[password] rachel25
[position]35 53.660s 129 55.815w
[status] On passage to Valdivia, Chile from Auckland NZ.

Day 22 Calm sea and sunny skies today, which was very welcome after a couple of rocky rolly days. With the engine and water maker running, we took advantage of the lull, having our first showers since we left, laundry done by hand, bedding aired, linen changed, and a good clean of Ithaka. Domestic bliss! As we are almost half way to Chile, this couldn't of happened at a better time. Later, a relaxed picnic lunch in the cockpit.

When the wind returned we tried our 'new to us' spinnaker, sourced in Auckland. Unfortunately we found it needs modification for it to be flown properly on Ithaka. Another job for the sewing machine and Colin, when back on land.

"Spanish for Cruisers" is being regularly used. Not only by Colin and I, but by Lucas, who is keen to learn the English words for technical sailing parts. (Thanks, Rod and Mary of Sheer Tenacity, who gave us your copy.)

[speed] 7.0 kt
[heading] 090 true
[weather] Wind W 18 knots. 0.5m waves. Sky 100% cloud. Baro 1012
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