[password} VA7SDR
[status] Underway Tonga wind never came W of N NE until just now, 1700 UTC ,been on the nose since departing, squally and sloppy cond with a good light show. Sea 2M but from all over the map, every once in a while a pot hole appears out front and we drop into it with a crash, can' see 'em coming, felt the fillings in my teeth rattle. I suppose it is better than gong to work.
[speed] 8.0
[heading] 16 T
[weather] 100% cloud, rain, wind after last squall with hail and 22kts, 7-10 from 350 and swinging all around, Bar 1022[END]
We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.