[password] cloud&sun
[position] 13 17.34s 176 10.15w
[status] As of 2000 2015-09-01 UTC: Anchored off town of Mata Uta in Wallis. Checked in with Gendarmerie soon after we arrived yesterday (local time). Customs was closed but will try again today if weather cooperates. Got doused with big waves heading back to EW from town in our dinghy. Conditions are rough for the dinghy due to system moving through. EW doesn't seem bothered, though. Holding is excellent.
[weather] 20-250knts E. In the grips of a low pressure system. Some rain, gusts to 28 knots, 100% cloud.[END]