[password] K6finnxx
[position]24 36.639s 179 32.219w
[status] Day 5 NZ to Fiji - Before dark last night we reduced our sails to the staysail and reefed main sail. Whilst this reduces our speed it also reduced the heel of the boat and the frequency of waves into the cockpit. We also hoped that this would eliminate the need for sail changes during the night (this wasn't the case). Due to conditions we decided that using the gas was out of the question so had a dinner of dry crackers and Tim Tams and had the evening meal for today's lunch. Lots of sleeping today as the seas and winds have eased a little. A very sunny warm day good for drying the wet weather gear from last night.
[speed] 5.2 kts
[heading] 006T
[weather] 16-20 kts E, 2.5 m swell from the ENE, Baro 1023, 15% cloud cover.
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