[password]Renfred
[position]18 32.400s 152 08.267w
[status] All ok on board . Reinforced trade winds, reducing to 10-20 kn tonight. Reefed main and jib. Less than 150nm to Papeete. Self steering vane arm failed. Now held together with cable ties and allen keys until Papeete!
[speed] 4.0- 5.0kn
[heading]052T
[weather]10-15knkn E 20% cloud cover.
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The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat.