[password] sa1!ManG0
[position] 33 24.69S 176 32.42E
[weather] pufffy clouds
[speed] 8knts WSW
[heading] 209T
[status] Gentle clear night with beautiful stars. We have had to turn back to NZ due to rudder linkage trouble. ETA 36-48 hours Marsden Cove Marina or Opua depending on situation at the time.
Kenn Batt, could you please advise about return weather. We plan to motor at 5 knts or sail the rhum line with very reduced sail plan.
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