[password] Ridingmore[position] 17 41.7S 157 49.2W
[weather] Dying SE 10-15knots
[speed] 6-10 knots[status] After the wind kept building we managed a run of 175nm yesterday which we're definately happy about, although the waves driven by that wind have been a little less than welcome, with most of the new crew bar Rory suffering the consequences of the rolly motion. Needless to say there has not been much eaten over the last 24 hours, but plenty donated to the sea! So the dropping wind and sea will hopefully have some respite for Paul and Ellen! We're heading straight for Aitutaki at the moment, and if the wind direction and speed holds, we will pass it around midnight tonight. Its a pity to blast past such a gem, but with the cyclone season potentially just weeks away, there is no rest for the wicked. And what better time to return to NZ- straight into a nice warm NZ spring will be the perfect transition from the tropical heat we've become accustomed too. Looks like the weather over the next few days is going to be lighter and variable- wish us good luck to pick our way past the impending highs and speed on home.
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