[password] yppah4187
[position] 17 42.82S 179 00.57W
[weather] 15 kts SE. 1 metre seas with 2 metre long period SW swell. 20% cloud Bar 1013
[speed] 2 knts
[heading] 270T
[status] Report at 1700 Saturday 28 May (NZ time). On passage from Tuvuka to Cicia. Should arrive daybreak Sunday 29 May. Were unable to take The Southern Cross through the reef entrance at Tuvuca for Sea Mercy activities as the SW long period swell was breaking right across the narrow pass. Will try to return to Tavuca after Cicia if the SW very long period swell diminishes.
Question for David at Gulf Harbour Radio for Monday's weather forecast. Is the long period SW swell likely to diminish over the next few days? While the swell seems insignificant at sea, it rears up to over two metres in height when it reaches the western side of Tavuca which is where the pass through the reef is located. The pass is very narrow and requires a sharp turn to Starboard inside when close to the shore which leaves the boat broadside to the next set of waves.
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