[password] 8882
[position] 24 35.78S 162 31.61E
[weather] 11 kts 120 deg T, seas 1m, 10% clouds, 1017 baro
[speed] 6.5 kts
[heading] 230 deg T
[status] All well. Winds today have been lighter than forecast. Had the kite up for a while until the brace shackle gave way, then relegated to motor sailing to keep speed up. Need to average about 7kts to arrive in good time Friday. Breeze has picked up a bit now, so back to sailing with full main and jib, no motor.
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The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat.