[password] yppah4187
[position] 27 35.000S 155 17.000E
[weather] 12 kts SSW, one metre seas, overcast, 1014 baro
[speed] 5.5 kts
[heading] 080T
[status] Departed Southport Seaway at 10am yesterday. Smooth sailing initially, then a jolty ride through the area affected by current. Full moon aided nightvision. A comfortable ride at the moment under reefed main and jib. 100 nm from Australia, 750 nm to go to New Caledonia. Just crossed the Queensland seamounts. All is well on board.
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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.