[password]seabird14
[position] 29 13.7 S 009 56.3 E
[heading] 284T
[speed] 10.0 kts
[weather] 25kts SE, 2-3m seas S, 1022 mb, 100% cc
[status] 1180 nm to St Helena. 10.0 kts at 284T, port broad reach, sgl reefed main plus staysail. Yesterday afternoon it was so lovely and calm with no real seas, meaning Kailani was sailing along at 4 kts in an 8kt breeze. More comfortable than our berth in Simon's Town with the constant gale force winds! We took advantage of the calm to actually spend some time out on the deck, and Jen even lounged a bit atop a sail bag soaking up the sunshine and beautiful view of 360 blue. (hi M&A) That hasn't happened in a few years of sailing! As the sun set, dark clouds on the western horizon spelled change, and the weather turned to squalls last night. We sailed hard in 25-30kts of wind and got a good rinse on the boat from the rain. Nice to have the fresh water rinse after the water restrictions in S Africa made it difficult to clean topsides. Good for the topsides, tiring for the crew. All resting for now, and once the off watch is up we will gybe to get more VMG toward St Helena. All well on board. PS Happy Birthday MOM/Grandma in San Diego!
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