5 275T
[speed] 0.6
[heading] 280T
[status] The wind died yesterday and didn't pick until mid morning, which meant I motored all night. ETA 31 Oct, but this is becoming more doubtful with each slow day. All's well.
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[password] nftpw4ps
[position] 01 59.771S 99 34.78E
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[password] beavis
[position] 28 47.65S 32 04.72E
[weather] some clouds, calm
[status] We're here! We arrived Richards Bay, South Africa, late this evening and are presently tied up to the International Jetty, awaiting clearance with authorities. We're not sure if they will do clearance tomorrow (Sunday), or if we'll have to wait until Monday. A big thank you to Dale (s.v. Sukha) and Rowan (s.v. Wakanui) who took our lines when we came in at 11:30 p.m. We're having a beer and celebrating! Cheers!
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[password] prato424
[status]
:position 12 35.539s 143 24.421e
Portland Road at anchor for last 2 days. A little activity , here population of 10, end of a dusty road, nice local cafe for Iced Coffee and Cake. Heading of to Cap Grenville today. Will continue day sailing and anchoring overnight. Planning on being at Thursday Island on Wednesday.
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