[password] Squander12
[position] 35 43.766S 176 33.172E
[weather] 25 knots SW, 2m short sharp seas, rough squalls
[status] Cannot make headway to the west. Compromised jury rig can only sail on starboard tack and this is limited. Options narrowing. Will run out of diesel and can only sail to the east. Options commercial tow or initiate distress call. 4th day battling headwinds

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