[password] pilot25041
[position] 24 26.5s 149 33.7w
[status] still hard on the wind and getting back on track after losing 25nm of easting overnight, we unfurled some of our pocket handkerchief at the front early this morning, when we had numerous squalls and rain for over an hour and the boat was being pushed sideways, since then we've taken a reef out of the main which is helping too.

Although hard on the wind the small sail plan helped us have a more peaceful night, and given our current rate of progress expect to get to Raivavae in the early hours, and will wait until proper light to get through the reef to our anchorage. That will be a welcome relief to us all.

We understand that Pzazz have been making fabulous progress despite their steering wheel issues, our slower relaxed last 36hrs mean they will now probably be in Raivavae before us.

The fridge and fresh food are nearly all gone/empty, but we have eaten well for the last two weeks, the current chef is looking forward to others sharing the cooking chores once we get to anchor! Last night's menu was, roast potatoes & pumpkin, chicken in a sage & onion gravy with vegetables, judging by the empty plates and smiling faces it seemed to hit all the right spots.

Position 09.00 nzst. 106 nm to destination, 127nm run in 24hrs.
[speed] 7.2kts
[heading] 072T
[weather] wind 20knts SE, 2m swells from both the E, 95% cloud cover.

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