[password] silvermom
[position] 24 46.3S 170 56.5E
[status] Much of last night saw winds in the 30's and rain. We eased off our course a bit to minimize bashing, and went from 2nd to 3rd reef at 0400. We went back to 2nd reef at midday, but will lower to 3rd again this evening since indications are we have another squally night ahead.
[heading] 175T
[speed] 6.5k
[weather] Wind E 23k. Sea E 2.8m. Baro 1020, rising slightly as we gradually get closer to the high. Cloud 100%.
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There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea.