[password] Doris8503
[position] 24.53 4S 158 58.6E (02:30 NZT)
[speed] 6+ kts
[heading]225M (COG 240M)
[status]
On passage from Noumea to Brisbane. Expect to arrive off Brisbane on Sunday AM

Wind ESE 18-23 kts, Cloud cover 50-60% Heavy rain shower within the last 30 mins. Barometer The wind seems to have settled on this course as forecast by the gribs. Barometer 1024. Wind has been rising and shifting easterly over the last 6 hrs
David forecast boisterous conditions. He was absolutely correct. It's washing machine conditions today. Had to cancel fresh Mahi Mahi for dinner and settle for a tin of Cassioulet. NEVER again. That will be struck off the provisioning list.

Exchanged greetings with yacht Bamboozle at 12:00 after seeing him on AIS. He passed us on the way to Brisbane
All well on board.

Eric and Dee
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