[password] silvermom
[position] 15 49.376S 148 16.756W
[status] Makatea is a rare raised coral atoll, with no pass, no lagoon, and high steep vertical cliffs. Though it was worth the side trip to see it, we can't recommend it as a stopover. The two moorings are in very good condition, but they are alarmingly close to big surf breaking on rocks.
[heading] 150M
[speed] 0k
[weather] Wind SE 5k. Sea SE 2m. Baro 1016, a slight decrease. Cloud 100% with sprinkles.
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