[password] zme2701
[position] 23 34.37S 179 27.65E
[weather] dry,cloudy,Bar 1016 , wind ESE 8kts
[speed] 4kts motor sailing
[heading]214T
[status]The starter's gun has sounded and we are off! In fact, we left last night and are staying close to the wind (which has just dropped off - hopefully only temporarily). It's like Spaghetti Junction out here this morning we are with Free Spirit but also in the company of Galatee, Aquarelle, Velic and a few others! I don't think it will be long before the speedier boats from Minerva catch us up (they were leaving this morning) including our friends on Enough. NZ here we come!
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